Halifar County and County Results in Local Election
The report lists extensive local results by county, including Halifar, Northampton, Johnston, Wayne, Hyde, Greene, Lenoir, and Halifax. It records Senate and Commons tallies for candidates such as Joyner Wilcox Daniel Whitaker Haskins and Dudley, Branch, and others, noting party flips like Halifax sending three Republicans to the Commons. The text shows vote totals, opposition status, and governor race outcomes, reflecting a fragmented election with mixed party performance.
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Halifar
Andrew Joyner
Senate
M.A. Wilcox
Wm. W. Daniel
Spier Whitaker
James Simmons
Joyner
Wilcox
Daniel
Whitaker
LB PF. Moore
Thos. Owsby
Gee
Simmons
Dudley
Branch
Northampton
Moody
D- Amis
Hh. Faison
C. Franklin
John D. Haskins
W. P. Williams
Phemas Howerton
C. G Percy
Johnston
Josiah Houlder
S. John Ellierton
J. Tomlinson
C. Pell
Houlder
R Saunders
Commons
Milingian
Tomlinson
Adams
Boon
Wayne —Sonn Exum
S. Elias Barnes
Curtis Brogden
C. Washington
H. G. Spruill
S. D .S. Gwither
Crl
Davis
SAP
Halifax County
Drought Devastates Crops Across Wake and Atlantic States
A reporter notes weeks of drought shrinking corn yields in Wake County and predicts at best two thirds of corn may be harvested if rain comes. Cotton fares better though. Reports from Raleigh Register describe extreme dryness dust, dried mill ponds, waterless wells, and widespread crop damage from New Jersey to Rhode Island with mills halted and streams dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Register
Atlantic
New Jersy
Rhode Island
Lauderdale County Court House Burned Rumor Denied
The Vicksburg Sentinel disputes a recent report about Lauderdale county court house being burned and officials resigning. It argues Lauderdale deserves peace, order, and stability rather than upheaval.
Raleigh Standard excerpt on Governor candidacy conversations
A July 26 1838 Raleigh Standard missive from Jackson North Carolina presents a reply from Hon John Branch to inquiries about his path to the governorship and a discussed conversation with Gov Dudley. The letter indicates it omits parts not preserved and addresses circumstances behind Branchs nomination.
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Raleigh Standard
Jackson
N. C
Mr. Loring
Sir
Vail
John Branch
Wasritten
Gov
Dudley
Report on Gubernatorial election rumor circulated locally
A northern newspaper excerpt discusses a rumor about Gov Branch influencing Gov Dudley to consent to re election and the astonishment at Branch entering opposition. The note explains an inquiry into the truth of the report and asks readers to consider the accompanying letter and explanation.
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Gov. Branch
Gov. Dudley
Gov. D
Rub. A. Eztlb
Letter on Republic and Liberty and Governor Dudley
The writer reflects on national party tensions, faith, and liberty. He defends his motives, asserts devotion to principle, and recounts politics around Governor Dudley’s succession and party moves in Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough during late 1850s. He hints at future disclosures as time reveals the full story.
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En Ford
Dth
Sir
Scylla
Republic
Dudley
Florida
Raleigh
CIA Chapel Hill
Hillsborough
Orange Counts
Wiig
Gov. Dudley
Gooverno
Daley
Nationals
John Sranch
Virginia Welcome for President on Richmond Visit
The President and accompanying officials received hospitable Virginia hospitality as they traveled from Richmond to the Virginia Springs. In Norfolk and Portsmouth Navy Yard, officers and crews hosted elegant repasts aboard ships. A Norfolk dinner by the corporation drew leaders from multiple parties, including former Governor Tazewell, to honor the Chief Magistrate. The Exploring Expedition ships and crews were reported to be in fine form.
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Poinsett
Paulding
Gilpin
Treasury
Richmond
Virginia Springs
Virginia
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Navy Yard
Tazewell
Navy Yard Under Admirable Management Report
Globe notes the navy yard is under admirable management in a July 28 item, highlighting orderly operations and efficient discipline. The brief praises leadership and the smooth functioning amid wartime demands.
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the Navy Yard
Globe
Branch Mints and Silver Change Proposal
The Globe reports a misbelief that a bill authorizing North Carolina and Georgia branch mints to coin silver change had passed the House and become law. It did not advance, leaving a gap in supplying silver change across the Union and risking continued shortage and reliance on shin-plasters. The piece argues branch mints could ease distribution to the southern states and prevent further coin shortages.
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North Carolina
Georgia
House of Representatives
Philadelphia
New Orleans
North Carola
Globe
Secretary accepts U S Bank head sale to Maccalster
The Treasury Secretary accepted Charles Maccalster Esq proposal to sell the Pennsylvant Bank of the United States head at par for about two million dollars, due September 1839. A similar note payable 1940 was prepared but the sale has been postponed amid unsettled conditions noted by observers.
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United States Bank
Secretary of the Treasury
Charles Maccalaster
Death of Commodore Rogers Stirring Navy Memoirs Remain
Notice reports the death of Captain John Rogers of the U S Navy in Philadelphia on the first, describing him as an old experienced seaman and skilled commander from the early war era. It notes his long service as President of the Navy Board and his later decline into mental illness, ending with a tribute to his memory. It also mentions election returns rules and penalties for not filing within thirty days.
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Commodore Rogers
Cap
John Rogers
U.S. Navy
Philadelpha
Whch
Navy Board
Haelf
Murder Inquest For Alexander McDiarmid Of Robeson County
A coroner's inquest on Alexander McDiarmid of Robeson County found dead near the Camden road four miles from Fayetteville after missing since Monday. The jury said he was murdered by unknown persons, with head and side wounds suggesting intentional harm, no suspect identified. Public vigilance urged to aid in capturing the killer. An inquest on Mrs. Moseley on Sunday afternoon ruled her death a visitation of God.
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Alexander McDiarmid
Robeson County
Camden Road
Fayetteville
McDiarmid
Mornig
Ay. Juur
Yellow Fever Appears in Charleston South Carolina
Report notes the outbreak of yellow fever in Charleston South Carolina with health officials advising caution and measures to prevent spread. The brief item references local conditions and public concern as residents monitor the situation.
SlaveryMassacre in South Carolina Plantain Murder Trial
Mr Cunningham Boyle of South Carolina was murdered on his plantation near Columbia by his own slaves. Four slaves were arrested and found guilty of the offense and sentenced to be executed on the 10th inst. A speedy and merited punishment.Ral. Reg.
Canton Postmaster Arrested in 1836 Bank Forgery Case
The Canton Ohio citizen and former postmaster was arrested for involvement in a Bank of Massillon forgery totaling about $7000 in 1836. Anderson was tried and freed on a point of law, later recaptured and confessed, implicating Van Rennsaker. The accused was held to bail of $19500 but could not furnish it and was jailed awaiting trial. Louisville Gazette.
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Canton
Ohio
Massillon
Anderson
van Rennsaker
Louisville
Duel Between Madison County Men Reported in Mississipp i
From the Louisville Gazette July 20 and the Brand Republican of July 4. Messrs Drane and Devikins of Madison County Mississippi, noted as men of high standing, reportedly fought a duel with double barreled shotguns a few days earlier and were said to be killed.
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Louisville
Lis
Miss
Iust
Messrs
Drane
Devikins
Chigens
Madison County
Case of Mercyhem Bites Wife Led to Trial
A man named Mercyhem was brought before Judge Wallard in St. Lawrence County for biting off his wife's mouth. The jury found the injuries sustained by the wife severe, with her speech impaired. The husband, claiming religious converts, faced punishment as the court noted his repeated offenses. The wife, though temperamental, lived with him despite mistreatment. He was sentenced to seven years in state prison.
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Wallard
Oyer and Perminer
St. Lawrence
Ele
Baltimore Woman Enticed, Burned on Common Saturday
A Baltimore woman lured a victim to the Common on a Saturday night with liquor, assaulted her and set her clothes on fire. The injured woman survived briefly, but death seemed imminent as authorities moved to arrest a suspect in connection with the brutal attack.
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Baltimore
Sarah
Leary
Texas and Mexico Clash Reach New Heights in 1830s Era
The dispatch from New Orleans reports Texas actions near Corpus Christi and Mata Moras, border depredations by Mexicans against Goliad, and transport of goods near Copana. Comanche hostility around Bexar grows while Houston seeks a dragoon force. Houston proclaims a commercial treaty with England signaling de facto recognition of Texas independence. Houst on publishes a policy shift expanding trade with Britain.
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Colomita
New Orleans
Jas. Collingworth
The
Republic
Corpus Christi
Nueces
Tamaulipas Transier
Matamoras
Bragwia
Matigorda
Messeans
Goliad
Copana
Putnam
Harris
Hounson Jones
Texas
United States
Columbia
Bexar
Congress
Houston
England
N. Y Sear
Defeat of Brazilian government troops in Rio Grande
From Brazil letters dated June 1 report Rio Grande rebels defeating government forces by May 22 with about 2,000 killed or missing. Only a few cavalry and three generals escaped as rebels march toward Rio Grande. Province deemed lost to Brazil, southernmost and bordering the Oriental Republic with Montevideo as capital.
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Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Rio Grande
Oriental Republic
Montevideo
Jour. Com
Petersburg Market Report August 3 Cotton Prices Fall
Petersburg market notes that damp European accounts from the Royal William Steamer push cotton prices down by about four pence and demand for export is weak. Prime cotton quoted at n cents, common and middling around 9.0 to 10.4 cents. flour at 75010900. wholesale corn 37.5 to 40.0. bacon hog round 11 to 11.4 cents.
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Petersburg
Royal William
Washington Market Turpen- One Dip Prices Rise
Washington Market notices from Aug 7 list Turpen One new dip at 2.95 and Old 1.90, Scrape at 100, Tar at 120, per the Whig. The itemized prices reflect market shifts and value changes for construction and shipping goods. The notice cites a single source and emphasizes updated rates for vendors and buyers.
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Washington Market
Turpen
Whig
Prospectus of The Republican in Washington North Carolina
A damaged historical prospectus announces the Republican paper advocating strict construction under Jeffersonian doctrine, opposing a bank state merger and church interference, warning of aristocracy and centralized money power, urging farmer improvements and public instruction, with subscription terms and publisher contact.
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Washington
North Carolina
Siehun Tusuiulion
Y Churen
Png
Ti Tin
Publisier of & Republican
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Vicksburg Sentinel
Lauderdale County
the Sentinel
Peace‘ile
Lauderdale
Mississippi
Charleston
S. Ci
Mr. van Rennsalaer
Hoareigh
Prospectus OF the
Votice
Ea EE
Tomas Richenson
Mpithian Dickenson
Bool
Teutt Wade
Sooty
Kant Moses Baker
Wid
Louisburg,n C
Burnett
Jon
Dows Lee
Mi ¢i
Nash
Rupert Mexton
Franklin
Louisburg, Franklin Co
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