First Christian church a Baptist church says old text
The writer argues the earliest church at Jerusalem consisted only of believ ers baptized for remission of sins and filled with the Holy Ghost. He cites Acts passages to claim 120 to 5 000 members were believers, with no children admitted, and asserts the Kenakee Association mirrors this model by building churches only from baptized believers.
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Peter
John
Jerusalem
Luke
Paul
Kenakee Association
Judas
Simon Magus
Annanias
Sapphira
John the Baptist
Extraordinary nocturnal phenomenon above the city
A rare celestial display last evening between ten thirty and eleven traced an arc of pink and white bands across the sky. The glow stretched from the northwest to northeast, converging toward a central fanlike point near the Seven Stars, with brilliant stars and pale radiance resembling aurora borealis, prompting comparisons to past meteor showers and even the Comet of 79 years ago.
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Olmstead
New Haven
Switzerland
Pole
New US Coin Die Prepared for Next Year
The Philadelphia Gazette reports a new die for United States coins is being prepared and will be ready next year. Designer Sully created a full length Goddess of Liberty on the obverse seated with a shield, while the reverse shows the American Eagle without the shield and coat of arms. The first struck coin with the new device will be the dollar, long not minted for thirty years.
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United States
Philadelphia Gazette
Sully
Liberty
Thompson the Abolitionist Leaves Country
The Journal of Commerce notes the activist Thompson sailed from Boston for New Brunswick in a move tied to abolitionist controversies. It cites alleged 1830 theft convictions of £160 and claims he assumed clerical duties without proper authorization, prompting harsh public critique.
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Thompson
Tappan, Garrison, & Co
Journal of Commerce
Boston
New Brunswick
Petersburg
New Court House Praised for Design and Craftsmanship
On Saturday December 5, 1835 observers praised the completed court house as highly creditable to the architect who drew the design the builders Lynch and Whitkce the supervising commissioners and the county public spirit. They doubted any other courthouse could surpass it in elegance durability and convenient office arrangement.
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Messrs. Lynch and Whitkce
Amendments to Constitution Ratified by Majority
Amended Constitution results show adoption with at least 4000 votes. Final tally given as For Ratification 25,528 with Rejection 20,346, though Bertie Camden Currituck Montgomery and Yancy counties pending. The Raleigh Register notes hopes for full returns next week.
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Raleigh
Bertie
Camden
Currituck
Montgomery
Yancy
Spaight Elected North Carolina Governor by Legislature
Richard Dobbs Spaight of Craven county was chosen by the Legislature as Governor for the coming year, defeating Wm D Meares of Sampson county. The result: Spaight 103, Meares 66, with Mosely 4 and Carson 1. The piece lauds Republicans for a principled victory and highlights Spaight’s integrity, experience, and democratic commitment.
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Richard Dobbs Spaight
Craven County
North Carolina
Swain
Wm. D Meares
Sampson County
Spaight
Meares
Wm D. Mosely
Carson
Executive Department
William D. Mosely
Senate
Mosely
Esteem and Confidence Secures Higher Commanding Post
The Raleigh Standard notes that he has earned the esteem and confidence of all and risen to a more commanding position before the Republican party and the people of the State.
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Republican Party
Raleigh Standard
Election results from Raleigh Register show key state offices filled
Nathan A. Stedman is re elected Comptroller of Public Accounts with no opposition. Fulward Stanly of Washington is elected Selictor of the 2d Judicial Circuit after a vote of Edward Stanly 107 Stephen Miller 79. John F Poindexter of Stokes is elected Solicitor General on the 2d ballot with 398 for Poindexter 87 for Dick 142 for Scout and 4 blanks.
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QIF
Nathan A. Stedman
Fulward Stanly
Washington
Edward Stanly
Stephen Miller
John F. Poindexter, Esq
Stokes
John F. Poindexter
John M. Dick
John Scout
John S. Guthrie Swithd
Raleigh Register
Seven Ballots Fail to Choose Superior Court Judge
The Legislature struggles to fill Judge Seawell's vacancy after seven ballots. Candidates Bailey Nash Stanly Toomer and Hall compete as Henry rises over time before Hall and Stanly withdraw, ending with Nash leading at 146 votes and Henry at 85 with Bailey 79 and scattered blanks.
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Seawell
John L. Bailey
Frederick Nash
W. C. Stanly
Bailey
Nash
Stanly
Scattering
Mr. Toomer
Toomer
Blank
Edward Hall
Louis D. Henry
Hall
Henry
Messrs
State Senate Notices on Finance and Gaming Reforms
The General Assembly agendas include a Finance Committee study to burn Treasury notes and pay the stock residue in Bank of the State, with talk of expanding circulating medium. A judiciary inquiry seeks stricter penalties for gaming and its suppression. A Governor warrants bill covers filling Supreme Court vacancies and rewards for capturing runaway slaves in non slaveholding states.
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Wyche
Committee of Finance
Treasury
Waugh
Bryan
Judiciary Committee
Wilson
Supreme Court
Superior Courts of Law and Equity
Cooper
Road Law Revisions and Slavery Legislation Considered
On Thursday November 26 the committee on internal improvements was ordered to inquire into amending road laws. Mr Wyche introduced a bill to fix punishment for bigamy. Mr Little proposed exclusive jurisdiction for Superior Courts in jury cases. On Friday November 27 a bill offering rewards for recovering runaway slaves in non slaveholding states was amended and referred to a select committee. Saturday November 28 Mr Waugh submitted resolutions on Public Lands, laid on the table and ordered to be printed.
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Martin
Wyche
Mr. Little
House of Commons Nov 23 Debates on State Bank Stock and Gaming Law
The House discussed borrowing to buy 4000 shares of Bank of the State reserved to the State until 1837 and referred the matter to finance. A bill to amend 1830 patrol regulations was read first time and sent to judiciary. The gaming suppression bill saw amendments to raise keeper fines to 500, debated, tabled after concerns over tax sufficiency for patrols. Also debated legitimizing John P Johnston of Warren with contention over proper jurisdiction of County Court.
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House OF Commons
Committee of Finance
Pippen
Judiciary Committee
Literary Fund
Riday
Graham
John P. Johnston
Warren
Messrs. King
Hawkins
Clingman
Manly
Fire destroys barns in Stokes County letters
Fire swept a barn belonging to Mr. Jurd on the night of the 11th and the following night the barn and outbuildings of Thomas Wilson, Esq. about six miles from Salem, Stokes County. Supposedly the work of a vile miscreant.
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Salem
Jurd
Thomas Wilson
Stokes County
United States District Attorney to enforce neutral relations with Mexico
The District Attorney has been instructed by the Department of State to enforce observance of neutral relations with Mexico. The directive underscores official policy and legal enforcement actions pertaining to international neutrality.
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Baltimore Republican
United States
Department of State
Mexico
Hate Advertiser Vows Teosas Vessel Rendezvous and Dred Volunteers
A fragmented report notes an advertiser pledging a teosas vessel ping with dred volunteers heading to New Olea for a rendezvous. The plan includes other vessels and immediate departure sequences toward Texas, with unclear attribution to Shay.
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Teosas
Olea
Texas
Guy It ton Elected Chief of Army of Pes
The report claims Guy It ton has been elected chief of the army of Pes, supported by a large majority of the Cul, in, os.
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Guy Itton
Cohn Ty i
Army of
Pes
Massachusetts Votes Signal Broad House Shift
In Massachusetts a political shift appears evident as voters elected a growing number of lawmakers with prior service, with more than 10,000 ballots indicating support for candidates tied to the House future. The results reflect a strong interest in experienced leadership and legislative continuity.
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Massachusetts
Petersburg Market Cotton Sales at 152 Prices
Cotton trades at Petersburg market show large day activity with limited demand for specific grades. Prices quoted around 155 to 13, with buyers cautious and sales smaller amid fluctuating demand.
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Petersburg
Rail Route Opens Through Portsmouth to Halifax Norfolk
The line from Portsmouth to Halifax opens with a daily stage schedule from Margarenville to Halifax and return. Four horse coaches transport passengers from Portsmouth to Halifax at five dollars fare, connecting to southern stages to Raleigh and onward to Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington. The system promises convenient travel with morning to noon transfers and onward boats for Washington and Baltimore.
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Portsmouth
Roanch
Comeron
Paremouth
Margarenville
Halifax
N.C
Raleigh, &c. &c
Halifiy Yi
Margaretlt
Portsquy
Washington
Bulmore
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Halifax and Weldon Road Fortunes and Progress Noted
Norfolk Beacon reports about 26000 dollars of stock has been taxed and road improvements near Halifax and Weldon. The line continues the Porsaw and Roanoke Railroad project, with strong evidence of beneficial impact and high hopes.
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Halifax
Weldon Fe
Fie
Norfolk
Roanoke
Esa
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Liew
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