The Nightingale Chairman and a Volunteer Debate
A fiery exchange sees a Kentucky Connecticut chairman mocked for a sepulchral voice and a volunteer speaker defending rights against party control. The speaker contrasts duty with insults, likening the chairman to a melodious nightingale and a dagger of mind.
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Massachusetts
Speaker
Florida
Connecticut
Jesep
Nightingale
Kentucky
Mr. Speaker
Mackbeth
General Assembly Edgecombe County Remarks on Duel Reports
Edgcombe County notes thank Representative Edw. Stanly for a pamphlet of his remarks on the Duel Reports. The paper prints them in full but does not endorse his stance or his sharp rebuke of the committee chairman who reported them.
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Edw. Stanly
Congress
Washington Correspondent for Tarboro Press and Raleigh Register
The editor declines to reveal the Washington correspondent for the Tarboro Press and Raleigh Register citing curiosity as dangerous. The note warns readers against prying into personal details and references biblical examples to justify withholding the information.
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Washington
Tarboro’ Press
Raleigh Register
Eve
Register
Zebedee
Plain answers to questions on Governor Dudley fund use
A Tarboro editor replies to a previous piece questioning a $100000 appropriation, insisting the governor has no discretionary power over law, funds are handled by the Public Treasurer and the General Assembly, taxes go to the treasury, and asks when such money was placed at a governor's disposal. The letter emphasizes constitutional limits and accountability in state finances.
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Tarboro’ Press
Dudley
Confederacy
General Assembly
Treasury Department
Ozes
No. Ca
Has the Governor's power and Board of Public Works sparked controversy
The writer questions the scope of gubernatorial power over the Board of Public Works and whether the 100000 dollars reflects on the Governor or his election. The piece argues the appointment is by the Governor with Council approval, and defends the General Assembly's acts as wise and legitimate, noting the Council's opposition base and urging trust in state finances and past fiscal decisions. It includes a pro forma account showing deficits and the need for the appropriation.
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Board of Public Works
General Assembly
Council of State
Board of Internal Improvements
Board of Internal Improvement
No. Ca
State of No. Ca
Judiciary
Executive Department
State House
Government House
Internal Improvements Fund Declines With Tax Revenue
The text notes that funding from Internal Improvements and Literature will continue to grow only until the next tax collection. It implies ongoing reliance on these funds and a future tax impact as revenue increases are tied to forthcoming taxes.
Navy Appropriation Passes Amid Debates on Exploring Expedition
In the Senate on the 25th alt the Navy Appropriation bill passed after defeating a motion to strike the Exploring Expedition appropriation of about 200000 in addition to 7000000 already spent by a 13 to 27 vote. The House concentrates on funds to suppress Indian hostilities and debates over Cherokee removal and repealing the Specie Circular.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Congress delays in House as private bills flood schedule
The Washington correspondent notes 700 private bills on Friday’s order of the day and 115 public bills dormant in Committee on the State of the Union. The session may close by July 4, leaving seven weeks to debate critical measures amid stiff party friction and limited expectations.
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Congress
Washington
N. Y. American
House
Cherokee removal plans directed by War Secretary
The Secretary of War instructs Gen. Scott to negotiate a removal treaty with Cherokee leaders and begin execution promptly. The plan targets sections sold by states to place land proprietors in possession, with letters sent to governors of Georgia Tennessee Alabama and North Carolina seeking forbearance and cooperation.
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Scott
Georgia
Tennessee
Alabama
N. Carolina
Blakely Depot Post Office Moves to Garysburg
The Post Office at Blakely Depot at the western end of the Peters burg railroad is removed to Garysburg where that road meets the Ports mouth and Roanoke railroad.
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Blakely
Petersburg
Garysburg
Portsmouth & Roanoke
Democratic Republican Candidates for Wake Legislature
Raleigh Standard notes that Wake county will field Samuel Whitaker for the Senate and Nathaniel G. Rand Col Hillary Wilder and F War for the House, with William H. Haywood not a candidate due to private engagements and ill health. Haywood lauded for zeal and service, retires from the House despite strong support.
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North Carolina
Wake
Senate
Samuel Whitaker
House of Commons
Nathaniel G. Rand
Hillary Wilder
William H. Haywood
Wake County
Democratic Party
Haywood
Raleigh Standard
Candidates for the Assembly and Execution News
Pitt County Alfred Moye Whig runs unopposed for Senate with Macone listed. Moye and John Spiers Republicans, and John L. Foreman and John C. Gorham Whigs contest the Commons. Negro Kilis hanged for murder of Benjamin Eborn as Judge Saunders ordered. Wallace spared four weeks by governor amid late info. Wallace returned to jail. Washington Whig.
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Assembly
Pitt County
Alfred Moye
Senate
Macone
Moye
John Spiers
John L. Foreman
John C. Gorham
Negro Killis
Benjamin Eborn
Saunders
Wallace
Killis
Washington Whig
State Convention Proposed for July Fourth at Greensborough
A Fayetteville Observer writer urges a July Fourth convention in Greensborough to boost North Carolina commerce and agriculture. He advocates Wilmington as the state imports hub and a railroad from Cape Fear’s Steam Boat head to the western region. The piece expresses hope for success and calls everyone to aid NC’s improvement. Halifax Adv.
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Fayetteville
Greensborough
Wilmington
North Carolina
Cape Fear
Halifax
Adv
Real Estate Banks Planned in Alabama Cities
Real estate mortgage banks are to be established at Demopolis, We tumpka and Selma Alabama. The report notes the initiative as part of local financial development and mentions the Selma plans as the leading item in the installment.
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Demopolis
Wetumpka
Selma
Alabama
Bank Charter Fragment Reveals Capital Plan
A fragment notes a bank to have a capital of limited value and that each stockholder holds a quarter of the secured property. The text references a charter chartered by the legislature but is incomplete and unclear.
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Ma Bank
Legiae Banq
Resumption Hope for Western Bank May Come Soon
The Cincinnati Gazette notes a convention of Indiana Banks aligning with Kentucky on suspension rules. It is believed Western Bank may resume operations at an early date without waiting for Atlantic or Cincinnati actors.
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Indiana
Kentucky
Atlantic
Cincinnati Gazette
Florida war in Florida near end say report
General Jesup and his aide report in the city that the war in Florida may be near its end. A small band of Miccasukies remains at large with a single notable chief. Jesup has captured about seventeen hundred of these chiefs, including the most influential and mischievous leaders Gigj and others.
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Florida
Jesup
Frida
Seminole War Casualties and Defections Count Rise
Report from Florida notes 680 Seminoles surrender after 400 at Fort Gardner and 260 at Tampa, with about 9 to 12 hundred total this season. Remaining warriors likely under 250. emigration appears common. Murders occur during garrison bathing at Micanopy. Alligator reportedly returns to camp. Campaign deemed near end. Volusia and Fort Lon are broken up.
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Florida
Micanspu
Alligator
Volusia
Lon
Trial in double murder case in Pre George court
Judge John Y. Mason presided as the court opened on Friday. Marks, accused of killing Ledbetter and his wife, faced trial for Mrs Ledbetter’s murder. On Saturday the jury found him guilty of murder in the second degree and sentenced him to years in the penitentiary. He will be tried for Ledbetter’s murder on Wednesday. Remarkable circumstances surround the case, to be published later.
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Superior Court of
Pre George
John Y. Mason
French Courtesy Aboard Steamboat to Richmond
The Norfolk steamboat to Richmond awaited the Baltimore Boat near Hampte Roads and neared the French L Hercule. A band on the L Hercule struck up Hailo lumbia as the steamship approached. The French commodore’s barge invited passengers aboard for a tour and hospitality. Passengers expressed high regard for our ancient ally and hoped for lasting friendship.
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Norfolk
Richmond
Baltimore
Hampte
Hercule
Abduction Case Involves Captain Bristol In Fi Penn Affair
Captain Bristol of Chicago described his conduct in a late incident with Miss Josephine H. They were betrothed with parental consent and planned a wedding but the father delayed it. Bristol says an interview led to a proposed elopement on the steamboat Madison. At Ashtabula they were intercepted and Miss H. was forcibly brought back. He vows to resume command of the Madison and face a $500 reward.
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Fi Penn
C. R. Bristol
Chicago
Josephine
Lam
Madison
Ashtabula
Hamot
Riots in Philadelphia Target Church and Public Ledger
Riots in Philadelphia continue as a mob gathers in the streets vowing to destroy the church and the Public Ledger office. The Mayor and the Recorder urged calm, several ringleaders clashed with Black residents, and police later detained participants.
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Riats
Philadelphia
Office of Public Ledger
Rush
Recorder
Manadle
Reward offered for arson at Pennsylvan ia Hall and Orphans Asylum
The Governor of Pennsylvania offered a reward of 500 dollars and Philadelphia added 2000 dollars for the apprehension and conviction of anyone involved in the burning of Pennsylvan ia Hall and the Orphan's Asylum.
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Pennsyval
Philadelphia
Hall
Orphan’s Asylum
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Petriken
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