Van Buren Johnson on Presidential Ticket
Republican Nomination lists Martin Van Buren for president and Richard M. Johnson for vice president. District electors are named by county and include Love in Haywood, Bowens in Ashe, Wirrona in Lincoln, Hennersox in Rowan, Hils in Stokes, Parker in Guilford, Morris in Anson, Watson in Johnston, Macon in Warren, Locquant in Northumberland, Skinner in Perquimons, Wisox in Edgecombe, Ferrano in Onslow, and Houmes in New Hanover.
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Repeat Love
Haywood Co
Geonce Bowens
Ashe
Jousx
Election Returns From Counties Report Assembly Seats
The counties deliver 27 Van Buren and 12 White members to the General Assembly. Hyde county districts show 68 votes for Spaight and 267 for Dudley across three of six districts.
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van Buren
General Assembly
Hyde County
Spaight
Dudley
Sudden Death In Pitt County Corn Field
On Tuesday last Mr. Wm Foreman of Pitt County collapsed and died while walking in his corn field. He left a wife and two children who were away from home at the time.
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Wm. Foreman
Pitt County
Fatal affray at Vicksburg ends with two Watts deaths
A UPA letter reports a fatal street clash in Vicksburg Mississippi on the 14th alt. Planter Mr Randolph shot Mr Thomas Watts a merchant formerly of Williamston. Watts' brother then attacked Randolph and was killed by him. T Watts was wounded but alive, with hopes of recovery.
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Upa
Vicksburg
Mississippi
Randolph
Thomas Watts
Williamston
Watts
T. Watts
Washington Shoal Clearing Fund Grant Noted
In the Tarboro press letter, a Washington Whig extract reports a $3000 appropriation by Congress at the recent session to clear the Shoal below Washington. It also notes Mangum presenting a citizens petition in Senate for removal of Pamlico River obstructions. The writer asks whom to thank and refers the correspondent to Whig editors for details.
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Howard
Washington Whig
Congress
Washington
Senate
Mangum
Washington, N. C
Pamlico River
B. C
Whig
Preas
Man Found Dead in Roanoke River Inquest Held
On Friday a man was found dead in the Roanoke River about two miles below this place. A coroner's inquest was opened but the body had become putrid, making thorough examination impossible.
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Roanoke River
Halifax
New Garys Depot Opens on Rail Line Intersection
The Norfolk Beacon reports, via the Portsmouth Times, that the new depot at Gary's at the intersection of the road with the Petersburg road opened Tuesday. Passengers may travel seventy five miles along the Portsmouth and Roanoke Rail Road, reaching within twelve miles of Halifax, North Carolina.
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Norfolk Beacon
Portsmouth Times
Gary's
Petersburg Road
Portsmouth
Roanoke
Halifax
N. C
Gen Speight defended against petty office charge
The Raleigh Star accused Gen Speight of seeking a Customs petty appointment, but supporters insist he never asked for any position, noting his proven fidelity to constituents and repeated trust in Congress. They challenge the Star to justify Mangum's conduct on instructions and constituent regard. Globe.
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Speight
North Carolina
Raleigh Star
Congress
Gen. Speight
Willie P. Mangum
Globe
Gen Scott and Gen Jesup in recall controversy
The article defends the President against opposition press attacks over Gen Scott and Gen Jesup. It argues Scott’s recall is politicized, calls for fair inquiry, and promises to present facts from both sides to let readers draw conclusions after proper investigation and confrontation of accusers.
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Scott
Jesup
Florida
Globe
Pet
Health of the City Exaggerated on Smallpox Abroad
Reports claimed smallpox presence abroad have led the Board of Commissioners to consider measures in the city. The text notes the concern and action by local authorities in response to these rumors.
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Board of Commissioners
Public notice on eruptive disease near town
The Raleigh Register reports that in recent weeks several eruptive disease cases near town, possibly confluent varioloid or genuine small pox, have occurred at Mr John Deverence's residence. No current cases within the corporation, no alarm, but precautions are taken and the public will be promptly informed if contagion appears.
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John Deverenc
Lincoln Transcript Estabished at Lincolnton
The Lincoln Transcript, a new Lincolnton newspaper, declares Whig politics and aims to be spirited and capable. It notes it cannot claim a mammoth size, but its editor quips that size does not determine wit or sense.
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Lincoln Transcript
Lincolnton
Woman shoots brother-in-law in Gates County murder
Elizabeth City July 19 report details a murder on July 3 in Gates county. A woman killed her brother-in-law Andrew Baker, an intemperate man, claiming his brutality toward his wife and children. Herald report notes the deadly shooting stemmed from his abuse.
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Elizabeth City
Gates County
Andrew Baker
Herald
Lightning Fatality Reported Near Town
The Charlotte Journal notes the death of John Hannon, about three miles from town, killed by a lightning strike Tuesday night. He had been intoxicated and blaspheming prior to the fatal visitation, and was suddenly called from time to eternity.
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John Hannon
Charlotte Jour
Anthracite Coal Suspected Near Leakesville North Carolina
A specimen of coal judged pure Anthracite was shown, found about 25 miles above the town near Leakesville, N C not far from Dan River. The beds appear extensive and arrangements with the landowner have been made by Paul T Woodward to begin mining soon per the Danville Reporter.
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North Carolina
Leakesville
N. C
Dan River
Paul T. Woodward
Danville
Rep
Western Louisiana planter crops promise large yields
A letter from a gentleman in one of Louisiana's western parishes to a New Orleans friend dated the 24th alt. reports thorough survey of western parishes. He says prospects for sugar and cotton plantations are better than ever at this season, and the corn crop is also highly promising.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
Crop prospects in Kentucky and Tennessee described
The Cincinnati Post reports plentiful crops in Kentucky and Tennessee. Wheat is an average yield with excellent quality, oats are abundant, rye heavy, corn hemp and tobacco promising. In Tennessee milk-stage wheat bound for security, peaches extensive but fruit scarce, apples plentiful.
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Kentucky
Tennessee
Cincinnati Post
Petersbire Market Update Scarce Prime Quality
Petersbire market report from August 8 notes no change since last issue. Prime quality goods remain scarce with available supplies limited and prices steady.
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Petersbire Market
Fragmentary Market Note on Quotations and Sales
A fragment notes buyers neglected inferior and middling descriptions while sales at 15 to 164 pence are described as dull. The item mentions a highest quotation of 17c, with emphasis on price activity and dull market tone without full context.
Indian War Update with Creek Chiefs and Mobile Departures
The Montgomery Papers report Yoholo and Jim Boy growing dissatisfied with Whites and Gen. Jesup after a request to keep hostile prisoners was refused. Creeks with 3000 fighters may pose danger as they head West with hostiles. A detachment of emigrating Creeks, 2400, arrives at Mobile en route to Arkansas under Lieut. Barry, including Nea Mathla the aged Warrior of ninety. Lieut. Wheelock dies by his own hand amid battles. Maj. Ransom found dead in his bed.
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Montgomery
Yoholo
Jim Boy
Jesup
Mobile
Arkansas
Barry
U. S. Army
Nea Mathla
Jackson
Columons
Wheelock
Col. Heilman
St. Augustine
Maj. Ransom
Mexican unrest and Santa Anna’s fall in Mexico
New Orleans papers report suspended hostilities in Mexico and a rising likelihood of civil disturbances or revolution. Santa Anna’s power wanes and the country faces potential internal strife while Texas fears further Mexican aggression. News from Vera Cruz notes quiet conditions and a government foreigner tax protest.
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Texas
New Orleans
Mexico
Santa Anna
New Orleans Bee
Vera Cruz
Almaltia
Mexican Revolutions Stirring Across Provinces
Reports from Vera Cruz to Puebla describe revolutionary activity in several Mexican states with calls to reestablish the federal government. Santa Anna’s faction wanes while the Federal Party gains ground. a forced loan and foreign protests are noted as armies await reinforcements. General Lamar leads Texian forces with General Houston reportedly at Nacogdoches.
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Vera Cruz
Guadalajara
Guanajuro
Puebla
Mexico
Santa Anna
Federal
Texas
Houston
Nacogdoches
Lamar
Memnecan Unt Arrives to Seek Emigrants in Texian Territory
Gen Memnecan Unt of the Texian Army arrived Monday and was warmly welcomed by many friends. He seeks emigrants and is highly regarded for his abilities and agreeable conduct. A number of county and regional citizens plan to emigrate to this edge of the Southwest as the Oxford Examiner notes a new field opening.
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Memnecan Unt
Hunt
Oxford
Gaines Crosses Sabine Confirmed by Caspian Arrival
The New Orleans Bee reports Gen Gaines crossing the Sabine is confirmed by the Caspian’s return from Natchitoches. Six infantry companies and three dragoon companies are expected daily to join him from Fort Towson.
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Gaines
Sabine
Natchitoches
Fort Towson
Foreign. Latest Europe dispatches from London June 30
New York received Europe news noting two assassination attempts on Louis Philippe. King traveling toward Neuilly. a youth named Alibeau used a cane pistol to threaten the carriage at the Tuilleries and Pont Royal guichet, as wall space opened between buildings.
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Europe
London
New York
Louis Phillippe
Neuilly
Guichet
Tuileries
Pont Royal
Alibeau
Diplomatic Turmoil Over British Turkey Relations
Reported dispatches describe muttered protests from Russian and Austrian ambassadors and a British parliamentary clash over amendments to a municipal bill. The Turkish fleet recalls and fears of a French Turkish naval collision in Tunis waters emerge, with potential war declarations if hostilities arise. Prime figures include Lords Lyndhurst and Grey, and the Porte faces renewed pressure as diplomacy tightens.
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Wen
Neuilly
China
Dukes of Nemours
Paris
House of
Fea
J.bourne
Lyndhurst
Bai Grey
Commons
Loris
Othe House
Lori Ponsniky
Dors
London
Lord Porsonby
Ion
Turkey
Europe
Bosphorus
Liverpool Market News on Cotton Supply and Prices
Liverpool market report for June 20 notes heavy cotton supply while demand remains tight. Inferior and middling U S and Brazilian grades sold around one shilling per pound with prices in Mobile Alabama and Tennessee about 41?d to 2?d per pound. Weekly business totals 34,760 bales with Orleans at 2 13d.
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Liverpool
Mobile
Alabama
Tennessee
Orleans
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Martin van Buren
Richard M. Johnson
Dudley Beaufort
Craven
Edgecombe
Pranklin
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Warren
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Jones
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Pill
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Tarboro” Press
K Co UK
Tison
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Joimer
Ber
Blac Smith
Samuel BP
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