Democratic Convention Enthusiastic Unanimous Henry Nomination
The Standard reports the Democratic Convention in North Carolina as bold and harmonious with Henry unanimously nominated. It lauds the gathering as representative of farmers and working folk, notes speeches by Haywood and others, and predicts strong support for Henry in the August campaign.
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Mie Nunie
Louis D. Henry
North Carolina
Henry
Hayroad
Old North
Register
Ellupis
Messrs
Fighart
Wheeler
Wyatt
Hayrevd
Ivywood
Haywood
Mesrs
Strange
Edwards
Slybart
Cad
Jones
Orange
South
Reid
Cumberland
Wilder
Wake
Tae
Financial distress and constitutional reform debates continue
Congress and the Senate argued over the Exchequer project and constitutional amendments aimed at limiting veto power and altering Treasury appointments. Debates were postponed to Monday, while Treasury notes faced payment hurdles and a fiscal crisis loomed. A Cincinnati riot followed note redemptions, with several banks seized and property looted though no fatalities reported.
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Congress
Senate
Clay
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
House
Berg
Theankrupt
Public Biasneces Impatient Remonstrance Over Per Diem Politics
Debate in the House of Representatives reveals strains over treasury credit and the use of per diem pay. Arnold of Vermont pleads with Wise to unbar the prosy note bill and criticizes creditors and government finances. He notes many members rely on per diem for meals and face penalties if notes are shared at two to five percent.
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Mer
Arnold
Venn
Gentienan
Virginia
Mr. A
Hex
Distress in Petersburg Money Market Sparks Unified Resolve
An 1842 Petersburg letter fragment notes severe financial distress as business paper offerings total $140,000, much of which was rejected for lack of facts. Yet the community remains resolute, with merchants declaring unity and steadiness as the storm intensifies.
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Petersburg
Atte Tank
Convention of Rail Road Presidents Agreement at Washington
At Washington on the first, between 30 and 400 railroad presidents gathered by invitation of the Postmaster General. The Postmaster General urged centralized control of mail routes and promised Congressional support for funding. A committee of nine was appointed to press the interests of the different companies as the meeting adjourned. Charleston Patriot. Horrible death by own action in Columbus County. William Boswell, jailed for breach of peace, killed himself with a razor after shaving. widow Chronicle.
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Washington
Ceommmnaut WO
Réeen Wel
Congress
Diufront
Charleston
Columbes
William Boswell
Chronicle
United States Bank Reports Merchant's Bank Stock Purchase
At the annual stockholders meeting, United States Bank notes its ownership of Merchant's Bank of New Orleans stock bought at a cost of 1 dollar. The report highlights the bank's investment and reflects on its portfolio.
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U.S. Bank
United States Bank
Merchant's Bank of
N. Orleans
Bank assets sell as disputes settle and costs drop
100,000 was after some delay sold to Edward Yorke of New Orleans for 575,000. The Insurance Bank of Columbus, Georgia owned by the United States Bank and purchased at 868,000, was sold to Dr. Robert Collins of Charleston, D. C. for 540,000. The contract with The Associates of the Bank of the United States in New York, made in August 1835, has been dissolved. The terms were for fifteen years and arbitrators settled the matter, paying the New York Associates 1,013 60. The win of 876,948 42 also awarded one room for the unexpired term of the banking house lease. The closing reduces annual bank expenses about 30,000.
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Edward Yorke
N. Orleans
Insurance Bank
Columbus
Georgia
United States Bank
Robert Collins
Charleston
D. C
Bank of the United States
New York
New York Associates
Extravagant Ladies Gifts Spark Vermont Dinner Controversy
A Boston dinner hosted for Prince De Joinville drew criticism for women guests wearing dresses valued from $100 to $8000. The account condemns such display as shameful extravagance at odds with republican simplicity.
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Prince de Joinville
Boston
Bloods and Bloodt Clash Rift in Florida and Texas
Fragmentary report traces early 19th century violent encounters involving Alston of Tallahassee and Gen. Meade of Florida. Alston and Willis Alston are said to have died or been wounded in successive confrontations. A later Texas pursuit recalls further trouble near Brazoria and a fatal shooting linked to Dr. John Stewart. Citizens reportedly executed Alston in Brazoria County.
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Tallahassee
Meoed
Florida
Willis Alston
Hata
Foemer
Pexas
New Orleans
Brazoria
Nowenberg
John McNeal Stewarts
Nin
Stewart
Kate
Hon
Perecivbe
Lne
Hhropahe
Court chaos in Mississippi delays December term at Marshal Circuit
In Holly Springs Mississippi a dispute over the December term of the Marshal Circuit Court led to two competing judges, Haulieg and Howry, each claiming the seat while Judge Manning refused to recognize either. The bench remained vacant as lawyers argued, and the Supreme Court will have to settle the case. Also noted is a Boston Bible convention planned for March 29 to discuss scriptural credibility and authority.
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Lolly Springs
Mississijja
Marshal Circuit Court
Messrs
Haulieg
Mating
Tie Juste Elvet
Howry
Hut
Naniae
Murder in Tennessee Store Cedar County Report
Mr Geo T Choate of Wayne county Tennessee was killed in his store a few days ago by John H Calhoun. The provocation was Choate demanding Calhoun and his companions stop a drunken spree in the store. Calhoun has been arrested and jailed.
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Geo. T. Choate
Wayne County
Tenessee
John H. Calhoun
Calhoun
Culiivan
Coincidence in Language Between Scissors and an Orator
A reader in Tarburu comments on a prior exchange between Scissors and Shears from the last session. He notes a remarkable linguistic similarity between Scissors critique and a recently received oration. He questions authorship and receipts, arguing that two people may think alike without shared origin.
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Wether
Military and political notices with market briefs in Willowton Jan 19
Fragmented text notes an 714th Division appointment rumor and candidates for brigadier positions, alongside weathered market data from Willowton Market. Wholesale prices listed include bacon, herring, shad, and fresh pork, with pork quotes around 3 50 to 3 75 per unit and other staples noted.
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Willowton
Cora
Baccon
Lin
Nivel
Serape sOvents
Sale of Valuable Real Estate and Stock at Auction
Auction sale of valuable real estate in South Neck, North Carolina. Includes new buildings, spring water, 309 acres of land, and a stock of medicines, plows, and furniture. Held on the premises the day after the sale date. terms to be announced. LB Powell, Scotland Neck, NC. January 1842.
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Nebon
Scauthud Neck
Shallux County
Meere
Powell
Neck
N.C
Washington Republican
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