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James Griffin
Janes Grieory
Mi Court House
Williamston
Au Robason
John Robason
Sophia
C. BE. Hassert
Loveliness of Religion in the Female Sex Poem
Verses by George Horton sent for publication describe the loveliness of female virtue, linking sacred love to female beauty. The piece praises faith, restraint, and divine admiration over earthly charms, noting a dedication to the University of North Carolina in 1838 and a request from a lady for more of the poet’s work.
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George Horton
Chapel Mi
Yoni University
Lvara
University of N
Abolition Resolutions Debated in Congress Pass With Few Nays
In the House on the 11th ult, Atherton of New Hampshire offered resolutions that passed with six opposing votes Adams Evans Everett Potts Russell Slade. Several Southern members refused to vote including Long E Stanly who pledged to explain to constituents why he did not vote. The measures claim Congress has no jurisdiction over slavery in Confederate states and oppose abolition efforts in the District of Columbia and territories while insisting equal treatment of all states within the Union. They condemn indirect actions to alter slavery and warn against discriminating between state institutions.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Atherton
New Hampshire
Messrs
Adams
Evans
Everett
Potts
Russell
Slade
Lon E. Stanly
United States
Confederacy
District of Columbia
Territories
Washington
Dawson
Stanly
North Carolina
House
New Stampshire
Edward Stanly
Slavery Petition Tabled Without Debate Or Reference
The text states that any petition memorial resolution or paper touching slavery or its abolition, even if beyond Congress jurisdiction, shall upon presentation be laid on the table without debate printing or reference. It emphasizes automatic disposition without discussion or further action.
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Congress
Internal Improvement notes urge rail and road funding reforms
A Raleigh report quotes Edward Stanly defending tone of anti slavery debate while urging Congress to act on a slave trade resolution. The Rajeieh Register previews a North Carolina Convention's recommendations: a three million dollar loan plan, state subscriptions to several railroads, a new inlet project, and surveys for Neuse and Tar Rivers to enable steam navigation plus a McAdamite turnpike road.
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Rajeieh Register
Gaston and Raleigh
Fayetteville and Yadkin
Albemarle Sound
Beaufort Harbour
Wilmington and Bligh
Raleigh
Wilmington and Raleigh
Waynesborough
Fayetteville
Wilmington and Raleigh Company
Neuse
Tar
Hillsborough
Greensborough
Guilford County
Board of Internal Improvements
Southern Whig Champion and Southern Rights Stand
The Raleigh Standard criticizes Hon. Ed. Stanly for dodging Mr. Atherton's resolutions defending Southern rights and opposing abolition. It notes Stanly's alliance with Mr. Wise and accuses them of aiding Northern abolitionist Federal Whiggery. Stanly won the 3rd District seat by 666 votes, with a suggestion some supporters may be absent on reelection.
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Ed. Stanly
Atherton
Mr. Wise
Wise
Stanly
Raleigh Standard
Patriotism over party in Branch letter fragment
An excerpt from a letter by Hon John Branch urges unity against factionalism. It argues the Independent Treasury will succeed despite New York news, and calls for State Rights Whigs to align with Van Buren supporters to reestablish the system. It frames the People as masters and insists patriots unite for the country. Raleigh Standard.
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John Branch
Independent Treasury
New York
Kun Buren
Raleigh Standard
Missouri Legislature Reelects Benton to U.S. Senate
Hon Thomas Hart Benton is elected for a fourth time to the Senate by the Missouri Legislature by a 27 vote majority. The announcement notes the result as official and records Benton’s continued service in the Senate.
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Thomas Hart Benton
Senate of the
Death by Own Action Near Winston Hertford County
A man named Kial Jenkins, long known as a drunkard, attempted suicide twice. First he fired under his chin but survived, blowing off one side of his face. He re loaded, his wife intervened, then he placed the muzzle to his head and killed himself, head blown to atoms.
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Winston
Hertford County
Kial Jenkins
Explosive blast hits Baptist church in Redding Conn
At 3 o clock A M a keg of powder exploded under the pulpit of a Baptist Church in Redding Conn causing damage and alarm. No injuries are reported as authorities begin investigations into the incident and motive.
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Redding
Con
Abolition lecturer interrupted by night incident
An abolition lecturer had spoken at the venue and announced plans to deliver another discourse. During the night of the 28th there was an act intended to stop the lecture, described as a resort to interrupt the event. Nat. Int.
Bank shaving claim shakes Wisconsin lead trade
The Miner’s Free Press reports a serious charge that most lead sent from Wisconsin to Galena, totaling millions, was monopolized by the Galena Branch Bank. Agents allegedly bought ore at reduced prices, then sold it before purchase, undercutting local business and smelters by about two dollars per hundred compared with Eastern prices.
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Free Press
Wisconsin
Galena
Tennessee Cotton Crops Seen Mixed in Early Estimates
The Nashville Banner notes cotton futures are weak with a likely eight thousand bales from the point, Elk and Duck rivers may ship four thousand, Western District seen between twelve and twenty thousand bales with twenty thousand likely. Tobacco is small while corn appears larger than expected and pork runs five to five fifty. money market remains tight.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Pork price in Wabash market steadies near four to four fifty
The Wabash Courier reports pork prices in that market are stabilizing around 4 to 4.50 dollars per 160 pounds. This reflects a narrow trading band as buyers and sellers gauge demand. The note highlights the local market's price trend without broader market implications.
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Wabash (Ind
The Late Mail Arrangement Announcement
The Post Master General and the Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road Company have formed a contract to transport the Southern Mail. The company has purchased two steam boats for under $110,000 in addition to two already operating between this place and Charleston, ensuring efficient service.
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Wilmington and
Raleigh
Charleston
Staging reduced and the Comfort of Travellers advanced
The Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road report travels over 12 miles between Faison's and Martins for the first passenger run yesterday. The remaining nine miles from Wilmington to Waynesboro is finished except the iron, which will be fastened soon. The company shows energy and fidelity in meeting engagements despite obstacles and financial hardships, earning public patronage.
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Wilmington and
Raleigh
Faison’s
Martin’s
Wilmington
Waynesboro
Eagle Hotel Sold to John C. Rogers for 23000
The Eagle Hotel has been sold by Captain Guion to John C. Rogers for 23000 dollars. The transfer signals a notable local real estate deal, with Rogers taking ownership of the spacious establishment.
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Eagle Hotel
Guion
John C. Rogers
Iteg
New Baptist Church to Rise at Wilmington and Streets
Members of the new Baptist Church have purchased the lot at the corner of Wilmington and Streets near Mr. Wm Peck’s, where a blacksmith shop now stands, and intend to erect a church with all convenient despatch under the charge of Rev. Amos J. Battle.
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New Baptist Church
Wilmington
Streets
Wm. Peck
Amos J. Battle
Steam Saw Mill Burned in Early Fire at Wade Slover Snead Mill
A fine new saw mill owned by Wade Slover Snead in this place was totally destroyed by fire between 4 and 6 AM on Sunday. The structure burned rapidly, and the mill appears to have been nearly or entirely insured. The incident was reported by the Newborn Spectator.
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Messrs. Wade, Slover & Snead
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