Tarboro Races at Tarboro Course Week of November 1839
The Tarboro course held races from Wednesday the 20th with three purse events. Capt. David McDaniel’s Ginger Blue won the two mile heats in the Jockey Club Purse. Gray Momus captured the three mile heats, and Ida the handicap mile heats, with Victoria Penninah and Agnes also placing. Weather favorable. spectators enjoyed the event.
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Tarboro
Jocky Club
David McDaniel
G. I. Ginger Blue
Joshua K. Bullock
B.m. Penninah
Capt. McDaniel
G. H. Gray Momus
Cal. MecCargo
H. David Fylde
Capt
D. McDaniel
B. F. Idiea
Mr. McCloud
B. F. Victoria
J. K. Bulluck
B. m. Penninah
W. G. Bulluck
G. F. Agnes
Democratic Meeting at Tarboro Edgecombe 1839
A Tarboro press report details a Democratic meeting of Edgecombe County citizens at the Court House on Tuesday November 26 1839. James Biggs was chaired, George Howard secretary, with a committee drafting resolutions praising Van Buren and independent treasury, urging Raleigh convention delegates and rescinding Rayner resolutions.
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Edgecombe County
Tarboro
James Biggs
George Howard
B. R. Hines
Messrs
R. E. Macavir
Robert D. Hart
Wm. Thigpen
G. M Mooring
R.F. Macnai
James Bridgers
Martin van Buren
North Carolina
Old North State
Jas. Bridgers
Raleigh
L. D. Wilson
Dy P. Sage
Joshua Barnes
R. Db
Tlot
G. Tanter
Wm. Norfleet
R. E. M.nur
Wm. S. Baker
S. L. Hart
Willis Wilkins
J.J. Pippen
Henry Bryan
Rayner
Delegates Discuss Attendance Despite Age and Illness
A meeting debated adding the Chairman to the delegates list but withdrawal occurred due to age and infirmity. Editors of local papers were asked to publish the proceedings and thanks were given to the Chairman and Secretary before adjournment.
Banks Resume Specie Payments Across States
The Cincinnati Post notes Fayette and Franklin Banks resumed specie payments, while the Columbus Statesman claims all Ohio banks have, and Mobile and Huntsville banks in Alabama likewise pay specie. The remark credits Vermnocratic legislation for influence.
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Cincinnati Post
Tih
Fayette and Franklin
Columbus Statesman
Oho
Mobile
Huntsville
Alabama
Governor will not proclaim bank suspension yet
The Richmond Enquirer reports that Virginia Governor consulted the Treasurer for information and the Attorney General's opinion. The Executive Council advised no proclamation on bank suspensions. The 1820 act requiring bank agency to handle public revenue is deemed impracticable under the 1837 act, with funds likely to be shifted if legislature session were not near.
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Virginia
Richmond Enquirer
Executive Council
Winding up of the Banks Expected by Press
The Baltimore Chronicle predicts the suspension will force many banks to wind up their operations. It states in Ohio most banks will likely close, curtailing loans through strict measures and swiftly moving those unable to pay to dissolution, citing public policy and legal constraints.
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Baltimore Chronicle
Ohio
PD. H. Dudley
Tarborough
Prematuya Devar
D. W.D
ACV
Whig Nominee John Morehead Named Governor Hopeful
The Raleigh Whig Convention on the 12th nominated John M. Morehead of Guilford County as the Whig candidate for Governor. The note questions whether he is the same person who introduced two Afro Caribbean patrians from Guilford into the North Carolina Senate list, seeking further information.
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Raleigh
John M. Morehead
Guilford
Senate
North Carolina
Llulifuz
Fayetteville Board Meeting to Open Subscriptions Dec 3
The Fayetteville Observer notes the Board of Internal Improvement will meet in Fayetteville on December 3. Books of subscription will be opened for the Fayetteville and Western Roads and Maj Gwynn will likely present a report on the Nagy’s Head survey and related works, following his European assignment.
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Fayetteville
Board of Internal Improvement
Gwynn
Nagy
Europe
Mississippi election results in Lowndes County
In Lowndes county two Whigs and one Republican including Gen Jesse Speight are elected to the Legislature. Returns from Mississippi’s recent election for Congress governor and state officers are highly cheering, with the Jackson Mississippian noting the Democracy surpassed expectations.
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Mississippi
Lowndes County
Jesse Speight
Congress
Newbern
Jackson Mississippian
Michigan Returns Point To Federalists In Governor And Legislature
Michigan reports show Federalists have elected the Governor and hold majorities in both legislative houses. A Senator will replace Mr. Lyon when his term ends March 4. A Federal Whig is expected to win. The Democratic Republicans avoided last year's majority strategy, preferring fair defeat.
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Michigan
Lyon
Raleigh Siand
Georgia Legislature Repeals Silk Culture Act
The Georgia Legislature passes a repeal of the act promoting silk culture which previously authorized a bounty to silk producers. In the Senate, a repeal of the Free Banking Law was rejected, as reported by Raleigh Reg.
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Georgia
Senate
Raleigh Reg
New York Money Market in Globe Report
The Globe notes no remittance from a packet and quotes sterling and franc rates. Southern funds demand rises, discount rates fall, drafts on Philadelphia and Baltimore traded around 104 to 110, New Orleans at 5 to 6, Mobile near 11 4. Mexican dollars show 3 percent premium, money scarcity eases, foreign notes improve, flour sells modestly, corn scarce with slight gains, cotton dull with downward tilt.
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New York
New York Courier
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New Orleans
Mobile
Wall Street
Virginia
Europe
Globe
British Queen steamer arrives as markets wobble
From England the Britis Queen steamer reached New York on Saturday with London dates to the 3d inst. Prices of cotton showed slight movement but no material change. New York papers view money and corn market news as favorable yet exchanges and foreign securities remain depressed. The Bank of England exhausted its credit on Paris without easing exchanges. The country endures heavy pressure and Philadelphia suspension may trigger widespread county losses.
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England
New York
London
Bank of England
Paris
Philadelphia
Cure of Asthma by Dr Win Evans Veve toable Medicine
Sarah Simmons of Prince George County Maryland testifies after fifty four years of asthma that a course of Dr Win Evans Veve toable Medicine relieved her symptoms completely. She says she was attacked at age nine and endured decades of near-constant distress until use of the treatment began last June, after which she remained free of attacks and now claims permanent cure. Nov 10, Varboro, VA.
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Win. Evans
de. van Evans
Savage and Jiggetts Wed in Halifax County
A wedding notice from Roseneath Halifax County records the marriage of Mr Joseph John Savage to Miss Martha Jiggetts on Thursday evening the 21st, performed by L B K Dicken Esq. The couple hails from Halifax and the surrounding county.
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Roseneath
Halifax County
L. B. K. Dicken
Joseph John Savage
Martha Jiggetts
Halifax
Death of James Branch in Tallahassee at 26
In Tallahassee Florida on the 30th ult died Mr James Branch son of the Hon John Branch formerly Secretary of the Navy aged 26 or 27.
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Tallahassee
Florida
James Branch
Lohn Branch
Navy
Fragmentary 1839 Ohio News Note
A partial OCR fragment mentions a date 4 Nov 1839 and names Jadaers and Raver. The readable text is sparse with no clear event or location.
Unclear Prison Notice From Flgecombe County Sources
A fragment from a historical notice mentions a negro man claiming the name QUMUMIFED being moved to the jail of Flgecombe county on Saturday the 16th inst. The incomplete text provides limited details on charges or identifications. Further context from the original page would clarify the event and individuals involved.
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Flgecombe
Property notice seeks owner of missing slave Sidnegro
The owner of the slave Sidnegro, about 24 or 25, 9 or 10 inches high is asked to prove property pay charges and claim the man. Sidnegro is described as stout and yellow skinned, claimed to be a blacksmith by trade. The notice from Jailer Ben Williams dated November 22, 1839 warns of legal action if unclaimed.
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James Githens
Anson County
Sidnegro
Trale
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Jonathan Weaver
Town Creek
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Win Butts
John Bitts
Contodne
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Wm. W. Weaver
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