Extract of a Letter to the Editor June 5 1838
Washington City letter discusses business bustle and a fist fight, optimism on Sub-treasury bill passage, Biddle resumption sans National Bank, North Carolina banks urged to resume and pay debts, and a presidential contest between Van Buren and Clay. Trade and banking factions referenced as Bank Abolitionists align with Clay, Whigs questioned on stance, and an anticipated adjournment around July 4.
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Washington City
Biddle
North Carolina
New York
Philadelphia
van Buren
Clay
Inquiries on Governor's Contingent Funds Stir Anger
A letter to the editor denounces questions about the governors use of a $100000 contingency fund for the year and critiques Justice and other leaders for evading answers. The writer calls for Assembly members to probe how North Carolina received and spent General Government funds and who holds security on a million plus tied to citizens' property. The piece warns that hidden money and power will be revealed when the public learns the truth.
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Justice
North Carolina
Tts
Journal Change Keeps Democratic Bearing Unchanged
The North Carolina Journal at Fayetteville reports its transfer from Hobart & Strange to P. Gallagher Esq. A gentleman of experience and high qualifications in independent press management. Gallagher is a decided Democratic Republican in principle, so the paper will maintain its political stance.
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North Carolina
Fayetteville
Messrs
The Microcosm Prospectus in Raleigh North Carolina News
The Microcosm, a weekly quarto paper printed in Raleigh by Master Leonidas B. Lemay, promises a world of literature science commerce and agriculture news and North Carolina interests while avoiding party politics. A flattering Raleigh Register testimonial lauds the juvenile Alicrocosm printed by Lemay's son as neat in print and chaste in style and urges family readers to subscribe and relish his “moral World” as a yearly seasonal gift.
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Raleigh
Leonidas B. Lemay
Wis
North Carolina
Raleigh Register
Lemay
Star
Wisconsin Territory Division Moves to Create Iowa Territory
In Congress the Senate adjournment resolution was tabled for July and a November meeting. Mr Wright reports on Webster resolutions showing Treasury depository use limited to banks with no notes under five dollars since 1836. Cambreleng to push sub treasury bill in the House. A bill to create the Territory of Iowa from Wisconsin has passed both Houses. A joint resolution for surveys on the Lakes and North Carolina waters has passed the House.
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Congress
Senate
Morris
Wright
Webster
Secretary of the Treasury
House of Representatives
Cambreleng
Treasury
Wisconsin Territory
Iowa
North Carolina
Increase of Revenue in North Carolina
The Comptroller William F F Collins reports Jones County Court Clerk Hardy Bryant’s annual revenue report under the pew assessment law shows a general tax increase since last year, especially in Real Estate and Town Property. The rise exceeds 100 000 dollars with the new tax. Clerks statewide are urged to submit reports promptly to the Comptroller amid inquiries about the new assessment act.
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North Carolina
William F.F. Collins
Hardy Bryant
Jones County Court
General Assembly
New Hill
Jones County
Raleigh Standard
Resignation of Western Carolinian editor and new management
The Western Carolinian will be edited in future by Benjamin Austin and Charles F. Fisher after Joseph W. Hampton, Esq. resigns. In town, a note reports a ship Napoleon sailing from Beaufort with 1,907 bales of cotton aboard.
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Joseph W. Hampton
Western Carolinian
Benjamin Austin
Charles F. Fisher
Beaufort
Napoleon
Largest NC turpentine cargo shipped by one vessel
The Washington Whig notes a record delivery of 690 barrels of turpentine, the largest single-vessel shipment ever sent from North Carolina, highlighting the scale of regional export.
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N. C
Washington Whig
Supreme Court meets in Raleigh on June 11
Raleigh June 11. The Supreme Court of the State meets in this city today. Reg.
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Raleigh
Supreme Court of the State
Four Laborers Imprisoned in Oxford for Murder Attempt
Four workers formerly employed by Messrs Childs on the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad were jailed in Oxford Granville County on a Thursday last for attempting to take the life of one of their employers. The men named Abbott McGill Card and Pearson are held in connection with the alleged assault.
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Messrs. Childs
Raleigh and Gaston
Oxford
Granville Co
Liberal Donations Noted to Charleston Sufferers
The judge Cameron of this city contributed 100 dollars to Charleston sufferers and a North Carolina gentleman, unnamed, sent 500 dollars, noted in the report of charitable gifts.
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Cameron
Charleston
North Carolina
Abolition Debates Split New York Methodist Conference
The New York Annual Conference suspended two Kiet members for attending an Abolition Convention at Ullens passed resolutions denouncing Zion's Watchman as schismatic and abolitionist. It forbids attending anti slavery meetings and recommends American Colonization Society patronage.
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New York
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Kiet
Ullens
Zion’s Watchman
American Colonization Society
Chancellor Kent Opposes Judge McKinley Opinion
Chancellor Kent presents a lengthy New York American article opposing Judge McKinley's Mayne ruling on a state created corporation and contract jurisdiction. Merchants in New York requested his view and accepted the response, astonishing the public and regulatory circles.
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Kent
New York
Nashville Banner Reports Davidson Farmers Stop Cotton Cultivation
Davidson County farmers in Tennessee are abandoning cotton due to the climate. The soil area is considered too cold for successful cotton growth, signaling a shift in local agricultural practices.
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Pie
Nashville
Davidson Co
Tennessee
Unparalleled Speed Between Wilmington and Charleston
The steam boat North Carolina under Capt P J Ivy departed Wilmington shortly after 4 AM for Charleston and arrived at 6 PM the same day, reaching Waldington wharf by 10 AM on Wednesday the 6th. The voyage covered about 300 to 320 miles with rough seas, marking a 29 hour trip when reducing stoppage time in Charleston.
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Wilmington
Charlston
North Carolina
P. J. Ivy
Charleston
Het
Waldington
North Carolin
Wilmington Ade
Worthy of Note on Steamboat Line Between Wilmington and Charleston
Since the Steamboat Steamboa has been running between Wilmington and Charleston, she has completed 122 trips, never lost a trip, and never exceeded her time out twice. Such facts will more effectively recommend this line to travelers than promises on paper, urging the company to remain true to itself and let the travel stream flow in its natural channel.
Military Court of Inquiry to Probe Gen Jesup at Frederick
Northern papers report a military court of inquiry soon to convene at Frederick Maryland to examine Gen Jesup the Florida commander. Gen J and several other officers are arriving in Charleston en route to the north in support of the inquiry.
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Jesup
Frederick
Mad
Florida
Charleston
Fayetteville
Incident In Georgetown Sparks Arrests
A letter found in George town DC, written by one colored man to another, contained incendiary arrangements that caused great excitement and led to the arrest and commitment of two or three individuals.
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Georgetown
Disturbance on the Canada Frontier Steamer Telegraph
The Rochester Democrat notes the steamboat Telegraph left Oswego, reached Prescott and Brockville, where an unarmed mob boarded and looted cabins. gunfire wounded no one, two men from a volunteer guard were arrested, and the captain withdrew near the dock as shots were fired.
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Canada
Rochester Democrat
Tele- Graph
Oswego
Prescott
Brockville
Hod
Telegraph into Kingston Explains Entire Affair
The report notes that the Telegraph reached Kingston and satisfactorily explained the entire affair to the Captain of the Telegraph as stated by JV Y. Star.
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Kingston
Telegraph
JV. Y. Star
Rumors of Steamship Fires Stir Albany Area
Albany Evening Journal reports a Water town rumor that the steamship William IV burned the previous night, though not fully credited. The District Attorney seeks to identify those involved in burning the Sir Robert Peel, with militia called to assist. Rochester Democrat claims a Canada side group planned to march into Toronto to destroy the Osweeza but was deterred by authorities and increased guards.
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Albany Evening Journal
Watertown
William IV
Robert Peel
Rochester Democrat
Canada
Toronto
British Approval and Fortification Talk in Canada
From the Northern mail on June 9 the Montreal papers report Sir John Colborne arriving with officers and departing for Upper Canada. The Herald notes his Excellency will inspect Port Henry and issue orders to fortify the frontier as the likelihood of war grows.
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N.Y. Express
Canada
Northern Mail
Montreal
Gib
Quebec
John Colborne
Upper Canada
Herald
Port Henry
War Department urged to fast track frontier defense bill
The Globe notes urgent calls after fears of disorder on the Northern frontier by Canadian refugees. It argues for bringing in regular troops, delaying the House bill to augment military strength, and stresses economy and safety. Cherokee removals in Georgia are cited with Gen Scott’s operations leaving no Indians in Georgia except those kept by the army awaiting removal.
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Canada
House
Senate
United States
Georgia
Milledgeville
Stn Inst
Scott
Cotton Prices and Market Report from Petersbure Market
This state once produced under 10 000 bales of cotton annually. This season the crop is estimated at not less than 370 000 bales valued at fifteen million dollars. At Petersbire Market on June 12 Cotton 10 cents Flour 725 to 7.75 Corn 3.50 to 3 74 Bacon Hog Round 1) to 113 ets. June.
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Mahamet
Petersbire
Norfolk Market Notes June 12 Cotton Rises to 94
Cotton reaches 94 cents, corn traded 73 to 75 cents, lard described as dull at 8 to 9 cents. Market fluctuations noted from Norfolk.
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Norfolk
Washington Market Prices Raise Tea? Dip Details
Washington Market listing on June 12 shows Turpen tine new dip priced at $2.50, old at $1.90, Scrape at $100, Tar at $150, as reported by the Whig.
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Washington Market
Whig
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