Session opens as Congress begins its second term
In Larborouse on December 9 1857 the second session of the 25th Congress convened with larger than expected attendance. The Houses transacted routine business before adjourning. The President's Message will be published next. President Van Buren defends the sub treasury system saying it ensures stability and safety in government finance and opposes increased corporate influence.
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A. T. Hawkins
van Luren
Pamphlet on U S Mexico boundary transmitted to Congress
The office notes gratitude to Hon. Edw. Stanly for a pamphlet copy of the Message from the President transmitting information required by a House resolution on the boundary between the United States and the Republic of Mexico. The document and others are available on request at the office.
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Edw. Stanly
United States
House of Representatives
Republic of Mexico
Bank Convention Adjourns With Resumption Date Hoped
The New York payers state the Bank Convention adjourned last Saturday without conclusion. The committee urged July first for a general resumption of specie payments, but the body adjourned to the second Wednesday in April next with expectations a specific day for resuming specie payments would be set then.
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New York
Halifax Celebrates Locomotive Progress With Events
Preparations in Halifax for a splendid commemoration of the locomotive over the Roanoke include a 4 Ball at Constitution Hall on Wednesday evening the 20th, a pleasure excursion by train the next morning crossing the Weldon bridge, and a second party in the evening.
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Halifax
Roanoke
Constitution Hall
New Bridge
Weldon
Attending Celebration Sparks Discussion on Possible Harms
A brief note notes potential risks and considerations attendees may face at the upcoming celebration. Officials urge preparedness and awareness of safety, while organizers emphasize inclusive participation and respectful conduct among guests.
Comptroller reports state revenue for year ending Oct 31 1837
The Raleigh papers present the Comptroller's statement: receipts totaled 240,018 13 for the year, disbursements were 218,827 53, leaving a Treasurer's balance of 21,190 60. Disbursements by the present Treasurer are itemized.
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Raleigh
J Norfleet Jokes and Press Free Speech Hints
A lengthy letter from J Norfleet offers humorous jests and warnings about press freedom. It includes playful digs at Tarborough Press and Howard, with threats to send a humor piece from Texas, plus a toast to patience and resilience of readers amid playful political wit.
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J. Norfleet
Howard
Tarborough Press
Hottentots
Dr. Lawrence
Texas
Houston
Tarborough
Public Meeting in Warren Endorses Van Buren and Bank Separation
Citizens of Warren hold a public meeting at the Court House with Henry Fits presiding. Resolutions express support for Van Buren, oppose a United States Bank, urge separation of federal and banking powers, and back an Independent Treasury plan as best for public funds and the Constitution.
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Warren
Court House
Henry Fits
Elbert Cheek
Richard Jordan
Wm. Eaton
van Buren
United States Bank
Banks
Treasury
Congress
Outrage in Washington Over Federal Triumph Riot at Postmaster General’s Home
A mid‑evening mob in Washington protested federal victory news with drums, fire pokers, horns, and a cannonade, damaging homes of Woodbury and Blair and attempting to break Forsyth’s windows. The Mayor intervened to restrain the rioters as threats to the President were alleged.
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Washington
New York
Woodbury
F. P. Blair
Forsyth
Globe
Union
Embryo assassination debate in Whig press
Late in the Whig press on the embryo assassination debate one might find both excuses and condemnations. One party reasons against it citing political harm to the federal party, while the other centers on the insult to the American people and their elected agents.
Election of Wilsop Lumpkin to U.S. Senate
The Globe notes the election of Wilsop Lumpkin to the Senate following Mr. King’s resignation. It calls the victory a practical illustration of the federal success praised after Gov. Gilmer’s influence, and portrays Lumpkin as a consistent ally of Gen. Jackson and President Van Buren.
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Wilsop Lumpkin
Senate of the
United States
King
Gov. Gilmer
League of Deposite Banks
Lumpkin
Gen. Jackson
van Buren
Globe
Steamer North Carolina Arrives at Wilmington
The Steamer North Carolina arrived at our wharves on the 26th after leaving New York on the 24th under Capt Reynolds. She reached Norfolk on the 25th and remained there until the 26th before continuing to Wilmington. Citizens greeted the vessel with joy and many joined a pleasure excursion to Port Caswell and back.
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Wilmington
North Carolina
New York
Reynolds
Norfolk
Port Caswell
Jdv
North Carolina Steamboat Adds Life Preservers
The steamer North Carolina, sailing Wilmington to Charleston, S C, equips every berth with a life preserver. The Globe notes the owners’ provision of such safety gear should boost passenger confidence and likely favor for the new service.
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North Carolina
Wilmington
Charleston
S. C
Globe
Cotton prices rising in Halifax market
The article notes cotton coming into market rapidly and near Norfolk and Petersburg prices after freight and commissions. It says the commodity readily commands 10 cents locally and expects Halifax farmers to obtain similar prices, encouraging preference for local markets.
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Norfolk and Petersburg
Fayetteville and Western Rail Road plans outlined
The Fayetteville Observer publishes a communication from Chief Engineer McNeill detailing four surveyed routes from Cape Fear River at Fayetteville toward the Yadkin above the Narrows. He reports a favorable route, possession of data and maps, and a plan to report to the New York board with coadjutor G W Whistler. The Stockholders meeting is expected at Lincolnton, with subscription around 225000 and an estimated cost of 1,000,000 for the full line, needing 375,000 to complete three fifths of the capital stock.
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Fayetteville and Western
Fayetteville
McNeill
Cape Fear River
Yadkin
New York
G. W. Whistler
Board of Directors
Lincolnton
Capitol
Western North Carolina Subscriptions Save Key Project
The speaker urges continued support for a Western North Carolina project, noting withheld report due to summer distress and arguing that a small subscription can ensure vigorous prosecution and completion of the work. The aim is to avoid abandoning the essential regional effort.
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North Carolina
Administration Journal Publication Discontinued
The Newhern Sentinel notes that after several weeks no issue of the Administration Journal has arrived. An inquiry to the relevant office reveals the publication has been discontinued.
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Newhern Sentinel
Ral. Reg
Governor Kent Dies After Horse Fall in Maryland
Raleigh Star reports the death of Governor Kent a Maryland US senator who was killed recently in a fall from his horse. The abrupt loss shocks state leaders as officials prepare tributes and plan ceremonies.
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Kent
United States
Maryland
Raleigh Star
Cotton Prices Rise in New Orleans Market
Cotton in New Orleans advances with price at 124 cents and lowest sales recorded at 82 cents. The report notes continued strength in the staple in southern markets.
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South
New Orleans
Mississippi River rise hits New Orleans grain price slide
The Mississippi was rising rapidly at New Orleans on November 12, causing flour to stream down from the North and prices to fall. Flour was selling at 550 dollars per barrel as a consequence of the flood and demand disruption.
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Mississippi
New Orleans
Park supply abundant with unusually good quality hogs
The market reports daily family use hogs exceed normal supply and quality is high. Prices are well below last year, ranging from 64 to 7 dollars for prime hogs, with western park offerings noted as abundant and as low as 350 dollars.
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Western Park
Cleaveland
Ohio
Herald
Norfolk
Late from Europe Roscoe arrives with October dates
The pack et ship Roscoe reached New York from Liverpool with reports dated October 25. The cotton market holds firm and money remains abundant. American stocks have advanced.
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Europe
Roscoe
New York
Liverpool
Canada Rebels Clash Near Montreal Amid Treason Arrests
Reports from Canada describe ongoing disturbances as insurgents clash with cavalry en route from Montreal to Chambly. Royalists say 7 insurgents are captured. Louis M. Viger is arrested for high treason. Patriots reportedly muster 6000 near St Charles. a St Dennis engagement nets Patriots gains while St Charles later claims defeat with heavy losses, though details conflict.
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Canada
Montreal
Chambly
Louis M. Viger
People’s Bank
St. Charles
St. Dennis
New York Market Dec 2 on Cotton Flour Corn and Turpentine
New York Market reports weekly sales of 2500 bales with no price change. New uplands hid 12 cts per lb. Flour prices declined with Western brands at 9 dollars. Corn supply up and prices lower. Southern 95 cts, old 105 to 1124 cts. North Carolina turpentine 2 dollars 75 cents per gallon.
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New York
Uplands
North Carolina
Turpentine Prices and Market Notes in Washington
Washington reports Turpentine at 4 dollars and 5 cents per barrel with Old drawings noted. A large market activity and IP large market trends are described as Die and Hew Hip ca. indicates varied price movements and market signals.
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Washington
Deputies Hear Sermons Across Tar River Districts
A fragmented notice lists sermon dates and locations as Elder Humphrey Malling and Elder J. L. Puke preach at Spring Green Cross Roars Williams's Falls Tar River Geh Hill Unio Creek Tarhory Yih Tarhory and Flat Sx Gum Sw Litex Tardy Town Creek with multiple dates in December and January.
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Humphrey Malling
Cross Roars
Hal Ce
Williams's Falls
Unio
Tarhory
J. JL Puke
Gum
Town Creek
Local Maryland County Notice Incomplete
Fragmentary notice records a death in the county with lines mentioning a daughter of a local resident and an age under ten, but critical details are missing. No names, dates, or places are clearly readable.
Freight and Depot Notice for Wilmington to Charleston
In Wilmington an Ith aiyoy for Charleston all goods received at the Depot will be stored without detention. Freight between Portsmouth Cove and Cove will cost SH cents per pound. Passengers must pay five cents for each exposure.
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Wilmington
Charleston
Alice Portsmouth
Cove &T
STONY Gill Academy Prospectus Note from 1597
An advertisement outlines a STONY Gill Academy program with musical and English study, faculty, and campus facilities. It describes costs, living arrangements, discipline, moral aims, and parental involvement, inviting applications and urging careful parental attention. The notice is dated December 7, 1597, with address by Garrell.
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Treasury Department
Government House
Comptroller's Department
Executive Department
State Department
Council of State
Adjutant General's
Frend Howard
Dr. Manning
Corps
Peibur
Ityiet
Wilmington and Rail
Fea
Wile
Deer
Feawe
Tee
ALML
Porte and
Wad Aviv
Portsmouth
Baltimore & Mwrshinston
Moelitas i
Stony Gill Academy
Bowen
Joann
Faculty of Our Guieersiy
Abe
Villase
Studengs
Hoag
Garrell
Vivent
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