North Carolina Rail Road merits and implications for state growth
The author argues a state built railroad across fertile but varied terrain can dramatically lower transport costs, unite markets, and reverse emigration. Emphasizing rivers and valleys, the piece warns against rival towns diverting trade, praises the Central Rail Road plan, and urges swift state support to secure economic independence and prosperity.
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Seaboard
Roanoke River
Petersburg
Richmond
Portsmouth
Norfolk
Wilmington
Beaufort
North Carolina
Fayeteville
Yadkin
Fayetteville
Rail Road Prospect With North South Connectors
An 1858 public note outlines a proposed rail route from Weldon to Charleston claiming 35 percent annual net profit, extreme straightness, and speed. It discusses extending to the Waccamaw River and continuing toward Charleston, linking Roanoke River, Petersburg and Portsmouth lines, with hopes of tapping westward systems and riverine steam boat connections. Details include company receipts, projected costs, and engineer endorsements, dated April 19, 1858.
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Post Office Department
Weldon
Charleston
Waccamaw River
North
South Carolina
Roanoke River
Petersburg
Portsmouth
Augusia
Tennessee
Mississippi
Georgia
Brunswick City
Peninsula
Florida
Alabama
Louisiana
Jas. Owen
Tarboro Tarboroage County Court Notes and Academy Report
Tarboro County Court held last week with no notable events. Tarboro Female Academy held a semi annual exam on Tuesday and Wednesday with strong pupil proficiency under Miss Ragsdale. A ball and party closed the proceedings. A menagerie circus and paintings attracted crowds Thursday.
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Tarboro’ Female Academy
Ragsdale
Impressive crowd at Exhibition draws large turnout
A vast and mixed crowd filled the Exhibition venue, with spectators pleased by a rare display of natural and artificial curiosities plus equestrian and gymnastic acts. The manager considered a nighttime encore as attendees appeared willing to endure travel and expense for the opportunity.
Shocco Springs Summer Retreat Reopens Under Mrs Johnson
Shocco Springs opens for the season under hostess Mrs Johnson. The Watering Place, renowned in the Southern region, offers medicinal waters, scenic surroundings, and fashionable social life that attract yatetudinarian and fashion devotees alike.
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Shocco Springs
2. Johnson
The Rail Road Progress at Wilmington and Raleigh
The reader finds much of our columns filled with the Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road Company annual meeting proceedings and Gen Owen’s lucid report. The report removes all doubts about speedy completion, promising full completion next year with public benefits and ample returns to investors. Praise is due to the president, directors, agents, officers, and stockholders for diligence and perseverance amid financial hardship.
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Rail Road
Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road Company
Gen
Owen
Specie Circular repeal sparks pro and anti banking critique
The piece argues the repeal delays restoring constitutional currency and disconnecting government from banks. It laments Democratic supporters for fear-driven shifts, notes expected specie flows and bank resumption, and cites President Nick’s amnesty to ease opposition as a setback to the Specie Circular policy. The Philadelphia letter of May 30, 1838 is referenced.
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U. S. Bank
Congress
Madison
National Bank
Nick
Philadelphia
Repeal of Specie Circular Prompts Currency Resumption
N Biddle writes to J Q Adams praising Congress for repealing the Specie Circular and expressing intent to cooperate with banks toward an early resumption of specie payments across the Union. He notes the change restores currency stability and ends the controversy with sincere rejoicing.
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Congress
Union
N. Biddle
J. Q. Adams
Washington, D. C
Senate Finance to Study 1836 Deposit Act Depositories
The Senate committee on finance is asked to consider if banks that have suspended specie payments can be used as depositories under the June 3, 1836 act and whether repealing the part restricting depositories to banks not issuing notes under five dollars is wise. The House voted 154 to 29 to repeal the Specie Circular. the Senate followed 34 to 9. It bars general orders creating revenue payment differences.
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Senate
Webster
Committee On Finance
House of Representatives
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Signature and Treasury Order Repeal Specie Circular
The resolution repealing the Specie Circular is signed by the President and a Treasury order mirrors it. Bank notes payable in specie on demand and not under $20 denomination are now receivable for all revenues, except banks that issued notes under 55 since July 1836, per the Star.
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Treasury
Turney and Bell in House of Representatives melee
In the U S House of Representatives a Tennessee duel of words between Mr Turney and Mr Bell escalated into blows when Turney called Bell false and Bell struck Turney. The Speaker restored order. both men apologized to the House, but not to each other, as Bell resumed his speech.
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Congress
Alexandria Gazette
House of Representatives
U. States
Turney
Bell
Tennessee
Mr. T
Mr. B
Banks Set to Resume Specie Payments in January
A convention of South Carolina and Georgia banks in Charleston on the 23rd resolved to resume specie payments on January 1. Banks in Boston Providence Albany New York and two New Orleans banks have already begun resumption.
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South Carolina
Georgia
Charleston
Boston
Providence
Albany
New York
New Orleans
Frontier feud threat after Canadian steamer fire
A gang of desperadoes burned a Canadian steamboat, prompting fears of retaliatory attacks on U S vessels from the Canada shore. The Norfolk Herald urges prompt government action to halt growing feuds and avoid further consequences. The note adds that Roberts, condemned for murder in Perquimans County, has been respited for eight weeks.
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Canada
Congress
Norfolk Herald
Roberts
Perquimans County
Phoenix
Murder claim against Cherokees linked to Dr Brewster questioned
A Georgia doctor named Brewster was reportedly murdered by the Cherokees, but the report is unfounded and no such crime is confirmed. The item cautions readers against accepting the claim without corroboration from authorities.
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Dr. Brewster
Georgia
Foreign News Summary From Europe And Texas Reports
Five days hence from Europe the Orpheus brings London papers to May 1 and Liverpool to May 2, while Cotton price in Texas shows a slight rise. Advices from Texas to the 18th have reached New Orleans via the steam packet Columbia. President Houston declines to execute land patents, explaining his reasons to Congress for this stance as the Texan Congress debates withdrawal of the pro- position.
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Europe
Orpheus
New York
Liverpool
London
Texas
New Orleans
Columbia
Houston
Congress
Ball at Bexar Ends in Double Tragedy
A recent ball in Bexar saw Major Tinsly and Eugene Navarre engage in a fatal confrontation. Tinsly fired a pistol at Navarre and was killed by Navarre’s knife as both men died from their wounds. The incident followed a contested annexation vote for Tea.
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Bexar
Tinsly
Eugene Navarre
Atroch
Mexico France Tensions Ease Amid Declined Demands
Reported in Mexico and France both sides show reduced hostility as Mexico declines France's demands and agitation surrounding the dispute subsides. Officials in both nations indicate a path toward calmer relations and renewed dialogue.
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Mexico
France
Petersburg Market Update From June Fifth
Petersburg Market report notes no transactions since last publication. Mentions Liverpool rate tendencies and wholesale price ranges for multiple items including 19 cents for equalities and various floor, round, and bearing quotations amid limited readable detail.
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Petersburg
Sikce
Liverpool
Norfolk Market Summary June 4 Prices
Norfolk market notices show coting at 93 cents and corn between 70 and 75 cents. Lag demand described as dull with quotes around 910 94 cents. Heavy variability in commodity prices and market activity noted.
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Norfolk Market
Washington Market Tar Prices Decline and Rise Amid Trade
Washington Market notes show bids and quotes with Old price at 2.00 and new dip to 2.50, plus tariff references of 125 for Tar and 100 for Sir. Taye appears as a minor market mention within the dated listing.
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Washington Market
Jane
Taye
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