North Carolina Senate considers Capitol bill and reforms
The Senate debates funding for completing the Raleigh Capitol with a select committee to review plans and costs. Additional bills address sheriffs’ election rights, usury, divorce jurisdiction, and a revenue act. A capstone vote approves 575 000 for Capitol completion despite amendments.
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Loeckart
Northampton Manufacturing Company
Hogan
Committee of the Judiciary
Sherif
Lockart
Committee On Finance
Hawkins
Waleith
Assembly Debates Attorney General Vacancy and Potters Expulsion
In Raleigh December 1834 the House Disciplines Robert Potter for alleged misconduct and adopts a resolution expelling him after lengthy debate. Resolutions on public lands and government appointments are debated, Saunders resigns as Attorney General amid a constitutional dispute, and adjournment follows amid further legislative actions.
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General Assembly
Congress of the United Anlites
Ces
Raleigh
Com Missioner
Congress
France
United States
House of Commons
Potts Bids Farewell as Edgecombe Sees Constitution Move
MO W Potts writes from Raleigh on January 5 1835 sending a valedictory to Edgecombe readers. He notes a bill for calling a Convention has passed and that Potter has been expelled. He mentions adjournment forthcoming and frames his remarks as duty bound from his new relations.
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Raleigh
Mr. Howard
Edgecombe
Potter
MO. W. Potts
Address to the Freemen of Edgecombe County 1835
Raleigh North Carolina January 5 1835 a public letter to the freemen of Edgecombe County noting a final termination of political relations after three years and expressing gratitude for kindness shown in the performance of duties and important questions in internal policy and relations.
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Raleigh
Freemen OF
Poyit’s Letter on Constitutional Convention and State Policy
John W. Poyit defends opposing a constitutional convention after a bill ordered a public vote. He acknowledges possible errors, reflects on personal duty, and predicts cost savings and stronger legislature if the measure is enacted. He expresses gratitude for public trust and pledges continued esteem.
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John W. Poyits
Tarborough Tarboro Citizens Question Liquor Licensing Acts
A Tarborough letter challenges town commissioners over a 1831 act restricting liquor licenses without a commissioner recommendation. The writer questions why inns must hold licenses and accuses the commissioners of selective approval, asserting the act lacks moral justification and fairness.
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Mr. Howard
Tarborough
Hut
Valedictory of J Potta Moves From This Place
LAWHORO GOH reports that J Potta’s valedictory confirms circulating rumors he will leave the area. During his residence he earned high esteem and the most votes for a General Assembly seat after only salou 1 years acquainted. Citizens regret losing his presence and counsel. Congress saw little notable activity during the holidays. reports suggest a busy session ahead focusing on Bar and Post Office committee debates. Adams delivered an Oration on Lafayette in the House. Snow fell Monday to ten to twelve inches, with severe cold and ongoing shivers. Mails became irregular due to the weather and snow conditions.
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New Providence
General Assembly of
North Carolina
United States
Congress of the
Moye
Pitt
Senate
Bank of
State of
Aet
Myssrs Muwards
Mebane
Arrington
Jawers
House of Commons
Leginature
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Wm. J. Alexander
Messrs. Bynum
Outlaw
Barringer
Committee On the Judiciary
Duddey
Select Committee
Rupert Potter
Harris
Robert Potter
Granville
Haywood
Toomorrow
Swatner
J Potta
Persal
Salou
Congress
Bar and Pot
Adams
Lafayette
Legislature adjourns as plans for university trustee unfold
Ralagh Jan 6 report notes the Legislature will adjourn during the week and records Pleasant W Kittrell of Anson being elected a Trustee of the University. It also mentions the resignations of General Cameron and M choon as Commissioners overseeing the rebuilding project.
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Ralagh
Pleasant W. Kittrell
Anson
University
Cameron
Michoon
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Henderson
Union
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Sonwe
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Jim House
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Saunders
Hlouse
J W. Guinn
Superior Courts of Law
Battle
Kittrell
R. Hl. Alexander
Graham
Manly
Bragg
Bynaim
Romulus M. Saunders
Bible Society of North Carolina
G. H. Alexander
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