Virginia Elections See Whigs Lose Ground in House
The Virginia vote left the Whigs with a narrow House majority of 10 to 12, while the Senate shifted two seats to the Democrats. Banks defeated Patton for Congress, signaling a Democratic tilt and calls for an Independent Treasury over a National Bank. The piece also recounts congressional debates and heated exchanges over Adams era remarks, journal corrections, and procedural disputes before adjournment.
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Virginia
House of Delegates
Senate
Banks
Patton
Slangiter
Questions on Governor Dudley and State Funds
The Tarbor O' Press asks why Governor Dudley set aside 100000 under the laws for the Treasury Department and how sixty to seventy thousand dollars of taxes were used. It queries whether any prior governor held similar power over the Board of Public Works and pardoned crimes before trial.
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Dudley
Treasury Department
North Carolina
Board of Public Works
Congress Deliberates on Emigrant Protection Bill and Duelling Report
In the Senate the emigrant security bill passed the third reading 39 to 6. A money bill readied by Mr. Clay received a second reading and was referred to the Finance Committee. In the House, communications from the President included a note from the Mexican minister about the Columbus attack. A Baltimore Patriot correspondent reports on the Duelling Committee proceedings and the postponement debate led by Mr Toucey and Mr Robertson, with Mr Stanly following.
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Connecticut
Wilag
Rip van Winkle
Wise
Stanly
Toucey
Mr. Toucey
Adams
John Q Adams
Massachusetts
Ieaven
Senate
Missouri
Arkansas
Clay
Committee On Finance
House of Representatives
United States
Hurbide
Baltimore Patriot
Congressional adjourn after death of Alabama's Joab Lawler
Both Houses adjourn a day after the announcement of the death of Joab Lawler of Alabama. The funeral is set for tomorrow. The Globe May 8 reports. Federal Court in this district will begin Thursday with Judges Barbour and Potter presiding.
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Congressional
Hou Joab Lawler
Alabama
Globe
Federal
United States’ Court For
Dathday
Barbour and Potter
Guilford Court Convictions Report Forgery and Murder Case
Nathan Young sentenced at Guilford Superior Court to 39 lashes pillory one hour and twelve months imprisonment for Forgery. Woman North tried for Murder, case moved from Rockingham and acquitted.
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Guilford Superior Court
Nathan Young
Wmn. North
Rockingham
Sale of Cherokee Lands Headed for Public Auction
The Executive Proclamation notes lands in western Georgia after a treaty with the Cherokee are set for sale starting the first Monday of September and continuing for three weeks. Gov. Dudley appoints Gen Samuel F. Patterson and Maj Charles L. Hinton as sale commissioners. Washington reports a slow Superior Court week with two slave murders tried. Killis and Wallace found guilty.
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Samuel F. Patterson
Wilkes
Charles L. Hinton
Dudley
Execution of enslaved individuals set for May and June
A formerly tried boy slave convicted of attempting rape on a white female was sentenced to death by the county’s justice. The slaves of Eborn were to be executed on May 25, and Jesse on June 15, after a jury verdict of guilty. Earlier, several seamen jailed on January 15 for an attack on Col. J. W. Williams and Mr. John Selby were discharged upon taking the oath of insolvency.
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Washington
Saunders
Killis
Wallace
Margaret Ann Eborn
Benjamin Eborn
Jesse
Newbern
Supreme Court
Eborn
Jane
J. W. Williams
John Selby
Our Rail Road progress and new boat at Wilmington
Our Rail Road reports vigor and rapid progress from the rail line to Halifax with Burgaw Swamp frosted and travel to Wilmington improving. Next week passengers will reach town from Washington in forty eight hours and a new boat called the Govern Dudley will operate between Wilmington and Charleston. Produce like turpentine bacon corn and other goods already move through the railroad with Expectation of larger receipts this season.
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Halifax
Burgaw Swamp
Willington
South Washington
Washington
New York
North Carolina
Wilmington
Charleston
Dudley
Mvinington Ade
Bank of Ca declares 44 percent dividend
The Bank of Ca fear has declared a dividend preparatory to admitting new stockholders of 44 percent, payable on the 23rd. After making this dividend and allowing for all bad debts, a surplus of 2 percent was still left on hand.
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Fis
Bank of Ca
Murder in Rockingham County Foiled by Four Suspects
A report from Rockingham County states on Thursday the 19th inst, Mr Wen Comer overseer for Alner Webster was struck from behind by a enslaved worker while counting tobacco hills. Four enslaved men then assaulted him and he died. The four have been arrested and jailed in Greensboro. Pat.
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Rockingham County
Wen Comer
Alner Webster
North Carolina Resources Highlight Mining Boom
The Deep River Gold Mining Companys copper ore with gold from Guilford County shipped 100 tons to Liverpool. A new lead mine in Davidson County owned by Roswell King yields two tons daily at 88 percent lead. Burton and Fulenwiders Lincoln iron works sold for 110000 to an English firm. Iron, lead, coal, copper, gold, and water power promise regional prosperity, with rail road plans stirring West in support.
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North Carolina
Deep River Gold Mining Company
Guilford County
N.C
Liverpool
Davidson County
N. C
Roswell King
Burton & Fulenwider
Lincoln
Salisbury Watchman
Road construction rally aims to boost regional rail link
The Fayetteville Observer argues for West support to build a rail road to move iron, copper, and lead cheaper than wagon transport. It stresses deep regional interests hinge on the road's success and questions if communities will endure higher costs without rail service and encourages subscriptions.
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West
Fayetteville
Death by Own Action Attributed to David Flow
Mecklenburg county man David Flow is reported to have died by hanging himself with a bridle on the 16th, according to the Raleigh Star. The notice notes the suicide occurred by his own actions in Mecklenburg. The source provides limited details on circumstances or authorities involved.
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David Flow
Mecklenburg County
Raleigh Star
New York Banks Move to Resume Specie Payments
The New York banks unanimously resolve to resume specie payments on May 9. Many banks already pay specie for their votes and all pay for ten dollars and under. They have sent a circular to country banks stating that bills will not be received after May 16 unless redeemed daily.
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New York
Banks and People Face Off in New Orleans Suit Toll
From a New Orleans expose, the banks sparing the people is denied as the district court records show 2,200 suits started between March 4, 1637 and May 20, 1637, with litigation costs in that court totaling about 330,000 dollars.
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New Orleans
District Court of
Mareh
Fire at Charleston devastates buildings and mills
The Mercury of the S0chult reports a Friday evening fire around 9 sparking from a small old frame building at Berresford and King streets. Many dwellings and stores, including Norton's Hire Mills, Kerr's wharf, and a timber yard burned. total about 1 158 structures lost. Several deaths from explosions and injuries to Brown and Tarley. numerous fatalities among Black residents. Estimated property loss over 3 000 000 with about 500 000 insured, Georgia Office in Augusta bearing 72 000 and the New Hotel 100 000 of insured value.
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Charleston
Berresford
King Streets
Norton
Kerr's Wharf
Frederick Schnierle
John Peart
Col
Steadman
Robert Munro
Messrs
Brown
Tarley
Confort
Georgia
Augusta
Alligator Surrenders at Fort Bassinger and Texas Annexation Debate
Reports from the War Department say Alligator, a leading hostiles figure, surrendered with 88 followers near Okeechobee on April 4. He plans to rally scattered Indians at Peas creek, with Coatoochee possibly joining. Also, 45 Indians, 17 warriors, were captured and taken to Fort Lauderdale. In Texas, Congress opened with Vice President Lamar’s address. A Senate resolution to withdraw annexation petitions was laid on the table but later reported as passing.
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Florida
War Department
Alligator
Fort Bassinger
John Cowaya
Okeechobee
Peas Creek
Coatoochee
Tennessee Volunteers
R. Anderson
3D Artillery
Fort Lauderdale
Jesup
Tampa Bay
Globe
Texas
Columbia
Wright
Galveston
Houston
Congress
Lamar
Senate
United States
Fragmentary Quote Reflects On Government Urgency
A fragmentary note attributes caution toward the Ten Government and its branches, questioning hastiness in judicial actions and their impact on the Republic’s future. The speaker, A. O. Proper, expresses reluctance to trust rapid decisions affecting national well being.
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Ten
A. O. Proper
Important from Mexico and threats to invade
The Gazette reports from Verso via the Natchez that the French minister sent his agent to Mexico City offering war or payment. The French Admiral vows to besiege and capture Vera, and Mexicans fear expulsion and confiscation of property if terms are not met.
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Mexico
Pétise la Gazette
Natchez
Merxico
Petersburg Market Report May 8 Daybook
Petersburg market notes dull trading with prices in May 8 cycle. Flour wholesale at 7 to 7.50 per cy. Bacon, He. Round, 94 to 104 cents per pound. Jat. 2. Prices range from 84 to 93 for Cy and 350 to 375 for bulk as cited.
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Petersburg
Market Prices From Norfolk May 8
Norfolk Market reports Cottoy at 9 cents, corn at 70 to 75 cents, ladle at 9 to 94 cents.
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Norfolk Market
Washington Market May 9 Prices Report
Turpentine new dip two twenty five old dip one fifty tar twelve dollars per ton as listed by the Whig market page on May 9 with brief price notes and commodity references.
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Washington Market
Whig
Marriage announcement in Pitconmy ceremony at church
In Pitconmy on Thursday evening the third instant a marriage occurred conducted by Rev George Gregory Col Lewis G Little married Eliza daughter of Benjamin Eboro.
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Pitconmy
George Gregory
Lewis G. Little
Eliza
Benjamin Eboro
Lybe
Appointment notices for Edgecombe Tarboro Calvary Church
The Rev James Sunderland preaches at the Old Church on Sunday 13th inst. and Bishop lye appointment notes for the coming spring list services in Edgecombe county. The 5th Sunday after Easter at Calvary Church Tarboro includes Mp 20.
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James Sunderland Wy
Lye
Edgecombe County
Calvary Church
Tarboro
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