Freedom for slaves on vessel’s voyage in colonial court
A slave ship event unfolds as slaves are freed by a magistrate after a writ is served late. The judge explains freedom and warns against misusing liberty while urging industrious conduct, with a voluntary local fund of 70 dollars to aid the freed individuals. Also notes a separate accidental death from a musket discharge near Petersburg and a warning to sportsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anil Eee
EL Ninil
Eorge Hammett
Asde
Aining
Ding
Ole
Goung
Petersburg
Maryland approves 2 million loan for canal improvements
The Maryland Senate passed by six to four a bill in the state legislature authorizing a two million dollar loan to fund extensive canal and public works projects now in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Maryland
Senate
New York
Murder of an Indian Chief at Thoretown
Logansport Telegraph reports Captain Flower principal chief of the Thoretown Miami killed near the town a few days ago by an Indian whose name is not recalled. Flower was one of the finest looking Miama nation members and his death is deeply lamented by many friends and acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Indiana
Captain Flower
Thoretown
Tobacco Usage Taxed By Public Opinion
The Visiter notes that about 400000 sugar smokers in the United States spend roughly 900000 dollars annually on tobacco products. It adds 600000 tobacco chewers and 500000 snuff takers, together about one eighth of the population, costing the country seven million dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. States
Convent plans abandoned by Ursulines relocation debated
The Convent project has been dropped in this city and New England. Ursulines may move to Canada or Florida. In Florida, a large tract is eyed for a potential new nunnery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Canada
Florida
Boston
Sentence handed to Marvin Marey Jr in Cnoveaks destruction case
Supreme Judicial Court yesterday pronounced sentence on Marvin Marey Jr found guilty in December for destroying the Cnoveaks in Charleston. He receives three days in solitary confinement and life hard labor in the State Prison. Trials of other indicted individuals were continued to April term at Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Marvin Marey, Jr
Cnoveaks
Charleston
Concord
Boston
Adv
Deaf and dumb candidate for the Legislature in Georgia
A Georgia bound deaf and dumb asylum graduate once inspired by Gen. Jackson seeks a seat in the Georgia General Assembly. The Hartford Times notes his early illness, ardent mind, and political communications, citing his published appeal to Clarke County free and independent voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford Times
Georgia
Jackson
Flournoy
Clarke
Gen. Assembly of Georgia
Flournoy Seeks Moral Leadership in Georgia Speech
The text presents J Jacobus Flournoy addressing fellow citizens in Milledgeville, asserting his aim to serve Georgia’s welfare and mankind rather than seek fame, while denouncing partisan opposition and professing integrity and moral virtue in public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville
Clarke
Georgia
J. Jacobus Flournoy
Riot at New York Protestant Association meeting
A large crowd disrupted a Friday evening gathering at Broadway Hall of the New York Protestant Association. A mob of 100 to 200 attacked attendees during an introductory prayer by Rev. Finney, forcing clergy to flee. Benches were torn apart and furniture destroyed before rioters dispersed. Report cites attackers as part of the Irish Roman Catholic population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brownlee
Atheist Society Heads to Boston Temple of Reason
A Boston group led by Abner Kneeland claims an openly formed society of atheists has bought and dedicated a former theatre as a temple of reason. Their services allegedly ridicule Christian religion and preach no God or soul, using bold assertion and profane jests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner Kneeland
Boston
New-England Monthly
Voltaire
Virginian arrives with London and Liverpool papers
The packet ship Virginian reached New York on the 16th from Liverpool carrying London and Liverpool papers dated February 10 and 11. The Cotton Market showed strong activity with many sales at an advance. Parliament was to assemble on February 19 and open with the King present. Reports from Liverpool say about 130 unitary and naval officers were elected to Parliament amid brisk market demand in Calton.
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New York
Liverpool
London
Calton
Market closes with modest gains across classes
Prices are steady Friday as the market ends up 18d above the common and 4d on the better classes of American. Strong entities and concrete figures suggest a controlled advance amid mixed demand, with broader categories showing balanced activity and no major upheaval.
Convocation of Episcopal Clergy to be held in Parborough
On Friday the 10th of April a convocation of Episcopal clergy from the eastern part of the state will be held at Parborough. The Old Church will be open for several days for divine worship. Rev. Mr. Osborne will preach at the Old Church in Parborough on Tuesday the 7th April at early candle light.
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Parborough
Osborne
Marriages in North Carolina and Virginia tied in two notices
Married in this county on Tuesday evening last by Joshua Pender Esq Mr Joseph Higgs of Halifax to Miss Plenetta Staton daughter of the late Bythal Staten. At the residence of Jas G Bryce in Washington on the 19th inst Rev O B Brown united the Hon Jesse Bynhem of North Carolina to Miss Maria daughter of the late Oliver Fausten of Virginia.
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Joshua Pender
Joseth Higgs
Halifax County
Plenetta Staton
Bythal Staten
Jas. G. Bryce
Washington City
O. B. Brown
Jesse 4. Bynhem
North Carolina
Maria
Oliver Fausten
Virginia
Sudden Death of Mrs Lucy Montgomery in Caswell County
In Caswell County on the 22d ultime Mrs Lucy Montgomery wife of Mr Alex Montgomery died suddenly. She retired as usual and Mr Montgomery found her dead when attempting to wake her on the following morning. The affair is reported as no visible cause. The distress is noted in the local community.
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Caswell County
Lucy Montgomery
Alex. Montgomery
Ely Porter and Son Firm Formed in 1885
Valice and Joseph John enter partnership to operate as Ely Porter and Son a general mercantile firm for this market. All unsettled accounts owed to the subscriber should be called on and settled promptly to close the old business expeditiously. March 19, 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valice
Joseph John
Ely Porter
Notice of travel and settlement for C. C. Anight
The subscriber intends to go to Petersburg then to the West. All persons with claims against him must present them for adjustment and those indebted should call and settle. March 24, 1535.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
C. C. Anight
Store relocation sale of farm supplies at Tarborough
The subscribers move from the old stand to the Hymann and Lawrence site opposite John W. Cotten’s. In a few days they will offer for sale salt, molasses, sugar and coffee bags, rope, and other heavy farm items. Cash paid, highest price given for bas ed Conton. D Richards & Co Tarborough November 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Hymann& Lawrence
John W. Cotten
Conton
D. Richards & CO
Tarborough
Les
Plea and Attachment Notice in Tarborough 1835
State court orders Edwin Ellis to appear in the next May term to replevy and plead to issue in a case where Joab P Pict holds an attachment on 171 acres adjoining James Barnes. If he fails to appear final judgment may be entered. Notice published six weeks in Tarborough Press. Micuam Hearn Clerk. February 1835.
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State of
North Carolina
Evarcomer County
Court of Pleas and
Joab P. Pict
Edwin Seat
James Barnes
Stephen
Tarborough
Edwin Ellis
Court
Micuam Hearn
Michal. Hearn
C. C. Price
Horses for Sale and Breeding at Falls of Tar River
The notice advertises Bembry Jack and Young Harrod offering season services for mares. Bembry Jack will stand the stallion from March 1 to July 1 at three dollars per season and six dollars if the mare foals. Young Harrod will stand at the Falls of Tar River and at Col Benjamin Wilkinson's and Jordan Joiner Sr's, five dollars per season with twenty five cents to the groom. Payment in seed cotton at cash prices accepted.
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Young Harrod
Falls of Tar River
Col. Benj. Wilkinson
Jordan Joiner
Jack
Armstrong's
Upper
Tawa Creek Meeting House
Kyne
Big Falls of
Tar River
Deve
Knight's
Bare
LeThia
Moses Baker
Printers seek new manager for North Carolina Spectator and Western Advertiser
Rutherfordton, Feb 28 1835. The AMI publication announces the Bulldrist era under Rosswell Elmer Jr ending and seeks a capable editor to lease and run the Spectator and Western Advertiser. The job requires printing expertise and editorial leadership, with a Washington or Rust Press and near new types and fixtures.
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AMI
North Carolina Spectator and Western Advertiser
Rosswell Elmer, Jr
Washington
Spectator
Jefferson School
G. Walton
Brian
T. F. Birchett
Thos. Dews, Jr
J. M.D Carson
Rutherfordton
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Powell I
Tarboro
Bacon
Bibl
N.M_. Terrell
Richmond
N.C
United States
N. Carolina
Joseph Brady
CH. Harrison
Nate
Cotte Tarboro
J. Weddell
Turks Island
N. H Rountree
Allen Jones
Archie
Dossey Battle
N. B
Col. Wm. R. Johnston
Whiel
Sir Charles
D. Battle
Edgecombe County
Hunge
Great Falls Tar
Charles Harrison
Robert Sorey
Jno
J. Bunn
Rachel Bunn
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