Militia Regiments Reviewed by Maj Gen Hawkins
The two Militia Regiments were reviewed by Maj Gen T Hawkins with Brig Crenshaw Col Littlejohn and Adjunct Philips. The Upper Regiment’s review impressed with its appearance and discipline and Gen Crenshaw spoke lengthily in praise. After the Lower Regiment review Gen Crenshaw commended officers and soldiers for duty and discipline and urged strict adherence to duties. Officers then visited Gen Hawkins at Mrs Gregory's Hotel.
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T. Hawkins
Brigee Crenshaw
Col Littlejohn
Adjitant Philips
Crenshaw
Hawkins
Speech by Hon Evn Stanly on National Bank and Sub Treasury
The Hon. Evn Stanly spoke in Edgecombe on Saturday favoring a National Bank, arguing for its constitutional authority and opposing the Sub Treasury. Dr Hall replied in support of the Sub Treasury and criticized the Bank. The event ended amicably with attentive listeners, though locals doubt Democrats will abandon their opposition to a National Bank or accept Bank men as more honest than public officers.
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Evn Stanly
Congress
Hall
Soulenath
Sub -Treasury
Stanly
Edgecombe
South residents unite on hostility to a National Bank
A letter from Mr. Calhoun appears on our first page while Mr. Preston’s letter is too long to fit, though Mr. McDudie’s similar piece has run elsewhere. The piece notes many talented Southern citizens unite on opposing a National Bank and separating the Government from banks, despite disagreements on minor points.
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Calhoun
Preston
McDudie
South
Great Freshet Surpasses Historic Tar River Flood Levels
On Tuesday last the Tar River rose higher than in the 1798 freshet and about a foot above the 1817 flood. Roads were impassable for days and vast damage occurred in low grounds with crop, stock, and fence losses.
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Puesday
Dredge Boat Newbern to begin shoal operations near port
The U S Dredge Boat Newbern under Captain Homer arrived off the port last Friday and is expected to commence work at the shoal near here in midmonth. Also noted is a promising crop outlook with corn yields strong in Orange and surrounding counties Bladen Sampson and Duplin and no material corn scarcity expected. staple prices hold at fair market rates.
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U. S
Newbern
Homer
Washington Whig
Orange
Bladen
Sampson
Duplin
Bayt
Meeting of Aferent banks in New Orleans plans specie payments
A meeting of the presidents of the Aferent banking institutions was held in New Orleans on the first inst. and resolved to resume specie payments on January next. Wilmington Ad's.
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New Orleans
Wilmington
Charleston Health Report Indicates Improvement
The final accounts from Charleston show the city’s health improving. The General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church adjourned after near unanimous approval, amid the division over the N.Y. disease. The Rev. Leonidas Polk, formerly of North Carolina, has been appointed Missionary Bishop.
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Protestant Episcopal Church
N.Y
Leonidas Polk
North Carolina
O Connell and Stevenson Affair Stirring London Dispatch
Gentlamilton of South Carolina wrote to the Richmond Enquirer with a full account of the Stevenson O Connell dispute. O Connell disavowed the reported offensive passages, Stevenson sought satisfaction, and Hamilton notes O Connell’s willingness to pursue Birmingham inquiry, while avoiding conflict.
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Norfolk Herald
Gentlamilton
South Carolina
Richmond Aoquirer
Stevenson
London
Daniel O'Connell
O Connell
Birminghan
O' Connell
O'Connell
Mr. Perry
US Navy
United Kingdom
Anespense
Ireland
London Law and Spectator
England
Birmvham
Foreign Consul Arrest Raises Jurisdiction Debate
The article discusses whether a foreign envoy in the United States can exercise powers beyond local authority, amid a case involving the arrest of a French consul in New York for alleged abduction related to the Captain of the Alexandre. It questions sovereign prerogatives and U S legal limits. The piece also notes New York City commerce swelling with wholesale activity and crowded sidewalks, and reports a railroad agent’s favorable negotiations for a two million dollar loan.
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New York
Barrow
Alexandre
United States
Trade of
New York Evening Post
Palmer Bank Enterprise Ready For Execution
The Charleston Courier reports that the Company allied with the esteemed house of John Horsely Palmer, formerly Governor of the Bank of England, now assures the execution of a noble enterprise. This intelligence places the project beyond contingency and solidifies prospects for completion.
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John Horsely Palmer
Bank of England
Charleston Courier
Indian horse raid near St Augustine recaptured by troops
A Florida dispatch reports that on the night of the 17th, a party of Indians approached near St Augustine and captured between 50 and 75 horses. Lieutenant May, en route to Fort King, recovered all the horses the next morning but could not seize any lodian, who disappeared into the woods.
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Florida
Sebr
Phoebe
Margaret
St. Agustine
St. Augustine
Fort King
Darien Telegraph Editor McCardell Returns to Paper
The Darien Georgia Telegraph editor McCardell resigned to save lives after threats and arson attempts. He fled to Savannah, then returned to publish again as public support grew, defending free opinion against opponents.
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Tha Darien
McCardell
Darien
Geo.) Telegraph
Ins
Dirien
Telegraph
Pais
Savannah
Fire Alleys Acreage Cleared and Ashes Carted
News reports wind fire on land near Scotch Plain where owners Win Darby and Eze Miller have cleared around 12 acres to halt the blaze. They begin carting ashes as the fire penetrates 1 to 4 feet, eight teams at work, ashes valued as manure and the effort may take a year to remove all.
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Jour
West Indian Abolition Experiment Faces Turbulent Start
The August 1 abolition act began with widespread unrest in the islands by August 13 as enslaved workers struck for higher wages. The Jamai ca Despatch reports discouraging results, though the New York Journal of Commerce urges caution in interpretation. The deed is done, and consequences unfold regardless of later commentary.
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West India
West Indies
Jamaica
N. Y Journal of Commerce
Uncertain Experiment Portends West Indies Blight
The text warns that the experiment will cause the West India Islands to be untrodden by white settlers in a few years and a universal blight will fall upon them. It suggests a shift in export tables over the next decade and links the history of St Domingo to Barbadoes and Jamaica.
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West India Islands
St Domingo
Barbadoes
Jamaica
English Harvest Prospects and Naval Movements Reported
The Great Western arrives from Europe with Sept 1 updates. England has a glorious harvest outlook with near average crops. London money at 2 acts. cotton prices show no material change. French events note an expedition against Mexico saving. Brest ships Nereide Creole and Cuirassier sail Sept 1. Admiral Bindin hoists flag and heads to Cadiz then Mexico to command blockade forces. Gen Hamilton of South Carolina was a passenger aboard the Great Western.
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Europe
Great Western
New York
Journal of Commerce
England
Atlantic
London
France
Mexico
Turpin
Prince de Joinville
Count de Gourdon
Brest
Bindin
Cadz
Gloiie
Medee
Republic
Hamilton
South Carolina
Washington and Petersburg Market Prices Report
Market wire summary shows Washington on Oct 2 with Turpen line new dip at 2909 and old 1.85, scrape 100, tar 160. Petersburg market dated Sept 29 lists cotton and J offers, corn scarce with smaller buyers bidding up to 475 for bacon hog rounds 16 to 18.
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Washington Market
Turpen
Petersburg
Coton
QelLets
Norfolk Market News: Cotton and Corn Prices Reported
Norfolk market brief notes cotton at 85 to 88 cents, corn quoted 14 10 to 14 4 cents, hog receipts around 9 to 10 dollars, lard at 13 1/4 to 14 cents. Estimates reflect September 29 values and general market activity.
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Norfolk Market
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