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Africa
Hurmah
Rocky Mount
Redeemer
Baptist
Wilmington Railroad
Nee
Mobile
Ala
Florida
Raleigh
Additon
Wilmington
New Hanover
Ca. Sa
A Broken Trader Soliloquy on Tight Times
A fragment from a dramatic monologue laments oppressive times for traders. The speaker vows hardship, worn garments, and vanished status, hoping for relief as inflation and scarcity bite. A broken trader ends the lament with a plea for looseness and relief.
Raleigh Baptist Denomination Plan to Fund New Church
The Raleigh Register records a plea from a local Baptist, proposing to join the Baptist State Convention by offering lifelong service in exchange for funds to build a new church and settle his debts. He frames the move as aiding the denomination and saving the church, citing his 1839 Raleigh visit and property loss. The piece questions the obligation and potential benefits to the denomination.
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Baptist State Convention of
N Carolina
Inhven
New Baptist Church
Raleigh
Africa
Ben
Devout Plea Against Imprisonment and Financial Ruin
A speaker describes a family ruined by poverty and the threat of forceful removal, appealing to churches for aid. He recounts debts from church projects, losses from railways and land, and efforts to sustain a Baptist church in Raleigh and Wilmington. After attempting to reorganize debts, he surrendered to a Ca. Sa. writ to relieve securities and prevent further arrest.
Imprisoned preacher appeals for aid to release
A distressed pastor laments being torn from his family and duties, denied wages, and forced to swear an oath he calls degrading. He describes ruin to his ministry and seeks immediate fundraising to support his church, Wake Forest College, and relief for his dependents, urging widespread congregational donations.
Devout Appeal from A J Battle in Raleigh
A religious letter from imprisoned A J Battle in Raleigh dated April 1 1843 urges readers to support God’s servants and work so God will increase resources during famine. He references biblical famine and prophets and calls for broad support across the state with prayer and praise to God.
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A J. Battle
Raleigh
Appeal of Wilmington Pastor to Baptist Denomination
A pastor appeals to the Baptist denomination after strong local and family remonstrances block his release from Wilmington church service. He renounces selling himself and states funds will go to the convention treasury, praising community sympathy and asking for divine reward for liberal contributions.
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Baptist Church
Wilmington
Whig Split Over Edward Stanly Candidacy in Tarboro
A Tarboro letter from April 25, 1843 denounces Edward Stanly as Whigs’ congressional choice, citing his bankrupt votes, tariff views, abolition stance, and a hostile postmaster removal. The writer notes local Whigs distrust his integrity, recalls Stanly’s distant handling of local offices, and questions his loyalty to party instruction.
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Tarboro
Edward Stanly
Stenly
Lis
J. Q . Adan
Stanly
Edgecombe Whigs Count Votes and Stand With Resolve
A political letter urges Edgecombe Whigs to vote with courage and unity. It contends that when ballots are tallied, they will not be cowed or forced to honor those who disrespect their interests. The writer warns against exile and manipulation by powerful factions.
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Edgecombe
Hamphdon
Gouvernor McDowell and Governor Thomas Meet in Staunton
The Southern mail reports a rencounter between Virginia Governor McDowell and Maryland Governor Thomas at Staunton Virginia over Gov Thomas's separation from McDowell's daughter. Accounts describe a staged confrontation ending in blows with McDowell using an umbrella. Both left Staunton amid high talk and anticipation of further scenes in Lexington.
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Southern Mail
Gov. McDowell
Virginia
Francis Thomas
Maryland
Staunton
Gov.Thomas
Gev. McDowell
Richmond Star
Thomas
Gov. Thomas
Valley
Charlottsville
Lexington
Governor McDowell
Gov. Thames
Gov McDowell
Gov. T
Alabama Pays Interest and Noted Comet Snafu Among News
The Alabama Merchants' Bank paid 106000 to Phenix Bank for May interest. London interest due July partly sent in March. rest by steam from Boston. A second comet tale from Laguira misbelieved. a watchman’s Philadelphia comet was a star. A Mobile fire hall mystery blamed on a kite lantern. Cheraw's W J Bailey killed when horse ran away and struck a tree. he was from Anson County, leaves a wife and child.
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Alabama
Merchants’ Bank
Phenix Bank
Phoenix
London
Boston
Laguira
Caraceas
Ist
Philadelphia
Mobile
Long Island Sounds
Deer Park
L. Island
Cheraw
W. J. Bailey
Anson County
Death notice for Mr W A Smith near Augusta Georgia
Mr W. A. Smith of Norfolk Virginia was found dead on the river bank near Augusta Georgia under unclear circumstances. He was decently interred and his trunk and property placed in responsible hands. This notice is for the benefit of his friends.
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W. A. Smith
Norfolk
Virginia
Augusta
Georgia
Snow Follows Thunder Gust at May Bridge Vermont
A thunder gust at May Bridge Vermont on March 28 was immediately followed by a five inch snowfall.
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Maybridge
Vermont
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