Vacancy on the Bench of the Superior Courts
The judge died during the week set by law, causing a vacancy in Wake and affecting other courts. Considerations of postponement and circuit restructuring are urged to ease docket congestion. A new circuit and extended terms are proposed to improve justice delivery. The Commissioners’ statute-reform report will be submitted soon. The speaker, nearing term end, expresses gratitude and pledges dedication to North Carolina’s free institutions.
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Dudge
Wake Superior Court
Johnston
Wakecourt
Franklin
Warren
Halifax
Northampton
Gavin Hogg
Frederick Nash
Hillsborough
Duncan Cameron
Alfred Jones
General Assembly
Doctor McPheteers
John Beckwith
North Carolina
Rutherford Court Hangs Convicted Murderer Garrett
At Rutherford Superior Court Judge Martin presided last week. John Garrett was convicted of murdering Peter Stroud and sentenced to be hanged on the second Friday in December.
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ofAt Rutherford Superior Court
Martin
Jobn Garrett
Peter Stroud
Fire destroys county Poor House by internal chimney blaze
A fire destroyed the county Poor House on Thursday, reportedly starting from a chimney built inside the building. No injuries are mentioned, and assistance or investigations are not described.
County Court Proceedings This Week Noted
The county court sat this week with no events of note reported beyond routine sessions. No notable actions, judgments, or filings are mentioned by the source.
Sparks Life and Writings of Washington offer urged
An agent in the vicinity solicits subscriptions to Sparks's Life and Writings of Washington promising the work will not be sold for less than the subscription price. A testimonial from the late Chief Justice is cited in its favor, supporting the publication’s value and urgency.
Washington writings praised by governor for merit
Gov Tazewell endorses two volumes of General Washington writings and correspondence published by Mr Sparks. He praises the faithful execution of promises, noting the work’s merit and the value of added information beyond the letters.
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Marshall
Gov. Tazewell
General Washington
62 Saw Cotton Gin by Chamberlain Demonstrates Daily Output
Greenville Pitt County resident Henry Chamberlain operates a 62 saw cotton gin that processed 6,200 pounds of seed cotton per day for four consecutive weeks. This equates to about 100 pounds per hour under full operation.
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Henry Chamberlain
Greenville
Pitt County
Correction Notice For 2000 Ibs Pumpkins
A letter from H. to the Tarboro Press requests a correction from 2000 pumpkins to 2000 Ibs pumpkins in the issue dated the 21st. The author fears readers will misunderstand and affect pumpkin reports, urging the amendment to reflect weight rather than count.
Governor Swain Valedictory Message Aligned With State Policy
The governor’s valedictory message is presented for careful reading, containing several important suggestions on the state’s future policy. It argues against sharing public lands proceeds with the Legislature and warns against pensioning the States from national funds, urging a reduction of imposts instead of creating regional revenue streams.
General Assembly Activity and Officering
Both houses spent the week naming officers and committees. In the Senate a resolution to adjourn December 20 passed ayes 29 noes 29 with the Speaker affirming. The Commons debated land disposals, suppressing gambling, grants records, and road revenue law amendments.
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General Assembly
Senate
Cooper
Martin
Clingman
Manly
Hoke
Secretary of State
Tennessee
Graham
Raleigh Legislature: Committees Appointed Amid Quiet Proceeds
Raleigh dispatch reports the legislature’s progress has yielded little public interest so far though committees are now all appointed. The terse update notes ongoing formalities as the body shapes its agenda.
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Raleigh
Propositions on Public Lands Tied to Commons Copy
The article notes resolutions on Public Lands introduced by Mr. Clingman of Surrey county, reportedly a copy of those adopted by the House of Commons in its last session. It also records official re-elections: Alexander Troy as Solicitor of the Fifth Judicial Circuit by 125 votes to 39 with 20 blanks, William Hill as Secretary of State, and Philo White chosen Printer with 105 votes to 89 and 1 blank.
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Clingman
Surry County
House of Commons
Alexander Troy
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Troy
Dillion Jordan
Blanks
William Hill, Esq
Philo White
White
Thos. J. Lemay
Speaker Haywood Wins House of Commons Election
The speaker contest, seen as a party battle, favors William L. Haywood Jr. as a leading Republican, over William A. Graham. The Raleigh Standard notes the result confirms their political forecast, with Haywood praised for suavity and capability to lead deliberations.
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House of Commons
William L. Haywood, Jr
Wm. A. Graham
Haywood
Hawood
Graham
Senate
Raleigh Standard
The Disputed New Hampshire Boundary News Update
The New Hampshire boundary dispute yields only two wounded in the recent clash with Canadians. Adj. Gen. Lord has been dispatched there by the state governor, per M. Y. Star.
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New Hampshire
Adj
Lord
M. Y. Star
New York Favors Jackson and Democracy by Wide Margin
In a sweeping showing, New York voters backed Jackson and the Democracy option by overwhelming majorities across the state, signaling strong support for the ticket and its platform. Local counties reported broad turnout and decisive results.
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New York
Jackson
Democracy
New Jersey Legislature Calls Senators to Expunging Benton
The New Jersey Legislature passes resolutions directing Senators to vote for Col Benton expunging resolutions or resign their seats and requests Senators and Representatives to vote against rechartering the United States Bank or any similar institution.
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New Jersey
Col. Benton
United States Bank
Vermont Legislature Fails To Elect Governor After Many Ballots
Vermont's Legislature cannot elect a Governor after sixty three ineffectual balloting rounds. A motion to dissolve the joint meeting of the two Houses passed by 113 to 100, ending the joint session without a result.
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Vermont
Accident at corn shucking near Elisha McDaniel home
At a corn shucking in Northampton county on Saturday evening last two persons were involved in an accident. The report notes injuries but lacks full details, with further particulars needed to identify those affected and the outcome of the incident.
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Elisha McDaniel
Northampton County
Tragic Fire Kills Two Slaves Near Shocking Incident
A fire at a fodder house on a plantation killed two enslaved people, Ezekiel Wilkins a 24 year old free man of colour and a young enslaved boy owned by Edmund Jacobs Esq. They were discovered burned to ashes the following day after suspected arson during a corn shucking operation.
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Ezekiel Wilkins
Edmund Jacobs
Halifax
Distressing incident of missing child Benjamin Shaw
On Wednesday night between 8 and 9 Benjamin AZous aged about two and a half, son of merchant William Shaw, vanished from home. After a search by family and neighbors the child was found in the river, drowned. Physicians failed to revive him. the night was dark and rainy. Wash. Whig.
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Benjamin Azous
William Shaw
Wash
Whig
Diamond Found in North Carolina Report
The Charlotte Journal notes a diamond recently discovered in North Carolina and sent north as the genuine grit. Petersburg Market reports brisk cotton demand since the last listing with sales at 15 5-8 to 15 5-8 cents and declines in New York Philadelphia and Southern markets. November 23 cotton figures appear as 5 5-8 Jat.
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North Carolina
Charlotte Journal
Petersburg
New York
Philadelphia
Corn crop prospects dampened by long warm spell
The Norfolk Herald notes that despite earlier optimism, Indian corn yields declined as prolonged warmth hindered drying. Many farmers, who harvested and housed corn, found kernels and hearts decaying upon inspection. Large quantities remain in fields amid fear of further losses as autumn fruits, including corn and cotton, show renewed growth.
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Norfolk Herald
Elder Priam Pucket to preach across multiple towns
Elder Priam Pucket is appointed to preach at Old Town Creek M H on Friday December 11 in Tarborough then at Coneto on Sunday December 13 Cross Roads December 15 Log Chapel December 16 Kehokee December 17 Lawrence on December 18 Upper Town Creek December 19 Falls Tar River December 20 Pleasant Hill December 22 Com.
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Old ‘Own Creek
M. H
Tarborough
Coneto
Cross Roads
Log Chapel
Kehokee
Lawrence
Upper Town Creek
Falls Tar River
Pleasant Hill
Marrep D in this county wedding notice
In this county, on Tihana We ing last, by Benj. Boy ks, a John Knight to Miss A Lap,4, wo os.
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Marrep
Tihana Weing
Benj. Boy
John Knight
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