Republican ticket nominates Van Buren and Johnson
The Republican nomination lists Martin Van Buren of New York for president and Richard M. Johnson of Kentucky for vice president with district electors named from Haywood to Onslow. Electors vote scheduled for Thursday, November 10.
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Martin van Buren
N.Y
Richard M. Johnson
Repert Love
Haywood Co
George Bowens
Ashe
Jons Witrone
Lincoln
Ancu’p Hennerson
Rowan
Joan Hiun
Stokes
Jonathan Parker
Guilford
We. A. Morris
Anson
Asram Venaseo
Granville
Josian O. Watson
Johnston
Naruanien Macon
Warren
Wa. B. Locquant
North’n
Henry Skinner
Perquimons
Levis D.wilcox
Edgecombe
Wa. P. Ferrano
Onslow
Owen Houmes
New Hanover
Governor election returns from Raleigh Register totals
The 29 counties reported 40 Republican and 40 Whig members elected to the next Legislature, per a Raleigh Register statement. This balance reflects an even split in the updated county returns for governor related representation.
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Raleigh
Extracts on Van Buren voting records from 1824 1825
The piece reproduces extracts from the Senate Journal detailing William van Buren’s votes on internal improvement measures in 1824 and 1825. It lists votes against road and canal surveys, river navigation improvements, Cumberland road continuation, stock subscriptions, Savannah river obstructions, and Illinois canal aid, followed by a Treasury notice (1836) showing funds in the national treasury and disbursing officers’ credits.
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Mr. Howard
Whig
van Buren
Randolph (Ten.) Recorder
Nashville Republican
West
Senate Journal
Timates
Ohio
Mississippi
Board of Engineers
Cumberland Road
United States
Savannah River
Illinois River
Lake Michigan
Wilmington and Halifax Rail Road subscription declined
Levi Woodbury, secretary of the treasury, reported to the Norfolk Common Council that the Wilmington and Halifax Rail Road subscription lacked official details. The council delayed action, adopting a resolution to obtain the necessary information, viewing the course as safest to avoid responsibility. The Herald notes prudence amid expediency. The Portsmouth and Roanoke Rail Road Company sold half its Depot Wharf in Portsmouth to Norfolk Borough, a move welcomed as satisfactory by both parties.
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Norfolk
Wilmington and
Halifax
Common Council
Portsmouth
Roanoke
Borough of
Texian Secretary of State Carson at Halifax declines dinner
Public report states Hon. Sam P. Carson, Texian Secretary of State, arrived at Halifax a few days ago and was invited to a public dinner but, due to circumstances, declined. He departed the city the following day.
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Sam’ P.carson
Halifax
Potter in disgrace cited by Texas authority
A Texas official reports Robert Potter is already in disgrace, saying the President and Cabinet of Texas have decided or acted on this assessment. The brief conveys official condemnation without elaboration.
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Robert Potter
Texas
Texian Cabinet Veto Powers Spark U S Critique
The cabinet holds veto power over the Secretary of the Navy and rejects his orders. Reports claim the Convention knew little of his U S background when appointing Robert Potter. This has drawn significant odium in the United States, and Texans are urged to rectify the misperception.
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U. States
Robert Potter
United States
Rutherford Gaz
Health reports Small Pox cases and a death in Raleigh
Since the last update two new cases of Small Pox are reported along with one death, that of Aaron, a servant of Mr. John Devereux. The Commissioners have instituted strong measures to curb the spread, which is hoped will prove effective.
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Aaron
John Devereux
Raleigh Rez
Death of Mr John McCord in Mecklenburg
Mr John McCord died at 62 in Mecklenburg after a 20 day refusal to eat. Friends note melancholy circumstances and a vow linked to a lawyer's remark about becoming broke before next Court while he handled a suit. He left a large family and was described as in good circumstances. Charlotte Jour.
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Mecklenburg
John McCord
McCord
Charlotte Jour
Murder Trial Sparks Escape in Gates County
Elizabeth City July 26 report details a murder case in Gates County. Andrew Baker, accused of threats against his wife and children, was found dead at his mother in law’s door after a gunshot. Lydia Overman is charged with the murder but fled Gatesville before trial amid strong local excitement.
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Elizabeth City
Gates County
Andrew Baker
Lydia Overman
Gatesville
Infanticide case reported in Petersburg on Appomattox River
Petersburg August 13 Infanticide The body of a newly born male infant was found floating in the Appomattox River below the bridge. It appears the infant had been in the water two or three days, discarded in the exact condition it left the womb. This marks the fourth such case in the area recently.
Citizens united to ferret out and punish the guilty
A plea urges all to seek justice for the town, stating that the guilty must be exposed and punished whether high or low, for the credit of the town and protection of the innocent.
Petersburg Market Report Cotton Prices Aug 15
Petersburg market note reports limited changes with prime quality cotton at 15 to 17 cents per pound and ordinary to middling grades neglected. The quotation reflects best quality remaining in demand while lesser descriptions see little activity. The report is from the Atlantic cotton trade.
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Petersburg
Jnt
Destruction of Cape Florida Light by Osceola Warriors
News from Indian territories reports Osceola's warriors burning the Cape Florida Lighthouse. Capt. Joye's vessel arrives from Havana with word that the lighthouse keeper escaped by climbing the tower as Indians fired at him and a negro was killed. Reports from Matamoros say Mexico seeks to enlist thousands of Indians, Cherokee chiefs, and others, while Florida frontier clashes draw troops and vessels up the Chattahoochee and near McRary’s ferry with fatalities among Jim Henry's remnant.
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Cape Florida
Gaines
Nacogdoches
Catherine
Joye
Havana
Charleston
New Orleans
Matamor
Urrea
Matamoros
Washngton
Tampico
Chattahoochee
McCrary’s Ferry
Florida
Georgia Volunteers
Call
Jarnigan
Jim Henry
Lowndes County
Battlefield search reports twenty five Indian dead
A later field expedition against the Indians adds several more corpses, totaling twenty five. It is believed over thirty were killed in the engagement, with some bodies found in a pond where they sheltered under weighty ammunition. The Cherokee region sees Marines marching, with the Ross party said to have risen in anger, prompting orders for Marines from Fort Mitchell to move to the trouble area.
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Thomas County
Columbus Ga
Ross
Fort Mitchell
Rumor of Fresh Mexican Texian Battle Circulates
The At takapas Gazette reports a rumor of a new clash with seven to eight hundred Mexican deaths, but the paper doubts its veracity due to circuitous intelligence. It notes a 3000 man Mexican force at Metamoras with 4000 nearby and claims 5000 Cherokee, Sac and Fox warriors may join Urrea. The piece says Mexicans vow no mercy and that Gen Gaines status remains near the Sabine.
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Attakapas
Texas
Henrietta
Fannin
Metamoras
Urrea
Gaines
Sabine
Michigan Accepts Public Money Deposits Under Federal Act
Michigan becomes the first state to act on Congress currency deposits. The legislature, now in session, passes an act approved by the Governor authorizing acceptance of the state’s share of deposits under the federal act. The Tennessee governor’s stance follows in the brief note.
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Michigan
Tennessee
Proclamation Calls Legislature Addressing Union Plan
An issued proclamation urges the Star state Legislature to meet on the first Monday in October to prepare for the steps needed under the late distribution and deposit bill of Congress. The aim is to enable the body to receive and act on the act regarding Tennessee’s status and assets.
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Congress
Aca
Tennessee
Fatal Family Dispute Ends with Gunfire Near City
A serious affair occurred yesterday a few miles from the city when a former mercantile gentleman and his son in law clashed over property. The son in law was severely wounded by a gun charged with duck shot, striking the thigh and groin, while a wife was lightly hurt in the knee. A seniored dispute led to a warning and the gunshot as the party sought to force the claimant from the premises.
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Baltimore
West Indies Dispatches from Barbadoes and St Kitts
Reported from Barbadoes dated July 16 recalls fever-stricken troops at St Kitts with Europeans most affected. Apprenticeship system claims in Essequibo dismissed as erroneous. District B on a southern estate saw a slave rebellion with bush hiding, house building, and capture after a severe clash. nine ringleaders punished with corporal punishment.
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Barbadoes
Fie
Morma
St. Kitts
Jsmerara
District B
Revolt of Havana Negroes After Wax Factory Fire
From Havana a July 1 letter reports a revolt among enslaved workers outside the walls. They fled a wax manufactory, killed a army corporal, and were repelled by cavalry. Six rebels killed, ten captured. The Providence correspondent notes the clash and its swift suppression.
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Havana
Providence
Married at Palmyra on Tuesday evening
At Palmyra on Tuesday evening the 9th of January, by the Rev. G. N. Gregory, the Rev. Willian IV Williams to Miss Elizabeth B Harvey.
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Palmyra
G. N. Gregory
Willian IV. Williams
Elizabeth B. Harvey
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