Local Political Notices Declined for Publication
The paper refuses anonymous letters and invites public critique via hand bills. It lists candidates for two delegates to the state Convention with Gen. Louis D. Wilson Ed D. Macnair Spencer L. Hart Fig Dr Phesanton Sugg as nominees and notes Rev Joshua Lawrence would not serve if elected.
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Simon Pare
Louis D. Wilson
Ed. D. Macnair
Spencer L. Hart
Fig
Phesanton Sugg
Joshua Lawrence
Edmund D. MacNaip Declines Raleigh Convention Seat
Edmund D. MacNaip writes May 12 1835 to thank citizens for nominating him to the Raleigh Convention and announces he is not ambitious for the seat. He notes his suitability concerns and defers to a more competent candidate while pledging to obey the public will if chosen. He emphasizes humility caution and respect for the process.
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Mr. Howard
Raleigh
Altho
Edmund D. Macnaip
Pautai Mistake and Bank of the State Notes
A summary of a fatal overdose involving Alenry Daflin, son of Joshua Daflin, who died after taking laudanum by mistake while ill and needing paregoric. The Bank of the State has accepted Treasury terms to become a U.S. depositary bank, per the Bal. Standard report.
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Alenry Daflin
Joshua Daflin
Bank of the State
Secretary of the Treasury
U. States
United States Court Opens Spring Term in Raleigh
In Raleigh on May 12 the United States Court for the District of North Carolina begins its Spring Term in the city Meg.
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Raleigh
United States’ Court For the
Col William L Long Named Candidate for Congress
Col William L Long announced as a candidate to represent the district in the next United States Congress. Halifax division notes the official designation and campaign intent.
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William L. Long
United States
Halifax
Fatal blast at Weldon ends life of Massachusetts man
Mr. Morgan Wilbur, a Massachusetts native, was killed Saturday at Weldon North Carolina when a blast accidentally discharged. An Irishman was severely injured but is recovering.
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Morgan Wilbur
Massachusetts
Weldon N. C
Stage Accident Near Culpeppers Bridge In 1835
A stage overturned 21 miles from town over Culpepper's Bridge, dropping 22 feet with four passengers and the driver aboard. All injured, two gravely. One horse drowned, another injured. Cause cited as a broken plank. The incident warns bridge overseers to improve safety. Tribute of respect follows with the Fourth Auditor’s gratitude letter from Amos Kendall praising the President’s impartial service and commitment to duty.
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Culpepper
Fourth Auditor
Portsmouth U S Bank Branch Sold Out to Piscataqua
The Portsmouth U S Bank branch allegedly sold its debts to Piscataqua Bank and is to be discontinued. Years earlier Portsmouth residents criticized its management and urged redress to the parent bank, but remedies failed and they ceased doing business with the branch for years.
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U. S. Bank
Portsmouth
Piscataqua Bank
Ports mouth boycott against oppressive monopoly sparks nationwide call
The Boston Post reports that the loss making actions of the mother Bank prompted critics to urge a nationwide boycott. It argues that people elsewhere should emulate Portsmouth by refusing all business with the monopoly to curb its power.
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Portsmouth
Boston Post
Tug of War Sparks City Letter About Rescue Effort
A Cleveland letter reports Gen Bell of Sandusky mobilizing 500 men to march to Detroit to free Ohio commissioners who had been imprisoned there, signaling a tense confrontation as the conflict widens in the West.
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Buffalo N.Y. Commercial Advertiser
Cleveland
Bell
Sandusky
Detroit
Ohio
Steamer Dolphin Returns From Inland Passage Quest
The Steamer Dolphin commanded by Capt Pennoyer arrived yesterday from Charlestor via Smithville Beaufort Core Sound and Ocracoke Inlet. The voyage tested inland passage viability at low cost by selling stakes and clearing narrow passages. A 54 foot water draft vessel could navigate the inward route, per Norfolk Beacon.
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Dolphin
Pennoyer
Charlestor
Smithville
Beaufort
Core Sound
Ocracoke Inlet
Norfolk
Destructive Wilmington Fire Destroys Planning Machine Mill
From Fayetteville Observer May 1835 report details a large blaze in Wilmington that destroyed Aaron Lazarus steam Planning Machine and the Beatty estate Steam Rice Mill, with 75000 to 100000 dollars in losses. Naval stores, lumber, and turpentine burned as sheds adjoining a stone warehouse ignited quickly. The Dancan McRae steamer was spared, and most rice was saved. origin blamed on a chimney spark.
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Fayetteville
Wilmington
Aaron Lazarus
Wm. G. Beatty
Joss Falls
Lazarus
O'Hanlon
Dancan McRae
N. E
S. E
Side note on insurance for all property mentioned
The incomplete fragment suggests a question about whether there was any insurance on all the property involved. No clear entities or actions can be confirmed from the text.
Bishop Ives Sails for Liverpool on North America
The Raleigh Register reports Bishop Ives of the North Carolina Diocese sailed from America bound for Liverpool on the 17th alt in the packet ship North America due to his continuing delicate health making a sea voyage expedient.
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Ives
North Carolina
Liverpool
North America
Raleigh Register
Petersburg Market May V2 Price Snapshot
Petersburg market report lists cotton at 17 to 18 cents and bacon at 9 to 10 cents, reflecting typical regional prices for livestock and staple commodities during May trading.
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Petersburg
International News Update From New York to Paris
Latest Atlantic dispatches report April dates from London and Paris with talks on the American Indemnity Bill. Britain’s Ministry resigns after defeats. a new Cabinet may form. Greece faces revolt while Messina rises in resistance. Wallachia and Moldavia gain recognition, shaping Europe against Russia. France debates the American question amid Lyons unrest and trials.
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Europe
New York
London
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Livingston
House of Commons
Lord Wellington
House of Lords
Portugal
Donna Maria
Quincy
Munich
Greece
Messina
Belfast
Wallachia
Moldavia
England
France
Russia
Turkey
Holland
Rotterdam
Lyons
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