Abolitionist Boston News Praises Stanly Victory
A Boston Atlas reprints praise for North Carolina congressman Stanly’s re election, noting Whigs and Abolitionists unite in victory. The piece mocks Loco Foco foes and praises Edgecombe Pitt Tyrrell results while urging Republicans in the third district to celebrate Stanly’s success and the abolitionist sympathy across New England.
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Stanly
North Carolina
Spectator
Washington
Hyde
Beaufort
Loco Foco
Edgecombe
Pitt
Tyrrell
New England
Boston
South
New York
Atriot
Third District
United States
Henry Clay
Republic
MORDECAI IN THE GATE Declares Independence From Elite Party
A speaker rejects the “same old Hamilton Federal” faction and pridefully disavows joining the wealthy elite. He argues education and equality will elevate farmers and mechanics, calling them the most respectable class and predicting a moral standard will prevail.
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Vention
Harrisburg
Hamilton Federal
Mordecai
Edgecombe County Court Adjourns After Light Session
The Edgecombe County Court met this week with little business and adjourned on Wednesday. The column defends opposition to the Common School act, arguing it’s defective unjust and risky, while noting local academies and universities reflect edging toward education. It also links the act to Federal Whig fears of regulating labor capital religion morals and intellect.
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Fpour
Edgecombe
Messrs. Adams
Clay
Opposition to Federal Whiggery and state regulation drives county stance
Gen Jackson faced defeat in efforts to regulate labor and capital and halt Sunday mails. Now the movement shifts to State Legislatures, aiming to mold citizens as intelligent temperate and religious through laws. County citizens have long opposed rulers over people.
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Jackson
Congress
Common School Act Faces Practical Hurdles in Put County
In the List Washington Republican a critique of the Common School system notes that while theory supports universal districts six miles square, practical funding and authority remain unresolved. It highlights the county court’s lack of taxation power and the need for legislative delegation to finance records, books, and related costs.
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Washington Republican
Pit County Court
Put
Edercombe
Morus Multicaulis Tree Demand Increases
Advertisements in Warrenton Reporter announce demand for Morus Multicaulis trees with offers of one dollar per tree. The Washington Republic notes thousands growing on Col Tayloe’s farm near town, with sales at two dollars per tree and an offer of one dollar for 1000 trees that was refused.
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Warrenton
Washington Republican
Col. Tayloe
Tree sales and buds reported in Halifax district
Halifax Dem reports local trade notes with 225 trees sold at one dollar each in town and 100 trees at the same rate in Warrenton. It also notes 3000 dollars worth of buds sold in Northampton at one cent per bud, indicating brisk local commerce.
Morus Multicaulis Market Skyrockets in Value
Market reports show Morus Multicaulis trees selling at two cents per eye with eyes directed stock fetching one dollar per tree without roots. Cultivation efforts promise profit comparable to last season as investors note demand outstrips supply. Recent estimates indicate the entire United States cannot supply all required plants.
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United States
Silk as a Virginia staple hinted by Denton Sentinel
The Denton Sentinel speculates that silk could become a staple in Virginia, noting the potential for industry growth and economic impact if silk production expands widely.
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Virginia
Denton Sentinel
Morus Multicaulis Sold Near the City
A gentleman reports selling 10 acres of Morus Multicaulis near the city for thirty eight thousand dollars and some odd hundred. Baltimore Post.
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Baltimore Post
Mixed cotton bale estate sale and Morus Multicaulis sale
A parcel of 159 bales of cotton from the A Munerici estate in Warren county sold at public auction in the city at eleven and one sixteenth cents per pound. A second item, 1000 Morus Multicaulis trees of this year's growth, sold at public outcry at the lower market for sixty two and a half cents per tree, with delivery planned in the fall. The sale was described as bona fide.
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A. Munerici
Warren County
Perth
Mulberry church built from onion profits in Amherst
Dozen Amherst residents formed a mulberry onion venture two to three years ago and, if successful, are erecting a new Meeting House in Amherst east parish. The Northampton Courier shares the tale of their joint stock venture turning profits into a church.
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Weathersfield
Northampton Courier
Amherst
Silk bounty fuels lucrative trade amid state rewards
In a Star report, silk investors curb losses by leveraging state bounties. The scheme earns a clear profit of about 10 dollars per pound, with total returns reaching three times the bounty when prices are added. The commentary notes the tactic resembles robbing Peter to pay Paul as the mania drives profits.
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Peter
Paul
The Abolition Convention at Albany Resolution
The Albany abolition convention drew about 400 delegates including J G Birney Lewis Tappan and W Loyd Garrison. It resolved not to vote for any candidate unless they favor immediate emancipation and urged abolitionists to vote to advance abolition through ballots. A proposal to问 Harrison and Scott about slavery opinions was not adopted.
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Albany
J. G. Birney
Lewis Tappan
W. Loyd Garrison
U. S
Itarrison
Scott
Escape of Carmelite nun in Baltimore sparks crowd action
Sister Isabella, a Carmelite nun from the Asquith street convent, fled to Mr Wilcox’s house as Baltimore faced a large crowd. Mayor and Judge Worthington led inquiries with armed constabulary and militia on standby to protect the nunnery, promising peace and safety for the inmates.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Sun
Isabella
Asquith St
Wilcox
Washinton College
Stiets
Charles County
Gilder
Worthington
the Sun
Flulifaz Dem
Crops Progress Report From North Alabama
The North Alabamian notes crops in the region face no drought or other checks this season. Early corn is made and favorable weather suggests later plantings will yield a full crop. New corn is sold at 125 dollars per barrel and new flour of excellent quality is plentiful at 53 dollars per 100 pounds.
Wonderful Oats from Iowa Territory At Cincinnati
A sheaf of oats from Iowa now on display in Cincinnati shows a stalk nearly 7 feet tall with branches bearing large grain. The straw at the butt is nearly as thick as a finger and resembles a cornstalk. Reported yield is about 100 bushels per acre.
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Iowa
Cincinnati
Foreign. From England. Steamship Liverpool Arrives in New York
By the arrival of the steam ship Liverpool at New York we learn of a foreign shipment and passenger movements from England. The brief item notes transatlantic contact and hints at later details to follow.
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England
Liverpool
New York
Turbulent Near East News and Birmingham Fires
London reports favoring commercial prospects despite money market strain. Rioting and burning breakouts recur at Birmingham with military suppression. Egyptian Army under Ibrahim Pasha defeats Turkish forces near Aleppo, surrendering 6000 prisoners as Sultan dies and his successor takes power. European reaction and Russia's potential move fuel Paris anxiety.
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London
Birmingham
Syria
Ibrahim Pasha
Aleppo
Hafiz Pash
Egypt
To Pasha
Europe
Paris
Russia
Usha
Washington Market price report from Aug 27
Corm continues at 350 dollars while bacon holders push 12 cents. Lard 12s cents. Naval Stores report New box Turpentine 225, 930. Oil 170. Tar 150. Shad fish at 10 dollars. Herrings range from 6 to 659 dollars for a whole, 450 dollars for a representative lot.
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Washington
Narfolk Market Auction Notes
Norfolk Market Aus 23 Cotton 113 cents Corn 70 to 71 cents Bacon hog round 12 to 124 cents Lard 12 to 13 cents Seller.
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Narfolk
Aus
Elder Craig to Preach in Terboro Baptist Church
On the second Saturday in September Elder 7 M Craig is appointed to preach at the Baptist church in Terboro It is expected that the Terboro Baptist retires will engage his services on Piscor for the coming year.
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Wm. Evans
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Prince George, Co. Va
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GI. M. Rieparosn
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Tarborough
Morus Multicaulis
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