Debate over instructions and constitutional rights in Senate
Senator Brown denounces Senator Clay for intruding on state rights and the South’s interests. He rebukes past instructions issues, questions Kentucky’s authority, and defends Southern positions against the Coalition Administration while praising Democratic action in northern states.
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North Carolina
Brown
Kentucky
Clay
Bank of the United States
Mr. B
New Hampshire
Jackson
Lic
Coalition
Allen
Potomac
Congress
South
Democratic Party
North
Justice
Union
Speech Ends With Questioning Motive of Representative Stanly
Dr. Duncan delivers a powerful speech that grips the audience and ends with a sharp question about Representative Stanly's motives. The speech challenges Stanly's stance and invites scrutiny of his public actions.
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Dr. Duncan
Mr. Stanly
Failing to Defend Abolition Accusations in Raleigh Standard
The Raleigh Standard questions Federal presses for circulating false charges that Dr Duncan was an abolitionist. It notes Dr Duncan sought to explain but was halted, and condemns the insinuation as a base falsehood. The piece contrasts quick publication of alleged slanders with the slower spread of truth.
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Duncan
Federal
Raleigh Standard
Death of Fellow Merrick in the Community
An inquest in Wilmington finds that Nicholas C. Robinson fatally stabbed Fellow Merrick with a dirk, wounding him in the neck above the collar bone. Robinson is imprisoned, with the case to be legally investigated. editors refrain from prejudicing public opinion.
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State of North Carolina
Edgecombe County
Superior Court of Equity
Martha and
Zilly Scarborough
Stephen Wooten
Richard T. Bayles
Rs &E. Et al
Coun
Jonn WR. Scarborough
Tarborough
Yarborough
Coolesso
Issac Norerenr
Norfleert,cmrp. Dec. Ltd
Othello Merrick
Nicholas C. Robinson
Merricck
Jvilmington Ade
Produce Surplus at Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road Depots
The Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road reports a vast quantity of produce at its depots ready for market. Accumulation outpaces transport, causing dissatisfaction. The company is making rapid efforts to move the goods, aided by new iron and an additional locomotive from Philadelphia, with more expected.
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Wilmington and
Raleigh
Philadelphia
New Southern Mail Route Starts March Through Rail Line
The Norfolk Beacon reports a new daily mail service between Baltimore and Charleston via the Portsmouth and Roanoke Railroad. The arrangement, made with the Postmaster General, will improve North South transport, boost railroad stock value, and benefit the public. Service begins March first.
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Norfolk Beacon
Baltimore
Charleston
Portsmouth
Roanoke
Survey of Beaufort Harbor for a national navy yard
The Newbero Spectator reports the U S cutter Experiment under Lieut Glynn arrived at Beaufort to survey the harbor and assess suitability for a national navy yard. A steamboat from Norfolk is expected to begin operations, with a favorable outcome likely. The article also notes John Rex's will directing slaves to Liberia and sale of his farm, with funds to establish a city asylum for the poor under trustees. 21 acres near Water Works and 12k to 15k dollars allotted for the project.
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Beaufort
Newbero Spectator
U. S
Glynn
Norfolk
John Rex
Liberia
Pennsylvania
Raleigh
Sioux Girl Aged 14 Burned At Stake By Pawnees
Chicago Democrat reports a horrific atrocity in which a 14 year old Sioux girl was burned at the stake by Pawnees. While her life faded, arrows were shot at her and items taken from the barbs were distributed among the savages who carried out the deed.
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CPA
Chicago
N. Y. Democrat
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Williamston
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James E. Lewis
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Jos Bell
C C. Price
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Tarborong
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