Stanly praised by Whigs while critics call him abolitionist
A letter decries Mr Stanly in fierce Whig rhetoric as a Southern rights champion yet an abolitionist at heart. It accuses him of anti abolitionism in Congress while praising his support for Banks and the American System. The writer denounces Whig hypocrisy in embracing Stanly and mocks calls that his acts are lies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanly
Congress
Southampton
North Carolina
South
North
John Quincy Adams
Mr. Stanly
Simon
Crittenden
Betar
Henry Clay
Martin van Buren
Clay
National Treasury
Nick
Washington
Tarbora
Edgecombe
Tarboro
Luco Focos
Regency
Withal
Congress of the United States of America
Zell
Gath
Askalon
Republican Candidates on Ga Ballot in 1839 Edition
July 13 1839 issue notes Republican candidates and states A True Democrat will appear in the next paper. brief political notice referencing Georgia context and forthcoming content.
The Election and Voter Qualifications Stated In Brief
The article notes an election for a Congress member next Thursday the 25th in this district and republishes the voter qualifications under Section 8. It lists that freemen aged 21 or older, resident for 12 months in the state county and who pay public taxes, can vote. It also repeats that the total government appropriations amount to $38,000 for all purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House of Commons
John S$. Randolph
Florida
Tarboro
Dd. Richards
Government Expenditures and Deductions Cited in 19th Century Ledger
The document lists deductions from an original amount for various programs including an unwanted war with England at 10 million dollars, Post Office zero expenditure, Florida war liabilities, Indian removal west of the Mississippi, pensions quadrupled since Adams, northern frontier protection and Militia road at 630 thousand, Coast survey 90 thousand, and public buildings totaling 405 thousand plus New York and Boston offices. Net actual government expenses calculated at 15.24 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Post Office
Florida
Mississippi
Adams
Treasury Office
N. York & Boston
Betting on Congressional Election Sparks Dispute
In a May Court record $1500 was placed as a bet on the district’s Congressional election. Stanly faced Stanly on one side, Dr. Sugg and fifteen others on the other, with the money kept at a Branch Bank for safekeeping. The parties largely inactive, and the witness claims no control over the handling or dropping of the bet. July 11, 1539.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanly
Dr. Sugg
John Mercer
Bet on Stanly speech sparks countercharges in Edgecombe
Edgecombe county records reveal a bet over Mr. Stanly’s remarks at a May Court, with Howard presenting Washington Whig claims and witnesses detailing the bet, the pledge of no personal stake, and the distribution of funds among backers. The author urges the Whig editor to correct alleged misstatements and cites involvement of R. Pittman and James S. Battle in attempts to break the bet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Whig
Stanly
Whig
Beaufort
Edgecombe County
Howard
Atherton’s
Edgecombe
Uneivilly
Agai
Atherton
Mr. Stanly
Pitt
Messrs
R. Pittman
James S. Battle
President Van Buren letter to New York reception plans
The N Y Eve Post reports on a letter from President Martin Van Buren replying to a Democratic General Committee’s inquiry about his New York visit. He cannot name a day but hopes to arrive by July first and declines a public dinner, seeking only courteous expressions of regard. Drought reports from Natchez, Baton Rouge, Tallahassee, and other regions follow, noting severe dry spells affecting crops and livestock across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y
United States
Washington
Democratic General Committee
New York
T. M. van Buren
South
Natchez
Lathult
Red River
Baton Rouge Gazette
Florida
Louisiana
Tallahassee
North Carolina
Roanoke
Alabama
Virginia
Petersburg Con
Cure of Asthma After Fifty Four Years by Evans Medicine
A Virginia woman, Sarah Simmons of Prince George County, reports lifelong asthma since age nine and fifty four years of struggle. After five years of near-constant symptoms and failed remedies, she used Dr William Evans Vegetable Medicine in January and claims immediate relief after two packages, with permanent cure and recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim. Evans
Jane
Wm. Evans
Sarah Simmons
Prince George, Co. Va
Illusive Health Claims Spark Confusion Across Markets
A fragmented clipping notes vague references to sanative remedies and American brands, mentioning Seelicke and unverified cures. The text reads like a garbled health fad column with unclear claims and no verifiable details.
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Thomas H. Hall
America
Seelicke
Joanna
Airdington Nashvy
Nash County
N.C
Pittsboro’ Academy
J AZ Lovejoy
Jove
Pittsboro
Oxford Academy
Yilage
D. EF. Robertson
Thomas B. Littlejohn
James M Wiggins
Oxford
Stony Hell Efcademy
Schoels
James IW. Lancaster
Garrett
Juruitior
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