Election results for presidential electors in districts
Official statement of the vote for presidential electors held Thursday in several districts. Returns show Halifax town 4085 in the Republican tally and 0 in Whig, Chesterfield county 381 Republican 235 Whig, Prince George 154 Republican 71 Whig, Philadelphia city 3028 Republican 5746, Philadelphia county 7770 Republican 6260.
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Vila
Halifax Town
Petersburg
Chesterfield Co
Prince George
Philadelphia
Philadelphia County
Lamentable Casualty of a Youth in Tragic Accident
A 14 year old, John Macnair, son of Ed D Macnair, near this place, died after accidentally discharging his gun while hunting. He was leaning the gun under his left arm when it fired. Neighbors heard his screams and carried him home.
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John Macnair
Ed. D. Macnair
Races on Tarborough course begin Tuesday
Sporting Intelligence records the Tarborough course races from November 8. First day featured a $100 3 year old mile sweepstake with two heats and results including Nelson and Lady Ritter. Second day offered a $200 two mile purse with top finishers Little Peter and Agnes Nicholson. Third day showcased $400 three mile heats with Agnes Nicholson and Isham Pockeu placing. Fourth day included $200 mile heats with Little Peter and John Champ among the notable entries and finish times.
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Tarborough
Jockey Club
H. Maclin
Nelson
J.J Daniel
Muckle John
Andy Cap
Little Peter
Escape
John White
John Champ
Canova
A. P. ‘Thompson
Craven
Timoleon
John J. Daniel
Lady Ritter
Marion
Silas Wilkinson
Ch. H. Conetoe
Eclipse
G. Bullock
B. H. Charles Brown
Express Mail Opening Note
Express Mail service begins on the fifth instant. No letters will be sent by this mail unless clearly marked Express Mail. No free letters.
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Express
Express Mail
Postal regulation doubles rate for certain letters
Notice states that letters with money or exceeding half an ounce weight will not be sent by this mail except public despatches, papers or pamphlets. All letters and public despatches sent by this mail will be charged with triple the usual rates postage.
Surplus Revenue Draft Totals Reported
The Treasury reports the money subject to draft on the List oll at 42 617 801 38 with standing to the credit of disbursing officers 4 823 118 94.
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Treasury
Death by own action in Lincoln county report
A correspondent reports William S. Simonton former Beattie's Ford merchant and Catawba Springs proprietor died by his own hand on Thursday the 20th alt after long mental distress tied to his alleged improper conduct. Stand.
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Lincoln County
William S. Simonton
Beattie’s Ford
Catawba Springs
Cape Fear Bank to Open Agency in Salisbury Town
Directors of the Cape Fear Bank announce plans to establish an agency in Salisbury. They have purchased the Banking House of the former State Bank of North Carolina, signaling expansion in the town.
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Salisbury
Cape Fear Bank
Old State Bank of North Carolina
Manslaughter verdict in Wyriott Archbell case and prison death details
The Washington Whig reports the Superior Court sat with Judge Donnell presiding. The only high interest case, State ex Wyriott Archbell, indicted for murdering a slave owned by James Robbins, ended with a manslaughter verdict after a candlelit jury deliberation. Also noted were Merril Miller’s death in his jail cell, Levi Miller’s suspected involvement, and an upcoming execution Friday. Additionally, William W. Birth was appointed assistant engineer for a salary of 1200.46, and railroad progress from Richmond to Downer’s Bridge improved travel times and schedules between Richmond Washington City and Baltimore.
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Superior Court of Law
Donnell
Wyriott Archbell
Jesse
James Robbins
Stanly
Henry Toole
John H. Bryan Esgis
Washington Whig
Merril Miller
Hong
John Whitaker
Levi Miller
Franklin County
Ralagh Reg
Richmond
Fredericksburg
Downer’s Bridge
Frederickshorg
Washington City
Washington
Baltimore
Cincinnati and Charleston Road Stock Subscriptions Reported
About three millions of dollars have been subscribed in South Carolina to the great enterprize. The total stock amount has not yet been heard.
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Cincinnati
Charleston Road
South Carolina
Central Commission to decide on new railway shares
Charleston papers report a Central Commission of Wade Hampton David L Swain John Williams Wm Dickson and RK P Letcher will meet at Knoxville November 7 to tally shares. If 40 000 shares equal four million dollars are subscribed, the company forms and a declaration is issued. If not, books reopen to January 1 with potential charter forfeiture.
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Charleston
Central Commission
Wade Hampton
Davidl. Swain
John Williams
Wm. Dickson
RK. P. Letcher
Knoxville
Melancholy Casualty Of Youth Falls Near Town
William Zimmerman fifteen years old went with his brother to gather Ches pots on the suburbs. He climbed a few feet then fell and snagged his body. He lingered until Friday morning and died. Lincoln Transcript
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William Zimmerman
Lincala Transcript
Petersburg Market in brisk demand at high cotton rates
Petersburg Market reports brisk cotton demand on November 3 with best quality selling at 163 and the higher grade trading near 117 1/2. The report notes strong activity and price support across the market.
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Petersburg
Washington Market Turpentine and Tar Prices
Washington Market dated Nov 5 reports turpentine at 350 for new dip and 326 for old, tar priced at 160. Quick note on pricing shifts for traders and buyers.
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Washington Market
Market Price snapshot from Newbern on Nov 4
Newbern market reports cotton at 15 75 to 16 per bale while New York values it at 13 to 20. Turpentine brings 4 here versus 4 75 cash or 4 74 at 60 days in New York. Pork sales run at 10 this week as spectators watch market activity.
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Newbern
New York
Money Market Pressure in New York City
The New York Express reports severe pressure on New York businessmen as the Treasury delays relief. Interest rates rise to 2 1 2 and sometimes 3 percent per month, banks tighten, and many firms fail to meet demands despite ample means. The St Lawrence gale causes raft losses and twenty five lives to be drowned, including two Raymond brothers.
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New York
New York Express
Wall Street
St. Lawrence
Quebec
St. Peter’s
Montreal
Messrs
Poupard and
Raymond
Raf
Perth crew man missing as beach finds indicate disaster
The body of Thompson of Perth was found scattered on the beach while thirteen crew members perished in the incident. Eight bodies, including pilot Jeremiah Campbell a veteran river pilot, were found on shore in a mangled condition.
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Thompson
Perth
Jeremiah Campbell
Gaz
Postboy Beaten by Atalanta in Four Mile Race
Postboy, the great Northern racehorse, was defeated at Camden on Thursday in a four mile race. Ol Johnson's bay filly Atalanta won in two heats. Bets were ten to one against Postboy. Garrison's Cippus ran but was distanced in the second heat. Pet. Int.
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Postboy
Great Northern
Canden
Ol. Johnson
Atalanta
Garrison
Cippus
Pet. Int
Meteor sighting over Greenfield and Albany described
The Boston Gazette reports a brilliant meteor seen in Greenfield Massachusetts between seven and eight on a Sunday evening. It crossed the horizon NW to SW, appeared ball like the sun with a luminous tail and caused a loud explosion shaking houses. A second similar sighting occurred two minutes later. Another meteor, as large as the moon, was seen in Albany with distant thunder sounds.
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Boston Gazette
Greenfield
Mass
Albany
Mexican War News From Tampico To New Orleans
From the schooner Creole’s arrival at New Orleans dated the 16th we learn of Mexican troop movements toward San Luis de Potosi. About 6,000 troops and 1,500 trained at Tampico are marching, joining with other volunteers to form a formidable force. Tampico remains tranquil as campaigns against Texas dominate discourse. Subscriptions fund the war effort. a convoy led by Col. Francisco Garay departed August 22 carrying munitions and stores. The U.S. President’s stance on Texas independence influences Mexican policy. The Dallas cutter crew aboard the Creole confirms the Texan theater and a Texan army encamped on the Labaca river with 4,400 men under Generals Rusk and Green.
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Mexico
New Orleans
Tampico
Cormier
Vampico
City of Mexico
San Luis de Potosi
Arnana
Texas
Republic
Francisco Garay
United States
Greene
Dallas
Lampice
Labaca
Rusk
Green
Texans Equip Armed Vessels Off Galveston Coast
The Texan armed vessel patrol along the Mexican coast without encountering an American ship. Galveston hosts two armed vessels under construction: the schooner De Kalb with 18 guns and the schooner Viper, formerly the Passaic of New Orleans.
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Mexico
Galveston
Viper
Passaic
New Orleans
National Intelligencer
Parliament of Lower Canada Dissolved by Governor
The Parliament of Lower Canada has been dissolved by the Governor due to the body’s opposition to the king of England’s demands.
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Canada
Lower Canada
England
Death of Protestant preacher in Hirschberg pulpit storm
A Protestant clergyman in Hirschberg Silesia was killed during a sermon as a thunderstorm struck the town. Lightning hit the spire and descended the iron chain into the pulpit. the pastor remained preaching briefly, then collapsed dead, his wig ablaze and hands to his head.
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Hirschberg
Silesia
Relieved Florida commander to be succeeded by Jesup
Postscript from Petersburg notes Gen Call’s relief from the Florida army due to illness and possible personal choice. An express reportedly departed for Florida to assign command to Gen Jesup, following the second Florida campaign's difficulties and local obstacles affecting progress against the Seminoles.
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Florida
Call
Jesup
National Intelligencer
Gov. Call
Foreman and Dancy Wedding Reported in Virginia
Married in this place on Thursday evening last by Rev. Samuel Harris, Gesilaus S. Foreman of Virginia wed Miss Dancy daughter of Francis L. Dancy Esq. The line notes the union of Foreman and Miss Dancy in a local marriage notice.
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Samuel Harris
Gesilaus S. Foreman
Virginia
Elha Dancy
Francis L. Dancy
Respected Greenville Resident Joseph B Judkins Dies
In Greenville Pitt county a short time since Mr Joseph B Judkins a citizen much respected by all who knew him. In Pitt county recently Mr Edmund Ricks a soldier of the Revolution.
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Greenville
Pitt County
Joseph B. Judkins
Edmund Ricks
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