State funds urged to back Raleigh Wilmington railroad
A governor proposes renewing state subscriptions and permitting state backing for the Cape Fear and Yadkin road. He notes 75 percent of stock has been paid by subscribers, warns that enforcing the fourth instalment may hardship, and urges action to complete a line from Roanoke to Charleston. He favors appointing trustworthy citizens to oversee the project and hints at potential bank funding and Cherokee land sales proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road Company
Board of Internal Improvements
General Assembly
Roanoke
Charleston
Gneral Assembly
Cape Pearl and
Yadkin Road
McNiell
Cape Tear
Yadkin
Cherokee land sale proceeds to fund northern state communication
A speaker urges that the proceeds from the Cherokee land sales, amounting to about £529,000, should be allocated to open a communication to the northern section of the state from which they were derived. He frames it as a matter of right and justice and asks for individual subscribers to provide funds.
Methodist tracted meeting in Halifax reports 32 conversions
From the Halifax Advocate we learn a nine day Methodist meeting led by Pearce Burton and Lowe with private members, resulting in 32 conversions and the formation of a new society. A broader religious influence fills the surrounding country. The same issue notes Congress session and a Virginia Virginian clerk race in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Pearce
Burton
Lowe
Joyner backs state banks as alternative to national bank
Raleigh Register reports Cal. A. Joyner’s view on constitutional banking favoring state banks if they can provide similar services, while desiring a bank president elected and noting political manipulation by Republicans. The piece surveys congressional resolutions, tax relief measures, and rail and penitentiary debates, with mentions of Raleigh and Gaston Railroad capital, and re-elections of Solicitors Poindexter and Troy.
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Cal. A
Joyner
South
Senate
Treasury
Whitaker
Raleigh and Gaston Railroad Company
Wilmington and
Rateigh
Rayner
Hertford
Jobo Fo Poindexter
Alexander Troy
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Letter to editor on Nash County bridge dispute
A reader submits an extract from a letter by Mr. Justice of Nash County replying to arguments about the Falls bridge. The writer notes uncertainty in accepting the opponent’s views and invites further discussion in The Taheeroro Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice
Nash County
Bridge funding debate and public duty in Nash County
A letter argues for rebuilding the Falls bridge, defending taxpayer fairness and resisting private tolls. It contends that county debts and a temporary tax rise are justified for a public benefit, urging residents to bear a fair share and avoid targeting other counties. The author warns against self interested manipulation and calls for honest, just governance.
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Nasha
Coum
Willy mm
Nash
Itis
Viennen
Inis
Anjoming
Alr. B
Internal Improvement Meeting in Greenville 1838 Delegates Named
In Greenville on December 1 1838 a meeting gathered to appoint delegates to the Internal Improvement Convention in Raleigh. William Clark presided as chairman and James R Hoyle served as secretary. A three person committee drafted resolutions urging a union for internal improvements while opposing large state reliance on railroad charters. Twenty delegates to attend were to be chosen by ballot.
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Washington Whig
Court-house
Greenville
Raleigh
Henry F. Florriss
William Clark
James R. Hoyle
Howell Albritton
Messrs
William de Moye
Joseph Wi Atkinson
Delegates Named And Resolutions At Meeting
Measrs John L. Foreman Alfred Moye Goold Hoyt William Clark John Norcoul Marshall Dickinson Joseph W Atkinson Isaac Joiner Howell Albritton Lewis P Olds Burton G Albritton Henry P Harriss John S Kennedy Samuel Ralston Benjamin M Selby Robert S Adams Henry C Jordan Dr Ano C Gorham Dr Wilie N White Dr A C Evans attended as delegates. On motion Ed it was resolved editors of the Whig and Press be asked to publish the proceedings. William Clark, Chairman. James R. Horie, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Foreman
Alfred Moye
Goold Hoyt
William Clark
John Norcou
Marshall Dickinson
Joseph W. Atkinson
Isaac Joiner
Howell Albritton
Lewis P. Olds
Burton G. Albritton
Henry P. Harriss
John S. Kennedy
Samuel Ralston
Benjamin M. Selby
Robert S. Adams
Henry C. Jordan
Ano. C
Comptroller reports rising land valuation under new assessment law
The Comptroller's report notes a large rise in land valuation and taxation. Acres in 1536 were 19,080,257 with valuation 39,136,108 fas. later acres 22,584,518 with valuation 51,052,586 and tax 29,323,014.
North Carolina Journal to be offered on reasonable terms
In Fayetteville the proprietors of the North Carolina Journal announce they will lease the paper to a practical printer of Republican principles on reasonable terms. Applicants must show good character and obtain information by writing postpaid to the Proprietors of the North Carolina Journal Fayetteville N C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
North Carolina Journal
North Cerelina Journal
Fayetteville N.C
Stephen Bennett
Tarborough
North Carolina
Liverpool Steam Ship Arrives with John A Darens Passengers
The Liverpool steamship arrived in New York on the 23d with passenger John A Darens among travelers. Market notes report steady cotton sales and prices in Liverpool. Petersburg market dated Nov 30 shows new crop lint and prime old cotton values, corn and bacon prices, with pork quotations up by two shillings per hundredweight.
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Liverpool
New York
John A Daren
Petersburg
Washington Market Dec 4 Petition and price notes
Washington Market itemized notes for December 4 show petition status and new dip prices. Entries include 53.35 for Clu and 32.20 for Serupe with variations in other items and a 170 value noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Market
Sito
Marriage announced for Col. Dushna Pender and Margaret Hyman
On Thursday evening the 29th the Rev William Hyman joined Col Dushna Pender to Mrs Margaret Hyman widow of the late Kenneth Hyman in a quiet ceremony. The notice records the union and the participants involved in this local marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hyman
Dushna Pender
Ales Margaret Hyman
Kenneth Hyman
Moffat's Phoenix Bitters Promoted As Superior Medicine
The ad extols Moffat's Phoenix Bitters and Pile Pills as universal cures for digestive, nervous, skin, and general debility. It claims remarkable efficacy with testimonials and urges use by families, noting office at 267 Broadway and a public endorsement in the Sun.
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Moffat
Broadway
N.Y. Law
Morrar
Phoenix
Moffa
Sant
Sun Office
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Ma. Clair Clarke
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York
Steptoe
Jfurih Carolina
Edgecombe County
Superior Court OF Law
Elizabeth Benne
Sanity Creek
Franty
Louis
Surg
N. Deen
Cabihye
Faulchy
Navy
Coustiles
Ffat
Wad Pitney Lglitlers
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