Political disputation over government expenses and abolitionism
A Tarborough Press excerpt critiques Whig claims on federal spending, arguing actual 1839 outlays differ from Whig and Stanly’s figures. The writer attacks abolitionist charges, defends Democratic positions, and warns against Union distrust of Abolitionists and rival factions. The piece also references Mr. S, Mr. Howard, A Countryman, and Attacks on Van Buren and Adams era budgeting.
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Tarborough
Congress
Ple
J. Q. Adams
Mr. Stanly
Mr. van Buren
Jefferson
Howard
Indignation as public tone clashes with duty in a countryman’s speech
A countryman reflects on a political speech by a public servant. He defends freedom of speech and press while condemning the speaker’s contempt for suffrage, betting on an election, and undignified conduct. He urges restraint and adherence to truth and decency amid heated public life.
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Bethink
Mr. 5S
Betty
Whig Testimony on Stanly Speech at Rocky Mount
Anonymous North Carolina letter dated June 29, 1839 defends Mr Stanly’s remarks, denounces garbled extracts, and demands full publication. D Battle signs to urge the Washington Whig editor to print the complete speech verbatim and refrain from misquoting. The message stresses candor, fidelity to truth, and political allegiance in the 1839 election context.
Publication of Mr Stanly Speech and Battle Statements
A newspaper recounts attempts to publish Mr Stanly speech word for word and clarify the disputed phrase I come not here as a supplicant but as a conqueror. It notes Battle's request for exact words, describes differing renditions, and questions the spirit shown toward the audience. It defends reporting with cautious wording and rebuts editor claims.
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Battle
Stanly
Mr. Battle
Batile
Mr. Stanly
Baule
Edgecombe
Whig
The
Whig Authority Supports Corroborating Statements
The speaker notes the risk of abroad disbelief for a congressman and re-election candidate's conduct and explains they relied on the authority of a zealous and prominent Whig to ground their statement.
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Congress
Stanly
Washington Republican heads up message in district politics
The Washington Republican proclaims strong Republican prospects in the district with claims of overwhelming support. It asserts Beaufort Pitt Tyrrell and Hyde counties will rally to defeat Federalism, slams the Whig label and warns Federalists against surmounting light with tricks while praising surplus revenue for eastern drainage and rail improvements.
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Pitt
Stanly
Beaufort
Washington
Tyrrell
Trath
Hyde
Oxford Examiner Discontinued After Patronage Falls
The Oxford Examiner has ceased publication for lack of patrons and is offered for sale. The closing issue notes it completes the first and last volume and the editor declines a farewell address, stating no danger met beyond possible starvation as they resign cheerfully.
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Oxford Examiner
Examiner
Cotton dealers halt payments amid widespread speculation
New York on June 21 reports several cotton dealers stopped payments along with about six grain and flour speculators. The scene is not expected to trigger many failures or major disasters, with officials cautious about lasting economic impact.
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New York
Bennett Ferridays & Co. Collapse Shocks Vicksburg
The Vicksburg Sentinel reports the failure of Bennett, Ferridays & Co. in Vicksburg for more than a million dollars. The announcement stirs intense public excitement and astonishment across the city.
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Vicksburg Sentinel
House of Bennett, Ferridays & Co
Abolition Fruits in Hagerstown Riot
A violent interracial incident in Hagerstown Maryland involved a sturdy black man and a refined white woman provoking a mob. The man was jailed for safety then handed to the mob who whipped him 39 times and forced him across the border into Pennsylvania.
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Hagerstown
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Constitutional provision restricts banking officers from state office
A newly framed constitution in Florida prior to statehood prohibits Presidents Directors Cashiers and all other officers of banking companies from holding the office of Governor or member of the General Assembly and bans such ties for twelve months after ceasing banking work.
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Florida
General Assembly
A Virginia Man Claims Asthma Cure by Evans Medicine
A letter from Sarail Simons of Prince George County Virginia dated November 10 testifies that after fifty four years of asthma and five years of near constant symptoms, Evans Vegetable Medicine relieved him completely and he is permanently cured. The document endorses the remedy and notes agent Tarboro and Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sear
Wm. Evans
Sarail Simons
Prince George, Co. Va
M. Repuoxn
Tarboro
Preacher Robt J Carson to Speak July Nights
The Revd Robt J Carson will preach at this place on Monday night the 8th and again on Tuesday the 9th of July.
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Robt. J. Carson
Death of Jenny Johnston in Saanlbee
In Monday’s report a respected Saanlbee citizen, Jenny Johnston, died after a brief illness leaving a wife and two young children. He was a diligent, enterprising Baptist professor of religion, well-regarded for his pious conduct and moral character, who faced death with faith in immortality.
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Jenny Johnston
Johnston
Saanlbee
Letters List With Varied Names and Nonstandard Words
A compiled roster of various names and fragments including Micah Petway James Peel John Porter Roberson Stricklin Laswell Scarbororough Tyler Rachel Taylor Mildred Tyson and several unclear fragments such as Miss Roberson and Weare. The list merges first names, surnames, initials, and partial words without coherent context or evident narrative.
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England
Post Office
Mississippi
Adams
Treasury Office
N. York & Boston
Waborouge
Martin van Buren
Washington Whig
Rocky Mount
Countryman
D. Battle
Washington Republican
Lewis RH Lee William Lancaster Joseph
Newt
Elters
Adams Alfred Anderson Henry R Adams
Henry Bell Marmaduke
Thomas Warnes
James W Bysum
Robert Braswell Rober Bedford
John Bats
Joseph Bennett
Mark Causway
Cromwell Elisha Cherry Cader Cherry Jane
Cobb Stephen Cobb Amos Cobb
James Cherry
Theophilus Collen
John Wars Duggan
John Darden Clemmons Daniel John J Doe Edmondson
Joseph Freeman
Josiah Fountain Spencer L
Garrett Joseph J
George James Griffice
E Hall Thomas H
Hals L Hunter
WS Harrison
Richard Hopkins
Whitmell Halland James T Hyman
Elder Harriss
Elitha Hedgepeth
Richard Jenkins
Miss Jones
Miss Johnson Reuben Jas. M
Morgan Joho
Mucale
Samuel C Maner
Penelope
Uo Jam
Jerre Pit Joub
Col
Petway
Micah L
Patway
Rediling
Pender James
Prewrer O
Talpen Lene
Weare
Wilkins
Mis Eer
Wawke
Gue Williford Hartwell Williams
Guitlir Wiggins
Anna Miss West
Patience
Ward Luke Jr Weeks
Olive
Warren Joshua Williams
Henry Williams
William Waller
James Winstead
John Wilkerson
Nancy Windham
Josiah Edmond
Natean James
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