Ferry Disaster and International News Briefs
Men from this town were crossing the Osborne ferry to Richmond when rope propulsion failed, the boat capsized, and four drowned including Mr. Lafferty the contractor and Mr. McFarlan the machinist two enslaved men. Three horses owned by Mr. Carling also perished. A requisition seeks five dollars per share to secure a state loan of a million dollars. A bank operation is planned for October with vigor. From Vera Cruz dated to the 20th ult French vessels were expected to enforce claims, with a warm reception prepared if hostilities begin. Mexican papers to the 12th ult contain no political news. Rumors of Zacatecas revolting toward federal government circulated. In Canada Gen. Sutherland and Spencer captured crossing to Point au Pelle Island, to be hanged. An official account reports Patriots at Pelee Island routed by British forces. American citizens driven from Pelle Island.
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Osborne’s
Richmond
Lafferty
Richmond and Petersburg
McFarlan
Wm. Carling
Petersburg
Charleston
Cincinnati
Merxico
New Orleans
Sth Inst
Vera Cruz
West Indies
Zacatecas
Canada
Detroit Advertiser
Sutherland
Spencer
Gibraltar
Point Au Pelle Island
Malden
Toronto
Col. Maitland
Montreal Gazette
Sandusky Bay
Col. Bradley
Pelee Island
Amherstburgh
Bradley
Howard
van Rensselaer
McKeon
Pelle Island
Buffalo Advertiser
Scott
Sandusky City
Muckle John
William G. Balluck
North Carolina
America
Turf Register
Spirit of the Times
Foreign News from Europe and World Markets
Late from Europe reports Liverpool papers to February 20 show cotton easing after a rise, with Liverpool sales for the week ending February 16 at 18,550 bales. Bank of England cuts discount rate to 4 percent. Army movements large. six line ships to be commissioned and a war steamer to Lake Ontario. Notes include a sensational threat by Munch-Hang, a log-kill by Noah Frisbie, and a new female college in Mississippi offering degrees. Market prices from Washington, Whig Petersburg, and Norfolk reflect cotton at 8 to 9.5 cents, flour 7.25 to 7.50, corn 3.50 to 3.75, bacon 9.4 to 10.8 cents.
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Europe
Scotland
Liverpool
New York
Bank of England
Lake
Ontario
Munch-Hang
Cochin China
Appointments of Bishop Ives Visitation Plan
During the ensuing spring, Bishop Ives will undertake a visitation schedule. One week in Edgecombe County and surrounding parts is noted in the plan, outlining areas to be visited and church duties to be performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ives
Edgecombe County
Adjoining 5th Sunday service at Calvary Church
The note mentions the 5th Sunday after Easter May 20 at Calvary Church Tarbora, marking a local observance to be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Church
Tarbora
Burt and Graham Wed in Greene County Ceremony
Thomas S. Burt of Stantonsburg married Martha Graham, daughter of Dr. Graham, in Greene County on Tuesday evening the 6th instant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Thomas S. Burt
Stantonsburg
Martha Graham
Graham
Obituary: Lafayette Wilkinson Died in County
In this county on Thursday the 15th, about 12 years old, Lafayette, son of the late Mr. Charles Wilkinson, died. The notice records the young death and lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Charles Wilkinson
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Noah Frisbie
Litchfield
Conn
Mississippi
Boston Transcript
Washington Market
Whig
Petersbire
Norfolk
Herald
Tarborough
Tarboro
Pender
Pope
Queen Street Theatre
City of
S.C
Theophilus Fisk
Lander
Joan R. Pitt
Jack
Edgecombe
Tar River
Teat’s Bridge
Falls Tar River
D. Wimberley
Harrod
Sir Archie
Diomede
Bellair
Sir Harry
Machle John
Ol Collector
Union
WM G. Bulluck
John J. Daniel
Young Jack
Ile
J.C Knight's
Cokeybridge
D. G. Baker
N. B
Tomas D. Garxiy
Concord Lodge
Joshua Lawrence
TC. Hearn
JAS. Weddell
Thorburn
Seedsman and Florist
Jas. M. Redmond
Fich
Raleigh
J C. Blocker
Raleigh and Gaston Stage Co
Fib
EL Chapman
Sarpedon
England
Priam
Northampton County
Warrenton
Halifax
Jackson
New Market
Gene. Grosvenor
American Turf Register
Moody
Mount Forest
Votice
Edgecombe County Court
Spencer D. Cotten
S. D. Cotten
John W. Wien
S. Will
H. Wills
D. Cotten
Blakely
Jarratt’s
Petersburg Rail Road Company
N. C
Halifax County
Sarah Burton
Grove
Anaway
Norm Man
Veassaulty
Mr. Clark
Scotland Neck
Plymouth
Roanoke
Free States
Gabriel Purvis
Norfolk Herald
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