Morality and political fight over Pennsylvania’s 1832 collapse
The passage attacks congressional disorder over New Jersey seats, alleges frauds and Bid for control by Ritner allies, warns Freemen of Pennsylvania about corruption. It condemns the Harrison faction, calls for Van Buren’s re election, and opposes Morrison, urging moral government and liberty against subversion.
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Union
Congress
House of Representatives
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Harrison
Ritner
United States
Harrisburg
Washington
Bunk
Europe
Executive Committee
Bank of England
America
van Buren
General Morrison
Appeals for Liberty and Ends of Federalism in Postmaster Speech
Amos Kendall urges Democrats to rally to the Republic and warns against a principled but flawed candidate. He invokes the God of Liberty, condemns Federalist opposition, and asks editors to publish his address and readers to subscribe, sending names and funds through postmasters.
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Africa
Harrison
God of Liberty
Per
Este
Post Office Department
Democrats
Amos Kendall
P.S
Prospectus for the Extra Globe newspaper sale plan
The prospectus announces a new paper to run until the November 1840 presidential election with twenty six numbers and an annual surplus. Subscriptions offer bulk rates and early signups receive all numbers, with Kendall the ex postmaster general aiding until November. Subscriptions payable in local bank notes or specie-equivalent, mailed to Mr Kendall via postmasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall
Post Office
Hank
Tarboro’ Press
Anagramming Student Event Yields Compliment
A Thursday event featured students receiving praise for their efforts as they completed a set of exercises in an agreeable manner. The gathering highlighted teamwork and positive participation among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terman
Address by Mon. A Kendall Ignites Democratic Debate
The article urges readers to study Kendall's address and weigh its arguments against recent actions by the Federal Whigs. It warns that liberties are not secure and alleges fraud dangers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The piece urges Democrats to obtain the Extra Globe to learn alleged stratagems used to mislead voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpwe
A. Kendall
Washington City
United States
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Fracas in Washington City Ends with Whig Victory
Report details another altercation at Washington City showing the assailant as a Federal Whig. The paper regrets not including letters proving Mr. Rayner was defeated both in argument and in the fight.
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Washington City
Rayner
Capitol Cane Duel Between Montgomery and Rayner
In Washington on May 30 1840 W Montgomery accuses colleague K Rayner of ambush in the Capitol passage using a sword cane. Montgomery says he struck Rayner with a small cane breaking it, claims Rayner sought vengeance and that Rayner lost his weapon in the fight. He calls Rayner a cowardly scoundrel and notes evidence in letters below.
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Washington, D. C
Messrs. Blair and Rives
K. Rayner
Capitol
W. Montgomery
Congress Debates Presents from Muscat and Treasury Bill
A Senate message from the President discusses offers from Muscat including horses pearls and other valuables and outlines legislative steps to handle similar future presents without causing offense. In the House the Independent Treasury bill dominates debate as North Carolina Manufactures plans a convention in this city on June 3 to promote the state’s manufacturing interests.
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Senate
Muscat
Treasury
House of Representatives
North Carolina
Public notice on cotton yarn market collaboration in Raleigh
A May 25 1840 Raleigh notice urges arranging the Domestic Market of Cotton Yarns and taking steps to circulate information on its usefulness and propriety. Papers friendly to the cause are asked to publish notice.
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Raleigh
Raleigh Beacon List Of State Newspapers
The Raleigh Beacon presents a compiled list of newspapers published within the state, copied with minor alterations and additions. The item functions as a reference roster of local and regional press outlets available to readers and researchers.
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GP the
Raleigh Beacon
Various North Carolina Newspapers and Prices Listed
A long列 list of Raleigh and regional papers with editors and annual prices. Includes North Carolina Gazette Whig Raleigh Star Republican addresses and rates from multiple cities such as Edenton Greens boro Fayetville Raleigh and more. Mentions periodicals like Philosophie and Agriculturist. Also notes a severe locomotive accident on the Petersburg and Roanoke line with engineer Walthall scalded severely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Beacon & Metropolitan Omnibus
Raeich
Edmunds Zavely
Hugh McQueen
Thomas J. Lemay
North Carding Standard
Col
Thos, Loring
Raleigh
Republican
Biblical Recorder
TP. Meredith
Serturian
the Microcosm
Greensboro
Washington
Whig
Gazelle
Henry D. Machen
Washington Republican
Alfred L. Price
Southern Citizen
Benjamin Swaim
Ashboro
Albemarle Sentinel
Edenton
Taylor and Brown
Carolina Watchman
Salisbury
Pendleton
Bruner
Western Carolinian
Dr. Austin
C. F. Fisher
Calhoun
Charlotte Journal
Charlotte
T. J. Holton
Western Whig Banner
Lincolnton
I. W. Guion, Esq
Lincoln Republican
Robert Williamson, Jr
Western Star of Liberty
Rutherforton
T. W. Young
Warrenton
Robert N. Verell, Esq
the Phenix
Elizabeth City
F. S. Proctor, Esq
Iterary and Commercial
Roanoke Advocate
Halifax
Charles N. Webb
North Carolina
Democrat
C. F. Cloud
the Rubicon
Yaneyville
H. E. Howard
Larboro’ Press
Tarboro
George Howard
Primitive Baptist
Newbern Spectator
Newbern
Pasteur & Moore
Wilmington Advertiser
F. C. Hil
Wilmington Chronicle
A. A. Brown
Hillsboro" Recorder
Hillsboro
Dennis Heartt
Farmer's
Jamestown
J.sherwood
Agricultural
Petersburg
Roanoke
Belfield
Walthall
Pel. Star
Adjustment of the Boundary Question
The New York Journal of Commerce discusses a boundary question likely involving jurisdiction and territorial limits. The item outlines potential effects on trade and local governance, with emphasis on legal considerations and implied resolutions under consideration.
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The
N. Y. Journal of Commerce
Boundary dispute settled with compensation to Maine
The article reports a Saturday notice that a difficult question on the eastern boundary has been resolved. It states the boundary between the two countries lies along the St. Johns River with the King of the Netherlands involved in the arrangement. Maine may receive £200,000 from the British Government for land rights north of the river.
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Netherlands
St. Johns
Maine
North
Natchez Tornado Ravages Town and River Fleet
A Natchez Mississippi tornado wrecked 60 flat boats at port, sank ferries and steamboats, and damaged most houses. Reports list 37 whites and 4 blacks dead, dozens injured, with estimated losses near 1.0 million dollars and goods losses around 45,500. Rescue efforts and casualties spread toward Vidalia as crews struggled to account for victims.
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Natchez
Miss
Jyeo
Vicksburg
Presby
Court House
Vidalia
Nyy
Cliffe Flat
New Orleans
Washington Market Prices Snapshot
Washington Market listings show varied commodities dated July 2. Bacon, sites, rents, and hams priced around 10 cents. naval stores include New dip at 200, old at 190. serum at 70 cents and tar at 1 dollar. Fish items feature shad, herrings cut and whole, with prices from 230 to 300 dollars, and miscellaneous svep notation observed.
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Washington
Petersburg Market Report Delivers Flat Prices
Petersburg market notes a dull state with prices remaining largely unchanged at 64.49 cents per pound as of May 28. The Stalesman report records no substantial gains or losses, keeping market activity subdued this period.
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Petersburg
Stalesman
New Tavern House Ready to Welcome Boarders
Ann Bellamy announces a newly erected tavern house on her lot with four rooms. The tavern under repair will be finished by June 15 and will take boarders for the summer season. Families from the lower country are invited to call. prices will be moderate. Warrenton North Carolina May 30 1840.
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Ann Bellamy
Warrenton
N. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Extra Globe
Sarborough
Martin van Buren
Romulus M. Saunders
General Assembly
Louis D. Wilson
House OF Commons
William S. Baker, Joshua Barnes
Tarboro’ Female Academy
MM. Rugsdale
From
the Globe
C. G. Hunter
Lorenzo II Bell
Julia Bell
Tarborough
New York
Warrenton Male Academy
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