Treasury and diplomatic service appropriations list itemizes funds
The record catalogs miscellaneous 19th century Treasury and diplomatic service appropriations including salaries for ministers and consuls, contingent expenses of legations, library and Senate House needs, repairs to public buildings, surveying public lands, and construction projects such as the new Treasury building and patent office. It notes sums for bills to support foreign intercourse, seamen relief, and the Smithsonian legacy, with detailed allocations to offices, ports, and services.
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Treasury
Tve
United
Great Britain
France
Spain
Austria
Legation
Portugal
Denmark
Sweden
Holland
Belgium
Brazil
Chile
Peru
Central America
Grenada
Venezuela
Texas
Naples
Sfriices
United States
Turkey
London
Paris
America
Library of Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
New Orleans
Mobile
Staten Island
Boston
New York
Register
Smithsonian
Louisiana
Patent Office
Capitol Repairs and Related Public Works Appropriations
A detailed list of 1839 federal appropriations covers Capitol alterations and repairs including lighting, grounds, water pipes, and fences. lighthouse removal on Goat Island. channel deepening at Appalachicola. Saybrook harbor improvements. warehouse completion in Baltimore. documentary history distribution to Congress. surveys in Illinois and Wisconsin. custom-house repairs in Key West and Philadelphia salary arrears. art and statuary payments. engraving a New York harbor chart. Spanish land papers. U S Penitentiary support. Iowa boundary survey. cupola projects for Library of Congress. water-system upgrades. fire engines for Capitol and Navy facilities. and post office transportation and mail service costs.
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Capitol
Goat Island
Appalachicola
Florida
Saybrook
Connecticut River
Holland
Baltimore
United States
House of Representatives
H. Randall
Union Fire Company
Ilinois
Key West
Luigi Persico
Bay
New York
Philadelphia
Orleans
State
Treasury Departments
General Land Office
Washington
Board of Inspectors
Territory of
Iowa
Wisconsin and
Neenah Rivers
Wisconsin
Library of Congress
Tiber
Charles Gordon
Senate
Marine Barracks
Navy Yard
Perseverance Fire Company
Post Office Spending Provisions in 1839 Act
The document outlines appropriations for the General Post Office including salaries, equipment, and operating costs totaling various sums and detailing transfer authorities between heads of appropriation. It also covers treasury handling of unascertained duties and prohibitions on extra pay without legal authorization, concluding with enactment signatures by Polk, Johnson, and Van Buren.
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General Post Office
Executive Department
Public Service
Customs
United States
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Editor Clarifies Remarks Linked to Stanly Duncan Affair
The Whig paper asserts the cited remarks about Mr. Stanly and Dr. Dun were written by its Editor without advice or consultation and without prior inspection by others. It states the passages referred to were meant to address the Stanly Duncan affair alone and to silence conjecture.
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Stanly
Duncan
The
Whig
Messrs
Whig Abolitionist Claims Shake North Carolina Debate
Richmond Enquirer columnist Jefferson accuses Northern Whig leaders of embracing abolitionist causes while denouncing Stanly of North Carolina for allegedly aiding abolitionist Slade. The piece portrays Dr. Duncan as defending pro South views and questions Whig integrity and hypocrisy amid party politics.
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Richmond Enquirer
Jefferson
Congress
South
Stanly
North Carolina
Duncan
Slade
Cheering Prospects For North Carolina Democracy
A Raleigh Standard editorial urges unity within the Democratic Party of North Carolina to confront federal aristocracy and defend popular rights. It calls for lawful, honorable effort, citing recent statewide meetings as evidence of patriotic resolve and confidence in electoral success.
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Democratic Republican Party
North Carolina
Democratic Party
Raleigh Standard
Hall Named Republican Candidate for Congress in District
We have waited to see if other counties would respond to the Beaufort meeting nominating Dr fall for Congress. The Doctor is well known and acceptable, and has accepted the nomination. We announce THOMAS H. HALL as the Republican candidate for Congress in this district.
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Beaufort
Fall
Congress
Thomas H. Hall
Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road to open two more sections
The Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road Co. plans to open two additional road sections around July 1, as reported by the Wilmington Advertiser. The move aims to expand service and connect more areas, signaling progress for the regional rail network.
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Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road Co
Wilmington Adv
University of North Carolina grows under President Swain
The President announced roughly 158 students at the University of North Carolina with expectations of further growth. He praised Swain for guiding the institution’s prosperity and hoped for his continued leadership in the presidency.
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University of North Carolina
Swain
Relieved by Dr Wry Medicine Says Patient
A patient from Prince George County Virginia reports finding relief from a distressing complaint after using Dr Wry medicine. He notes initial hopelessness and now permanent relief and recommends it to others plagued by the ailment.
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Wry
Sarail Simmons
Prince George, Co. Va
Ageny M. Repuoxa
Tarbor
Petersburg Market May 16 Cotton Prices
Petersburg Market reports little change in prices with inactivity. Prime old cotton brings 15 to 15 4 cents, new cotton 13 4 to 15 cents.
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Petersburg
Norfolk Market May 17 Prices
Norfolk market report lists cotton at 13 144 cents per unit corn 80 to 84 cents bacon hog round 11 to 12 cents lard 12 to 123 cents per unit.
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Tarborn
New York
Barre
T. I
Norfolk
Washington Market May 11 Summary of Commodities
Corn prices sell between 3380a and 4 dollars, bacon scarce at 11 to 12 cents, lard 11 cents. Naval stores show new dip down to 325 dollars for old 240, tar 140. Fish in demand and scarce with shad at 9 dollars.
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Washington
Jerrings
Gerlicke's Matchless Sanative Bets on Global Cures
The advertisement touts Gerlicke's Match less Sanative as a remarkable cure claimed to astonish Europe and America with its powerful healing effects. It presents a bold remedy claim aimed at a wide audience, highlighting global impact and efficacy.
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Gerlicke
Europe
America
Washington Whig editorial reference sparks writer response
A Washington Whig item from last week notes remarks by a writer in connection with an editorial published recently in this paper. The notice signals forthcoming discussion or response to the referenced critique.
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Washington Whig
I Perfect Cure of Asthma by Dr Evans Treatment
I have suffered asthma for fifty four years since childhood. In the past five years the symptoms were nearly incessant, with little relief during that time. This certificate states the cure was effected by Dr Williams Evans, offering a lasting recovery after decades of illness.
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Wm. Evans
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M. van Buren
Tarlborough
Martin van Buren
Warren Sannty
Stephen Brae
Martha Whitahep
Milkinson Mahry
Tarborough
Jvotice
T. Barrington
Tarboro
Lor Nalle
Bae
Wal H. Wills
Halifax
N.C
North Carolina Democrat
Webster Clay
Larrison
Taft
Bank
Internal Improvement
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