Edward Stanly Seeks Reelecton In North Carolina District
The Washington Whig resumed publication and carries an address signed by Edward Stanly. He states willingness to serve in the next Congress despite wishing to retire, citing early congressional meetings as hindering district unity for selecting a successor. Stanly expresses hope the district will confide in him again.
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Washington Whig
Third Congressional District
North Carolina
Ediward Stanly
Congressional Nominations Across North Carolina Districts
From the Raleigh Standard the article lists Democratic and Federalist nominees for each congressional district, noting no opposition in several seats. It also reports Virginia election returns with Peters burg results and a Democratic gain in the state legislature, while the Richmond Whig comments on Whig weakness following national victory.
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Virginia
Petersburg
Thomas Wallace
John W. Syme
the Intelligencer
Richmond Whig
Fed
Account of Marianna Florida duel between Ran dolph Randall and Bell
A letter from Marianna narrates a confrontation at Ely store when Bell insulted Randolph and fired a pistol at close range. Randolph replied, fired back, and struck Bell with a musket after Bell wounded him. Bell died shortly after, with Randolph gravely injured and believed mortally wounded.
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Pate
Marianna
Florida
John 8
Rantuipa
Bythal Ro Bell
Bell
Ely
Randolph
Death mourned by all who knew him here
It notes his death is lamented by local residents and mentions a prior gathering at an election night party where some difference occurred, reflecting a public remembrance of the deceased.
Tyler becomes president widower with Cooper link
The New Era notes John Tyler is now constitutional President and a widower. It adds his son is married to the late Mrs Cooper, daughter of tragedian Thomas Cooper. Mrs Tyler is praised as amiable and accomplished, and expected to honor the station by Providence.
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White House
New York
New Era
John Tyler
United States
Cooper
Tyler
Thomas Cooper
Major Fairlie
New York Charter Election Results Reported
The mayoral and council election in New York occurred on the thirteenth of the current month. Merris the Recorder, ousted by Gov. Seward for opposing prominent pipe-layers, won by 600 to 1009. Total votes were about one fourth fewer than the Presidential vote. A Democratic majority in the Common Council is noted.
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New York
Council of
Merris
Recorder
Seward
Common Council
Postponed execution of Madison Johnson in May
The execution for the crime of murder of Madison Johnson, scheduled to occur in this city on Friday next, is postponed to the last Friday in May by Her Excellency the Governor. The rescheduling follows an official order.
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Madison Johnson
Mures
Surry Court Convicts Williams in Murder Case
At the Spring Term the Surry Superior Court convicted John Williams of murdering Russel Shugart and sentenced him to be hanged on Friday May 4.
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Surry Superior Court
John Williams
Russel Shugart
Court House
Ely Porter & Son
HY Ould
Air Place
Man Fatally Struck by Tree During Storm Near Waughtown
Salem April 17 report says Mr David Pendale was killed on Saturday while ploughing in his field near Waughtown as a severe storm with rain and hail struck the area. Local authorities noted the accident occurred when a flora tree fell during the tempest. Pendale was a resident of the district and his death is being investigated by local officials.
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Salem
David Pendale
Waughtown
Guzette
Fire at North Bend Destroys Part of General Harrison House
Unease gripped North Bend when a report said General Harrison's dwelling burned the previous afternoon. Direct information arrived by noon clarifying the event. only the west wing upper story burned, roof and portion lost with no furniture damage or serious hardship to the family. Cincinnati Gazette report dated April 3.
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North Bend
Harrison
Cincinnati Gazette
Public notices and editorials insult a politician and execution views
A fragment from a 19th century column attacks a former New York congressman for anti Masonic zeal and alleged banking fraud, recounts the New Brunswick execution of Peter Robinson and criticizes public executions while noting a Yankee Admiral and a Concord Patriot item.
Yankee boy becomes Russian admiral in navy tale
A Meredith youth named Thomas F Williams rises from Meredith Bridge clerk to senior Midshipman in the Russian Navy. After naval service and a piracy incident, he earns favor with Emperor Alexander and advances to admiral rank. He is married to a Russian woman and his career parallels tales of Isaac Coffin and other prominent Yankees.
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Thomas F. Williams
Meredith
Count Zinzéchoff
Meredith Bridge
Portland
Lengh
St. Peters Burgs
Vesel
Willams
Alexander
Williams
Isaac Coffin
Brian Savy
England
Mayor Abbott Killed in New Orleans Report
A March 27 report from New Orleans states Eli Abbott, former mayor of Columbus Mississippi, was found dead in his bed with his head cut off. Abbott had killed a young Pryor years ago and since then lived in fear, keeping his house barricaded and avoiding ventures after dark.
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New Orleans
Eli Abbot
Columbus
Mississippi
Theis
Abbot
Young Pryor
Bank Clerk Budd Accused Of Embezzling 18000 Notes
The Nashville Whig reports that Thomas L. Budd, a book-keeper at the Bank of Tennessee, was thrown into jail on the 27th on charges of fraudulent embezzlement by false entries and of purloining bank notes from the vaults, totaling about $18,000.
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Nashville Whig
Thomas L. Budd
Bank of Tennessee
Jnl
Riot in Toronto Leaves One Dead in Breadful Clash
In Toronto a breadful riot between political factions left Jas Dunn a tailor dead at once. The Receiver General’s coachman was shot in the lungs but is recovering. A son of Mr Cathcart was shot in the thigh and constable Davis was struck in the hand. The Riot Act was read and soldiers cleared the streets. eight men were escorted to jail as more troops arrived and order was restored.
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Canada
Toronto
Jas. Dunn
Cathcart
Davis
WVFL
Turpentine Run Threat to Turboro Homes
A harsh ballad denounces Turpentine Run as a foul river endangering Turboro town. The speaker pleads for decisive action by authorities to dam the flood and spare cabins from ruin and winter cold.
Turpentine Run Bricked to Halt Waters Rumor
A newspaper notice contemplates building brick walls along Turpentine Run from Broadway to Bank Street to curb waters streaming into the street during heavy showers. The plan faces delays due to an empty Treasury and the need for General Assembly action, possibly delaying the project for years.
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Broadway
Bank Street
General Assembly
Atlantic news from Engglauidt siezed to pacific winds
London and Boston cargo reports show no major changes in politics or commerce. The Columbia appeared in Boston after fifteen days from Liverpool and U S financial markets show restored confidence with stronger exterior stock prices. Washington Market notes corn prices at 1 75 to 2 a bushel and bacon and naval stores steady. general currency conditions remain tight as traders watch American securities abroad.
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New York
Engglauidt
Amlep
Columbia
Boston Harbor
Liveral
Sall
England
United States
Preaching itinerary spans Greenville to Town Creek and beyond
CGPEbier PO Puckett is slated to preach across multiple sites including Red Banks, Great Swamp, Coneto, Town Creek, Newport Chapels, and nearby creeks. Stops cover dates from May through June with venues such as Riotciad Chapel, Words Villa, Nor East, and Mathio's Creek, listing numerous Creek and River areas in Virginia and surrounding towns.
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Red Banks
Greenville
Sib
Great Swamp
Coneto
Parheave
Hhoat Town
Tow Creek
Vossnots Beth
Contend- Nery Boty
Black Creek
Meinoridl
Nuuhwmig
Baste
Pleasant Plosess
Sanaly
Mathio's Creek
Bell's
Newport Chapels
Slocumb'’s Creeks
Swofl Creek
Galloway’s Mug
Greenvilles
Grea Swaps
Coneror
Tarloro
Tod
Towns Creeks
Upper Town Creek
Falls Tae River
Obituary Notice for James Simmons Sr. Family Loss
Scott, youngest daughter of James Simmons Sr, dies at 92 in Halt County North Carolina. She leaves five children, the youngest only hours old, and a large circle of relatives mourn their irreparable loss.
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Scott
James Simmons
Halt
North Carolina
Hanil
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