Democratic Nominations for State and County Offices
Democratic Republican State Rights Nominations list for president and governor and a county court clerk election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Jos. Bell Esquire. Candidates named include John Norfleet Louis Pender Henry T. Clark and James L. Cotten.
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Jos. Bell
E Q
Tuesila
Messrs
John Norfleet
Louis ©. Pender
Henry T. Clark
James L. Cotten
Congress passes General Appropriation bill after long session
The General Appropriation bill has passed both House benches of Congress. The House, on the 27th and 28th, held a protracted session lasting two days and a night led by Graves, Rice Garland, and Saniy. A committee report on the Garland and Bynum affray offered only facts with no recommendations. The matter was postponed to Monday.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Messrs. Graves
Rice Garland
Messrs. Garland
Bynum
Delegates Named for Elector and Baltimore Convention
In Washington on April 27 delegates from Edgecombe Pitt Beaufort Hyde Washington Tyrrell counties were named for the Republican Elector and for delegates to the Baltimore Democratic Convention. William L. Kennedy of Beaufort was nominated elector. Edgecombe Hunter Pitt Tison Beaufort Shaw Hyde Washington Bowers were named delegates to Baltimore. Kennedy addressed the body and accepted. The meeting adjourned.
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Baltimore
Washington
Wyatt Moye, Esq
Edgecombe
James R. Hoyle
Pitt
Col. J. Sharpe
J. Waters
Jesse Wilkerson
John W. Latham
Sam’] Smallwood
T. J. Bowen
John R. Carmer
J.T. McSwain
H. F. Hancock
Benj. M. Selby
Wm. L. Kennedy
W. J. Windler
Arnet Waters
Noah Gaskill
J. W. Williams
Lodowick Redilitt
William L. Kennedy
Beaufort
Chas G. Hunter
Sherrod Tison
Matthew Shaw
Benj. Saunderson
Hyde
T.S. Armstead
Bowers
Tyrrell
Kennedy
George Houston
Democratic candidate Sauniers schedules multi county visits
The Democratic candidate for Governor Judge Sauniers to accompany his opponent on campaign stops across Tyrrell Washington Chowan Perquimons Pasquotank Gates Bertie Martin Greene counties. Planned appearances run from April 30 to May 14 with invites extended to local citizens.
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Judge Sauniers
Tyrrell
Perquimons
Hertford
Pasquotank
Elizabeth City
Gates C. IT
Bertie
Windsor
Martin
Williamston
Greene
Snow Hill
Humble Beginnings and Egotism Mark Campaign Speech
The speaker, Mr Morehead, claimed past poverty and current wealth while boasting of his humble start. He mocked opponents with a monomania against Toby Watkins and offered wit about Hyde, drawing ridicule as a “funny candidate” and echoing Joe Miller.
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Tie
Toby Watkins
Lobias
Hyde
Joe Miller
Morehead votes on civil rights and state policy
Records indicate John M. Morehead supported freeing rights for free negros while opposing measures to restrict migration education and trade related to slaves. He also opposed annual legislative sessions. Virginia election notes report Administration gains in the House and mixed Senate results amid contested seats and potential party shifts.
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John M. Morehead
Ile
Mattamuskeet Lake
Virginia
House of Delegates
Senate
Richmond
Jzalijax Dem
Third Times and Low Prices in Treasury Report
The treasury report notes banks contracted over twenty eight million dollars in one year while abundant crops suggest prices should fall. The writer questions Van Buren and the Sub Treasury, arguing the contraction impacts prices and economic conditions.
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Secretary of the Treasury
van Buren
Sub-Treasury
Town Elections in New York Compared with Last Fall
The Albany Argus reports town elections in New York showing Democratic gains since last fall. It counts fifty four towns more favorable to the democracy, a margin exceeding 16,000 votes beyond the Federal majority, with an aggregate Federal lead of 3,600 last fall.
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New York
Albany Argus
The
Argus
Democratic Party
Glade
Gratiot's Case and Harrison Harbinger
From St. Louis papers comes news of a judgment against Gen. Gratiot for over thirty one thousand dollars tied to defalcation that cost him his Engineer Corps office. A Richmond Enquirer Washington note claims J C S Harrison son of Gen Harrison was removed by President Jackson for a twenty five thousand dollar defalcation with more due to the government, seen as a sign of a new administration's reform era.
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Gen. Gratiot
St. Louis
Engineer Corps
Times
Harrison
Washington
The
Richmond Enquirer
J.C.S. Harrison
General Harrison
Vincennes
Ohio
Jackson
Aleigh
Whigs Charged With Theft in Baltimore Meeting Clincher
A Baltimore meeting of Democratic Republicans labeled multiple 19th century thefts by Whigs. Samuel Swartwout, Newbold, Levis, Dabney, and others allegedly stole from government banks and private institutions including Manhattan Bank and Bank of Virginia. The speech frames these cases as evidence Whigs lack honesty despite claims of decency and talent.
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Baltimore
Samuel Swartwout
Manhattan Bank
Newbold
Philadelphia
Levis
Bank of Virginia
William Beverly Dabney
Bank of Maryland
Savings Institution
Dr. Dyott
Fercution Thomas Christmas Hanged in Warrenton
A report states that Thomas I. Christmas was hanged at Warrenton on Friday last following a completed sentence. The terse notice records the execution by hanging under judicial authority.
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Thomas I. Christmas
Warrenton
Great Freshel flood spurs widespread mill and bridge damage
The heavy rain of last week swelled watercourses and caused extensive damage in this and neighboring counties. Reports say mills and bridges were carried away in multiple locations.
Petersburge Races Purse Won by Andrewetta
The Jockey Club Purse of 700 dollars drew entrants Tos ton and Andrewetta. Andrewetta won the first heat in the fastest time on record for that course. The second heat was taken by 3ston before Andrewetta was drawn for the final.
Conviction for Murder in Guilford County NC
In Guilford County Superior Court John Willis was sentenced to death for the murder of James D. Taylor. The act occurred amid drunkenness. A separate brutal murder in Person County involved a white man named Cheatham killed by a Black man, both drinking and gambling. Danville Reporter.
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Superior Court
Guilford County
N. Carolina
John Willis
James D. Taylor
Person County
Cheatham
Trotter
Danville
Discovery of Worm Remedy Circles Apple Trees with Snuff
Captain Chauncy Threat of East Hartford reports a complete remedy against the canker worm by encircling apple trees at ground level with Scotch snuff. He observed thousands of dead worms around snuffed trees, while tarred areas without snuff were swarmed with insects.
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Chauncey Threat
East Hortford
Captain Threat
Arrival of the Great Western from Bristol to New York
The Great Western arrived in New York after a 15 day voyage from Bristol. Catton prices fell, demand remained brisk, and the money market improved with easier money and higher advances. The British government ordered reprisals against Chinese commerce as war preparations continued, and Parliament adjourned on April 15 to the 8th.
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Great Western
Bristol
New York
Catton
China
Washington Market Prices Reported May 5
Washington Market notes corn at 180 to 200 dull. Bacon sides nine cents, hams ten to eleven cents. Naval stores show new dip 225, old 200. Scrape 70 cents. Tar from 31 to 110. Shad fish 57, herrings cut 400, whole 250 to 300. Rep.
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Washington
Norfolk Market Cotton Prices and Corn Rates May 5
Norfolk Market reports cotton at 184 cents per pound corn at 4510 50 cents hog round bacon and lard quoted in cents range lard 10 to 12 cents per pound price listing from the Hereld classified notes.
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Norfolk
Turhorn
New York
Weon
Wallon
Death of Mr JFucob Thomas in County
In this county a few days since Mr JFucob Thomas passed away. Funeral details not available.
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Jfucob Thomas
Thomsonian Medicines Offered By Geo Hospard
P FRME subscriber has procured a broad supply of Thomsonian medicines which he will sell on renewable and accommodating terms. Tarboro May 6 1840.
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FRME
Iread
Geo. Hospard
Tarboro
IHS
C. Howard
Sagil Inn Ad Offers Lodging and Table Comfort
A notice from Sagil N C dated April 24 1840 announces a subscriber has taken the former premises of Dr M P Randolph to furnish accommodations for private boarders and travelers on reasonable terms. The advert promises a comfortable stay with the best country fare and well supplied stables with attentive care for horses and travellers.
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M. PF. Randolph
Nile
Wholesale discount sale of fabrics and groceries promised
A long advertisement touts 70 pieces of silks and prints at 50 cents and up, ginghams, calicoes, muslins, linens, and domestics at deep discounts. It promises black, colored, printed, and striped fabrics, curtains, and dresses, plus jackets, hats, bonnets, and a wide range of groceries and household goods. Cash buyers are assured the lowest prices ever offered, with a call to visit the store.
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S and Boys
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Martin van Buren
Rowulus MW
Saunders
Washington Republican
W. Moye
Jas. R. Hoyle
Seer
Greenville
Halifax
Halifax Town
Tranville
Oxford
Wake
Raleigh
Viele
Roger Nata Cane
Tor
Morehead
Tet Church
Nova Carolina
Bar of Justice
Morhead
Mottanusseet Lake
Goliah
Hemming
Gen. Jackson
Fietor
Jackson and Fauna Buren
John Quincy Adams
Cliy
Webster
Uartison
W. Buren
Saunters
Mr. Morehead
Phoreign
Tarborough
Votice
Volice
James Weddell
Hlso
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