Marriage and Death in this County and Rail Road News
Marriage in this county Elisha Cherry and Frances Tyer. The pleurisy claimed the bride soon after marriage. Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad stockholders report 7052 shares subscribed and $95,391.57 received. Plans include stages Wilmington Halifax steamboat link, Halifax and Weldon Road incorporation, 400 laborers, one locomotive, 30 miles of track, and progress toward Waynesboro' and Enfield to Weldon. Gen James Owen elected company president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha Cherry
Frances Tyer
Wilmington
Raleigh
Wilmington Advertiser
A. Lazarus
Halifax
Halifax and Weldon Road
England
Waynesboro
Enfield
Weldon
James Owen
Dudley
Farewell Address of Andrew Jackson Reported
The Globe of last Wednesday prints Andrew Jacksons Farewell Address to the people of the United States. The five closely printed columns are too voluminous for insertion here. The venerable old Chief left Washington on Tuesday for the Hermitage, his health visibly mended. May he long live to witness the countrys prosperity and the essential contribution of his administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson
United States
Lef Washington
Hermitage
Inaugural Address Extracts On Slavery Policy
The article previews President Van Buren's inaugural message, noting the publication of extracts on slavery and his general policy. It asserts that Republicans of the South have reason to trust his approach, and promises full address next week.
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van Buren
South
Presidential pledge on slavery and national unity
The speaker recalls the founders embrace of slavery and urges continued forbearance to preserve the Union. He declares opposition to any congressional abolition efforts in the District of Columbia and resists interference in slave states, expressing hope that his leadership will honor the nation and seek divine guidance.
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Congress
District of Columbia
United States
Peare
Congress bill to raise U.S. military to twelve thousand
The bill to increase the military establishment of the United States has passed the Senate. It would raise the army to 12 000, about double the present force. The Senate, on the first instant, passed it by a vote of 23 to 19.
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United States
Senate
Nomination and Texas independence in national debate
The National Intelligencer reports M Labraneh of Louisiana as the diplomatic representative nominated to Texas. A House amendment to the General Appropriation bill provides for a ministerial outfit and salary to Texas upon recognition. In the Senate a salt duty dispute between Brown and Calhoun is viewed as a Calhoun setback by Raleigh Standard observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
United States
National Intelligencer
M. Labraneh
Louisiana
Senate
U. States
William B Shepard
House of Representatives
Republic of Texas
Strail
Messrs
Brown
Calhoun
Raleigh Standard
Extraordinary elopement and arrest in the region
The Portsmouth Times and Norfolk Herald detail Winifred of Halifax North Carolina leaving with Richmond, a self-styled negro doctor, amid claims of cures and conjuring. They bound for Norfolk but hints suggest possible plan toward Arthur Tappan’s dominions and a mixed marriage scheme, prompting local concern.
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Portsmouth ‘Limes
Halifax
Norfolk Herald
Winifred
Halifax County
North Carolina
Richmond
Norfolk
Edwards
Wyon
Arthur Tappan
Negro runaway held after theft with horse and cart
A black man in custody as a runaway and a girl are detained after theft. The man had over 40 dollars and could raise another 100 from selling a verse and cart. The horse and cart are seized, the girl awaits conveyance home, and the owner’s order governs the man’s fate.
Indian War Update From Creek Campaign Near Pea River
The Montgomery Advertiser reports a battle on the Pea River near Monticello between about 40 Creek Indians and settlers. Six Indians killed, 500 volunteers in pursuit. Charleston intel says Gen Jesup sent 400 horses to Gareys Ferry to resume Florida campaign on the 25th. Abraham reportedly surrendered to Gen Jesup. Indians near Musquito and Pilatkakahah are noted in Philip's gang days.
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Montgomery
Ala
Pea River
Monticello
Florida Line
Florida
Charleston
Jesup
Garey’s Ferry
Pilatkakahah
Philip
Abraham
Musquito
Texas Advices and Army Court Proceedings Describe Unrest
Advices from Texas note Gen. J. P. Henderson named Secretary of State replacing Gen. Rusk. A Fort Gibson court of inquiry probes Lieut. Col. Mason and other officers amid army tensions. An Arkansas Gazette item mentions Lieut. Col. Fowler seeking a court, amid broader concerns over discipline. Also reported is a Bangor Maine case of a conspiracy against Julie W. Rines to affect a divorce settlement. Mississippi steamboat passengers resist an extra charge. a Mississippi man hoards weapons as a precaution.
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Texas
J. P. Henderson
Rusk
Fort Gibson
Western Frontier
Arkansas
Mason
1St Dragoons
Burbank
Wharton
Young
Arkansas Gazette
Fowler
Bonneville
Iaf Pres T
Hawkins
Inty
Trenor
Dragoons
Rines
Bangor
Maine
Julia W. Rines
Christianity in China The Late Chinese Decree by Treasures
A concise report notes a late Qing or Republic era decree affecting Christianity in China. It identifies authorities and implications for churches and foreign missions, outlining shifts in practice, property rights, and church leadership under the decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Decree Bans Christian Missionary Work in Kingdom
A queer document titled Loo and Judge Van issues a ban on spreading Christian books and missionaries. It threatens death to all involved and claims European Christianity corrupts morals and the human heart, asserting that what religion is now forbidden by ancestral instructions and historical precedent.
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Loo
Judge van
Europe
Petersburg Market Cotton Prices Report
Petersburg Market notes on March 7 list cotton at 134 and 16 cents, bacon new at 14, lard at 14 to 15 cents. Prices reflect typical commodity trading terms of the period.
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Petersburg
Market Prices for Turpentine and Tar
Washington Market reports turpentine at new dip 210 dollars per unit, down from 200. Tar listed at 150 dollars, Whig notes.
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Washington Market
Whig
Marriage in Pitt County Sees Moore and Williford Unite
In Pitt County on a recent Sunday evening, Mr. Saints Moore wed Miss Mary Ann Williford, daughter of Media Williford, Esq., with John Mercer, Esq. officiating.
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John Mercer
Aaints Moore
Pitt County
Kary Ann Williford
Media Williford
Sudden Deaths Claim Two Local Men in County
In this county on Thursday of last week William Knight aged about 20 and son of James Knight died suddenly. On Sunday last Mr Cromwell aged about 30 left a wife and one child.
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William Knight
James Knight
Wensom Cromwell
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