Reformation Proposals in Edgecombe Whigs Letter
A writer, unable to attend a meeting, submits a series of resolutions criticizing the Federal-Bank-Abolition Whigs and endorsing Martin Van Buren for re election. He urges removal of office holding Whigs, calls for constitutional Treasury law to sever bank government ties, and attacks aristocratic deference. He questions party loyalties and warns of a divide among Whigs in the district.
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Edgecombe
Armstrong’s
Howard
United States
Henry Clay
Martin van Buren
House
Congress
Tut
Ideed
Whigs debate Federalist leanings in Franklin press
A fragment notes tensions between Whigs and Federalists amid Democrat opposition. It hints at republican equality debates and cautions against exposing private opinions. The readable text offers insight into party divides and political risk.
Republican Candidate Font President
A brief notice dated Saturday August 24 1839 notes a Republican candidate and references the presidency with cryptic emphasis on Font as a descriptor or misread element. The fragment indicates a political context without further details on candidate name or event.
Martin Van Buren and 1837 district election results
The Washington Whig reports the Third District polling results with Stanly’s 500 majority and a 666 margin from 1837. It lists elected Republicans and Federal Whigs Jesse A. Bynum Kenneth Rayner Charles Shepard ward Stanly James J. McKay Edmund Deherry Miessih T Hawkins James Graham Wm. Montgomery Lewis Williams John Ebi Charles Fisher Henry W. Conner. The piece notes Fisher as a former sub treasury candidate now seen as a States Right Republican, praises the Democracy, and labels the Federal Whites’ decline from eight to five districts, decrying Federalism’s return in Whig clothing.
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Jesse A. Bynum
Kenneth Rayner
Charles Shepard
Ward Stanly
James J. McKay
Edmund Deherry
Miessih T. Hawkins
James Graham
Wm. Montgomery
Lewis Williams
John Ebi
Charles Fisher
Henry W. Conner
Messrs
Fisher
Rayner
Treasury
Elections light in West favor Democrats, Polk wins Tennessee
Elections across the West show Democratic gains and a Republican surge in Congress. Polk is elected Governor of Tennessee by about 4000 votes over Cannon, while six of thirteen Tennessee congressmen are Republicans, a three seat gain. Indiana flips from six Whigs to six Republicans and one Whig, Kentucky gains two Democrats, and Alabama also shows gains. Federal Whiggery appears near its end nationwide.
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Tennessee
Polk
Cannon
Congress
Indiana
Kentucky
Alabama
Union
Edgecombe Whig Meeting Proceedings Declined
A Wednesday Washington Whig reports a long Edgecombe Whig Meeting article and other items. the paper declines publication, citing an unspecified brief reason, noting only an incomplete sentence about a faucet.
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Washington Whig
Edgecombe
Meeting at Armstrong's Store Nominates Whig Delegates
A meeting at Armstrong's Store on the 10th inst organized by Dr. James J. Philips as Chairman and John F. Hughes as Secretary drafted resolutions condemning the current administration and backing Henry Clay while pledging support to Harrisburg nominees. Delegates named for Exigecombe County include Ilon Richard Times Richard Battle Wright Edmonson and others to attend the Washington district convention on October 31.
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Lowever
Armstrong’s Store
James J. Philips
John F. Hughes
Joseph R. Lloyd
Wright Edmondson
B. Dorsey Battle
Thomas J. Burt
Willie Atkinson
Joshua Wilkerson
Lloyd
Henry Clay
Harrisburg
Washington
Exigecombe County
Ilon
Richard Times
Richard Battle
Wright Edmonson
Josiah Lawrence
Lewis J. Dorteh
Stanly
Remark on Congressional election in third district
A Globe letter praises Republican candidate Dr Hall of Macon Stamp and criticizes Rep Stanly as a noisy Federal figure. It notes Edgecombe NC results Hall 1390 Stanly 109, labels Stanly a pretender, and compares him to Wise. The piece calls for unity amid political clashes and mocks abolitionist Slade.
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Hall
Macon Stamp
Stanly
John Randolph
Henry A. Wise
North Carolina
Slade
Edgecombe
Globe
Election News: Bynum Re-elected by Quadrupled Majority
North Carolina returns Jesse A. Bynum to Congress after a long absence in Louisiana where he married, with a decisive fourfold margin. The Halifax District supports his sturdy defense of North Carolina principles against aggressive opposition. Charles Shepard wins in New Bern district amid opposition disputes over pledged loyalty to Democrats.
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North Carolina
Jesse A. Bynum
Louisiana
North Carelina
Mr Long
Bynum
Halifax
Congress
Charles Shepard
Newbern
Shepard
Unclear Election Outcome Reported by Letter
A fragment states he would not play the expected false game. The Democracy have nobly sustained him, by what majority we have not ascertained. Its election, we are informed by a letter, is certain.
Court Circuit List and Local Movements
Superior Courts Fall Circuit details include Edenton Judge Nash and Raleigh Wilmingto Mountains Settle Bailey Saunders Toomer Pearson Shocco Springs. Fifteen families and many youths quartered at a point described as unusually gay. News notes 18 African descent individuals detained by John Riv of Raleigh have arrived and prepared to sail for Africa aboard the Salida. one woman who refuses to depart faces sale under will provisions.
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Superior Courts
Edenton
Nash
Salisbury
Newhern
Hillsboro
Raleigh
Wilmingto Mountains
Shocco Springs
Raleigh Reg
John Riv
Salida
Africa
Norfolk
Insanity driven attack on Andover family shocks town
A Massachusetts woman, Mrs Baresrd of Andover, seized her son and nearly severed his head, stabbed another child, and wounded a woman before fleeing with the children. She was later restrained. The incident occurred during a fit of insanity at the family home, drawing reactions from the local church community.
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Baresrd
Piers
Andover
Mass
From Farland Liverpool Dates Reach New York Via Boston
Reports indicate monthly cotton prices in Liverpool declined further by 1d per pound with more activity at the last dates. A long circular by English bankers criticizes the Bank of England actions on cotton and warns of possible US retaliation to influence British manufacturers. July is noted as the month of lowest prices.
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Farland
Liverpool
New York
Boston
Europe
Bank of England
United States
Great Britain
Market Prices Reported at Washington Market
Corn continues at 350. Bacon-holders still ask 12 cents. Lard at 121 cents. Naval Stores new box turpentine 225 a 250. Old 170 to 175. Fish shad 10 dollars. Herrings, cut 56 to 6 50, whole 450. Representative prices and goods listed.
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Washington Market
Norfolk Market Prices Dated Aug 16
Norfolk Market report lists Cotton at 11 213 cents and Corn at 70 to 71 cents. Bacon hog round 12 40, Lard 12 to 13 cents. Herald provides the price slate for traders and buyers.
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Norfolk
Lerald
Craig to Preach at Biprist Tarboro and Likely Tarboro Pastor
On the second Saturday in September Elder J. L. Craig is appointed to preach at the Biprist church in Tarboro. It is expected the Tarboro Baptist church will engage his services as pastor for the coming year.
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JL Craig
Biprist
Tarboro
Baptist Church In
Birth notice for John Day Jr. in 16th inst event
In this place, on Friday, the 16th inst aged about three years, John, son of Mr. John Day.
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John
John Day
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