Funeral of Smithwick at Jamestown Masonry rites observed
A large contingent gathered in Jamestown on Roanoke River to honor and bury Smithwick, with a solemn Masonic procession led by Henry B. Smithwick. The service drew clergy Rev Wheeler Martin and a vivid sermon on the ten virgins from Matthew. The procession to the grave was quiet and reverent, emphasizing solemnity and virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ellitor
Starke
Smithwick
Jameston
Roanoke River
Martin County
Plymouth
Wheeler Martin
Matthew
Masons
Henry B. Smithwick
Temple of God
David
Solomon
God
Great Fire in New York City Destruction Reported
Early on the twelfth, a major blaze in New York caused heavy damage. The Evening Star notes an unprecedented fire in thirty five years, consuming 30 to 40 large buildings. Printing offices, binderies, and numerous newspapers suffered losses, including several publishing houses and penny papers.
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New York
Evening Star
Election Returns Across Halifar County and State
Report of electoral results from Halifar County and multiple towns. Senators and Commons winners listed with vote totals including Gee West Bond Mebane Leigh Speller Outlaw Reed and Bynum Long, with regional counts from Raleigh Register Standard and Fayetteville Journal noting Republican gains and county tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifar
Andrew Joyner
Senate
Sterling H. Gee
Wm. M. West
Commons
Halifax
R. C. Bond
Gee
West
Alm. Burton
C. Hays
Congress
W. L. Long
J. A. Bynum
Northampton
Wm. Moody
S. R.B. Gary
Win. Crump
C. Congress
Long
Bynum
A Martin
Jesse Cooper
S. RK. Roebuck
A. M. Slade
C. Bertie
A. W. Mebane
John Leigh
Thomas Speller
Mebane
Wm. Cherry
Commons—Leigh
Speller
David Outlaw
Jas. V. Reed
Beaufort
O. K. Williams
S. Henry S. Clark
Samuel Smallwood
Hyde
William Selby
S. R. M.G. Moore
John L. Swindell
Raleigh Register
White
van Buren
Standard
Wayne, Pitt
Bertie
Granville
Fayetteville Journal
Van
Congressional Elections In Newbern And Halifax Districts
General Jesse Speight is re elected in the Newbern district by 767 votes over Col. John McLeod. Polls in the counties show strong support, with Jesse A. Bynum in Halifax district re elected by a majority upwards of 300 votes.
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Jesse Speight
Newbern
John McLeod
Soit
Halifax
Jesse A. Bynum
Montgomery Wm Wins Wake District by 380 Vote Margin
In Wake district Wm Montgomery of Orange is elected by 380 majority over Daul L Barringer of Wake the late member. News of the victory sparked village excitement with celebrations. In Fayetteville district Deberry is re elected by 456 votes over Bethune. Official tally and sheriff comparison pending in next paper.
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Wake
Wm. Montgomery
Orange
Daul. L. Barringer
Fayetteville
Deberry
Mr. Bethune
Death of Mr. Robert B Somervell in Warrenton
A Warrenton Reporter correspondent reports the death of Mr. Robert B. Somervell on the 12th inst in his 23rd year after a pistol wound from an affray between Messrs Green and Bragg in Warrenton occurred sixteen days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenton
Robert B. Somervell
Mr. Somervell
Messrs. Green and
Bragg
Lynchburg incendiary pamphlet false rumor corrected
The Petersburg constell ation counters the Norfolk Beacon claim that an Englishman named Robertson was hanged near Lynchburg for circulating incendiary publications. The correction clarifies that the reported execution did not occur as described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Norfolk
Robertson
Lynchburg
Disturbance in Washington over incendiary papers riot danger
Washington Globe reports a serious disturbance following the arrest of a man named Crandell accused of circulating incendiary papers and insulting free blacks. A mob gathered near his Georgetown jail trial, prompting officials to postpone the hearing. The unrest echoed across the city as details emerge about threats to peace and calls to limit circulation of Company papers beyond Mason and Dixon’s line. Beverly Snow, a free mulatto running a tavern near Brown’s and Gadsby’s, drew outrage for disrespectful remarks about mechanics’ families, sparking further unrest as crowds surged for his establishment.
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Washington
Washington Globe
Crandell
Prudence Crandell
Georgetown
Tappan, Garrison, and Co
Justice
Mason and Dixon
Beverly Snow
Brown's
Gadsby’s Hotel
Baltimore Unrest and Mob Violence Across the City
Reported disturbances center on Snow and abolitionist activity in James Hutton’s house, leading to arrests and a mob attack. Crowds burned a negro hut and a church while authorities mobilized militia. Subsequent citywide meetings and armed patrols restored order and condemned the week of unrest.
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Baltimore
Baltimore American
Bank of Maryland
John B. Morris
South Street
Hugh McElderry
Calvert Street
Jesse Hunt
Bentzinger
Evan ‘T. Ellicou
Pea Street
Samuel Smith
Howard’s Park
Smith
New York Postmaster Blocks Incendiary Publications
Mr Gouverneur, post master of New York City, has decided not to transmit any incendiary publications left for the Southern States until the Postmaster General issues further directions. Petersburg Tut.
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Ng Mr. Gouverneur
City
New York
Petersburg Tut
Fragmented church notice lists multiple meetings and elders
Fragmentary OCR describes scheduling of elder meetings and church services across Meadow, Whiteoak, Autrey's Creek, and other locations with dates in May September and a final main meeting. Mentions Elder Puckes and Elder Goruty requesting arrangements before a meeting.
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Meadow
Whiteoak
Autrey's Creek
May ‘ S Head
Lown
Unig
Loisaur
Fla
Hichsell
Puckes
Goruty
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Pratt and Carlisle
Blanchard
Usib
Snow
Centre Market House
Jones
Little Rock
Ark
Joey
Shale
T.P. Hawkins
Battle & Brothers
Island Sal.a
Cei
Mike Wit
M. FE Rountrel
Votire
England
Silas Everitts
Neto Creek Meeting
Combe County
Ishes
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