Election Dates Set for Governor and Assembly Seats
General Assembly for Senate Toos H Haun House of Commons John J Danien James Greence Jos Jno Pirren. Vhce Election for Governor and members of Assembly takes place in this Congressional district on Thursday 28th July in other parts of the State generally on the second Thursday in August. The Election for Presidential Electors uniformly on the second Thursday of November next.
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House of Commons
John. J. Danien
James Greence
Jos. Jno
Pirren
Edgecombe Mention May Refocus Admissibility Issue
Fragmentary note suggests a courtroom dispute over admissibility of communications. It mentions a person possibly named Edgecombe and a reference to a responsible party who is omitted. The text implies a legal argument about why a communication should be excluded.
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GP Edgecombe
Polls Open Thursday in County Election
The notice urges voters to attend the polls on the upcoming Thursday, requesting broad participation and the laying aside of minor concerns to ensure a general turnout in the county election.
Muster at Moses Spicer's votes for President and VP
Report from the muster at Moses Spicer's in the county records a vote for President and Vice President taken on Saturday. M. Van Buren and R. M. Johnson received 138 votes, Jidge White 6, and 6 neutral.
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Moses Spicer
M. van Buren
R. M. Johnson
Jidge White
President's departure for Hermitage by steam boat
The President left the city for the Hermitage on the night of the 10th aboard a steam boat accompanied by Major Donelson his private secretary. He began the return journey from Potomac mouth in his private carriage early the next morning. The Vice President left the city yesterday for New York. Globe 13th inst.
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Hermitage
Major Donelson
Potomac Creek
New York
Globe
Marriage in High Society at Washington Rumor
The U.S. Telegraph reports an upcoming marriage in high life between Mr. Van Buren and a renowned literary lady who visited Washington in winter and won over the Vice President. General Jackson is said to take a strong interest, and sources expect the match to succeed.
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Washington
van Buren
Important executive measure in historical context
A historic executive measure described as highly important, likened in significance to the removal of public deposits from the Bank of the United States. It is portrayed as equally or more advantageous to those affected, promising substantial benefit to the concerned parties.
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Iself
Bank of the United States
Tn Holy
President orders gold or silver payments for public land sales
The President, via the Secretary of the Treasury, adopts measures to stop fraudulent land speculation. Purchases must be paid in gold or silver to protect honest settlers and ensure fair competition for lands. The order aims to curb schemes by individuals and associations in public lands transactions.
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Pet. Con
Circular on Public Lands Payments and Bank Credits 1836
Government circular directs Receivers to take gold and silver only for land sales after August 15 with limited land scrip exceptions through December 1836. Banks must report gold and silver deposits and certify currency proportions. policy aims to curb fraud, monopolies, and excessive bank issues harming settlers. Levi Woodbury issues strong enforcement guidance amid ongoing Florida hostilities and Indian conflicts.
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Treasury Department
United States
Virginia
Levi Woodbury
Secretary of the Treasury
Indian War Accounts of Indian Depredations
Florida letters recount humorous murders and depredations by small Indian parties. A Suwannee Old Town letter dated June 20 reports Alexander Watson Sr. plantation destroyed by Indians.
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Florida
Suwannee Old Town
Alexander Watson
Mexican army division marches into Texas prompt Texian retreat
The New Orleans Bee reports the steamer Gaspian reached port on the Ist bringing news that 7,000 Mexican troops have moved into Texas. General Rusk, commander of the Texian forces, deems it prudent to retreat across the Brasos River.
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Texas
New Orleans Bee
Gaspian
Rusk
Brasos
Petersburg Market Cotton Prices July 14 18
The Petersburg market reports cotton in fair demand with prime quality scarce at 17 cents. Week sales are limited mainly at 15 4 to 16 cents. little arrivals. By July 18 cotton ranges from 15 to 16 4 cents.
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Pettersburg
Appointment of Commissioner to carry out Spain United States convention
The appointment by the President names Louis D Henry Esq of Payette ville NC as Commissioner to carry out the convention between Spain and the United States. The action aims to implement the agreed terms and oversee the treaty process.
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Louis D. Henry, Esq
Payetteville, NC
Spain
U. States
President Pardons Nathan Young for Counterfeit Charge
Nathan Young confined in the city jail has had the remainder of his sentence for passing counterfeit money of the U S Bank remitted by the President of the United States. Raleigh Reg.
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Nathan Young
U. S. Bank
Git United States
Raleigh
Editor R H Madra Retires From Charlotte Journal
G R H Madra the talented editor retires from the Charlotte Journal as private interests demand his personal attention abroad. T J Holton the proprietor has accepted an offer for a friend to assist in the editorial department for the present.
Commencement Week At Our University
The annual commencement occurred on Thursday the 23d ultime with strong praise for officers and students. Declamations by lower-class members began Monday, continuing nightly to Thursday when degrees were conferred. Wednesday featured the annual address by Henry L. Pinckney of S Catalina, who, absent due to Congress, sent his manuscript to the Philan- segment.
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Henry L. Pinckney
S. Catalina
Congress
Philan
Commencement Exercises At UNC Read Address By Gov Swain
The university held commencement with Ex-Governor Swain reading the President’s address to a crowded, attentive audience. The Senior Class, nineteen in number, received Bachelor of Arts degrees and a schedule of speeches and debates followed, featuring topics on history, religion, education, and territorial expansion, with several debates on Texas, Poland, and foreign policy.
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Thropic Society
Swain
Gov. Swain
W. B. Rodman
Washington
Ralph HW. Graves
Granville
Frederick N. M‘williams
Halifax
James FE. Crichton
Brunswick
Thomas Gholson
Jacobs
Perquimons
James Saunders
Raleigh
United Stat
Texas
Benj. J. Houze
Haywoodsborough
W. L. Stamps
Salifax
United States
James FE. Hamlett
Charlotte
Henry N. Nash
Hillsborough
Dreadful Infant Deaths Suspect Mother Arrested
A coroner's inquest near Halifax found two six day old infants dead in a well about six miles away. The jury implied the mother, Miss Susan Slade, committed the act. She has been arrested and jailed on suspicion of murder.
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Susan Slade
Halifax
Dispute Arises Between Parties On Saturday Night
On Saturday the 2d instant a dispute arose between one Wy and another party. Police were called to
Archbell murder over 20 cent debt ends in jail
Archbell shot a colored man from Mr James Robbins household after the man refused payment of a 20 cent debt until he could consult his wife about its validity. The wound in the thigh proved fatal in about fifteen minutes. Archbell is in county jail awaiting trial. Washington Whig.
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Archbell
James Robbins
Washington Whig
Rail Road Meeting at Salisbury United for Yadkin Valley Link
A large Salisbury gathering on July 4 discussed building a rail road from the Raleigh and Gaston line to the Yadkin valley or from Fayetteville to the valley. A five member committee was appointed to study options and report at the October 10 adjourned meeting in Salisbury.
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Salisbury
Raleigh and Gaston Road
Yadkin
Fayetteville
Sone
Fisher
The Wheat and Corn Crops Outlook Across the Nation
The Baltimore American, cited by the Petersburg Constellation, warns that crop prospects are gloomier for wheat and corn in many regions. It notes persistently high prices for food and suggests no sign of relief, predicting further inflation in labor and living costs if conditions persist.
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Petersburg
Baltimore American
United States
Madison estate left to Mrs Madison with legacies
Mr. Madison bequeathed the bulk of his estate to Mrs. Madison while carving out about thirteen thousand dollars in legacies. Four thousand dollars were left to the American Colonization Society and fifteen hundred to the Virginia University, per petition confirmation.
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Madison
American Colonization Society
Virginia University
Ur Madison Announces Two-Volume Work on Federal Convention
Frederickburg Arena of the Sta inst reports a distinguished patriot and statesman preparing a two volume work on the Federal Convention and its proceedings. The project includes notes and a concise history of events leading to the call of the Convention. Publication is planned in both the United States and England. The publisher asserts the work is of unparalleled interest and political value.
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Madison
Frederickburg
Sta Inst
Piith
England
Pet. Inc
Drowning of Nine-year-old in Appomattox River
A nine year old boy, son of Mr. George Robinson, was carried downstream by strong river currents while bathing in the Appomattox and drowned. His body was recovered yesterday. The event shocked Petersburg citizens, and the bereaved parents mourn the sudden tragedy amid the community’s sympathy.
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George Robinson
Appomattox
Petersburg
Randolphs Witl case widens as wills papers unfold
General Court continues hearings in Randolphs Witl, expanding the examination of will related documents. The extraordinary correspondence between Randolph and Mrs Morris, relict of Governor Morris of New York, dated about the 131y, reveals domestic transactions of the parties. Judgment may stretch into another week.
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General Court
Randolph
Ws. Morris
Morris, Esq
New York
John
Trial of Maria Williams Promises Burr Era Interest
An expected Sessions court case centers on a divorce suit filed by Mrs. Burr alleging adultery with Maria Williams, the indicted perjurer. Aaron Burr, now elderly, is listed as a witness along with Mrs. Burr and Burr’s wife, Madame James, in a Troy context reflecting a sensational social dispute.
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Aaron Burr
Hoy
Maria Williams
Ayron Burr
Burr
James
European pool dates and cotton markets update
Latest from Europe Liver pool dates to the 11th June have been received at New York. The political intelligence is unimportant. The Cotton markets were flat and prices declining.
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Europe
Liverpool
New York
Death of Joseph Barrington Soldier of the Revolution
Died in Mouslay last in the 90th year of his age Joseph Barrington a soldier of the Revolution passing away in his homeland legacy noted as a long service figure of early independence battles.
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Mouslay
Joseph Barrington
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