Tarborough Shares Boost Wilmington Raleigh Rail Project
In Tarborough and Pitt’s Roads Nash County residents subscribed to the Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road totaling 35 700 dollars across 457 shares with Edgecombe residents also buying in. The piece notes hostility to internal improvements in Edgecombe and praises individual enterprise without state or national government aid. It argues for state support now, citing Wilmington and Raleigh and Raleigh and Gaston Rail Roads as significant first efforts.
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Wwe
Wilmington and Raleigh
Tarborough
Pitt’s
Dempsty Bryan’s
Stantonsburg
Nash
Edgecombe County
Wilmington
Road Company meeting in Wilmington March 14 to elect officers
Commissioners of Road Company invite subscribers to a Wilmington gathering on March 14 for the election of officers. The notice asks subscribers to attend and participate in the leadership selection.
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Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road Company
Wilmington
The Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road progress report
The Norfolk Beacon notes the Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road improvement and informs readers that stock subscriptions are open at Parmer's Bank and will close on the 19th General McRae, the company’s agent, reports favorable localities and fertile lands along the route and the road will reach Weldon, the terminus of the Portsmouth and Roanoke Railroad.
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Wilmington and
Raleigh
McRae
Parmer’s Bank
Weldon
Portsmouth and
Roanoke
Norfolk Beacon
Bank Recharter Debate and A Mock Bribery Tale
The Pennsylvania Legislature moves toward chartering the United States Bank with Gov. Peters’ signature awaited. A humorous forgery about bribe offers to Sen. Krebs is recounted by the Globe, noting it was a joke and not affecting the bill’s integrity or passage.
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United States Bank
Pennsylvania
Senate
Krebs
Globe
Bank of the United States
Bank Whigs
Bribery Case and Hidden Debt in Bank Scandal
A fragment discusses bribery linked to the old Bank of the United States and a Pennsylvania incident. It notes witnesses rarely trigger such crimes and mentions a source case where an accomplice exposed a scheme by disguising a debt payment. It also alludes to Mr. Krebs and a missing $20 000, implying a broader legislative exposure.
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New York
Bank of the
United States
Mr. Krebs
General Assembly of Pennsylvania
Government reports President's Message satisfactory says Gazette
The Alexandria Gazette notes official information from the French Government via Mr. Vail that the President's Annual Message to Congress is satisfactory and that funds for indemnity payments, with interest, are deposited with the Rothschilds under executive order.
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Alesandria Gazette
Vail
Washington
Congress
Congressional actions on defense and pensions in 1850s session
Senate heard Benton on Bells patent for cannon improvements and recommended Army review. Geundy defeated amendment to strike surplus from defense appropriation. House moved to extend revolutionary pension benefits to mechanics and wagoners. Roanoke Inlet referred for re-survey and North Carolina arsenal study ordered by Military Affairs.
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Senate
Benton
Wm. H. Bell
North Carolina
Ordnance Department
Washington
Geundy
House of Representatives
Deberry
Con Manl
W. B. Shepard
Roanoke
Committee On Commerce
McKay
Navy department seeks funds to strengthen the fleet
The Navy Department proposes six million three hundred thirty seven thousand dollars to increase the navy and place it on proper footing. The editorial argues for matching Army and Navy spending with Union needs, noting past eight million appropriations for battleships were unopposed.
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Naval
Navy Department
Star
Cautionary tale as pet cat nearly burned in flames
A report notes a pet cat suffered near fatal burns and long months of care could not save it. The account urges parents to take warning from the incident and seeks to highlight the risks of fire and burns in the household.
Small Pox Fatality and Health Outlook in Me town
The physician's servant who was attacked with smallpox has died. There are no new cases and confidence in the town's health is restored. The report from Newbern Spec. notes the latest developments and reaffirms full recovery expectations for Me town.
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Mewbern
Fire damages Standly turpentine distillery
A Wednesday night fire destroyed part of James G. Standly Jr. turpentine distillery and much on hand. The proprietor was present and had extinguished most of the blaze, leading to a belief the fire was incendiary.
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James G. Standly, Jr
Florida War Reports Melt Away Indian Threats
Dispatches from St Augustine claim no Indians within forty miles of the city and place the main force near Camp King and Tampa Bay. Seminole leader Powell is quoted warning of continued combat until the last drop of Seminole blood. New Orleans Bee tallies Florida Indians at two thousand warriors, a thousand able-bodied enslaved people, and six hundred runaways, led by West Point educated chiefs. Lieut Ward mutinied against Col Parish and was shot. Parish’s court martial followed. Volunteers withdrew from Clinch, leaving five regular companies and fresh reinforcements arriving.
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St. Augustine
Camp King
Tampa Bay
Powel
Clinch
New Orleans Bee
Florida
West Point Military Academy
Ward
Volunteers
Col. Parish
Volunteer to Florida in Seminole War Letter
A Greensborough Georgia letter dated February 6 1836 reports volunteers under W C Dawson marching to Florida to fight Seminole and Creek forces with Gen Winfield Scott. It notes 150 men ready to depart, marching via steamboat to St Augustine or Picolata for a six month enlistment, and mentions Capt Abner Hill’s two sons among the mess.
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Greensborough
Georgia
W. C. Dawson
Florida
Pitt
Winfield Scott
Milledgeville
Augusta
St. Augustine
Picolata
Abner Hill
Moving accounts of Seminole conflict and enlistment request
A letter notes wounded civilians and fleeing families as Seminole forces under Uceola ambush and press Black people carrying baggage. The writer recalls defeats of Clinch and von Playten, sees the Seminole warrior in advance lines, and declines a Lieutenancy to remain a private. He begs for his brother to join as surgeon and closes with health and success wishes.
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Uceola
Powel
Clinch
von Tieaten
Bora ‘I'allahasse
Pet
Garnett Appointed Chief Engineer for Raleigh and Gaston RR
Charles F. Garnett has been named Chief Engineer of the Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road. The Det. Int. congratulates the company on securing a gentleman who will faithfully and efficiently discharge the duties of this responsible office.
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Charles F. Garnett
Raleigh and Gaston
Det
General Houston Arrives in Mobile for Texas Aid
The Mobile Mercantile Advertiser reports General Houston of Texas arrived in Mobile on Sunday. The paper says he intends to inform citizens of the destitute state of soldiers and eastern Texas inhabitants and will return soon to forward any bequests of money or provisions from local friends to aid Texas.
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Mobile Mercantile Advertiser
General Houston
Texas
Friends of Texas
Texas independence call fuels San Antonio and Behar dispatches
A New Orleans Bulletin report from February 2 cites a Goliad dated declaration by Americans urging Texas to become a free sovereign state. It critiques Texian leniency toward Cos, warns of Santa Anna’s influence, and notes Mexican and Texian mobilizations toward Behar with Santa Anna at Saltillo and Ramirez Lesimia leading thousands, while other commanders gather forces across Zacatecas and Queretaro.
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Texas
New Orleans
Goliad
Cos
Santa Anna
Matamoras
San Antonio de Behar
Saltialla
Ramirez Lesimia
Lipentillon
Bahia
Behar
Mexico
Zacatecas
Queretano
D. Vitel Fernandes
Matamoros
Campeachy
Death of Young Farmer John B Satterfield in Accident
Mr John B Satterfield, a young farmer from this county, suffered a fatal accident on Saturday evening February 6. While returning from his home to visit a neighbor his horse stumbled, he fell beneath the horse and sustained injuries that caused his death the next morning. He had recently begun active life and earned much respect in the community.
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John B. Satterfield
Uoon
Untimely death mourned by circle of acquaintances
The notice records a large circle of acquaintances mourning his untimely end with a solemn reflection on mortality, quoting in the midst of life we are in death, and signing by Edenton Guzettle.
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Edenton Guzettle
Slaver Brig Seized in New York
A brig named the St Nicholas, ready for sea and well equipped for slaving, has been seized in New York. The captain and five others were arrested. Full examination not yet released, but guilt appears clear based on available information. Wilmington Adv.
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New York
St. Nicholas
Wilmington
Adv
Georgia Plans Big Loan for New Orleans Project
The state proposes borrowing 10 million dollars in London for twenty years to fund a major New Orleans project. The loan is to be secured by scrip issued by the state and guaranteed by city authorities.
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New Orleans
London
Bank Capital Plan Calls for Four New Banks and Raises
Richmond letters report that the select committee on banking capital proposes four independent banks to be established at Norfolk Petersburg Lynchburg and Richmond and an increase in the capital of existing banks.
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Richmond
Norfolk
Petersburg
Lynchburg
Norfolk Herald
Robbery of Methodist funds in borough church office
A trunk with general funds for charitable and religious objects, kept in the Preacher's office of the Methodist Episcopal Conference in session, was stolen Sunday night. The loss is reported between seven and eight thousand dollars, with about two thousand taken from the trunk. The sexton, a colored man, was examined by the Mayor but no clue found. Rev Wim. A. Smith lent funds to replace the stolen amount and is noted for his beneficence.
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Methodist Episcopal Conference
Wim. A. Smith
Locality of Greatest Cold in the United States
Franconia New Hampshire is cited as the limit of extreme cold in the United States with a quicksilver reading on February 2 settling 40 degrees below zero and the spirit thermometer likely showing 50 degrees.
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United States
Franconia
New Hampshire
Death of Organist Mr W G Hands at Trinity Church
The Baltimore Republican reports that yesterday morning Mr. Wm. G. Hands, organist at Trinity Church, fell from his seat and died instantly. He was in good health prior to the incident and medical aid arrived too late.
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Baltimore Republican
Wm. G. Hands
Trinity Church
Steam Boat Explosion Near Augusta
Letter from Darien Georgia dated the first reports the steam boat Pioneer blown up about 90 miles above Augusta with tow boats sunk. Cargo not valuable. The engineer and 15 Black crew members killed and many wounded.
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Darien
Augusta
Maine Legislature Learns Bible and Dictionary Purchase
Mr Holmes of Alfred introduces an order in the Maine House of Delegates to buy a Bible and dictionary for members. He argues that when members sit idle they only look at each other, and the purchase would aid the assembly.
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Maine
Kennebec Journal
Holmes
Alfred
House of Delegates of
Lost pocket book found by New Orleans dealer
A fragmentary notice notes a finely picked pocket book found in New Orleans near the audiey with about $9600 and a large amount of currency. The finder advertises the owner location as Mobile and mentions a reward of four and a few cents.
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Tic Coin
New Orleans
Fintely
It Mobile
Coty Itis
British Plan to Aid Arctic Whaling Crews Protested
The British seek volunteers to man an expedition under Captain James Clark Ross to reach whaling crews detained in Arctic regions. Admiralty would pay and provision, with crews to be chartered as soon as the service is performed. The mission aims to communicate with Pon settlements and forward provisions, possibly prompting a broader effort.
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Arctic
Canis James Clarke Ross
North Magnetic Pole
Peety
Admiralty
Davis
Ross
Phil. Com
Herald
Melancholy death by self destruction at Washington Hotel
Capt R. Alston aged 35 late of the S Infantry and West Point alumnus, resigned recently, cut his throat Saturday evening in the Washington Hotel. Found in a pool of blood he died several hours later. Described as esteemed and educated, from a respected South Carolina family residing in Georgia.
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CFA
Washington
R. Alston
S. Infantry
Sijter
West Point
South Carolina
Georsetoig
Death of a Swerp at Holts Hotel
A Pratt Street chimney accident in New York ends fatally for a small boy named Ho who is trapped while cleaning a flue. Rescue attempts fail as heat and smoke overwhelm him, and another worker narrowly escapes a similar fate before cries on the roof bring aid.
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Holts Hotel
York
Sbe
Banks and illegal interest practices questioned in session
In the legislative inquiry the President of the Merchants Bank testified that illegal interest was not charged directly but indirectly. Bank loans involved payments of part of sums in checks from distant places with charges tied to interest rates despite authentication concerns.
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Mastchusetts
Legislal
Merchants Bank
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Bob Jones
Losis
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