Acts Passed in Second Session of 23d Congress
The list covers measures from pensions and relief for sailors and soldiers to land claims in Louisiana and Michigan, new pay rules for the Navy, appropriations for Indian affairs and Revolutionary veterans, construction projects from bridges to dry docks, and various territorial and administrative authorizations across the United States. Names include Bragdon Chase Gordon Zantzinger Shubrick Kincaid Mix Gwathmey Haile Edwards Lassell Butler Barden etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Samuel Bragdon
David Chase
Halcyon
Charles Gordon
Wm. P. Zantzinger
Navy
Silas D. Fisher
Mervin P. Mix
Tuffs & Clark
Humphrey Lb. Gwathmey
Robert Haile
Evan Edwards
Samuel 58
Lord
Mary and Sally
York
Maine
Francis Lassell
Michigan
Samuel Butler
Job Barton
David Kincaid
Stevens Smith
Patrick McRown
Rising States
Bath Bay
Mathew C. Perry
A. Sines
F E. R. Shubrick
United States Navy
Riddle, Beetle
Headington
Theodore Owens
Thomas Clemmons
Shubad Conant
Aaron Smith
Thomas Ball
Louisiana
Wm. Laskell
John Collins
Amasa A. Wiff
Benjamin Leslie
James Young
Henry Awkward
William Baden
James Harrington
John Ashton
John Gerodelle
Samuel Shelmerdine
Joseph Gilbert
John Mullowney
Thomas Morton
Timothy Jordan
Bailey E. Clarke
James Jones
Joseph Swartwood
Abraham E. Boutwell
David Pearson
Daniel Page
Thomas Boford
Revolutionary Army
Indian Department
John Moore
Naval Service
Potomac
George C. Seaton
John Bryant
Larnard Swallow
Richard T. Archer
District Court of the United States of the District of Mississippi
John Tice
William Peonington
Noah Miller
Captain Cole
Maki
Delaware
William O’neale
Robert Morrison
Benjamin Holland
St. Augustine
Francis B. Ogden
Cumberland Road
Wapaughkoneta
Lima
Obie
University of Michigan
Raisin
Territory of
Michilimackinac
Florida
Moses Shepherd
John Dougherty
Lemuel Tanner
Pierre Dufrense
New Orleans
District of Delaware
Tallahassee
St. Marks
Long list of congressional resolutions and acts from 1843
A dense roll of proposed laws and resolutions including pensions for Justus Cubh Eckright and Solomon Case, road and rail expansions, treaty and customs adjustments, extension of patent, disposal of certain lion and horses, and a tribute gold medal to George Croghan for Fort Stephenson defense. The text notes three million dollars exported in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Ohio
Lodiana
Ill Hols
Arkansas
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Virginia
Clarksburg
Baltimore and Ohio
District of Columbia
Jackson
Tennessee
Robert Fasiman
Harper’s Ferry
Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company
Tangier
Morocco
George Croghan
Fort Stephenson
Votes Open In County For Convention Measure
Polls will opens Wednesday and Thursday to receive votes on a county convention. The public is urged to attend in large numbers to decide the important measure.
Edgecombe county meeting to nominate national candidates
A meeting of the democratic citizens of Edgecombe county friendly to the National Convention will assemble in Baltimore for the Presidency and Vice Presidency nominations. It will be held at the Court House in this place on Saturday next, the 4th April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgecombe County
Baltimore
Court House
Public dinner backs White Mangum ticket in Halifax
Halifax citizens hosted a recent public dinner for Senator Mangum. After the event the assembly unanimously pledged support for Hugh L. White for the Presidency and Willie P. Mangum for the Vice Presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Mangum
Halifax
Mangum
Hugh L. White
Willie P. Mangum
Import of Silver and Gold Reaches 24.5 Million Dollars
The Globe reports that nearly twenty four and a half million dollars in silver and gold has been imported into the country.
Gov Branch and Gen Jackson note from Enfield 1835
Governor Branch forwards a note asserting the Richmond Inquirer denied Jackson spoke of Branch as governor and denies Judge Berrien’s appointment if he knew of Spanish claimants. The letter questions Call’s denial and cites Jackson’s past letters. It argues Call’s stance implicates Jackson’s broader narrative and public odium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Branch
Jackson
Governor Branch
Enfield
Richmond Inquirer
United States
Stephenson
The
Berrien
General Call
Col. White
Gen. Jackson
Call
General Jackson
Ritchie
Affray in Washington Among Congressmen over Lane and Ewing
Reports detail an incident between Hon. Joe Ewing of Indiana and Lieut. John F. Lane amid a street confrontation near the Capitol. Lane’s account claims a personal quarrel with Ewing, who drew a pistol during a dispute, leading Lane to defend himself with a cane. The House referred the matter to civil authorities for investigation. outcomes and further statements follow in the Globe.
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Washington
Joe. Ewing
Congress
Tndiana
Winder
John F. Lane
U.S. Army
A. Lane
Ewing
Lane
Globe
L. Lane
Rencontre
Rai
Stan
Soldier Ordered to Duty Says Y. Y. Star
A brief item notes that the subject has been ordered to duty, with the Y. Y. Star as the source. The fragment implies a military or service-related call to duty and records the announcement in a concise newspaper tone.
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Y. Y. Star
Constitution Frigate Sails With Delicate Mission
New York reports the Constitution frigate sailed yesterday with orders to stop at Havre and then head to the Mediterranean if relations are amicable or return with Livingston and his family if not. The ship has been rebuilt and is nearly a new vessel, carrying the country’s best wishes for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Constitution
Havre
Mediterranean
Woodbury Denies Vice Presidential Candidacy
The Globe prints a Treasury secretary correspondence with five friends about a possible Vice Presidency bid. Woodbury urges party unity, warns against Congress selecting top officers, and declines nomination unless via general convention or state delegates. He asks his name not be presented as a candidate amid current national circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
Woodbury
the Treasury
Judge White
Republic
Congress
Jich. Eng
Proclamation Over Ohio Michigan Territory Dispute
An item from the Michigan Sentinel cites Stephen Tr Mason Acting Governor of Ohio issuing a proclamation to seize the contested territory. General Brown reportedly orders brigade actions to enforce it. Ohio legislature also passes resolutions urging immediate steps to assert jurisdiction over the disputed lands, a conflict the last Congress left unresolved, with potential for bloodshed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Michigan
The
Michigan Sentinel
Stephen ‘Tr. Mason
Brown
N. ¥. Gazette
Petersburg Mar it notes market quotation update
Petersburg market report dated March 23 notes common-15 16 and 164 els paid for choice. March 26 repeats last quotations with 1544 164 cls line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg Marit
New Fork Market Report March 21
Colton notes much market activity with about 9000 bales traded. Uplands 15 3 to 18 1 2 cents, Alabama 17 to 20, Florida 16 to 18 4, New Orleans 16 3 to 19 3. Liverpool data show 43 830 bales sold the week to Feb 6, up 1 8 to 3d per lb. Uplands 84 to 103d per lb, advances 4 to 1 c. Naval stores steady with turpentine unchanged and tar at 18 7 4 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Fork
Colton
Alabama
Florida
New Orleans
Virginia
Liverpool
Arrested Orange County murderer discharged for lack of proof
The Raleigh Reg reports the individual arrested in Orange County as the suspect in the Por leus murder has been released after examination found insufficient evidence.
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Orange County
Por Leus
Raleigh Reg
Sdr Geo Washington Capt Rollins Sunk in Croeton Sound
Sdr Geo Washing ton Capt Rollins of Elizabeth City enroute to Charleston was cut through by ice in Croeton Sound a fortnight ago and sank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpt
Geo
Washington
Rollins
Elizabeth City
Charleston
Croeton Sound
Fragmentary notice recalls a death in North Carolina
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a death in North Carolina and a crew or individuals named as part of a local notice, leaving the exact details unclear but indicating a fatal event and officials or witnesses associated with the report.
Rail Road bias and amendments in session flagged
The piece reports on legislative actions amid debate over amendments and the Roanoke Rail Road and Suffolk visit. It notes a murder incident at Waterwood county where Isaac Smathers killed Chandler with an axe, fled, and a reward offered. Smathers described as about thirty with light hair and a missing ear, and Chandler’s injuries described.
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Albemarle
Roanoke
Suffolk
Leleies
Tie P
Wate
Wood County
Thy
Isaac Smathers
Tunstill Chandler
Mr. Chandier
Hension
Smathers
Rey
Ave
Salem Jj
Fisherman Marek Sees Strong Shad Run This Season
New York report notes Marek Sehanehe of Stawu, a well known fisherman, catching shad this morning and selling it this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marek
Sehanehe
Stawu
Seven and eight dianeys offered to aid Tibetans
A fragmentary plea notes seven and eight dianeys offered by owners to a society for Tibetan relief, a hopeful call that the benevolent nation will act and provide means for Liberia, though the text remains unclear and incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sout Oy
American del Society
Liberia
Bermuda Slave Ship Case Affects Seizure At Bermuda
The Royal Gazette reports a Bermuda case involving seventy two enslaved Americans aboard the American Enterprise. Captain Swit’s vessel, en route from Alexandria to Charles Town, was boarded near Hamilton in mid February. Local officials sought writs to determine whether to return the enslaved people to captivity or release them, amid tensions over slavery and jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Ier
Bae American
T. Muda Royal Gazette
Hamilton
Bermuda
Iain Smith
Ofc H. M. Customs
Msi
Reimian
Thei
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Amie Omou OE
Lieut. Lane
Fain
N. C Nentin
An Fc
Rene Dane
Han John
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