Bill on circuits and presidential talks emerges
Fragmentary text from 1834 discusses a new bill dividing states into circuits, naming several states per circuit and noting votes. It also includes a Washington letter from Hugh L. White declining a presidential bid, stressing he never sought the office and would avoid it if possible, with thanks to supporters.
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Judes
Peoneylvania
New Jersey
Marsi
Marland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Ohito
Pemmesee
Kentucky
James Buchanan Declines Nomination for National Honor
James Buchanan writes from Washington City on February 5 1835 declining a distinguished nomination to promote harmony in the Democratic Party. He notes his decision has been freely communicated to his supporters in Lancaster County and that he is glad to make the determination public.
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Lancaster
Penn
View
Lancaster Jouryi
Veuster
Imyi
Permin
Democratic Party
Union
Yames
James Bucilanan
Washington City
Soomhill Road
Willie Atkinson
James Bacron
Wattson
Atention
Diduce
Tanny
BE Bullock
National Convention Delegates Named for May Baltimore Meet
Republican members of New York legislature arrange to appoint delegates for a May 20 Baltimore convention. Democratic Republicans in the state invited to appoint delegates for a Montpelier March 4 convention to choose seven delegates for the national gathering. Pennsylvania Republicans to meet in Harrisburg on March 4 for related purposes.
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New York
Baltimore
State Committee
Mermont
Montpelier
Great Republican Party of
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Richmond
Relations With France and Indemnity Bill Developments
The Sully brought Paris dates to January 17 and suggests U S French ties may normalize. The indemnity bill moves in the Chamber of Deputies as ministers push to honor treaty terms, despite President Jackson's message. Precise outcomes depend on whether French actions align with good faith and the Chambers’ response.
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France
Sully
New York
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Pinanece
Jackson
American Congress
Livingston
Te Chambers
Public insult to French officers at Castle Garden ignites uproar
The New York Commercial Advertiser reports a Saturday mob at Castle Garden opposed to French officers landing from a ship. It describes 700 to 800 people guarding the Consulate and shouting violent insults, provoking strong official reactions and casting a shadow over public decorum and loyalty.
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New York Commercial Advertiser
Castle Garden
M. le Forest
Ami
le Forest
Veesse
Battle with Indians and Poles in New Orleans Report
A letter from New Orleans describes a Polish emigrant group of about 20 men traveling toward Mexico through Texas. Lacking cattle and maps, they were attacked by a large force of Indians, sustaining heavy losses. Only one Pole reached New Orleans. The Louisville Journal notes the encounter amid market reports, with cotton prices and naval stores trading conditions briefly mentioned.
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Louisville Journal
New York
Colton
Florida
Mobile
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Epeland
France
Hon. William Gaston to Speak at Princeton College Ceremony
The Hon. William Gaston of North Carolina will deliver the annual oration before Princeton College’s Whig and Cleosophic Societies at the forthcoming commencement. Nicholas Riddle, Esq. will address the crowd.
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William Gaston
North Carolina
Princeton College
Nicholas Riddle
Frost bitton Vegetables from Fayetteville Peers
A Fayetteville physician advises residents to take precautions as frost bites affect vegetables. The observed frost impact prompts guidance for citizens on preservation and safe handling of produce during cold weather.
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Fayetteville
Cautions on Frost Bitten Cabbage Condemned by Raleigh Standard
The Raleigh Standard warns that frost bitten vegetables especially cabbage were nearly all frozen during the extreme cold and now decay poses health risks. It advises collecting the ruined cabbage and burying it to prevent illness.
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Raleigh Standard
Ship Hark Away brings Tranby and Wheale to Greensville
The ship Hark Away from Liverpool arrived at Petersburg and delivered the English horse Tranby and Wheale, imported by Messrs Avery & Co of Greensville county, Va. A Baltimore Chronicle report notes that the Chesapeake Bay froze over from Cape Henry to Cape Charles last Monday, with pilot boats struggling through two and a half inches of ice. This rare occurrence spans roughly 200 miles from Baltimore to the Capes.
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Liverpool
Messrs. Avery & Co
Greensville County
Star
Chesapeake Bay
Baltimore
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Capes
Distressing Casualty Of Dr Samuel S aol On Ice
Dr Samuel S aol, a physician in our town, fell through a hole in Line River while skating on Tuesday. He sank and could not be revived. his body was recovered the next day and interred. He was a young man and a longtime Methodist Church member. The death saddens his parents and relatives.
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Samuel S.aol
Methodist Church
Jerald
the Times
Uncertain Indemnity Debate and Liverpool Cotton News
A Philadelphia arrival with Liverpool dates January 20 and Paris January 17 notes uncertainty over Indemnity Belthrough approval. It confirms Mr. Livingstons stance to stay in Paris until passports were compelled. Liverpool cotton market remains firm with spinners preparing to resume after election suspensions. English election outcomes still unclear.
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Philadelphia
Liverpool
Paris
Livingston
England
Death of Cavin Sherrod After Severe Burns
Cavin Sherrod of Martin County died three years after a severe burn. He had suffered extensive injuries for about three weeks and lingered until mortification occurred. The obituary notes he was the son of Mer. John Sherrod.
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Cavin
Mer
John Sherrod
Martin County
Jim Crow Maile Stand Season Announcement
Notices announce the Jim Crow horse season with multiple stands and schedules across Henry Shirley’s and other properties. Mares are admitted at set fees with insurance options. transfer rules and transfer terms apply to mares entered by season. occurrences of transfers and care terms noted.
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Vile Road
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