Opposition to Catholic tests in state constitution
CIVIS argues the Convention amendment to the 32d section on religious tests will grant exclusive prerogative to Catholics, threatens Protestant dissenters, and undermines state safety. He questions the scope of "Christian religion" and condemns clergy exclusions from office while elevating Jesuit indulgence merchants, demanding repeal and warning of sectarian peril.
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Mr. Howard
Council of State
St. James
Mordecais
King's
North Carolina
CIVIS
Richmond
Virginia
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
Barnes and Pipren Named for Legislature in Pitt County
We are authorized to announce Jonny W. Barnes as a candidate for the Senate and Jo seri Joan Pipren for the Commons of the next Legislature. In Pitt county Alfred Moye and Marshall Dickenson seek the Senate seat and John L. Foreman Macon More James S. Clark and Smithwick Whitley seek the Commons.
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Jonny W. Barnes
Senate
Joseri Joan Pipren
Commons
Pitt County
Alfred Moye
Marshall Dickenson
John L. Foreman
Macon More
James S. Clark
Smithwick Whitley
Letter and party policy spar over church and tariffs
The piece discusses R M Johnson's nomination acceptance and misrepresentation of his views on the Bank Tariff and Internal improvements. It quotes Southern press on sectarian tension, and cites a Pittsburgh General Assembly resolution declaring the Roman Catholic church unchristian.
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R. M. Johnson
Baltimore
Col. Johnson
South
Raleigh State Convention adjournment and Article 32 debate
In Raleigh on July 7 the State Convention is expected to adjourn late this week. The debate on Article 32 continued until Wednesday when the convention voted 74 to 42 to amend by striking out Protestant and inserting the word Christian.
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Raleigh
State Convention Adopts Biennial Governor Election
The convention voted 74 to 44 to elect the state Governor by the people every two years. The following Friday was used to report on senatorial districts and House of Commons apportionment. A tally lists each county’s current representation under the new constitution.
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House of Commons
North Carolina Senate Apportionment and Private Legislation Report
The document outlines county senatorial apportionment totaling 37 seats for certain named counties and lists remaining distributions to various county groups. It records that 26 counties receive one member, 16 receive two, 6 receive three, and 2 receive four commoners, totaling 120. It notes a July 4 meeting where the Committee of Thirteen presented a report on private legislation, including a provision to tax private bills and a summary of general law powers over divorce and alimony, name changes, and citizenship restoration.
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Brunswick
Columbus
Chowan
Greene
Haywood
Jones
Macon
Tyrrell
Washington
Ashe
Bladen
Camden
Currituck
Carteret
Cabarrus
Gates
Hertford
Hyde
Lenoir
Ee Martin
Nash
Onslow
Pasquotank
Perquimons
Yancy
Anson
Boncombe
Cumberland
Craven
Caswell
David- Lot
Edgecormbe
Randolph
Rockingham
Person
Beaufort
Bertie
Duplin
Franklin
Sohuston
Montgomery
New Hanover
Northampton
Pitt
Robeson
Richmond
Sampson
Warren
Wayne
Guilford
Mecklenburg
Rowan
Rutherford
Wake
Surry
Burke
Chatham
Granville
Halifax
Tredell
Stokhes
Lincoln
Orange
Committee of Thirteen
Meares
General Assembly
Probing Votes On Religious Terms Change In Assembly Debate
During a legislative session, members split on altering a resolution to replace Protestant with Christian. On Tuesday and Wednesday, several members voiced support or opposition, with amendments proposed and rejected, culminating in a recorded vote tally of 74 in favor and 52 against the change, listing numerous lawmakers and districts involved.
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Messrs
Rayner
Gaston
Speight
Shober
McQueen
Carson
Burke
Harrington
Daniel
Macon
Smith
Orange, Seawell
Dockery
Committee of the Whole
Yeas
Andres
Bonner
Bryan
Baxter
Brittain
Biggs
Bailey
Bunting
Birchett
Brodnax
P. Carson
Crudup
Cathey
Cansler
C. Chalmers
Calvert
J. McD
Collins
Dobson
Elliott
Edwards
Ferebee
Fisher
Franklin
Gaither
W. Gaston
Gilliam
Guinn
Gaines
Gary
Gray
Giles
Gudger
Hill
Hall
Hodges
Huggins
Herrington
Jervis
Jones
Jacobs
King
Kelly
McMillan
McPherson
Muarchant
Martin
Marsteller
Meares
Outlaw
Pipkin
J. W. Powell
Ruffin
Sherrard
Spruill
Foomer
L. D. Thilson
Wooten
J. Wilson
J. W. Williams
Whaitfield
Wilder
UNC appoints acting president and new tutor named
The University of North Carolina postpones appointing a president to December and designates Professor Mitchell to act in the role. William H. Owen of Caswell County is appointed a tutor after D. F. Bacon resigns.
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University of North Carolina
Mitchell
William H. Owen
Caswell County
Whce
D. F. Bacon
Late Commencement Exercises At Our University
The recent university commencement featured an address by Chief Justice Ruffin to the literary societies and a moving eulogy for Rev. Dr. Caldwell. The program listed nine morning items including Latin salutatory, honorary orations on topics from Future Prospects to Political Economy, a forensic debate, and a午後 session with more honors and a Byron piece.
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Ruffin
Anderson
Caldwell
Haywood W. Guion
Newbern
Wm. T. Webb
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Great Britain
Samuel H. Roffio
Louisburg
James H. Hutchins
J.C. Smith
Cumberland
Walter Scott
Forensic Debates and Valedictory Oration at Greenville
A list notes Forensic Debate topics by multiple authors from various counties, plus a Valedictory Oration by Augustus J. Foster of Louisburg and the day’s exercises ending with prayer. A separate notice reports a 20-year-old seaman named William B. Sheppard dying in Greenville after arriving July 19. He mentioned brothers and sisters in New Orleans and his father Henry B. Sheppard, an emigrant to Louisiana.
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Richard B. Creecy
Chowan
Christopher C. Battle
Edgecombe
U. States
Europe
Robert W. Heary
Halifax
Horace L. Robards
Granville
Charles R. Dodson
Milton
Augustus J. Foster
Louisburg
William B. Sheppard
Greenville
New Orleans
Henry B. Sheppard
Louisiana
Wheat crops improve harvest prospects in Salem county
The Salem Reporter notes the 27th ul harvest shows wheat likely to surpass expectations despite a lower yield than usual. Prospects for corn and oats are very good and cotton is recovering from late spring cold. Harvest time is at hand with grain quality possibly excellent.
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Salem
27Th Ul
Zjial. Standard
Petersburg Constellation Soldiers on after dissolution
The Petersburg Constellation reports the dissolution of the partnership of Messrs Haines and Davis. Haines remains sole editor and proprietor, with the paper continuing as a staunch Democratic journal. The Republicans and readers in Petersburg are assured it will continue as an able Democratic advocate.
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Petersburg
Messrs
Resignation of Mr. Livingston in U S France relations
The Globe reports a long communication from Mr. Livingston to the Duke de Broglie dated April 25 and a June 29 letter resigning his ministerial post. Mr. Forsyth replies praising U S aims for liberal pacific ties with France while upholding national self respect and opposing interferences.
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France
Livingston
Duke de Broglie
Forsyth
United States
Jill
Americas
Portraits of Duty and Unity in a President’s Farewell
Fragmentary text discusses a president's duty and the American people supporting him in retirement. It references assent to a requisition, deputies to a nation, and calls for propriety in determination. It hints at domestic policy debates and urged unity across parties.
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Langn
Destructive Storm Rips Through North Carolina Counties
A violent Saturday afternoon tornado swept Cumberland Sampson Robeson and surrounding areas causing extensive damage. Fields were leveled corn and oats ruined, and trees snapped. Hail and lightning killed or injured residents, with reports of a man struck by lightning and others killed during window incidents.
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Cumberland
Sampson
Robeson
Bailey
Eng
Mencing
McLong
Solomon Bayles
Baltimore accident claims life of Virginia official
Thomas Marshall of Fauquier County Va., on his way to Philadelphia to visit his sick father, was struck by falling debris from a courthouse chimney in Baltimore on the 27th ult. He was a wealthy, esteemed resident with a wife and children.
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Thomas Marshall
Justi
Philadelis
Baltimore
Court House
Fanquieety
Governor halts execution in race crime case delay
The Western Carer reports the Governor saved the day at the last moment delaying the execution of Ir Mow ’bry who was sentenced for stealing a negro. The appeal extends into the ensuing fall as authorities review the case and determine next steps.
Fragmentary European News From May 27 Dublin to New York
Accounts from Europe report arrivals in New York from England and France with scant Atlantic interest. The British Ministry offers no new reform measures beyond the Irish Church Bill and municipal corporations. The French Peerage discussions leave the AmericanIndent Bill untouched. Don Carlos prospects hint at a brightening yet cause a panic.
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Europe
New York
England
France
Atlantic
Don Carlos i
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