Political reflections on North Carolina election defeat
In Greenville August 1839 the author analyzes why Republicans lost. He cites Kennedy’s withdrawal, Hall’s currency writings, and Whig misstatements including a Government Bank and alleged religious manipulation. The piece critiques campaign timing, literacy limits, and the need for oral outreach to win back voters.
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Greenville
Howard
WSUPY
Kennedy
Hall
North Carolina
Macon
Thomas LH. Lal
Jessi
Jefferson
Jeason
Dr Hall vote tied to Edgecombe district politics
The passage argues Dr Hall opposed accepting Edgecombe surplus revenue in the Legislature, linking the stance to Democratic and State Rights views and local interests in Hyde County. It notes Edgecombe prejudice and misrepresentation, the Whig victory at principle’s cost, and the political impact on forthcoming elections.
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de. Hall
Congress
Jeann
Edgecombe
Egecomb
Egecombe
Hall
Broad Republican sweep in state congressional contests
The state held general elections for Congress with Republicans winning in multiple districts. Samuel Sawyer in the 1st, Jesse Bynum in the 2nd, Edward Stanly in the 3rd, Charles Shepard in the 4th, James McKay in the 5th, Micajah Hawkins in the 6th, Edmund Deberry in the 7th, William Montgomery in the 8th, Augustine Shepherd in the 9th, and Abram Rencher in the 10th, with various Whig opposition and small margins. The Raleigh Standard comments on Fisher and party alignment with the Administration.
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Samuel T. Sawyer
Kenneth Rayner
Rayner
Jesse A. Bynum
Wm. L. Lane
Bynum
Long Wis
Edoward Stanly
Thos
Hall
4Us
Charles Shepard
Redheerel
Samuel S. Diddle
James J. McKay
Hite
PLS
Uhnu
Micajah T. Hawkins
Robert C. Hilliard
Flawkins
Hilliard
Franklin
Granville
Sol Warren
Nash
William Montgomery
George W
Aywood
Raleigh Standard
Mr. Fisher
Fisher
Political Race Notes in Eleventh to Thirteenth Districts
Fragmentary report lists candidates in 11th district Henry W. Conner Rep opposed by B M Elney Whig in 12th district James Graham Whig re elected without opposition and in 13th district Lewis Williams Whig opposed by Roderick Murchison Rep. The text references Federal Clay and Whig affiliations with limited context.
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Henry W. Conner
B. M. Elney
James Graham
Lewis Williams
Roderick Murchison
Masterly remarks spark Republican hopes in district
We refer to W. B. G. and the columnists noting several causes of the late Republican defeat in this Congressional district. Despite a Federal Whig victory, we believe Republicans hold a clear majority here and will show it when local interests do not bias results, with the Presidential vote likely to swing again as in prior years. Be of good cheer, Democrats.
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van Buren
Pettigrew
Congress
Fatal election clash at Camden Court House ends in death
At Camden Court House near the election, Abner G. Sawyer of the county died after a brawl with Charles Davis and others from town. Sawyer sustained three wounds, including one near the neck nerves, and died about two hours later. The fight arose over a fee for transporting them to the sea. Davis threw Sawyer, then James D. Gregory stabbed him. All parties were intoxicated. the incident occurred shortly before polls closed. The record notes the quarrel started over money and had no relation to the election outcome.
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Camden Court House
Abner G. Saveyer
Charles Davis
Sawyer
Court House
Davis
Alp. Sawyer
James D. Gregory
Tegin
Gregory
Dr Perkins
Dr. Morkins
Yar
Elizabeth City
Phaenia
No Run on the Banks Amid England News
The Globe urges steadiness as a run on banks is discouraged and confidence is urged. It cautions against panic measures while calling for forbearance from creditors, and emphasizes retrenchment, industry, and maintaining currency stability. It notes favorable foreign news aside from cotton, with improving exchange and budget signals.
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Canson
Commerce of the United States imports value in 1538
According to Custom House returns to the Treasury Department recently published the total value of imports during the year ending Sept 30 1538 was 113 717 403 dollars, being twenty seven million.
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United States
Custom House
Treasury Department
Exports decline from 1836 to 1838 in US figures
The report shows total US exports in 1838 at 108,486,00 dollars, nine million less than 1837 and twenty million less than 1836. Domestic produce exports in 1838 reached 96,033,316 dollars, with 1837 at 95,564,418 and 1836 at 106,915,680.
Import of Specie in United States Reveals Large Balance
The year ending September last shows specie imports totaling 17,747,119 dollars including gold and silver bullion and coin. Previous years sum to over 10 million, with estimates for 1836 and 1837. In three years exports perhaps reached 27 million, leaving a likely balance of 50 million in favor of the United States.
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United States
Journal of Commerce
Whig Unity in Support of Harrison Over Van Buren
A Cincinnati Gazette excerpt argues that the Whig party must rally behind General Harrison to prevent Martin Van Buren's reelection. It claims Webster and Harrison strengthen the Whig cause, and warns that without a Harrison candidacy Van Buren could secure another term. The piece frames the question as a pivotal party decision.
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New York
Clay
Whig
Webster
Harrison
van Buren
Cincinnati Ga Wetin
Whig Party
Martin van Bares
Washington Market Prices and Shorthand Commodities
Washington Market figures show corn at 350 with a Deean-firm at 12 cents and Loard at 124 cents. Navalee New fox Turpentine listed at 2 40, Ohl at 1 60 and 1 70. Fish-shawl quoted at 11 ecneesiok and $6 50 for whole, S4 50 for half.
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Washington
Deean
Navalee
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