War and census report from the era of peace and policy
The text outlines ongoing campaigns against Florida Indian tribes, praises military conduct, and notes civil duties. It reports the sixth census totaling 17,069,453 with a 4,202,646 rise since 1830 and discusses Treasury finances, projected receipts, expenditures, and a planned loan. It defends tariff discretion and wartime compromises as essential to government stability.
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Florida
Congress
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Distribution act and valuation issues before Congress
The speaker notes that the distribution act becomes inoperative once duties rise above 20 percent, the Compromise act’s maximum. Provisions likely to take effect June 30 include home valuation, where differing local values and appraiser biases may cause varied valuations. He urges Congress to consider a stable policy, stressing certainty in trade over fluctuating bounties or duties.
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Congress
RICHMOND STANDARD NOTES ON POLITICS AND ABOLITION
The Raleigh Standard reports on Congress meeting with a quorum on Monday the 6th and debates over Rules of Order. It notes an abolition petition issue and calls for Democratic delegates to the January 10 convention. It criticizes the President's Protective policy and urges sincere democratic action rather than demagoguery. It mentions Prince de Joinville's visit with Boston balls and New York dinners, then begins a slave case involving two colored seamen and a colored boy.
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Congress
Raleigh Standard
Old North
Prince de Joinville
Boston
New York
Astor House
Dr. Mott
Frace
Judge Wilde Adjudicates Slaves Freed in Boston Habeas Case
In Boston before Judge Wilde on a Saturday, three individuals including two enslaved seamen were discharged after a habeas corpus hearing. The vessel, owned in Newbern, carried a master with an apprentice. the two slaves preferred return to their enslaved status in the South over freedom in the North. The writ, sued by David Ruggles of New Bedford, was dismissed as the case concluded.
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David Ruggles
New Bedford
Extraordinary Punishment and Death in the Pulpit
The Delaware court sentenced a young woman to lashes for larceny, but the Governor pardoned the corporal punishment. The piece condemns the harsh law and notes the governor’s clemency. Also reported is the death of Rev Frederick Tuckerman in Manchester New York while preaching, likely from heart disease.
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Newcastle County
Delaware
Delaware Gazette
Frederick Tuckerman
Manchester
N. Y
Debts of England Reach Four Billion Dollars
The nation’s public debt stands at about four thousand million dollars with three percent interest. Annual interest costs around one hundred twenty million dollars, sustaining payment of the interest but never reducing the principal.
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England
West ladies vow on marriage to newspaper owners
The note claims women in the West have resolved to marry only men who subscribe to a newspaper, and refuse suitors who owe more than six months on their subscriptions.
Warrenton Male Academy Reopens Under Strong Leadership
Warrenton Male Academy resumes operations in January under a capable principal and trusted trustees. The nearby repair improvements enhance the building, and a morally upright staff, including Ezill and a qualified assistant, will supervise five month terms with board options. Tuition lists Latin Greek French 15 and English studies 12.50, with trustees praising past progress and urging parental patronage.
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Ez Ll
Lees
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J. R. J. Daniel
Board of Control
U.S Bank
Gov. Richardson
South Carolina
United States Bank
Union
Georgia
State of the Republic
Berrien
Senate of the
Army and Navy Chronicle
Navy
U. States
Turner
Hughes
North Carolina
Raleigh
Warrenton Male Academy
Off. Exell
Ff. Ae
Weldon N Edifards
Truwes
Warrenton
N. C
Geo. E. Spruill
G. D. Baskerville
H. L. Plummer
M.D. Alix. Hall
Hon
D. Turner
Wm Plummer
Wn. Eaton
E-q. T. FE. Green
J.B. Somerville
E-q. Thos. White
J. W. Hawkins
D. B. E Cook
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State of North Carolina
Edgecombe County
Superior Court of Equity
Winifred Warren
John Warren
Court House
Thirm
Tarboro
Hell Fir
Tor Hora
Marely
Dempsy Taylor
Penelope Pope
Betsey Whitehead
Kinehen Taylor
Allen Taylor
Kenehen Kearney
Mary
Pirtof
Reuben Taylor
Susan Taylor
Martha K. Taylor
Taylor
Dese Taylor
Reuben
Jesse Taylor
Dem
Waite Kiiga
Jesse
Hlizs
Disse
Allen House
Allen
Polly Slause
Yarborough
Paul County
Norfleet
Turborougy
Williamston
Sutton
Tarborough
Tih
USA
Land
Stock, Furniterre, Se
Louisburg
B . Ballard
Franklin County
Pleasant Hill Female Academy
Nash County
Dr. Sis*s
Nashville
Ember
Susan R Gardner
New Hampshire
James Harrison
Dee
Yotice
A. C. Howard
C. Tarboro
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