Turboro Female Academy and political contest reflections
The report notes the Turboro Female Academy exam with a celebratory ball and praise for Miss 7 M Ragsdale amid a broad critique of abolitionism. It discusses Republican support in Congress for anti abolition resolutions and targets Mr Stanly for opposing them, citing remarks by Mr Adams and supporters of Mr Clay on colonization and slavery.
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Turboro’ Female Academy
7. M. Ragsdale
Congress
House of Representatives
Atherton
Messrs. Wise and
Stanly
Dr. Duncan
Ohio
Duncan
John Q. Adams
United States
van Buren
South
North
Adams
Moloch
Mammon
Clay
Kentucky Colonization Society
Republic
Good Times in County Court and Prosperous Nation
The county court sale shows no land offerings by the Sheriff, while farmers, mechanics, and merchants enjoy good prices and robust work. Candidates for power travel in conqueror’s spirit and editors barely complain of delinquent subscribers. Sleepless vigilance is the price of liberty.
Defenders of the administration in deflection and blame
The article argues defaulters and revenue losses are misrepresented by Federal Whigs who seek to regain power. It claims Whigs oversaw and mischaracterized public finance, banks, and expenditures, urging a return to Federalist control and larger government while condemning alleged Whig misdeeds. It notes heightened district political tensions and attacks on the current administration.
Conqueror of the People Seeks Votes in Spirit
A Takboro Press item presents a speaker announced as the conqueror of the people, stating he comes not as a supplicant but in a spirit of resolve while appealing for votes.
Conqueror Stanly faces anti abolition anger at Tarboro
A Virginia voter assails Representative Edward Stanly for opposing anti abolition resolutions. The letter accuses Stanly of abolitionist ties and mocks his Conqueror persona, predicting defeat when he seeks re election. The writer urges voters to deny him a seat in Congress and cautions against his imagined imperial posture.
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Edward Stanly
Tarboro
Mr. Howard
Congress
Mr. Stanly
South
North
Stanly
Adams
Slade
Salt River
Threats against Republican press sparked by Whig Republicans
The letter notes threats of personal violence and destruction aimed at the Republican press in Washington. It alleges a “reign of terror” to be revived by Federalists in new Whig Republican garb and calls for readers to act, with a June 3 1839 date referenced in the Republican.
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Washington
Stanly
Virginia Election Returns Signal Party Strength Steady
Early returns from Virginia elections show nearly complete results. The statements reflect party strength largely unchanged from prior standings.
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Virginia
Post Office at Pitt's 4 Roads Discontinued
The post office at Pitt's 4 Roads in this county has been discontinued and mail should be directed to the post office at this place.
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Pitt
s +4
Lightning strikes gin house near this place
On Saturday last the gin house of Mr. L. H. Hearn was struck by lightning. The building and cotton caught fire but were quickly controlled with little damage. A man and his horse sheltering beneath were prostrated but soon recovered with no serious injuries.
Disappointment Over Gloomy Outlook Expressed
Report notes widespread dissatisfaction and disappointment as the community reflects on unfolding events. Citizens voice concern about the slow progress and unmet expectations while officials promise review and action.
Morus Multicaulis Harvest Hopes Amid Poor Buds
The Morus Multicaulis cultivation faces widespread complaints of poor bud production across the vicinity and beyond. Causes cited include fraud, dead buds, and bad culture, but experts credit an unpropitious season. The initial trial may still pay if demand for the plant rises next season.
New Morus Maurticaulis Trials Yield Few Seedlings
The Newborn Spectator notes that 1500 roots and cuttings of Morus Maurticaulis were planted by a single person in one location, but only about twelve of them germinated.
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Spectator
Antimasonic Convention of Pennsylvania Adjourns
The Antimasonic Convention of Pennsylvania adjourned at Harrisburg on the 23d alt. They agreed upon an Electoral Ticket to be published once candidates accept and pledge to vote for Harrison and Webster.
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Antimasonic Convention of
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Harrison
Webster
General Macomb orders ceasefire with Florida Indians
In Florida Gen Macomb announces a general order calling in all straggling Indian parties and retiring behind a prescribed line. Hostilities end on both sides as troops occupy a peninsula line to prevent crossings. Indians appear content with the arrangement, though observers await future developments.
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Florida
Macomb
Wash
Outrage and murder verdict in Copian County Court
A man named Alva Carpenter was tried for murder in Copian County Circuit Court Miss. The jury returned a verdict of manslaughter. As officers prepared to remove him, a riot erupted, lights were put out and Carpenter was stabbed multiple times, dying in the court hall. It is believed the assailants acted in revenge for Keller, a man Carpenter killed. The Brandon Sentinel reports another Mississippi outrage as the Real Estate Bank at DeKalb was burned by a mob, with papers and books lost and fear of further violence toward localDirectory members.
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Alva Carpenter
Copian County
Miss
Carpenter
Keller
Brandon Sentinel
Mississippi
Deccatur
Stan
European unrest and riots reported in reach from Liverpool
The Great Western's New York arrival brings Liverpool news dated May 17 describing riots in England and France with military clashes and bloodshed. Chartists imprisoned for sedition, a formal proclamation aiming at suppression, and Bank of England discount rate rising to five percent signal a tense political and financial climate. Cotton markets show dullness and prices declining.
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Europe
Great Western
New York
Liverpool
England
France
Bank of England
Petersburg Market May 3 Cotton Quotation Dips
Petersburg market notes no recent transactions since European accounts. Quotations stay nominal at 134 a 15 cents with 1st hands on sale significantly reduced. Market observers mark limited activity and cautious selling amid soft prices.
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Petersburg
Market Prices Reported in Norfolk May 31
Norfolk Market bulletin lists cotton at 13 3 14 cents, corn 80 to 84 cents, bacon hog round 11 to 12 cents, lard 12 to 124 cents. Source: Llerald.
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Norfolk
Washington Market Item Prices June Fourth
Corn ample with sales at 375 a four. Bacon ample at 12 cents. Lard scarce at 10?11 cents. Naval Stores turpentine new dip 5300 old 225. Tar 140. Fish scarce and in demand. Shad 10 sterling and 550 Hep.
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Washington
Goelicke's Matchless Sanative Promises Mighty Cures
The advertisement claims Goelicke's Match less Sanative cures the sick and astonishes Europe and America with its supposed health benefits, presenting a sweeping medical miracle to readers.
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Goelicke
Europe
America
Asthma Cure Certification by Dr. Wm. Evans
A brief note confirms a perfect cure of asthma lasting 54 years and attributes it to the treatment of Dr. William Evans. The statement identifies a lifelong condition improved through Evans's therapy, presenting as a testimonial in the local notice.
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Wm. Evans
Evans' Vegetable Meds Reported Cure for Asthma
A sufferer describes decades of asthma pain and near constant attacks finally relieved after using Evans' Vegetable Meds. He claims a permanent remission and urges others with the condition to try the treatment.
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Thomas H. Halt
Takboro’ Press
al Tarborough
Votice
Grove Hill
Warren County
N.C
Warrenton
IL Slifax
Henry
Kearney
Coneloe
Icaileny
Salishetory
John H. Dantel Baton Cobb
Wal C. Leigh
Trustees
Masonic Hall
Morning Star Lodge
Nashville
St. John Ithe Baptist
S.aml. Brown
B H. Bell
Roseneath
Halifax County
Halifax
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