Harrisburg Convention causes Whig alignment shift
The issue notes a Whig realignment after the Harrisburg nomination for President, praising Clay and Tallmadge while criticizing Harrison and Tyner. It lists North Carolina delegates including John Owen C R Kinney W W Cherry F J Hill W H Battle J B Kelly H W Miller N M Roan J Burns T Allison B S Gaither and W F Davidson, as part of the delegation.
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Harrisburg
Gen
Harrison
Clay
Tallmadge
Ty'er
North Carolina
Messrs
John Owen
C. R. Kinney
W. W. Cherry
F. J. Hill
W.H. Battle
J. B. Kelly
H. W. Miller
N. M. Roan
J. Burns
T. Allison
B.S. Gaither
W. F. Davidson
New Republican Statesman Promises Staunch Petersburg Start
The American Statesman of Petersburg Virginia, a new Republican paper founded by Burwell and Allegree, will publish three times weekly during the session and twice weekly otherwise at five dollars a year. It pledges to be a diligent advocate of Democratic principles and receives hearty wishes from the reviewers.
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American Statesman
Petersburg
Messrs
Burwell & Allegree
Statesman
Hunter Elected Speaker on 11th Ballot in Congress
The House conducted weeks of wrangling to elect Hon. R. M. T. Hunter of Virginia as Speaker on the 11th ballot. The Globe notes Democratic unity was the missing factor, with Whigs peaking at 103 for Dawson and 113 for Jones, while 11 scattered in the final tally. The Opposition backed a candidate opposed to Administration principles, highlighting the factional rift.
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Congress
House of Representatives
R. M. T. Hunter
Globe
Bell
Dawson
Jones
Lewis
Turmoil in House over New Jersey members clash
Report from the Globe describes chaotic proceedings in the House as Turney and Lask press for a clear chair decision and Stanly demands orderly handling amid cries of order and calls for a confrontation between opposing factions.
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House of Representatives
New Jersey
Turney
Mr. T. Lask
Mr. Stanly
Correction of Stanly remarks on row at congressional scene
The Globe notes a correction from Mr Stanly disputing yesterday's report about remarks during a House incident. He says he did not say the words attributed to him nor defend Mr Adams as claimed. The Washington correspondent describes Stanly rushing from the area and promising action if Turney continued, while Turney offered no reply.
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Stanly
Adams
Turney
Mr. Turney
N. Carolina
Globe
Washington
Petersburg Intelligencer
North Carolina
Bynum opposes New Jersey Whig protest on Journal
The Globe reports Mr. Bynum condemning a protest by New Jersey Whigs as an insult to the House. He urges censure or expulsion of the proponent, argues only members may petition the journal, and contrasts his stance with Democratic members excluded earlier.
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Globe
Bynum
New Jersey
the House
Great Britain
Excluded Democrats Press to Enter House
The freemen of New Jersey recount that Democratic members barred from the House have shown willingness to yield to the majority decision, while excluded opponents strive to force their return despite repeated votes. Gentlemen may laugh, but truth remains.
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New Jersey
Langeter
Predictions Fulfilled by New Speaker in House
The new Speaker has verified all predictions about his administration. Decisions were made hastily and withdrawn hastily with extraordinary authority. The House often convulsed in laughter as reporters note. Mr. Adams lacks tact temper and discretion for the chair despite his literary talents and vast knowledge.
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Adams
Eng
False coinage against Calhoun on assumption pledge
The text recalls a note denying reports that Mr. Calhoun supported assuming state debts by the US government. It states he is opposed to the scheme and will speak on the matter at his earliest opportunity, calling rumors from a Washington courier unfounded.
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Calhoun
Washington
United States
N. Y. Courier
Tich. Eng
Bank Dividends Declared by Two Banks
The Bank of the State has declared a 3 percent dividend for the six month period. The Merchant's Bank of Newhern has also announced a dividend.
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Bank of
Hathe Merchant’s Bank of Newhern. Kul. Reg
Exchinge Bank of Virginia Resumes Speere Payments
The Exchinge Bank of Virginia at Norfolk has resumed Speere payments. The note indicates a return to a prior payment method, signaling normalizing operations for customers and creditors in the Norfolk area.
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Exchinge Bank of Virginia
Norfolk
Reverend Hooper Joins Columbia College as Greek and Roman Classics Professor
The Rev Wo Hooper formerly a University of North Carolina professor is appointed professor of Greek and Roman classics at Columbia College in South Carolina. The change places Hooper in a prominent teaching role.
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Wo. Hooper
Univerity of North Carolina
Columbia College
South Carolina
Mississippi Lens Publication Speaker Candidate Named
An administration candidate for Speaker in the popular branch is named as Gen Spright, formerly of this state, to lead the ticket. The report notes his election to the Mississippi legislature and positions him as the administration choice for the speakership.
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Spright
Mississsippi Levislatnce
Wwe Popular
Texian Minister Menterson Arrest Noted in Debt Action
A fragment references RPGen Menterson, a Texian minister, whose arrest for debt in New York was noted in history as discharged outside ordinary civil process, suggesting an exceptional legal outcome.
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Rpgen Menterson
New York
Wis
Firsinia Assembly Elects Speakers and Delivers Governor's Message
Firsinia The Legature of the Old Dominion met at Reeamond on Monday the 2 inst. John W. Nash chosen Speaker of the Senate and Vhinus W. Gilmer Speaker of the TL use of Representatives. The annual Message from Governor Campbell was transmitted to both houses the same day with regular opposition and unanimous support.
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Firsinia
Old Dominion
Reeamond
John W. Nash
Senate
Vhinus W. Gilmer
Canbell
Armistead slaves to be surrendered to Spain
The Armistead captives now in New Haven jail will be surrendered by the President to Spanish authorities. Cabinet decision stands and abolitionist plans are frustrated. The incident and prior coverage are recalled from the Raleigh Standard.
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Armistead Negroes
Armistead
Gedacy
New Haven
Spain
Aleigh Stand
North Carolina UNC selects speakers for Commencement addresses
The Philanthropic Society at the University of North Carolina has chosen Ton John Y. Mason of Virginia to deliver the Annual Address before the Literary Societies at Commencement. Col Daniel M. Warringer of Cabarrus County NC is chosen by the Dialectic Society to address the Alumni and Graduating Class. Both have accepted.
Indian Outrage Report Near St Augustine Town
The St Augustine Herald records several recent Indian outrages on white settlers in the Territory. A melancholy incident occurred near the town limits, with Capt Searle of the U S Topographical Engineers and a young Pole named Rosenat- accompanying a mail stage party on the morning of the 24th.
Shooting and Raid Hit Stage and Weadman Plantation
A stage coach was attacked as it traveled about six miles from the city. The Pole and Captain Searle were shot, with Searle mortally wounded. The pole died after being brought to Weadman’s plantation. Earlier, Mr. Weadman and his 14 year old son were ambushed near Long Swamp by Indians and a muletto, resulting in Weadman’s death and his son badly wounded. Passengers and locals show intense excitement over the violence.
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Sky
Pole
Rosenatsky
Capt. Searle
Weadman
Philip Weadman
St. Augustine
Hogs Explore Kentucky Hogs Pass Through Village
Drove after drove of Kentucky hogs have been passing through our village for three weeks with no end in sight. Owners ask from five and three quarters to six and a half gross per hog. There have been about six sales at that price, according to the Rutherford Gaz.
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Kentucky
Rutherfardson Gaz
Market Prices Report from Washington Market
Washington Market notices from December 17 list corn at 250, bacons at 10 to 11 cents, lard at 124 cents, pork at 56 per cwt, naval stores including new dip at 82 25 and old at 205, tar 110. Fish and herrings prices show various cuts and sums around 34 to 450 dollars per batch.
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Washington
Norfolk Market totals from December seventeen
Norfolk Market reports cotton at 10 cents per pound, corn 60 to 65 cents, bacon hog rounds 11 to 12 cents, lard 12 to 13 cents. The Herald notes current price ranges and market activity for buyers and sellers.
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Norfolk
Herald
Tarboro Preacher John Singeltary to Speak on First Sunday
Pie Rev d John Singeltary will preach in Tarboro on the first Sunday in January next.Corm.
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John Singeltary
Tarboro
Corm
Local Alliances Shown in Interior County Notes
In this county, on Thursday last by Spencer L Hart esq Mr Elijah Robertson to Miss Sally Britt. In Washington, on Thursday evening 12th inst by the Rev George N Growry Mr Fred L Price publisher of the Republican to Miss Susan Afoore.
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Spencer L. Hart
Elijah Robertson
Sally Britt
Washington
George N. Grows Ry
Fred L Price
The
Republican
Susan Afoore
Died In This County On Monay The 9th
In this county on Monday the 9th of this month Mrs Elisa June wife of Mr John R Horne died after a lingering illness of four months aged nearly 12 years Her obituary notes parental sympathy and medical counsel failing to extend life The piece also records the death on Sunday the 15th of Mr Frederick Jones aged 42 years describing him as honest industrious and a loving husband and parent Left behind a widow and eight children The body was interred next day with a funeral sermon by Rev William Hyman Cam
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Monlay
Elisa June
John R. Horne
Joseph UW
James Borros
Cam
Frederick Jones
William Hyman
Swals Worl Carolina Justice volume sale notice
An 1859 Raleigh advertisement promotes a legal text titled Swals Worl Carolina Justice. It describes the work’s three-part structure with statute summaries, notes on common law, and forms and precedents, aligned with the Revised Statutes. Turner & Hughes offer it at three dollars with trade discounts for resellers.
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Supreme Court
Ths
Turner & Hughes
Raleigh
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