Republican Nomination and Fatal Disturbance Report
The piece notes a Republican nomination for Congress with Thomas H. Hall as a candidate. It mentions a Whig meeting in Washington and questions party support, and reports a fatal assault in Hamilton where George W. Coburn struck Kea with a bar over a watch repair dispute, leading to Kea’s death days later. Coburn fled after arrest.
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Hamilton
Kea
George W. Coburn
Coburn
Ken
Major Gwynn’s servant abducted near Boston
The Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road chief engineer's household helper, who nursed his children, was enticed away while attending his wife in Boston. Major G. reported loss amid alleged fraud by deceitful actors during his business trip to establish coastal boat and stage lines. Also noted are Louisiana’s anti abolition resolutions proposing a slaveholding state convention to safeguard institutions and preserve self defense.
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Walter Gwynn
Wilmington and
Raleigh
Boston
Portsmouth Times
Charleston
Halifax
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Extracts from the Journal of the Select Committee
A Nashville Union notice to the public refuting remarks in the Nashville Republican and the Whig and Banner about extracts from the Journal of the Select Committee. The statement defends the Union's position and challenges misrepresentations in the cited papers.
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The
Nashville Union
Nashville Republican
Whig and Banner
Journal of the Select
Jackson on Conway Hicks and Nashville caucus uproar
The narrative recalls Andrew Jackson denying a supposed proposition to pair Van Buren with Judge White for president and notes a false Bradley claim. It also recounts a fire at Blake's out-house on Fayetteville street, attributed to possible arson amid repeated incendiary attempts in Raleigh.
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House of Representatives
Uc, &c
Judge White
van Buren
Orville Bradley
Hermitage
Washington
Major A. Donelson
Lewis Randolph
Governor Blount
Nashville
John Bell
Baltimore
Blount
White
Mr. Bradley
Andrew Jackson
Raleigh Reg
Appointment of John McKinley to Supreme Court
The President appoints John McKinley of Alabama as Associate Judge of the Supreme Court, in place of William Smith who declined. The notice appears in the Globe.
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John McKinley
Alabama
Supreme Court of the United States
William Smith
Globe
North Carolina notes discounted at Norfolk bank
The Portsmouth Times notes North Carolina currency at 5 percent discount in Norfolk, while in Persburg they are exchanged at par. The item raises questions about regional banking practices and currency rates.
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North Carolina
Norfolk Bank
Persburg
Portsmouth Times
Wilmington Railroad steamer Boston to ply Charleston route
The steamboat Boston, bought by Major Gwynn for the Wilmington Rail Road Company, intended to run between Wilmington and Charleston, S.C., now lies at the Norfolk wharf. The Wilmington Company plans speedy operations, with stages to begin soon for a fair trial of the route.
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Boston
Gwynn
Wilmington Rail Road Company
Charleston
S.C
Norfolk
Wilmington Company
Romer Defeats Gen. Jackson Despite New Orleans Strife
Romer defeats General Jackson amid upheaval in New Orleans with reports indicating a friend’s failure cost him about $300,000 in the episode.
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Romer
Gen. Jackson
New Orleans
Alarm of Fire Threatens Large Loss
On Friday night last an alarm of fire occurred and nearly caused serious damage before aid arrived from passing gentlemen who happened to be nearby, preventing greater loss.
Editorial Change in Milton Spectator Sees New Supervisors
The Milton Spectator bids farewell to editor N. J. Palmer after five years with a valedictory urging newspaper readership for civic education. He notes newspapers aid families in learning about free institutions and government, while current conductors G. C. Rogers and E. A. Howard will keep the paper aligned with the present Administration.
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N. J. Palmer
Milton Spectator
Spector
G. C. Rogers
E. A. Howard
Distress in New York Merchants Convene to Seek Relief
Distress spreads from New York where No taries earn 50 to 100 dollars daily and merchants press for relief. A meeting formed a Fifty committee to travel to Washington with proposals including repealing the Treasury Circular suspending suits on Custom House Bonds until January and urging early Congress session. New Orleans reports gloom with eight houses closed and total liabilities around 27 million, largest debtor 15 million, shaking banking confidence as cotton prices plummet.
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New York
New Orleans
Custom House
City of
Washington
Treasury
Congress
Tennessee
North Alabama
Washington Market Turpentine Prices in May Report
Washington Market notes on May 2 list turpentine at the new dip price of 150 dollars and the old price also 150 dollars. Tar is recorded at 120 dollars, with the Whig as the source.
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Washington Market
Whig
Petersburg Market April 29 Cotton Sales Report
At Petersburg Market on April 29 several cotton sales were recorded with varying lots and prices. Buyers included local merchants and out-of-town brokers, reflecting steady demand for upland cotton in light trading conditions.
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Petersburg
Cotton market report with low demand and high unsold stock
Prices range from 6 to 10 cents with small lots sold at the former price. About 150 bales of good quality discarded at the latter price. Demand is limited and on hand stock exceeds 3000 bales. Constellation.
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Constellation
Shad and Herring Fisheries Active on Potomac
The shad and herring fisheries of the Potomac are actively worked and promise full returns this season. The Alexandria Gazette reports shad at 5.10 and 5.50 per hundred and herrings from 1.75 to 2 per thousand.
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Potomac
Alexandria
Halifax Superior Court Opens under Judge Bailey
The Advocate reports the Spring Term of Halifax Superior Court with Judge Bailey presiding. Willis Mills, a free man of color, was found guilty of rape and awaits execution on the first Friday in June. Benjamin Marshall faced murder charges but was acquitted after a lengthy trial and jury deliberation.
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Halifax Superior Court
Bailey
Willis Mills
Martha Melton
Benjamin Marshall
J. H. Harwell
Lemuel Turner
Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road land seizure ruling
Warren Superior Court considers constitutionality of railroad land condemnation and value assessment provisions. Judge Bailey holds sections not repugnant to the Constitution. Landowner appeals to the Supreme Court for final determination. Warrenton Rep.
Trial in Superior Court: Jesse Convicted of Rape
Judge Nash presides as the court sits. Jesse, a slave, is found guilty of rape with intent to commit a rape after a brief jury deliberation. The defense contended he was under fourteen, but three state witnesses and the principal witness for the defense refuted it. The Sentinel notes a July hanging date. Guilford Gaskins faced a murder trial for killing an aged enslaved man and was acquitted as jurors doubted the fatal blow caused death.
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Nash
Jesse
Miss Withrington
Newbern Spec
the Sentinel
Guilford Gaskins
Fatal carelessness at Peay port incident report
A fragment from a Peay port report notes a person involved in a fatal carelessness incident occurring a few days ago. The readable text is incomplete, but indicates a deadly accident or mishap tied to negligence at the site. Further details are not available in the fragment.
Militia Officer Dies in Tragic Training Accident
Lefferts, recently commissioned as an militia officer, asked Mr. Rogers to instruct him in manual drill. At the command fire, Lefferts was killed when Rogers forgot the gun was loaded. The father testified that Rogers then surrendered to the Superior Court and was discharged by the judge.
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Med Leffers
Rogers
Army
Lefferts
Leffers
Execution of Henry Swink in Salisbury
Salisbury April 22 report of Henry Swink’s execution for the murder of his wife. A large crowd gathered from nearby counties to witness the death. Swink believed a pardon might come but none signed, he confessed with Rev. Rothrock guiding the record. He said alcohol fueled the crime and urged temperance as a lesson.
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Salisbury
Henry Swink
Rothrock
Bank Failures and Mexican News Echoed in New York Papers
The Boston Album reports the Chelsea Bank has exploded while Advices from Savannah dated April 17 advise plantations not to return home until safety is assured. General Jesup fears clashes between whites and Indians near former lands and bars whites within fifteen miles of his camp. A sentry was shot, scalped, and beheaded near encampment. Army forces with Indian prisoners are marched toward Tampa Bay. Also from Mexico, the Cazenove brings word the Texas expedition is abandoned and Santa Anna gains popular support, making his presidency seem likely.
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Florida
Savannah
Jesup
Gen. J
Tampa Bay
M. Y. Star
Mexico
Cazenove
Vera Cruz
Texas
Republic
Santa Anna
Tarboro Preacher to Deliver Sermon on Second Sunday
In Tarboro the Rev. Mr. Craig will preach at the Baptist church on the second Sunday the 14th of the month. Com.
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Craig
Baptist
Tarboro
Married in county by Rev Philemon Bennett
In this county on Tuesday evening last, Rev Philemon Bennett Jr. tied the knot between Miss Lucretia Pope and the unnamed groom, recorded by justice Wm. S. Baker.
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Wm. S. Baker
Philemon Bennett
Lucretia Pope
Death of Hon Milliston in Halifax County
In Halifax county on the 13th after an illness of several months died the Hon. Milliston aged 71 years. The deceased held a conspicuous station in society having been a member of the State Legislature and of Congress for many years.
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Halifax County
Millis Iston
Congress
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She Moa
Avi
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Puch
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Petershure
Chas. F. Osborn
Dent Petersburg
Kowlen
Roper & Nubte
Stuinback, Son & Co
Promill & Ive Janes M. McCulloch & Cr
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Murr
Parterto Wills
Holderty
W.W. Wikies
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