Principles and unity in North Carolina politics 1840
The text argues for Democratic unity to defend principles and the Independent Treasury. It urges selecting candidates by present sentiments, unity over past labels, and forming a Central Committee to nominate a Governor candidate in 1840. It notes opposition party tricks and calls for public notice and communications through the North Carolina Standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
North
Caroline
Administration Party
Treasury
W. N. Edwards
M. A. Wilcox
M. Hoke
North Carolina
Republican Party
United States
Central Committee
North Carolina Standard
Raleigh
Wilmington Rail Road Progress Report
From the Wilmington Advertiser the Wilming ton and Raleigh Rail Road Company has laid the town's bustle to a completed line to Waynesborough with the remaining iron to be laid once shipments from New York and Philadelphia arrive. Three engines have been ordered from Norris and Baldwin shops. Two engines are complete and ready for shipment. three passenger and four baggage cars are on order from Wilmington. One car has been completed and sent from Baltimore.
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Wilmington
Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road Company
Waynesborough
New York
Philadelphia
Norris’ Shop
Baldwin’s
Delaware Bay
Delaware
Baltimore
Idv
Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad Buys Charleston Wharf
The Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad Company purchased a Charleston wharf on Cooper river at Laurens Street for 18000 dollars. The wharf spans 203 feet water front and 215 feet inland. The Enquirer notes the asset will save the company about 8500 dollars annually. Nous Ferrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road Company
Charleston
Cooper River
Laurens Street
The
Enquirer
Sudden Death of Local Worker in Tree Felling Incident
The sudden death of John Thally is reported after a tree he was felling swung violently, striking his head and causing fatal injuries. The account notes the instantaneous loss of life and reflects on the fragility of existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thally
Mr. Thally
Minutes of the North Carolina Methodist Conference at Rehoboth
Proceedings record the annual Methodist Protestant Church conference for the District of North Carolina held at Rehoboth near Oxford from December 7 to December 10, 1838 with reports from committees, financials, and ordained matters affecting churches and ministers in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Protestant Church
N. C
Rehoboth
Oxford
Methodist Conference Arranges Ministers and Abolishes Spirits
About thirty ministers and laymen attended the session with harmony and confidence in the cause. The document lists the yearly arrangement of preachers across Guilford Orange Granville Roanoke and other circuits with several named superintendents and assistants. A resolution forbids use of ardent spirits except as medicine and charges ministers to admonish violators within their circuits.
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Stantonsburg St
Chasten Allen
Horrace A. Burton
Orange Ct
James W. Chistian
Joseph Helms
Joseph Cousy
Charles L. Couly
Guilford c
Joan F. Speight
Sec
Death by self destruction shocks Pitt county crowd
On Saturday night Mr Richard Carson of Pitt county killed himself in a house near his home in a strange accident. He called for a rope and, tying one end to a beam and the other to his neck, he suspended himself before being taken down. Carson left a wife and several children and was known to own property but given to frolicking and intemperance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Carson
Pitt County
Carson
Resolutions by Republican General Assembly Members
The document presents resolutions adopted by the Republican members of the last General Assembly. It offers an exposition of the leading principles and views of the two great political parties and is described as an admirable guide for true Republicans in supporting men and measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
North Carolina Expunging Act Remarks in Senate Debate
Washington 1839 January 22 The Globe prints remarks by Brown Strange and Clay on North Carolina General Assembly resolutions about the Expunging Act Sub Treasury and Public Lands. Cor respondent notes Clay acted against Jackson era tempers and parties.
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Globe
Brown
Strange
Clay
U. S. Senate
General Assembly
Washington City
North Carolina
Jackson
Messrs. Brown
Senate
Mr. Clay
The Kentucky Vote and the Doctrine of Instruction
In a heated critique, Brown and Strange defend their stance on instruction while accusing Clay of inconsistency. The author lauds Strange as dignified and senator-like, notes Northern peers as courteous, and urges that North Carolina senators acted advisingly rather than mandatorily to reflect public will ahead of elections.
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Messrs
Brown
Strange
Clay
Adams
Kentucky
Jackson
Mr. Clay
Charles
Mr. Strange
van Buren
Macon
North Carolina
Trading With It Slaves
Revised Statutes details penalties for buying, trafficking, or receiving slave victims' goods including cotton and food, with exceptions for daytime, written owner permission, and limited sales to slaves. Offenders face fines up to fifty dollars, up to three months’ imprisonment, plus possible loss of liquor license and a two-year license bar.
Resolution Proposes Disqualifying Duel Participants
Congress considers a proposal by Mr Cushwan to bar anyone from ever holding public office if they are in any way engaged in a duel or challenge, whether as principal or second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Cushwan
Bank of the State Directors Named at Stockholders Meeting
At a general meeting on Monday last the Bank of the State Stockholders elected directors Duncan Cameron William Boylan Geo W Mordecai John H Bryan Chas Manly Wm Peace and Alfred Jones. Resolutions praised the past year’s management by unanimous vote. ftad Reg.
North Carolina Grand Lodge Officers Elected
At the Annual Communication held last month in this city the Grand Lodge of North Carolina elected officers for the year. David W. Stone was chosen Grand Master with William W. Cherry as Grand Senior Warden and Duncan C. G. McRae as Grand Junior Warden. W. C. Hutchings serves as Grand Junior Warden and W. T. Bain as Grand Secretary. Ral. Mic.
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Grand Lodge of
North Carolina
David W. Stone
William W. Cherry
Duncan CG. McRae
Raleigh and Columbia Rail Road Groundbreaking Note
The hands broke ground on the Raleigh and Columbia Rail Road in the city’s north-west corner on Wednesday, as a beginning not a rush. A breathing spell will be given and friends remain confident of ultimate success in the enterprise.
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Raleigh
Columbia
Violent Death in Warrenton County
Mr. Richard Davis dies after being shot by Thomas H. Christmas at Mabry's store nine miles west of Warrenton. Christmas, intoxicated, detained. Davis offered no violence and denied Christmas claims about the matter. The case will undergo judicial investigation. Davis is remembered as upright and useful.
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Richard Davis
Davis
Mabry’s Sore
Warrenton
Thomas IH. Christmas
Christmas
Varrenton Ep
Turpentine Distillery Destroyed by Fire at Newbern
The extensive Turpentine Distillery of Mr. Theodore Hughes of Newbern and a very large stock of turpentine were totally destroyed by fire on the Sth instant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Hughes
Newbern
Texian official opens Texas France ports for trade
Gen Henderson the Texian Representative to the French Government reports a commercial arrangement that opens the ports of Texas and France to each other s vessels and products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
New York Evening Star
Henderson
France
Texians invade Shreveport in pursuit of Caddo Indians
The town of Shreveport, Louisiana, was disrupted as about 100 Texians led by Gen. Rusk entered in pursuit of the Caddo Indians. They overtook and disarmed the tribe and forced a treaty, threatening the U S Indian agent for arming the Caddos. A courier was sent to Fort Jesup for aid, but before Col. Many's troops could arrive the Texans had left.
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Louisiana
Shreveport
Rusk
Fort Jesup
Local County Leader Exum Letis Dies at About 70
In this county on Friday the 18th inst, Mr. Exum Letis, aged about 70, a prominent local figure and former Chairman of the County Court, passed away. He leaves a large family and wide connections to mourn his loss.
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Exum Letis
Geelicke's Matchless Sanative touted as asthma cure
A testimonial from Sarah Simmons of Prince George County Virginia claims fifty four years of asthma ceased after using Dr William Evans Vegetable Medicine. She says prior doctors failed, two packages relieved her nearly instantly, and she remains permanently cured. Agent GJ M Redmond, Tarboro, collects notices.
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Wm. Evans
Jone
Sarah Simmons
Prince George
Co. Va
GJ. M. Redmond
Tarboro
Washington Market Sees Jump in Prices on Tar and Dip
Market report notes a rise in tar prices and a softer dip in crude mixes with tentative demand signals. Traders cite supply constraints, shipping delays, and regional demand as factors shaping short term moves.
Thoroughbred Ensuesjohn J Daniel in Race Notes 1839
The fragment discusses Muckle Tekin Ora HIS thoroughbred with Thirty dollars and fifty cents to the groom. It compares performances to American horses and mentions pedigree details linked to Patrick Nisha and the Sportsman's Herald. The season starts in March at Orrin Bullucb's Jesse C. Kuighit's place, with references to sires and unnamed horses.
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John J. Daniel
Dollany
America
Heron
Patrick Nisha
Sportsman’s Herald
Jonin
Bulle
Orrin Bullucb
Jesse C. Kuighit
Corrected Pedigree Notes on Old Maryland Stud Stock
A fragmentary pedigree listing traces of horses including Little Laval and Tall’s Union, with references to Colje lor, Hall's Union, Backskin, and Cornwallis mares. Notes mention Revolutionary War routes via Col. Tarleton to York and Pitt counties, 1812 in Titus Moor North Carolina, and references to General Stud Book pages and various named sires and dams.
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Laval
Harwood
Coljelor
Rvet Lions
Old Ciezen
Hall's Union
Backskin
Powought
Ol Sinus
Tall’s Union
Col
Tarleton
Maryland
York
Virginia
Lord Cornwallis
North Carolina
Pitt County
Augustin Willis
Titus Moor
Willis Alston
Hardiman Bishop
Wm. Drew
Gideon Alston
Sir Archie
Herplestioy
Harold
Jett
Haynes
Cedeus
Medley
Vampire
Regulus
Iliair
Janus
Fearnought
Jolly Roger
Mark Anthony
le Wurf
Centinel
Bivius
David
Valiant
Ditle
Bis Din
Fitz Partner
Arsietle
Whittington
Jully Roger
Beau
Citizen
Stim
Sprgly
Figure
Dove
Ihelo
Pruxton
Molle
Grey Diomed
Slo
Partner
Traveller
Jolly Friar
Rick
Eaton’s
Little Finla
Goode’s C. A
R. H. Twigs
Lost wallet notes in Johnston County 1859 notice
Lost or stolen wallet containing two notes of hand. One note to John Bollen of Livingston Alabama for 200 dollars due January 1 1839 payable to Subscriber. Another note to James Straigh Greene County Alabama for 80 dollars or 1881 January 1 payable to Gray Lodge. Includes a five dollar Tombigbee Mississippi Rail Road bill. Reward offered for information and no trading of notes. G W Killebrew January 24 1859.
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John Bollen
Livingston
James Straigh
Greene County
Ala
Gray Lodge
G. W. Killebrew
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Geelicke
Europe
Washington Market
ETS
John J Daxtyy
Kenns Court
Tarborough
D. Richards
Lorenzo D
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