Masonic Celebration of St John the Baptist Held at Concord Lodge
Concord Lodge No 58 marked the anniversary with a procession from Masonic Hall to the Old Church where Rev. Wm Pearce gave an address and Dr S Cooper Benjamin delivered the oration. Congress passed the apportionment bill cutting the state delegation from 13 to 9 and leaving tariff and naval appropriations as main topics, with a possible presidential veto anticipated.
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Congress
House
Tyler
Wise and Stanly Personal Differences Narrative
The National Intelligencer publishes correspondence that led to an amicable adjustment of Wise and Stanly's personal differences. Preliminary documents from Mangum Rayner W H W Cost Johnson Robt B Campbell and Jno M McCarty discuss Wise meeting Stanly in Baltimore to open discussion, followed by Stanly's first letter and the ensuing correspondence, ending as described.
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Messrs
Wise
Stanly
National Intelligencer
Willie P. Mangum
K. Rayner
W. Cost Johnson
Rob’t B. Campbell
Jno
M. McCarty
Mr. Wise
Baltimore
Mr. Stanly
Proposal to Withdraw Letter Aimed at Mutual Explanation
A Baltimore 1842 letter from Col. John M. McCarty withdraws a prior communication to Mr. Wise and Mr. Stanly, seeking peaceful settlement. McCarty notes Stanly disavows insult and hopes for explanation to resolve the personal difficulty amicably. The exchange ends with formal courtesy to Hon. William Cost Johnson.
Sirs Demand Satisfactory Redress After Horse Accident
Baltimore May 8 1842 letter concerns a collision after a racecourse ride when a horse spooked. Edward Stanly seeks gentlemanly satisfaction for an injury and reparation, naming Mr McCarty to arrange terms, with note that McCarty cannot act on field. Barnum’s May 18 1842 reply discusses hostile tone and delaying action before Wise.
Correspondence Return From Baltimore May 19 1842
Dear Sir I return you Mr Stanly s letter of the 18th instant withdraw the same I will give a fuller answer at an early hour I have the honor to be your obedient servant Ww Colt Johnson Col Juo M McCarty signed in Baltimore May 19 1842 at 11 o clock 4 M
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W. Colt Johnson
John M. McCarty
MO. M. McCarty
Wm. Cost Johnson
Mr. Wise
Baurnum’s
Baltimore
Burnum’s Hotel
Campbell
Stanly
Baltimore letter explains May collision and apology
In a detailed note from May 1842 an authorized friend of Mr Wise states that Mr Stanly’s account justifies Wise’s assault being a misperceived quarrel. The letter seeks conciliation to end the dispute between Messrs Wise and Stanly and to clarify the accidental horse collision on May 7 near the rave course.
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Barnwn
Baltimore
Rayner
Stanly
Mr. Wise
Mr. Stanly
Barnum and Campbell Quell an Age-Old Dispute
A Baltimore exchange from May 19 1842 shows Barnum and General Campbell expressing satisfaction with the amicable settlement of a long standing controversy. The letters note termination of the dispute and mutual gratification at the adjustment. The dates 2 o clock and 24 o clock entries mark the correspondence.
Unclear historical note on etiquette in correspondence
The fragment appears to reflect a formal, courteous closing in a negotiation or letter. It mentions polite deportment, gentlemanly conduct, and a respectful sign-off, signaling a diplomatic tone without providing concrete events, dates, or identifiable persons.
Fourth of July Celebration Order for Tarboro
The Tarboro citizens committee asks approval for a July Fourth program starting at sunrise with bells, a national salute, and a procession to the Baptist Church. Highlights include a Declaration reading, an Oration, Star Spangled Banner, Hail Columbia, and a Federal salute at noon with a gun at sunset.
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Tarboro
Court House
Columbia
National
Court House Cupola
Democratic Edgecombe Call to Loyal Citizens in 95
A candidate urges readers to back Democratic principles and strict construction of state and federal powers. He argues for limited government, banking reform, and opposition to Whig policies, urging action in the upcoming Legislature and Senate race and invoking Henry to rally voters.
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U.S
U. S
Rome
Washington
Henry
Old North
Edgecombe
Ship of State
Flag of Democracy Aims for More Than Victory
A brief civic note cites unwavering resolve under the flag titled Democracy waving at her mast head. It quotes a pledge to do more than win success and to deserve it, signed by R. E. MacNair on June 21, 1842, expressing public service.
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T. R. E. Macnair
Washington Market Prices Transcribed Summary
Washington Market report dated June 22 lists corn wholesale at 82 60a 2 75, bacon 6 to 64 cents, lard 6 to 64 cents, naval stores with new dip 225 and old 31 90, scrape 70 cents, tar 30 90, shad fish 6 to 7, herrings different cuts 32 75a 3 00, whole 32 25a 2 50, and avails a Hep.
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Washington
Naval
Resignation prompts N.C. Militia Brigadier Nomination
In consequence of the resignation of Brig. Gen. L. D. Wilson, we are authorized to announce Brig. Gen. D. Battle as a candidate for Brig. Gen. in the 5th Brigade North Carolina Militia.
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Hig
L. D. Wilson
BR. D. Battle
5Th Brigade
N.C
Gen Louis D Wilson Seeks County Senate Seat
The committee announces Gen Louis D Wilson as a candidate to represent the county in the forthcoming General Assembly Senate. He seeks the county’s support in the upcoming election.
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Louis D. Wilson
Senate
General Assembly
Candidates Named for Local General Assembly and Sheriff
An authorized notice announces Col. Joshua Barnes as a candidate to represent the county in the next General Assembly. Ralph E. MacNair is also named as a candidate for the Commons. WM. D. Pepway is announced as a candidate for Sheriff of the county.
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Col
Joshua Barnes
House of Commons
General Assembly
Ralph E. Macnair
Preaching Tour Of Elder Carrawan Dates Listed
Elder George W. Carrawan is expected to preach in Tarboro and towns from July 15 through August 5, visiting Old Town Creek Autrey's Creek Meadow Travel Jones's Beaver Dam Salem Muddy Creek Richland Chapel South West Stone's Bay Yop m h Wardsville North East White Oak Hadnot's Newport Slocumb's Creek Travel Swift Creek with dates for each stop.
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George W. Carrawan
Tarboro
Old Town Creek
Autrey’s Creek
Meadow
Travel
Jones’s
Beaver Dam
Salem
Muddy Creek
Richland Chapel
South West
Stone’s Bay
Yop m. H
Wardsville
North East
White Oak
Hadnot’s
Newport
Slocumb’s Creek
Swift Creek
Book Binding Services Advertised in Raleigh 1842
A Raleigh Wake County notice states John H De Carteret offers book binding in all branches from plain to ornamental at Northern prices. Bindery behind the Raleigh Register Office promises careful trim of periodicals to pattern. Blank books made and ruled, with liberal discounts on large jobs.
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Fane
Raleigh Register Office
P.S
John H DE Carteret
Raleigh
Wake County
N. C
Geo. Howard
Tarboro
J H. de C
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Parboroveh
Louis D. Henry
Cumberland County
L. D. Henry
Comtee
McCarty
Edw
Henry A. Wise
Col. Jno
THE
Tarboro' Press
Edgecombe County
North Carolina
WM. D. Pepway
Brices
Tarborough
New York
Bacon
Votice
Olen
Turborough
Louis Picot
Plymouth
Jonetd
Grove Hill
Warren County
Warrenton
Halifax
Sarah Thrift
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