Republican Senators Decry Governmental Slavery Powers
A Maine Virginian and other Republican leaders argue Congress cannot abolish slavery in the District or favor sectional interests. They urge preserving Union, property rights, and peace, warning abolishing slavery could destroy the Union and provoke chaos in the capital. The group cites constitutional subordination to grant purposes and calls for restraint against agitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Virginia
Maryland
Ral Williams
Maine
Gorceette D Wall
New Jersey
William Alten
Ohio
William S. Fulton
Arkansas
Election Returns From a Raleigh Standard Fragment
The Raleigh Standard notes incomplete totals with a Senate of 50, among which 23 are known administration allies excluding States Rights members. It cites 54 additional administration friends, with five counties yet to report likely adding two more, predicting a 56 seat balance in the House of Representatives favoring the States Rights Party.
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Aleigh
Senate
States
Haywood
Macon
Buncombe
Li Tle
Jessi
Onur House of Commions
States Rights Party
Whigs Split Amid Debate on Constitution Principles
The speech argues that federalism wins if Whigs join the administration on constitutional principles. Returns from the governor's election are incomplete with seven or eight counties to hear from. Governor Dudley's majority is reported to exceed 13 000.
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Dudley
Full Term of 3d Circuit Courts Begins in Martin County
The term begins in Martin County on Monday the 27th with Judge Saunders presiding in Pit on Monday the 3.4 Sept and continues in this county on Monday the 10th.
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Martin County
Saunders
Pit
Inquest Finds Wife Killed Husband in Self Defence
An inquest in the county judged Levi Worrel died from a blow by Sally Worrell his wife on the 16th. The evidence showed Worrel was an habitual drunkard, intoxicated at the time, and had abused his wife for days. She used a fence rail in defence, striking him on the head. he bled and died after about three days. The deceased was over 50 years old and left one child. The wife has been bound over for appearance at Gurcosiege Superior Court.
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Levi Worrel
Sally Worrell
Witt
Gurcosiege Superior Court
United States Confederacy Principles Urged in Atlantic Address
The Boston Morning Post reprints a Charleston Mercury extract urging unity between North and South under constitutional Confederacy principles. It extols harmony, patriotism, and a balanced Union, calling for merchants farmers workers and youth to join a grand political race advocating concord and national integrity.
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Democratee Mtpublican
Democraty
Boston Morning Post
Charleston Mercury
Soci
Mometanines
Gonsolida
Revoluton
United States
Pitsar
Alexander Hamilton
Jein
New England
Senator Strange Reported Resignation Questioned in NC Press
The North Carolina newspapers challenge a report that Senator Strange intends to resign from the United States Senate. The note praises Strange’s debating firmness and directness as a politician amid the contradiction.
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Senator Strange
Strange
United Stats Senate
North Carolina
Lis Powers
Senate Loyalist Voice Reflects on Courtesy and Party Loyalty
A Globe editorial laments losing a Senate member during fierce party times. It praises his courtesy and unwavering support for favored causes while softening opposition, arguing such faithful service tempers rancor without sacrificing principle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Globe
Hilliard Nominated to Represent Sixth District
Ro bert C. Hilliard of Nash is announced as a candidate to represent the sixth Congressional District comprising Granville Franklin Warren and Nash counties in the twenty sixth Congress. His candidacy is noted by the Oxford Examiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Hilliard, Esq
Nash
Granville
Franklin, Warren
Corn and Bacon Sales Report From Wilmington Cargo
Town awaits supplies as corn and bacon runs low. Last corn sale noted at Sta 14 with 80 vents by cargo Wilmington lde. Torents reported prior bacon sales, while country friends urged to relieve shortages.
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Sta 14
Torents
Wilmington Lde
Prospect of Good Crop Between Halifax and Wilmington
A reader reports promising crops in a drought affected area between Halifax and Wilmington. A gentleman observed favorable prospects during a sighting between New York and the noted region, suggesting improving conditions for harvest later in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Gore
Phalifax
Wilmington
New York
New Post Route and Wilmington Railroad Contract
The article notes a new post route favored by Congress, running Weldon to Halifax, near Kufiela, Waynesboro, South Washington, Wilmington, and Charleston, tied to the Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad. It argues faster mail service will boost local trade and prosperity. After Halifax line completion, the route would allow weekly market updates and potential European prices within fifteen days via New York.
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Congress
Weldon
Tlabfax
Kufiela
Waynesboro
Washington
Wilmington
Charleston
Sant Carola
Raleigh
Mercatte
Halifax
New York
Europe
Melancholy Affray in County Over Slave Pursuit
A confrontation Saturday night near the county involved Mr George Tobues and a pursuing posse against a runaway slave owned by Mr. Holmes. A shot fired at the slave struck him in the back, killing him shortly after as the fugitives fled. Reports say the shooter had no intent to mortally wound. Also noted, good flour and bacon are in high demand in the city.
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George Tobues
Mero
Four men convicted for Hoyle murder in South Carolina
Four men were convicted for the murder of Mr. Hoyle on the tenth in South Carolina. Three were hanged while the fourth received the Governor's reprieve, the decision reflecting concerns that he might be less guilty than the others.
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Hoyle
South Carolaa
Bank subscription notice for rail road linked bank
The president of the Charleston and Cincinnati Rail Road company announces that subscriptions for a state chartered bank will be opened at the original subscription sites. Books open on the second Monday in October for 30 days. Bank capital capped at 12 million dollars. stock ownership limited to rail road subscribers. Operation planned for November.
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Rail Road Bank
Clarleston and Cincinnati Rail Road Company
Louk
Rail Road
North and
South Carolina
Aith Tennessee
Bank 1
Opera Bion
Eclipse of the Sun Across United States
An almost total solar eclipse will occur on September 18 across the United States. It will be the last central eclipse seen in the country until May 30, 1854. The next total solar eclipse is expected on August 30, 1864.
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United States
Attempted Murder and Robbery Report in County
All mack at highway robbery was recently made in this county. Mr. Ryan of Wake Purest Institute on his way from this place to the Institute after nightfall stopped at a branch about a mile and a half this side of Powell's Bridge to let his horse drink while he sat in his saddle waiting for the animal to slake its thirst.
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Ryan
Wake Purest Institute
Institute
Powell's Bridge
Desperate Night Ride Ends With Pursuit
A prowler leaped from hiding and slashed at a man with a knife grazing only the skin. The victim spurred his horse, the animal reared and struck the assailant, who toppled in the road as the pursued fled toward home, leaving the attacker foundering.
Horrific Indian Murd ers Sweeping Florida and Georgia
Fragmentary report recounts massacres in Florida on the 29th ult and in Georgia on the 22nd July. A five year old child escaped in Georgia. At Camp Wilds troops found a man and wife killed along with several relatives. A 15 year old girl survived briefly after being shot and assaulted before dying. Survivors mention a white man accompanying the Indians. Indians hidden in a swamp.
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Florida
Singletary
Georgia
Camp Wilds
Pwoelulden
Specie Payments Resumption Across Banks Stated
Gov Pennington issues a proclamation ordering New Jersey banks to resume specie payments within 15 days from August 16 under penalty of law Numerous banks in Wilmington Charleston Columbia Savannah Louisville Chicago Indiana Nashville and others announce or indicate plans to resume payments on specified near term dates as reported by local journals and state notices
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Pennington
New Jersey
Wilmington
Del
Charleston
Commercial Bank of Columbia
Savannah
Louisville
Journal of the Tih
Qhia
Badiana
Mlinuis
Nashville Tean
Sth
Planters
Record Heat Follows as Charleston Seethes in July
The Charleston thermometer neared 95 degrees amid a summer unmatched in twenty three years. In contrast a cool snap arrived with a 58 degree plunge, clear bracing air signaling autumn-like change. The Connecticut River ran fordable and small streams supplying factories were dredged.
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Charleston
S. C
Connecticut
N Y
Siar
Disturbances at Havana and Natchez Conspiracy noted
The Natchez from New York reached New Orleans August. Detained at Key West for fuel she moved to Havana amid rumors of a conspiracy among officers and troops in Moro Castle. Governor Espelets sealed gates and executed 80 ringleaders. The event, a Carlist affair, involved powerful priests and generated much local chatter.
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Havana
Natchez
New York
New Orleans
Key West
Tlavana
Moro Castle
Gov. Espelets
Urere
Total abolition gains support in Caribbean colonies
Letters from Bermuda discuss abolition in Barbadoes and other West Indian colonies noting apprenticeships fading under magistrates and emissaries. Reported reflections include expected shifts in Demerara Trinidad and Cayenne with restive enslaved populations. Petersburg market notes dull cotton demand, firm prices for prime, and modest wholesale corn and bacon prices.
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Petersburg
Washington Market Prices Fragment
Market ledger fragment lists prices for various commodities with nonsensical OCR text including Washington Market entries, Ausop tine, Hewdip, and odd numerals like S2 90 and Oly 1 85, suggesting damaged transcription and unidentified items. The readable bits indicate price quotes around 1 dollar figures and decade-era shorthand, lacking coherent product names or dates.
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Washington
Ausoptine
Hewdip
Market Prices Fragment Adds Odd Entries
Fragmentary market notes show prices like Norfolk Market and various items with cents values, but the text is garbled. The readable pieces indicate prices around 9 to 17 cents and several unclear abbreviations, suggesting a rough listing of commodities without complete detail.
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Time Toney
Ad J Mckay
Nori Carolin
Wyow Fetter
Penns
Lvania
Jhn Prichardson
Carolina
Imosa J. Parker
Isaac Bs Jary
Michigway Archbard ¥Ll
Benalf
Uus
Mr. KR
Bermuda
Barbadoes
Bridgetown
Demerara
Trindad
Cayenne
Cuba
Norfolk Market
Rites Current
Tarborough
Office OF the
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Augie
eVolice
H— Baor Salf
Jos Bell
Tarboro
Nashville
Jockey Club
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Nahville
John
Arrington
Sioy Nevel
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