Death of stage driver Joshua Spain from horse kick
Sudden death reported in Arborocse after a stable yard accident. Joshua Spain, 19 or 20, a stage driver between this place and Enfield, was kicked in the abdomen by a horse while cleaning stalls at Mrs Gregory's lot. Jury verdict: death caused by the kick, no doctor summoned, he died within hours. Spain was known for peaceable conduct and was raised in Pitt county.
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Joshua Spain
Enfield
Gregory
Spain
Pitt County
Washington Republican Mourns Death of Editor George Houston
The Washington Republican notes the death of its editor George Houston Sen’r on the preceding Thursday at about 73 years of age. He served as editor for ten months with zeal and ability. The paper plans to continue publication. Congress assembled on Monday and details of the two Houses and the President's Message are expected for the next issue.
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Gpethe
Washington Republican
George Houston
Sen’r
The
Republican
Tennessee Senatorial Result Sparks Resignations Rumor
The Globe reports that Tennessee's Legislature elected Judge Grundy as U.S. Senator to replace the resigned Foster. It is rumored Judge White may resign his Senate seat as well.
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Tennessee
The
Globe
U. States
Judge Grundy
U.S
Foster
Judge White
Senate
Mississippi Congressmen Leave for Washington
The newly elected Republican Messrs Brown and Thompson departed for Washington City. In Mississippi the Democracy surpassed expectations as the Governor and Legislature lean Democratic. Gen Jesse Speight, a strong Democrat, was elected to the Legislature, his past work in the state and congressional service in the New Bern district praised by Republicans of the old North State.
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Mississippi
Messrs. Brown
Thompson
Congress
Washington City
Jesse Speight
Newbern
Old North
Haywood Declines Governor Candidacy for Next Election
The Mecklenburg county Democratic committee correspondence with William H Haywood Jr shows his reply citing private duties and obligations that will prevent him from seeking the Governor’s nomination at the next election.
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Raleigh
Mecklenburg County
Wm. H. Haywood, Jr
Opinion on Nomination Process for Governor Seat
A Raleigh convention on January 8 is cited to choose a Democratic candidate. The writer praises the proposed method for selecting a gubernatorial nominee and asserts the convention will act in the best interest, reflecting a belief in free speech and orderly procedure.
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Mr. Howard
Raleigh
Wall
Edwards for Governor Should Be Nominee Says Plain Talk
A Warren county writer urges Republicans to nominate Weldon N Edwards as governor, praising his patriotism, honesty, and Republican principles while signaling other named candidates lack broad support. The piece argues the party needs a candidate free of corporate ties, warning that any non-democratic nomination could cost them the election.
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Branch
Saunders
Wim. H. Hayward
Raleigh
Henry
Gen. Blount
Connor
Weldon N. Edwards
Warren County
Mr. Edwards
Provisions on Bank Failures and Charter Powers
The article outlines five measures: stockholders hold property for bill redemption. bank failure to redeem notes triggers charter forfeiture and gubernatorial proclamation. upon bank suspension, commissioners wind up affairs. bank presidents and directors liable to indictment for swindling with 3 to 10 years in state prison if convicted. and all charters under future legislatures.
Who will step forward to fund Roanoke Inlet work
The Edenson Gaz appeals for public leadership to raise funds for Roanoke Inlet. It urges wealthy residents to subscribe 10 000 toward a 400 000 project that would create a harbor and save millions nationally. Nine counties are interested. Chowan is urged to pledge 50 000 and start the effort.
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Chowan
Roanoke Inlet
Edenson Gaz
Pork Supply Promising for Virginia Households
Spire reports likely pork supply this year at moderate price. Western producers, hampered by money matters and losses, will ship fewer hogs to factories, boosting eastern market availability. Combined with domestic output, pork should reach Virginians at a fair price, despite current $8 per hundred in the market. Ped. Jné notes pork may drop to $5-$6 per hundred by January.
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Virginia
West
News on Markets in British Queen Opinion
New York papers concur the British Queen reports little change in markets. The Times notes cotton holders accept slightly lower prices to move stock, while flour and grain sellers push higher pretensions.
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N. Y
Times
Tragic Accident Involving Property Owner’s Man
A man, described as Mrs Kyte’s property, attempted to enter a loaded wagon between the wheel horses and the body on Saturday. He fell and was crushed by the wagon as it passed, dying the next morning at Tal Meg.
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GTA
Kyte
Tal. Meg
Local thief Waterson punished with forty strokes
PF George Waterson, noted for crimes in this City, was convicted at our County Court last week and sentenced to receive forty stripes save one. Execution was carried out on the premises, Saturday last.
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George Waterson
Mule Dies of Hydrophobia Near Maj Hinton's Plagtation
A mule in this vicinity died of hydrophobia a few days ago at Major Hinton's plantation after being bitten by a mad dog last August. The animal showed no symptoms until the day before death, when it became frantic and uncontrollable, biting at everything and displaying extreme suffering.
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Mule
Maj. Hinton
Fire destroys workshop of local carpenter
On Monday night last the workshop of Mr. William Ashly, a home carpenter in this city, was totally destroyed by fire. The blaze consumed the entire contents including a large assortment of tools and a quantity of window sashes. The loss is described as very heavy but borne by a worthy man.
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William Ashly
Vermont House Passes Resolution On Banking Reform
The Vermont House of Representatives adopted a resolution deeming it inexpedient to charter or re charter banking institutions except under specified terms. The document calls for in depth consideration of reforms to the banking system.
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House of Representatives of
Vermont
Lynching in North Carolina over theft gone fatal
A mob of six white men and one colored man assaulted Nathan Lambeth in Davidson County on Wednesday night, beating him hundreds of times with sticks. Lambeth died Thursday, scarred from neck to heels, with possible internal injuries. The motive stemmed from a theft involving John Goss, John Lee, and Lambeth, who allegedly held twelve to nine hundred dollars in specie. Goss and Lee Wharton have fled toward Missouri. authorities will investigate.
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Nathan Lambeth
Davidson County
N. C
Lambeth
John Goss
Missouri
John Lee
Lee Wharton
Murder Report from Lincolnton Area
Lincolnton Banner reports a suspected murder near Lincolnton where John A. Gorsith, passing through Iredell County en route to Alabama, was found slain with his brains dashed out in his tent. A Negro fugitive, Abner, reportedly confessed to the crime after arrest by Mr. Fullenwider at his High Shoals plantation.
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Fullenwider
Catawba
Lincolnton
John A. Gorsith
Iredell County
Alabama
Abner
Lincolnton Banner
Destructive Saturday Night Fire Destroys Ramsour Property
A two story frame house owned by Jacob Ramsour and workshops of Danl Seagle and B Jetton & Sons burned. The blaze spread to Mrs Schenck's dwelling and outbuildings and to Ramsour's storehouse and rear buildings. Ramsour's brick dwelling was seriously damaged. stock and household goods were destroyed. Seagle and the Jettons lost books and accounts.
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Jacob Ramsour
Dan’l Seagle
B. Jetton & Sons
Texan loan negotiated in England at 8 percent
New Orleans papers report a Texan loan of 5 million dollars secured in England with 8 percent annual interest and redeemable in 30 years. The Bulletin urges holders not to sell at low rates, noting confidence in Texas governance, rising cotton production, and potential par value of treasury notes within a year.
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New Orleans
England
New Orleans Bulletin
United States
Egyptian Cotton Exports From Egypt Reach Sixty Thousand Bales
The present year’s cotton exports from Egypt are forecast at sixty thousand bales of three hundred and fifty pounds each. Five hundred bales are Sea Island cotton recently introduced by the Pacha. The remainder is moho from a three year growth plant. Egyptian cotton commands the next highest price after Sea Island, selling for sixteen dollars per hundred in Alexandria.
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Egypt
Sea Island
Alexandria
Wa. Evans
Wm. Evans
Sarah Sim
Prince George, Co. Va
J. M. Repwonn
Texas Seeks Debt Relief Tied to Independence Recognition
A late French journal reports Texas ready to assume one million pounds sterling of Mexico’s debt to England if Britain recognizes Texas independence. Negotiations are said to be underway.
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Texas
Mexico
England
Market Prices Report From Washington Market
Washington Market notices list corn at 2.50 per 33 pounds, bacon sides at 10 cents, hams at several cents, lard at 1241 cents, pork at 57 per hundredweight, naval stores including new dip at 2 to 2.25, tar priced 51 to 31 10, fish shad 10, sternings cut 56 to 6.50, whole 4.00 to 4.50.
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Washington
Petersburg Market Nov 30 Cotton Prices Active
Petersburg market reports active cotton with prime qualities bringing 10 to 11 cents per pound. Receipts remain small from the interior supporting higher prices. Middling cotton quoted 9 4 to 10 4 cents and prime 10 3 to 11 cents.
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Petersburg
Norfolk Market Cotton Prices and Basic Commodities
Market report from Norfolk dated December 3 notes cotton at 10 111 cents, corf 60 to 65 cents, bacon hog round 11 to 12 cents, lard 12 to 13 cents. Trade activity and price ranges are summarized from the daily listing.
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Norfolk
Marriage Notices in Nash County Evening Elaboration
In Nash County a few evenings singe Asael Vick Esq. Mr Canfield to Mrs Elizabeth Whitehead by John J Thar. Mr James Evans to Miss Sally hy Harris 150 Qn ps Esq.
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Nash County
Asael Vick
Canfield
Elizabeth Whitehead
John J. Thar
James Evans
Sally Hy
Hary i
Harris
Local Woman Dies in County Wednsday Night
In this county on Wednesday about 30 years, Miss gg oe daughter of Mr William R L last was found dead. The brief obituary notes the death of a young woman in the region, with sparse details and no further information on cause or services provided.
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Gg Oe
Wm. R. Llast
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