North Carolina Senate Proceedings December Notes
Senate records from December events show resolutions urging national bank separation from federal policy, calls to charter three regional banks and cap capitals at fifty million dollars. Debates cover Roanoke Inlet Company renewal, southern convention considerations, and county formation votes for Henderson Stanly and range counties.
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Witenbas
North Carolina
General Assembly
United States
Congress of the
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Roanoke Inlet
Wilson
Shepard
House of Representatives
Morehead
House of Commons
Lessaure
Louisiana
Messrs. Edwards, Reid and
IV Son
Messrs. Morehead
House
Henderson
Buncombe
Range
Stanly
Moody
Mfilson
Mfilson, the Judiciats Committee
Commis Sicets
Moore
North Carolina legislative actions near year end
A historical record lists December debates and votes in the North Carolina legislature. Actions include rejecting county creation for Cleveland, postponing treasury note issuance, adopting a statute aligning to Revised Statutes, funding the Capitol with 75000, approving banking on free banking principles, securing homestead freeholds, adjourning plans, opposing election betting, expunging resolutions discussions, rail road obstruction penalties, and further Capitol rebuilding appropriations with opposition to higher spend.
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Treasury
M Wilson
Senate
Wilson
Judiciary Committee
Morehead
Biddle
Seect
Cherry
New York
Davidson
North Carolina
Spruill
Commons
Sub-Treasury
Foy
House of Commons December actions and county bills
The record details December proceedings including petitions to attach Nash to Edgecombe, resolutions on public bins, the rejection of the McDowell county bill, passage and engrossment of Cleveland county, and proposed counties Cherokee Union and Unies. It notes an adjournment proposal, constitutional resolutions on internal improvements, emancipation petition actions, slave compensation petitions, and a large state loan plan of 2.6 million dollars.
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House OF Commons
Whitaker
Cleveland
Wilson
Senate
Dee
Siter
G. W. Cardwell
Union
Mecklenburg
Anson
Unies
Rayner
Sub-Treasury
Public Lands
Suniry
Edgecombe
Eli
Godwin Cotten
Caldwell
K. Hill
Committee On Internal Improvements
House
Fire Stops Short Of Full Roof Blaze at Austin House
A roof blaze at Mr. Th. Austins house, occupied by Mr. Benj. Williams, drew crowds and the fire company led by Mr. B. M. Jackson. Daniel Knight and George Grimes mounted the roof, tearing shingles as the engine performed well despite the intense cold, and the fire was quickly contained with praise for all involved.
Siamese Twins Visit Draw Attention in Nationwide Tour
Citizens witnessed a remarkable two person with a unique ligament joining at the chest area. The pair, about 27 years old, diminutive and cheerful, travel for two to three more years to earn money and plan to return home. They have lived in the country for 9 or 10 years and report harmony and mutual sensibilities. Their journey has drawn curious interest as a rare sight.
William S. Baker Praised For Legislative Documents
The county’s Member of the House of Commons William S. Baker is commended for delivering several interesting legislative documents, highlighting his service and contributions to the area.
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William S. Baker
House of Commons
General Assembly Adjourns as Dudley Inaugurates
The General Assembly passed a resolu tion opposing the prevailing national course, with Whigs urged to refrain from agitation. Gov Dudley's inauguration occurred Saturday the 22nd. his inaugural address will be printed next. D W Courts, Esq was unanimously reelected Public Treasurer and Wm F Collins reelected Comptroller of Public Accounts for two years. Both Houses adjourn Monday the 7th, and the Whig Assembly has passed a favorable resolution we wish had come earlier.
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General Assembly
Mardall
Gov. Dudley
Alt
D. W
Wm. F. Collins, Esq
Congressional News And International Market Brief
Since our last, congressional news is sparse with debates on minor questions and the passing of Atherton's resolutions. In the Senate Wright urged indefinite postponement of the fourth installment, with Clay proposing a January 1 1840 limit amid a sharp debate among leading members. From England the Gladiator notes no major news from Portsmouth and reports a quiet Russia England tension, plus a final close to Dutch Belgian disputes. Liverpool cotton market remains brisk with 6000 bags sold on the 9th at steady prices.
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Senate
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Clay
Messrs. Clay
Preston
Rives
Tallmage
Messrs. Wright
Kewton
Calhoun
Niles& Brown
England
New York
Portsmouth
Eng
London
Russia
Holland
Belgium
Liverpool
Jamaica in turmoil as abolition ends servitude
The island remains in extraordinary excitement after the abolition of negro servitude. The Governor has prorogued the Assembly amid the upheaval, signaling a pivotal shift in colonial governance and social order in Jamaica.
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Jamaica
New York Star
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