Election returns and congressional results update
The Washington Whig reports Staly leads Gen. Wilson by 377 votes across five counties with 308-8 tallies adjusted by Hyde and Washington counts. Tyrrell votes counted Friday, Washington to compare Thursday. Stanly likely leads by 700-800. Returns from Halifax and New Bern districts hint at Whig gains. Hawkins reelected in Warren. National view notes 66 new members to be elected. Republicans hold a majority in House and Senate expected.
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Admonition on Adjournment Over Handbill Campaign
A reader letter expresses willingness to adjourn current controversy while maintaining belief that the handbill tactic used near the election to defeat the Republican congressional candidate was unjustified. The tone remains calm yet accusatory about the tactics employed.
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Re-elected Clerks Dominate County Courts
Mr Joseph D. Biggs retains the Martin County Clerk post by 10 votes. William W. Andrews wins the Nash Superior Court Clerk seat. In Nash, Mr William Dozier defeats Col A Whitfield for County Court Clerk by 12 votes. Maj J H Drake keeps the Superior Court Clerk role without opposition.
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Joseph D. Biggs
Martin
Wm. W. Andrews
Nash
Wm. Dozier
Col. A. Whitfield
Maj
J.H. Drake
Flood Threat Looms Over Local Farmers Amid Rising Streams
The text notes heartening prospects for farmers giving way to fear of disaster as streams swell to alarming levels and the water rises, signaling likely flooding and damage to nearby agricultural areas. The fragment implies imminent agricultural and local economic impact.
Damage Estimate From Flood Flushes Out Grounds
A flood overwhelmed a large part of the low grounds and made it impossible to estimate the total damage likely to be sustained.
The Revenue for June Receipts and Expenditures
The Secretary of the Treasury reports estimated June receipts of about 213000 for customs and 680000 for lands, totaling 395000. Expenditures in the same month were about 2611603.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Ex-President Adam Attacks Banks in Public Letter
The Globe summarizes Adams letter to Mr Foster condemning the banking system. It notes Adams views on government detaching from banking as essential to the present administration and suggests Van Buren’s support for the plan.
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Toto
Treasury Bank assertion contradicted by Globe
The Globe refutes Whig claims that the Government plans a Treasury Bank. It states no executive official in the city has expressed support, and if a bank is contemplated the projectors have kept it a profound secret.
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London Bankers Circular Warns Against Democracy Power
The Globe quotes a London Manifesto from the National Intelligencer urging aristocracy in England and the United States to rally to dethrone democracy and install wealth as rulers. It condemns the Bank of the United States as a pivot of immense political influence wielded by the moneyed class.
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National Intelligencer
England
United States
Bank of the
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Pithy remarks on Judge White reply to Gen Jackson
The Wilmington Advertiser cites Judge White's published reply to Gen Jackson. It notes the paper has not read it and questions when Americans will learn to condense their thoughts.
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Wilmington Advertiser
Judge White
Escape Ends With Three Prisoners Escaping City Jail
Three prisoners escaped from the city jail Tuesday night. The jailer offers a reward of 100 dollars for their apprehension. Raleigh Stand.
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Raleigh
Judicial circuit reassignment for Nast and Saunders
The text notes that Judges Nast and Saunders have exchanged circuits. Judge Nast will ride the Raleigh circuit and Judge Saunders the Hillsboro circuit, per Raleigh Reg.
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Saunders
Judge Nast
Raleigh
Judge Saunders
Hillsboro
Raleigh Reg
Mr Masons Funeral Draws Vast Attendance in Warren County
A notice reports Mr Macon's funeral at his Warren County home on the 18th. Estimates place white attendees between 1000 and 1500 with several hundred Black mourners. He arranged generous hospitality for all, provided precise burial plans, and left a large estate to relatives. A tale shows his insistence on knowing the doctor’s bill, saying dead men are charged more than living.
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Mr. Macon
Warren County
Warren
Lightning Narrow Escape in Granville County
A remarkable providential escape from lightning occurred on the 18th alt in Granville County after a public meeting. Rev. John P. Lemay tied his horse at Mrs. Blackwell’s gate, then entered. his son L A Lemay and Mr William Leinster nearby on horses were struck by lightning as the gate area was hit, killing the son’s horse but sparing the rider who stumbled to his feet. Leinster was knocked from his horse but escaped serious harm. A nearby tree was struck.
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Granville County
Blackwell
John P. Lemay
L. A. Lemay
Border Affray Seizes Officers Near Eastport
Report notes two United States custom house officers seized by a mob of forty or fifty men disguised as Indians. They were carried over the bridge to the British side of the river, the incident reported by the Portsmouth Times.
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United States Custom House
Eastport
Portsmouth Times
Fatal Accident Near Wythe Court House Claims North Carolina Gentleman
From the Abingdon Va Statesman comes a report that a Mr PoInter from North Carolina was thrown from his gig at Wythe Court House a few days ago and sustained fatal injuries leading to death.
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Wythe Court House
Uncertain man found near Wythe Court House with funds
An unidentified man was found at Wythe Court House with about ninety one thousand dollars in money and drafts in his possession. He was a total stranger to the area and letters on him identified him as Samuel Pointer, about 27, formerly of Milton and lately a Halifax County, Virginia citizen, on a southwest trip for a partner company.
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Wythe Court House
Milton Spectator
Samuel Pointer
Halifax County
The Northern and Southern Route to Charleston and Wilmington
The Portsmouth Times reports a growing transportation experiment linking Portsmouth Charleston and Wilmington with rail and stage routes. A second boat will run Wilmington to Charleston by October, with additional staff and rapid progress on ninety miles of rail under contract and fifty graded. Halifax Weldon Rail Road is complete and Roanoke bridge will soon open, enabling car service to Halifax and onward to Portsmouth and Wilmington. Boston passengers can reach Charleston via Halifax and Portsmouth within about 64 to 60 hours, with two weekly Boston departures and thrice daily Halifax to Wilmington stages plus daily Portsmouth to Roanoke cars.
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Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road Bridge Progress
The Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road project shows rapid progress with about 1200 workers on the line. The Gaston Bridge is advancing well, with stone piers and abutments finished and most of the woodwork done. The bridge spans five piers, 160 feet apart, totaling over 1000 feet with abutments.
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Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road
Gaston
Raleigh Rig
Accident by Fire Destroys Haton Miller Home
The dwelling of Haton Miller of this county burned last Sunday night. Miller, aged and nearly helpless, was asleep in bed and rescued with difficulty as his family were away at a nearby camp meeting. Most furniture perished and about 300 dollars in paper money was destroyed. Ashborough Cit.
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Turpentine and Tar Prices at Washington Market
Washington Market notes on August 8 show new dip turpentine at 170 dollars and old tariff tar at 100 dollars, with Whig reports. </s>
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Petersburg Market Report shows muted cotton prices
Petersburg Market notes very dull trading on August 29 with cotton bringing 7 to 104 cents per pound. The brief market snapshot records limited activity and wide spread in reported prices.
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Petersburg
Hog contract sets price at 250 per hundred
The Cincinnati Post reports a large hog contract for fall delivery at 250 dollars per hundred weight. The deal involves significant quantities and reflects market pricing for the upcoming season.
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Cincinnati (Ohio
Campaign Ready: Six Mounted Companies Mustered in Florida
Six companies of mounted men have been mustered into the U S service in Florida to be ready for the coming campaign. Col John Warren commands the regiment, noted for his Seminole war service and esteemed for his rank and character. Jacksonville Cour.
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United States
John Warren
Jacksonville Cour
Murder near St Marks on Magnolia road shocks town
A seaman named Curry was found dead with his throat cut, mutilated, in a pond seven miles from St Marks on the Magnolia road. He had left St Marks the day before in a wagon owned by Col. J Gamble. Gamble’s wagoner is suspected of the murder for robbery. The case is in custody awaiting trial.
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Curry
St. Marks
Magnolia Road
Ol. J. Gamble
Texian Congress Imposes Tariff on Foreign Goods
From Texas reports through the New Orleans Bee that the Texian Congress enacted a tariff on imported foreign merchandise approved by President Houston on June 12. The act is lengthy with many high duties.
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New Orleans Bee
Texian Congress
Houston
M. Y. Star
Turks Island Letter Describes Distress and Salt Shortage
A Bahama Gazette report from July 19 notes Turks Island in great distress for lack of provisions and near starvation. Salt sells for eight rents per bushel as the shortage bites the community.
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Turks Island
Bahama
England Commerce and Parliament Dissolution News
The Montreal from London reports improved English commercial affairs with steady cotton demand and prices. Parliament will dissolve on July 20. A June 19 Wellington dinner honored Waterloo with gold and silver plate valued at 1.5 million dollars.
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