Plan to publish joint biography of mart in van buren and johnson
An old Minnesota style notice outlines a plan to publish a 100000 copy joint biography of Martin Van Buren and Richard M Johnson. It describes portraits of Andrew Jackson Van Buren and Roger Johnson, timelines, and the German edition for subscribers, urging prompt payment and circulation.
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Martin van Elren
Richard M Johnson
Enbircoil
Wwe
United States
Psa
Ipherson
Andrew Jackson
M. Fon Buren
Rom Johnson
Jane Barbour
U. S
Orion
Withdrawal of Judge McLean From Presidential Field
Richland Ohio August 31 1835 a letter printed in the Columbus Journal reports Judge McLean has withdrawn from the presidential contest He notes that Ohio supporters planned to unite for a state wide effort while he clarifies he cannot be party to a contest likely to decide the chief magistrate
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Judge McLean
Columbus
Ohio
Richland
Declining a Political Office On Principle
A letter from Joun McLean explains his choice to refuse a seat in the House to uphold his principles and avoid partisan political conflict. He notes the likelihood others with stronger claims would prevail, and expresses resolve to oppose harmful policy still. The piece situates broader banking and urban affairs alongside contemporary political currents in Baltimore and New York.
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House of Representatives
House
Baltimore
Joun McClean
Moses I. Kirby
Columbus, Ohio
First new Cotton Bales Sold in Fayetteville Market
Fayetteville reports on Thursday Mr Malcom Patterson of Robeson County delivered two bales of new cotton, the season’s first. They sold to Mr R C McMaster for 164 cents per hundredweight.
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Fayetteville
Malcom Patterson
Robeson County
R. C. McMaster
Observer
Rumor Confirmed of Abolitionist Press Use by Bible Society
The American Bible Society confronts a long circulating claim that the Parent Bible Society of New York allowed its presses to print incendiary Abolitionist literature. The statement, once doubted, is now affirmed in strong terms as a factual assertion by the Rev. leader.
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American Bible Society
Arch-scoundrel Murel-t Said to Be in Penitentiary
Letter from John Holland of Maury County Tennessee dated July 26 1535 claims John A Murel-t remains alive and in prison. It notes cholera among prisoners infected Murel-t who confessed truth to a supposed informant and made a failed escape attempt, leaving him confined after severe injuries.
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John A. Murel
John Holland
Maury Country
Tennessee
Wilkinson County
Miss
Murel
Stewart
Minister Barry Gravely Ill in Liverpool
News from the New York Gazette dated Liverpool August 22 reports William T. Barry our minister to Spain is very ill in Liverpool and rapidly sinking. He scarcely leaves his bed and coughs continually.
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Hlon
William T. Barry
Jeter
New York Gazette
Liverpool
Barry
Spain
United States Bank plans adjustments across multiple branches
The United States Bank has organized arrangements affecting several of its branches. The measures appear to streamline operations and consolidate services, though details on specific locations and timetable are not provided in the available text.
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United States Bank
Virginia Rail Road Push Sparks Local Optimism
OFrIt reports contracts for Greensville and Roanoke Rail Road have been let to diligent contractors. A work force will soon be on the line, bringing market access to Warrenton area farmers at Wilkins Ferry. Subscriptions at Wilkins Ferry and Petersburg meetable targets, signaling swift progress. A survey for a rail link from the town to Richmond is planned, with Moncure Robinson to supervise and James Herron as assistant. The effort aims to extend the Southern network along the Manchester Petersburg Turnpike.
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Greensville
Roanoke
Warrenton
Wilkins’ Ferry
Petersburg
Virginia
Richmond
Moncure Robinson Esq
James Herron
Manchester and Petersburg
Sugar speculation shocks Louisville market
The Cincinnati Gazette reports that 1500 hogsheads of sugar in first hands at Louisville cost about $130,000 and were bought on speculation for four months. It set a price of one cent per pound by hogshead and one cent by barrel, excluding wholesale merchants from the purchase.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Louisville
Clergy Decline to Preach to Blacks in Virginia Amid Turmoil
The Norfolk Beacon reports Rich mond and Henrico county clergy refused Civil Vigilance requests to avoid separate black preaching during the current agitation. The decision, seen as disrespectful to community feelings, may push Virginia toward a legislative ban on such preaching.
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Norfolk Beacon
Richmond
Henrico
Committee of Vigilance
Virginia
Boston authoress to visit England on abolition work
The Philadelphia U S Gazette reports a Boston literary lady, believed to be Mrs Childs, appointed by the Massachusetts Anti Slavery Society to travel to England and Scotland to push immediate abolition of American slaves. The National Gazette questions the claim and warns against foreign interference. The piece denounces the movement as impudent and odious and calls for steps to ascertain Mrs Childs views.
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Scotland
Texas treaty rumor denied by Col. Austin in New Orleans
The Memphis Gazette reports Col. Austin, recently arrived from Mexico, contradicts southern papers on a supposed U S Mexico treaty to purchase Texas. He says no danger of an open rupture exists between the Texians and Santa Anna's government.
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Texas
Memphis
Col. Austin
New Orleans
Mexico
United States
Santa Anna
Jamaican Assembly Dismissed by Governor Amid Debated Apprenticeship Policy
Jamaica dispatch reports the House of Assembly was dissolved by Governor Marquis of Sligo after a session that rebutted his claims of colonial prosperity under apprenticeship. It argues the plan to end voluntary labor would fail, noting falling sugar and coffee crops. It claims the negro’s supposed incapacity for freedom leads to indolence, fearing Jamaica may cease to be a sugar colony in years ahead.
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Jamaica
House of Assembly
Marquis of
Sligo
New York
British Parliament Moves Ahead With Stricter Measures
The Star notes continued British parliamentary action despite injuries and unrest. It reports colonists staying united and determined, hoping for the removal of Lord Sligo as tensions persist.
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Lord Sligo
Abolitionists Form Respectable Minority in Ohio
The Ohio Site Journal notes that abolitionists have built a very respectable minority in the state. The report highlights organized action, growing influence, and the potential impact on policy and public opinion within Ohio during the period.
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Ohio Site Journal
Marriage in county ties Jan Lewis junior to June Cutten
In this county on Tuesday evening last, Jan Lewis junior married Miss June Cutten in a concise ceremony. The couple's union joins local families and is recorded in the county notices.
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Jan Lewis
June Cutten
Died in Martin County Mrs Nancy Williams
In Martin county on Monday last, Mrs Nancy Williams wife of Dr W Williams of Martin county N C departed this life at Gen Hawkins in Warren county on Sept 24 after a long illness She was a pious Methodist and lingered in faith praising Jesus amid her family of six children and a devoted husband Her death is mourned yet her hope of heavenly rest is bright and enduring
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Gen. Hawkins
Warren
Nancy Williams
Williams W. Williams
Martin County
N.C
Jesus
Alice
Cliddren
Jesus Christ
Williams
Reward for a runaway enslaved boy in Nash County
A $25 reward is offered for returning a enslaved boy named PECATUR who escaped from Nash county. He is about 18 or 19, six feet tall, slender, yellow complexion, with a stiff forefinger from a joint cut. He was purchased from Lewis Wilson of Pitt county. His mother lives with Wilson and his father with his brother. Harbors will be prosecuted. Any person who apprehends him should notify Warrenton, North Carolina, to receive the reward by John G. Yancey. Date Sept 18. 1 35, 53
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Nash County
Lewis Wilson
Pitt County
Wilson
Warrenton
North Carolina
John G. Yancey
Primitive Baptist notice seeks subscribers and payment terms
The Primitive Baptist announces a periodical to be issued on the second and zer e Saturdays monthly with yearly payment on receipt. Six copies sent to one Post Office or neighbor. five dollars for five copies. Communications to the Publisher, Geo. Howard, by mid December.
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Primitive Baptist
Southowilles
Geo. Howard
Letters Remaining in the Past 02 at Tarborough 1835
A list of names and partial words appears as letters or notes dated 1835, likely a roster or transmission. The fragment includes numerous surnames and first names such as Anderson, Hearn, Bryant, Bullock, Peters, Cobb, Clark, Garrett, Ward, Wilson, and others, interspersed with truncated terms and spellings. The text resembles an archival index or community note, with pagination cues and local names unidentified beyond fragments.
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Tarborough
Achoen
Dan
Teller Anderson Josl Hearn
Eye Anderson
Lawrence Lev Aflen
Randal Lawrences Ii
Kughtle
Bradley Pani
Kea
Dada Bynum
Bryant Bewsry
Noreross
Hi Bullock
Owens J
Yshid Bullock
Edwin Petws Y
Wan Brooks i
Petwa
Bedford
Pinte Calleham
Priv
Gregory Mi
Ato
Wilk Gardner
David Whi
Harper Stephen Wali Hines
Richard
Heart
Hicks Zachariah Wier
Howard Wilson
Wilbon Hyman
William Wath
Hammonds
Wellel Ino
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