Demands on Gen Wilson's Convention voting clash over religious tests
The Washington Whig editor attacks Gen Wilson for voting against Edwards's amendment abolishing religious tests. Journal evidence shows a large majority from the district supported Wilson. The piece notes Wilson's public career pleased constituents, questions Whig candor, and cites 1829 election results and later testimonials of growing confidence.
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Gen. Wilson
Washington Whig
Mr. Edwards
Dr Thomas H Hall Elected Saturday Inst
On Saturday the 1st inst a local meeting elected Dr Thomas H Hall to a required post. The ceremony followed by brief remarks highlighting his medical and community service.
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Thomas H. Hall
Magistrate of Police declines in place of Dancy
The magistrate of police for the town declined the appointment in place of Francis L. Dancy Esq. The action leaves a vacancy in the town’s police leadership and prompts possible replacement steps.
Promising Crops Across Halifax Martin Beaufort and Pitt
A recent circuit through Halifax Martin Beaufort and Pitt counties reports crops looking fresh green and luxuriant. If nothing harms them farmers stand to gain abundant yields and favorable prices for their toil.
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Halifax
Martin
Beaufort
Pitt
Murder Suspect Fugitive From Halifax County Justice
A murder is alleged in Halifax county by a man named Cole against a free Black person. A suspicious man passed through town Wednesday, with bloodied clothes and a head bandage, claiming Missouri origin and Wake county roots. The county solicitor issued a warrant, but he remains at large.
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Halifax County
Halifax
Northern lights dazzle Philadelphia on autumn night
The Philadelphia Gazette describes a brilliant display of the aurora borealis on the night of the 1st instant. The north sky glowed steadily while northwest sky produced crimson to blue ribbons and sheets of light, with a delicate veiled motion. A red to blue column stretched to the zenith, and the north remained luminous as late as 3 a.m. Sunday.
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Philadelphia Gazette
Job
Envoy Hont Presents Credentials to US Government
Gen Memucan Hont was yesterday presented by the acting Secretary of State to the President and delivered his credentials as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Texas near the Government of the United States. Globe, 7th inst.
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Memucan Hont
Republic of Texas
United States
Globe
Correction: Warrenton Rep notes Macon age at death
In a previous item Warrenton Rep corrected the deceased Mr Macon’s age. The report should state he would have been 79 next December rather than 88.
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Macon
Warrenton
Governor and Council Explain No Extra Session
In another part of our paper will be seen the correspondence of the Governor and Council, which contains the reasons for not calling an extra session of the General Assembly. The Gover-
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General Assembly
Gover
Mutual forbearance between citizens and banks urged by Raleigh Standard
The Raleigh Standard argues against challenging the legality of removing penalties on specie suspensions and urges compromise between citizens and banks. It favors citizens abstaining from enforcing penalties and banks accommodating debtors without extending discounts, aiming for mutual restraint during the suspension.
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Raleigh Standard
Notice to redeem old State Bank of North Carolina notes
Readers are warned not to keep old State Bank of North Carolina notes after the first Monday in November next. They are currently redeemable at Bank of the State counters but will become worthless after that date. Send bills to Raleigh for redemption and spread the notice in every neighborhood.
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Old State Bank of
North Carolina
Bank of the State
Raleigh
Henderson Named Whig Candidate for Granville District
Granville District voters are informed that Col. John L. Henderson of Granville is a Whig candidate to represent the Congressional District comprising Granville Warren Franklin and Nash counties. Raleigh Reg.
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Granville District
John L. Henderson
Granville
Whig
Warren, Franklin and
Nash
Raleigh
Fayatteville cotton sale reports hefty bale total
The Fay etteville market sold one hundred and forty seven bales of cotton last week for eight thousand one hundred twenty four dollars and two cents. Our Jefferson North Carolina correspondent notes snow on the morning of June twenty first at Ashe county with cold weather and riders in overcoats. Frostless since May sixteenth and Ashe county described as highly elevated.
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Fayetteville
North Carolina
Jefferson
Ashe County
N.C
N.W
The
Union
Raleigh Star
Mississippi Legislature backs Texas annexation resolution
Resolutions adopted unanimously urging immediate annexation of Texas to the United States. The measure argues it is essential to the future safety and repose of the Southern States and directs Senators and Representatives to push the objective.
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Texas
Mississippi
United States
Congress
Florida intel reports Jesup tour reaches Black Creek
From Florida intelligence says Gen Jesup and staff arrived at Black Creek on the 3d inst for inspection. Indians remain peaceable and show no sign of renewed hostilities. The claimed execution of Micanopy is unfounded.
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Savannah
Florida
Jesup
Black Creek
North Carolina Cherokees Described as Wild and Unruly
The Cherokees in the mountains of North Carolina are called the most wild and un governable of the tribe with fears about their future conduct. They are stubborn and reluctant to remove though no hostile intent is shown yet. Maj. Payne of the United States Army passed.
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North Carolina
Maj
Payne
United States Army
Indians Quiet on Valley River Route Report
A traveler riding from Valley River, North Carolina to New Echota, Georgia, said Indians showed no hostility. Troops at Valley River reported good health and smooth operations on the route.
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Valley River
North Carolina
New Echota
Georgia
Tennessee
University commencement at Girard Hall in Raleigh
The Raleigh Register reports the late University Commencement Exercises at Girard Hall with large attendance by visitors and trustees. Honors were conferred, orations delivered by seniors and representatives, and degrees awarded including A B and A M. Public halls were repaired, admissions rising, and Civil Engineering to be taught. Governor Swain’s presidency praised for ability and energy. visitors commend the faculty and progress of the institution.
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Raleigh Register
Our University
Girard Hall
D. Sellers
L. R. Caldwell
J. A. Lillington
A. M. Shipp
W. M. Shipp
W. H. Henderson
J. W. Cameron
D. D Ferebee
J. Summerville
J. W. Evans
J.H Headen
W. R. Walker
W. A. Haske
Messrs
B. M. Hobson
J J. Jackson
I. D. Meares
Dialectic
J. M. Burke
H. W. Burgwin
WS. Peuigrew
Philanthropic Society
W. J. Long
Robert Strange
Judge Strange
A. B
William W. Avery
Augustus Benners
Perrin H. Busher
Peter W. Hairston
George S
Henry W. Miller Lemuel B. Powell
Michael W. Holt
D. D
Basil Manly
Charleston
D. C
South Carolina College
Iwdies
Caldwell
Swain
University
Post Offices and Postmaster Changes 1836 1837
The Post Office Department reports 1836 ends with 666 new offices and 345 discontinued, net +321. For 1837 956 offices opened and 80 discontinued, net +676. Total U S post offices on the 1st inst. 11,767. Changes of postmasters: 1,844 in 1836 and 2,235 in 1837.
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Post Office Department
United States
Appointments and Postmaster Contests in the Office Department
Fragmentary text discusses appointments in the former Ind fives and mentions 2,510 and 3,191 figures, related to the Tate of and complaints. References to postmasters, correspondence, and the Office Department hint at internal actions and reforms, with unclear names and details due to damaged text.
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Sonia
Tee
Gen Jackson’s Reply Stirs Congress Adverse Debate
The Nashville Union prints Gen Jackson’s reply to Judge White’s statements from LM' 5. The document is described as lively and nearly fills the paper, reflecting sharp congressional contention.
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Nashville Union
Turpentine Dip and Tar Price Noted at Market
A terse market note records turpentine at a new dip and tar priced at 100 dollars. TheWhig reports from Washington Market withJy, listing page S14.
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Washington Market
Petersburg Market and cotton price note
Petersburg market report notes cash cotton at five and a half cents with trading activity described. The brief item records price movements and general market sentiment in a compact local snapshot.
Latest from Europe on Oxford ship and Liverpool papers
The latest Europe news notes the Oxford ship at New Wy delivering papers to Liverpool. A political debate is said to hinge on a marginal issue. An argument arises about a place in a wet market, with details unclear.
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Europe
Thiepket
Oxford
New Wy
Liverpool
Two Day Meeting at Old Church in Tarboro
The Rev Alfred Nop and Benjamin Watson are led by divine permission to hold a two day meeting at the Old Church in Tarboro on the 22nd and 23rd of the current month, with services on Saturday and Sunday.
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Alfred Nop
Benjamin Watson
Deaths in Nashville Honor Maj John G Blount and Peter Arrington
Died in Nashville on the seventh after a short illness Maj John G Blount. In Nash County Peter Arrington Sen aged about 70 after six weeks illness. Both men were highly respected neighbors husbands and fathers with surviving families and mourners.
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Nashville
John G. Blount
Nash Copty
Peter Arrington
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