Glorious Texas Victory Report From New Orleans Papers
A Houston victory over the Mexican army is described as complete and decisive. Texian forces routed Santa Anna’s second division, with heavy Mexican losses and many prisoners. The New Orleans Bee also notes pursuit and further triumph, reporting a Texas free state and war’s retribution.
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New Orleans Bee
Texas
Vortune
Attakapas
St. Martinville
Brassos
Houston
Harrisburgh
Coss
Santa Anna
Nacogdoches
Thomas J. Rush
Matamoras
Gaines
News on St Anna defeat and frontier quiet prompts volunteer call reversal
The dispatch notes that the defeat and capture of St Anna, along with the Indians remaining quiet and the low likelihood of frontier disturbance, have led to the countermanding of volunteer calls from neighboring States. Editors await more details from New Orleans on the events driving these important results.
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St. Anna
New Orleans
Nat. Intell
Congress Debates Funding and Boundary Measures
Washington correspondent notes rapid passage of appropriation bills and focus on Texas and Mexican issues. Clay proposes a President appointed Commissioner to mark treaty boundary, signaling fidelity to engagements. Webster reports defense appropriations limited to militia called by the President, citing constitutional authority.
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Congress
Washington
Petersburg
U. S
Benton
Clay
Mexico
United States
Forsyth
Gaines
Webster
Smithsonian Institution Created By Congress Resolution
Congress passed a resolution authorizing the President to appoint agents to pursue the United States claim to James Smithson’s legacy for founding in Washington an establishment to increase and diffuse knowledge. Five thousand dollars appropriated to carry out the act.
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Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
James Smithson
London
Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Wil. Adv
French Indemnity Paid by France Under Treaty 1831
The nation congratulates all and especially administration supporters on authentic news that France has paid all installments due under the 1831 treaty. Total amount exceeds three and a half million dollars. Funds are being sent in gold to this country at roughly $200,000 per packet as Treasury officials work with diligence within their duties.
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France
Paris
Treasury Department
Immediate payment plan on French indemnity debated by Congress
The current business and congressional calls compare debtors to the United States with those who have won awards to determine sums due to the Government. Scrip for proper amounts will be issued to eligible indemnity recipients. If the bill fails, net proceeds from France will be paid as they arrive, with exact amounts owed to each claimant soon to be determined. Globe.
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Congress
United States
France
Globe
Delegates select Macon Elector in Nash district
The delegates met Saturday the 7th at Henry Sims’s house in Nash and appointed Hon. Nathaniel Macon of this county as the Elector to run on the Van Buren and Johnson ticket for this Electoral District. Warrenton Rep. approves the choice.
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Henry Sims
Nash
Nathaniel Macon
van Buren and Johnson
Warrenton
Wilmington and Halifax Rail Road survey begun
The Halifax Advertiser notes a survey of the Wilmington and Halifax Railroad has begun at this place under Walter Gwynn Esq Chief Engineer. His notable work on the Petersburg and Norfolk roads provides assurance the large project will be completed swiftly and effectively.
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Wilmington and
Halifax
Wilmington and Halifax
Walter Gwynn
Petersburg
Norfolk Road
Man Drowns While Fishing in Roanoke River
Mr. Solomon Powell fell overboard while fishing about 12 miles from here and drowned on the 2nd. Witness Mr. Pitts said Powell appeared a little intoxicated at the time of his untimely end.
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Solomon Powell
Roanoke River
Pitts
Federal Court Opens Under New Judge Barbour
The court sat briefly on Tuesday with counsel absent. This first session by Judge Barbour included his Oaths of Office administered in open court by Judge Potters, as reported by the Raleigh Register.
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Federal Court
Barbour
Potters
Raleigh Register
Editorial Change in Wilmington Printing Establishment
Joshua W Cochran, a thoroughgoing Whig and capable man, has bought Mr Loring's Printing Establishment in Wilmington and will give a decided tone to the paper. Mr Loring will move to this city to oversee the Standard.
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Joshua W. Cochran
Burke County Meeting Urges Texas Independence Recognition
A Burke County meeting adopted resolutions calling on Congress to recognize Texas independence. The action reflects local support for diplomatic change and potential political impact.
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Burke County
Congress
Texas
Calhoun to be hanged for wife murder in Guilford Court
Guilford Superior Court presided by Judge Donnell sentences Calhoun to death by hanging on the 28th inst for the murder of his wife ib.
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Guilford Superior Court
Donnell
Calhoun
Governor orders 2000 mounted militiamen drafted in Alabama
From the Montgomery Journal of April 27 stating that Alabama Governor issued orders to General Scott and Watkins to draft 2000 men from their brigades and hold them in readiness to act against the Creek Indians if needed. The Journal says it is not informed of the reasons for organizing such a large force and cannot judge its propriety.
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Alabama
Montgomery Journal
Scott and Watkins
Starving Lower Creeks face hunting ban on Georgia side
The Lower Creeks are described as starving and unable to procure food as hunting is barred on the Georgia side of the river. They are said to be desperate and may turn to predatory acts to survive, while investigations into Indian land titles continue, deemed harmful to all parties by the Wilmington Advocate.
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Georgia
Wilmington
Indian Hostilities Near Oswitchee Bend
A letter from an Alabama overseer reported a small clash between Indians and a few white men at Oswitchee Bend, fifteen miles below here. Planters have moved women and property from the area. Citizens will hold a public meeting in Girard, Alabama, today to discuss the subject.
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Columbus Gay Herald
Sd Iist
Alabama
Oswitchee Bend
Girard
Florida Steam Packet Reports Florida Advance and Skirmish
From Florida the steam packet Florida arrives from Picolata via Jacksonville with news of Indians storming Fort McLemore on the Ouithlacoochee. Major Cooper of Putnam’s garrison, sent from Fort Crane with a battalion, may reach the point to verify the clash. Reports say Volusia was abandoned and Generals Scott and Eustis are in St. Augustine.
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Florida
Hebbard
Picolata
Jacksonville
McLemore
Quiblacoochee
Cooper
Putnam
Fort Crane
Ouithlacoochee
McL
Volusia
Scott
Eustis
St. Augustine
Santee
Charleston
Pope
Farr
South Carolina
Health of eminent Divine restored after trans Atlantic tour
We are gratified to learn that the health of this eminent Divine has been entirely restored by his trans Atlantic tour. On Sunday the Rev Edward M Forbes and the Rev Harvey Stanly of this town and the Rev Cameron F McRae of Payette ville were admitted to the Order of Priests. Among the visitors at the Convention we were pleased to see the Rev Richard S Mason D D now President of Newark College Delaware. The twenty first annual Convention will be held in Fayetteville in May 1897.
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Christ’s Church
Newark College
Delaware
Fayetteville
Newbern Spec
Murder at Swift Creek A violent death and inquest amid suspicion
A Black man was jailed for Venters death after his master Benjamin Venters, a Swift Creek farmer, was found burned in the fireplace. Inquests revealed skull fracture and broken collar bone from possible axe blows. An axe with blood was found near the house. Neighbors and witnesses linked the prisoner to earlier threats.
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Fanegro
Benjamin Venters
Swift Creek
Venters
Pitt County
Veuters
Indian raids and supply orders reach Volusia
A St Augustine Herald note dated 26th ult. reports an express from Fort King saying Gen Scott ordered rations for 1200 men and forage for 800 horses to be at Volusia by the 26th. A letter to St Augustine says Gen Clinch's sugar works near Fort Drave were burned by Indians, prompting settlers to abandon plantations.
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Florida
St. Augustine
Fort King
Charleston
Petersburg Market May 16 Cotton Prices
Petersburg market report shows cotton selling dull with prices quoted at 16 to 18 cents per pound. Traders note quiet demand and limited transactions across grades.
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Petersburg
Virginia Elections Returns from Petersburg Constellation
Complete returns show Van Buren at 7 percent and Whig at 57 percent with last year’s standings 78 to 56 in Petersburg.
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Virginia
Petersburg
van Buren
Twentieth annual Convention of North Carolina Diocese
The Protestant Episcopal Church in North Carolina held its twentieth annual convention in town from Wednesday the fourth to Monday following. Attendance by visitors and lay delegates was lower than in past years, though church services drew a large and respectable crowd despite heavy rains. The Right Rev Levi S Ives served as bishop of the diocese.
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Protestant Episcopal Church
Diocess
North Carolina
Levi S. Ives
Salaverry Defeated and Captured in Peru Civil War
Dispatch from Payta reports Salaverry's forces of 2,500 were routed by Santa Cruz's 6,000 Persuadians and Bolivians near Arequipa on Feb 7. The seven day battle left heavy casualties. Salaverry and several generals were executed on Feb 18 after surrender.
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Lima
Salaverry
Payta
Santa Cruz
Fernandini
Picoaga
Mora
Calderuas
Napoleon of Sant Ame Executions Reported by Star
The Star reports executions and cruel sentences in Arequipa as part of a crackdown after rebellion. It notes 80 officers sentenced to death, about 100 more to hard labor, and mentions a bridge near Arequipa to be blown up. The piece ties these actions to suppressing bloody warfare and warns of broader consequences for America’s commerce.
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Napoleon
Sant Ame
Grea
Grenoble
SAVIN
Arequipa
Sitaverry
Ngs
America
N. Y. Be
Hilary Tous
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