Storm and Elections Of Aug 26 1857 In North Carolina
A destructive storm hits the region on Saturday damaging crops and uprooting trees while obstructing roads. Election returns show Republicans and Whigs contesting districts with five Republicans and eight Whigs in Congress, a broader view indicating the Administration’s continued House and Senate majority and party realignments across Tennessee Mississippi Indiana and Kentucky. The piece casts Bank Republicans as losing ground and notes Democratic Republicans’ firm stance amid varied party alliances.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Tennessee
Messrs
Johnson and Huntsman
Cheetham & Crockett
McLeland
Turney
Bunch and
Forrester
Mississippi
Indiana
Kentucky
General Jackson Opposes a National Bank Claims
The Globe reports General Jackson’s letters defending his stance against a national bank. It argues Judge White’s charges are false and politically motivated to influence an election. The article asserts Jackson favors no central bank and dismisses the accusation as calumny.
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Gen. Jackson
Globe
United States
Treasury Department
Judge White
Memphis
Knoxville
Tennessee
General Jackson
Jackson
Bank of the
U States
Constitutional currency and Indian trust funds
The War Department holds about 1,700,000 in bonds issued by seven states for the benefit of Indians. Interest due on the 1st ultimo was paid in gold or silver, or arrangements made to do so, with one state exception.
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War Department
Globe
Postmaster Kendall considers intercity subscription payments
The Editors of the Metropolitan Washington report a plan to collect and remit newspaper subscriptions across distances. Amos Kendall replies that the Post Office can move small sums nationally but requires legal authority and expanded force, offering to draft a nationwide plan if Congress approves.
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Metropolitan
Washington
D. C
Kendall
Post Office Department
20Th Ul
United States
Congress
Amos Kendall
Messrs. Langtree
O’sullivan
The
Rail Roads dread calamity on the Portsmouth line
A recent railway disaster near Portsmouth is reported with details of the calamity and its impact. The incident underscores dangers on the Portsmouth Railroad as authorities begin investigations and assess casualties and damage.
Reply to Rail Road Criticism on Safety of Travel
The Petersburg Railroad advocate defends rail travel against alarms raised after a Portsmouth Railroad accident. He argues railroads are safer or at least not markedly less safe than steamships or stage coaches, cites low passenger harm on his line, notes extensive ridership, and stresses constant vigilance, boiler dangers, and the absence of fatal derailments.
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Petersburg Intelligencer
Bird
Petersburg Rail Road Company
Portsmouth
England
Liverpool
Manchester
Richmond
Petersburg
le Net
Letter From H. B. Bird On Passenger Safety
A brief missive argues that fires and floods are rare, noting accidents that occur rarely allow passengers to escape without injury. The writer signs as H. B. Bird and frames the message as a respectful communication.
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H. DB. Bird
Late Rail Road Accidents Reach Grim Toll Near Suffolk
The two men struck by a carriage and engine near Suffolk Friday night. Oliver dies from wounds. Of others injured at Smith's Bridge, all are recovering except Rees Pheliz who remains in critical condition. No custody or clear investigation into blame. a Standing Committee to review road affairs is planned, with a meeting set for Wednesday at 10 o clock following Portsmouth News reports.
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Oliver
Suffolk
Smith’s Bridge
Rees Pheliz
Portsmouth Vimes
Vorfalk Herald
Outrage over landing of Montgomery at Chapel Hill
The Register is urged to correct its report on the landing of Mr Montgomery in effigy at Chapel Hill. A witness, relying on a Chapel Hill gentleman, is not sure it occurred on Sunday. It is said stones were thrown by youths, possibly 25 years old, with the outcome to be clarified next issue. The Raleigh Stand notes the Register’s disapproval and warns of violent Whig behavior toward democratic Republicans.
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Montgomery
Effiny
Chapel Hill
Register
Raleigh
Stage Accident on Halifax and Wilmington Line
A stage accident on the Halifax and Wilmington Line on the 12th test killed one driver. The lead horses bolted at Ferry Gate two miles from Wilmington as the driver leapt to control them, slipped, and the stage ran over him. He died in Wilmington a few hours later. The driver was Benjamin Griffith of Sweet Springs Virginia, described as a fine young man.
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Halifax
Wilmington
Ferry Gate
Senjamin Griffith
Sweet Springs
Virginia
Murder mystery reshaped after arrest of killers
From Florida by steamer Camden Captain Mills reports that Captain Gilleland, once thought murdered by Indians, was actually killed by runaway enslaved people. The assailants were captured and have confessed to the crime.
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Florida
Camden
Mills
Gilleland
Fort King report and troop movements noted
John Hicks reports Indians still show friendly intentions with no hostilities. Gen. Jessup visited Jacksonville Monday and will inspect Suwannee. Preparations are underway under his orders for an early, efficient campaign. Savannah Georgian.
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John Hicks
Fort King
Jessup
Jacksonville
Suwannee
Savannah
Viva la Bagatelle from Jim Dobbins and Bill Terry
Correspondent Jim Dobbins writes from the Wid der Fulipses about life among fashionable ladies and lively social scenes. He recalls encounters with Hanner Smailberry, tea and coffee mornings, and a curious musk scent episode, noting the pleasures and expenses of the fashionable world. He also reflects on currency, servants, a nose blower, and plans for a future marriage.
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Carolina Watchman
Billy Terry
Hanner
Bill
Joe Maltby
Col. Skinners
Mexican Troops in Pursuit Reach New Orleans Messages
From New Orleans dated July 30 we learn the Mexican forces pursuing Mons nenna reach there aboard the schooner Bonita. The garrison now has 4 hopeful infantry and 350 cavalry with 50 artillery. The army’s second head is at Luis. Texas arrivals include many original sellers. Provisions are scarce with flour at 30 dollars per barrel. corn crop dominant. News from New York papers is starkly different from local reports.
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New Orleans
Metamoras
Mons Nena
von Onfantry
Luis
Texas
Passegers
New York
London Funeral Details Attract Americans
Foreign. Later from London by Gladiator our load files run to July 10 inclusive. They detail King’s Funeral and the programmes already seen. The ceremonies, as on similar occasions, must of necessity be somewhat interesting to Americans, who are at war with our publican feelings on institution. The Cotton Market for the week prior had been rather heavy.
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London
Gladiator
L King
Local Cleric to Preach in Tarboro This Week
The Rev. J. Bales by appointment will preach in the Tarboro church on Tuesday in the week of August. Details are sparse but the service is announced by local church authorities.
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J. Bales
Tarbore
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