Prolonged House Debate on Printer Election Sparks Criticism
A fiery House speech denounces delaying tactics by opponents, cites wasted time and public spending, and calls for an immediate vote to elect a Printer. The speaker accuses rivals of acting as a faction and warns that continued obstruction could erode trust in government and threaten republican stability.
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Georgia
Mr. Dawson
Alabama
Mr. Crabb
Mr. Alford
Ohio
Mr. Bond
Blair
Messrs
Rives
Crocket
Kentucky
Bond
United States Bank
Messrs. Blair
Address to Congress on adjournment and national duty
A congressional speaker condemns attempts to adjourn and criticizes one party for pursuing a reckless course. The speaker urges representatives to focus on national duties, respect the will of the people, and avoid political mania that harms the country.
Raleigh Democratic Republican State Rights Convention Nominates Saunders Governor
The Raleigh Standard reports the Democratic Republican State Rights Convention held in Raleigh with 38 counties represented despite bad roads. Gen L D Filson presided. Gabriel Holmes and Henry Fitts aided as vice presidents. James C. Dobbin and Leonard E. Thompson served as secretaries. Delegates from Wake County included L D Wilson and W Moye. Saunders of Wake was unanimously nominated for Governor, endorsing Van Buren administration, free banks, and a constitutional independent treasury, and calling for a May Baltimore Democratic National Convention with Weldon Edwards and Levis Henry as state delegates.
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Raleigh
L. D. Ffilson
This County
Gabriel Holmes
F.C
New Hanover
Henry Fitts, Esq
Warren
James C. Dobbin
Cumbeland
Leonard E. Thompson
Lincoln
L D. Wilson
W. Moye
Col. B. Sharp
Messrs
R. E. Macnair
Robert D
Art
Romulus M.saunders
Wake County
Martin van Buren
Baltimorey
U.S
Weldon N. Edwards
Levis D. Henry
Saunders Named Republican Candidate for Governor
A convention of thirteen delegates seated Judge Saunders as the Republican nominee for governor. He accepted with a purpose driven speech praising Democratic ideals and reverence for the will of the people. The banner proclaims ROMULUS M. SAUNDERS as the candidate and expresses confidence in a Democratic triumph with proper effort.
Judge Saunders Resigns as Superior Court Judge
The Hon. R M Saunders has re signed his office as Judge of the Superior Courts. The Governor notified the Executive Council to convene on the 10th prox ime to fill the vacancy.
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R.M. Saunders
Executive Council
Acceptances of Harrisburg Nomination Letters Published
The Fayetteville Observer reports General Harrison and Governor Tyler accepting the Harrisburg Convention nominations in letters to Governor Owen of this state, who chairs the committee.
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Fayetteville
Sth
Harrison
Tyler
Harrisburg
Owen
Remarks of J A Bynum on election of a Printer to Congress
The piece notes J A Bynum as a talented Democratic advocate facing attacks from Federal Whigs. It promises to publish soon details of a confrontation where the district’s Representative played a leading role, highlighting his gallant bearing amid open assaults.
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J. A. Bynum
Congress
Harrisburg nominations draw mixed Whig reactions
The Harrisburg Convention nominated Gen Harrison for president and Gov Tyler for vice president. The Georgia Journal reprints South Whig sentiment opposing the ticket, likening it to Waterloo. The piece argues for Geo M. Troup as a Southern candidate and criticizes alignment with Clay.
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Star
Georgia Journal
South
Harrisburg
Gen
Ctarrison
Gov. Tyler
Virginia
Arthur Tappan
Arrisburg
Geo, M. Troup
Senate Finance reports money bills with amendment
Congress notes show the Finance Committee reported two money bills with an amendment and Mr Wright plans to call them up next week. The Senate advanced the armed occupation of Florida bill granting 10 000 armed settlers 320 acres each. The House mainly debates the New Jersey case.
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Committee On Finance
Wright
Florida
House of Representives
New Jersey
Democratic Convention Call for Presidency Nomination
The Central Democratic Committee of New Hampshire called a convention to meet in Baltimore on May 5 to nominate a President and Vice President. The proposal has broad support among Administration loyalists and Republican representatives in Washington, who favor a national convention of delegates to nominate the ticket.
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Central Democratic Committee of
New Hampshire
Baltimore
Washington
Pepe
May 5 1840 meeting to uphold Repub lican party unity
The Globe reports a May 5 1840 gathering to preserve the Republican party system, align views on public affairs, and prevent schisms in choosing candidates for both the first and second offices of government at a critical time.
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Republica Party
Globe
Governor Pardons Nelson Under Transportation Condition
Executive clemency grants Nelson, who was to be hanged today for killing a fellow slave, by Gov. Dudley with the condition that he be immediately transported out of the country. The ruling marks a controversial pardon amid a justice system debate.
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Nelson
Dudley
U.S. Bank issues 12 month notes said to be backed
A Philadelphia paper reports a new emission of 12 months post notes dated December 20 1939 by the U S Bank endorsed by the Wilmington Railroad. Public suspicion grows as shares of both institutions drop about two percent in New York following the notice.
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Philadelphia
U.S. Bank
Wilmington Railroad
New York
Pet. Statesman
Weeks Parker
Wm.s Baker
Collen Silk Trade Seen Through Busy Streets
The Memphis Enquirer reports silk imports by Col len, noting two hundred wagons in streets and weak demand among buyers at seven cents, with the article described as dragging heavily in contrast to bustling activity.
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Memphis
Teno) Enquirer
Collen
Tremendous Snow Storm Hits Rochester Area
A fierce snow storm dumped near four feet of snow on Rochester from Friday through Monday, the deepest in years. Railroads and mail service were disrupted, with widespread embargos in western Massachusetts as towns buried under heavy drifts.
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Rochester
Massachusetts
Star
Washington Market Report January 14 Prices
Corn sold at 52 404 dollars with a dull sale. Bacon sold 10 cents per pound, hams 11. Pork at 354 dollars six per cwt. Naval Stores show new dip at 225, old 205. Tar 1 10 to 110 dollars. Fishshad listed 310 herrings, cut at 610 dollars and 650 whole. Prices reflect market activity and ranges.
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Washington
Petersburg Market Cotton Prices Fall On Icebound Trade
Petersburg Market report from June 9 notes the weather has closed navigation by ice, limiting operations and keeping trading small. Prices ranged from 8 to 104 cents, with prime quality scarce. general sales for fair to good quality at 94 to 10 cents, demand was light.
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Petersburg
Plan of Reverend William Jones Preaching Tour
Elder William Jones of Orange County travels by appointment to preach at Tarborough Harcdlaway M H near S L Hart Esq s Shell Bank Palls Tar River Free Chapel Nashville Nashville Sandy Grove near Inc Taylors Leigh Chapel Hepsibah Wake County during a late January tour.
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William Jones
Orange County
Tarborough
Harcdlaway
M. H
S. L. Hart
Shell Bank
Palls Tar River
Free Chapel
Nash County
Nashville
Sandy Grove
Inc. Taylors
Leigh Chapel
Hepsibah
Wake county.Com
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Tarboro
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Jesse Mercer
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Edgecombe County
Lawrences Meeting House
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