Sub treasury bill debate and Treasury report figures
In the Senate discussion Mr Brown attacked the shift in opinion on state banks and defended the late President against censure. The House later read a Treasury report by Levi Woodbury detailing expected costs of a proposed sub treasury system, estimating annual expenses up to 25,000 dollars with clerks and safes, and noting no new buildings or commissioners.
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Senate
Brown
Preston
House of Representatives
Buchanan
Pennsylvania
Texas
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Stanly
Treasury Department
Department
State Department
Levi Woodbury
The
Treasury
James K. Polk
Te H. of Representatives
House votes to delay payment until 1829
On the 28th ailt the bill for postponing until the 1st of January 1829, the October instalment of the de posites with the States of the surplus revenue, passed the House 119 to 117. Delegation members Bynum, Connor, Hawkins, McKay and Sawyer voted yes. Deberry, Graham, Montgomery, Rencher, A H Sheppard, C Shepard, Stanly and Williams voted no. On the 3d lnst the House decided 115 to 101 that Claiborne and Gholson were duly elected Representatives from Mississippi in the 25th Congress. The Treasury notes bill remained under discussion.
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House
Messrs
Bynum
Connor
Hawkins
McKay
Sawyer
Deberry
Graham
Montgomery
Rencher
A. H. Sheppard
C. Shepard
Stanly
Williams
Bank notes redeemable until Oct 20 at local branch
The notes of the old State Bank and the old Newbern Bank will continue to be redeemed at the Branch of the Bank of the State in this place only until next Friday, the 20th inst. This notice appears in Tarborotse on Saturday October 14, 1837.
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Old State Bank
Old Newbern Bank
Bank of the State
Adjournment Besets Congress After Passed Resolution
The two Houses have adopted a resolution to adjourn on Monday next the 16th inst.
Presidential appointments to high U S offices listed
President appoints John McKinley as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Henry D Gilpin as Secretary of the Treasury Theodore S Fay as Secretary of the Legation of the United States at the Court of Prussia Benjamin Rush as Secretary of the Legation near her Britannic Majesty with Senate advice and consent
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Senate
John McKinley
Supreme Court of the
United States
Henry D. Gilpin
Treasury
Theodore S. Fay
Legation
Prussia
Benjamin Rush
Sioux Treaty Ends Land Cession After Councils
The Sioux councils concluded in a treaty by which about five million acres east of the Mississippi were ceded for one million dollars. Indians lose occupant title but gain large annuities and benefits for future improvement. Chiefs and braves delivered many speeches during the process. Globe.
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Mississippi
Mississippi River
Globe
Deputation of Sacs and Foxes Arrives in City
A delegation led by Keokuk, chief of the Sacs and Foxes, with 26 men 4 women and 4 children, arrives under agent General Street. The tribe numbers about 6,400 with kin groups south of the Missouri River. Additional deputations with Major Pilcher have come recently, signaling forthcoming councils where a renowned Indian orator will speak.
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Keokuck
General Street
Missouri River
Pilcher
Black Hawk Freedmen Visit Civil Towns As Freemen
In explaining Black Hawk's current status, it is noted he holds neither rank nor authority in the tribe nor is he attached to the delegation since the 1832 war ended. Black Hawk and his son Roaring Thunder wish to travel to major towns and villages among white communities as freemen, after previously being taken through the country as prisoners.
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Keokuck
Black Hawk
Roaring Thunder
Sioux Gallantry at Washington Theatre Dance
Sioux Chiefs in admiring homage to Miss Nelson at the Washington theatre as they cast war caps on stage and laid buffalo robes at her feet in a gesture of esteem. The scene is likened to a Venus di Medici for symmetry of form.
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Miss Nelson
Washington Theatre
N.Y
Local Wilmington Mail Road Extension Report
The Raleigh Stand notes a locomotive has been placed on the Wilmington Mail Road with two miles of the line completed contiguous to the town and a running speed of 24 miles per hour.
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Wilmington
Raleigh
Peters burg Constellation Sold or Private Sale Planned
Haines editor of the Petersburg Constellation has surrendered the establishment to trustees due to personal embarrassment. They offer it for sale on November 15 unless sold beforehand by private terms. The note, tied to Mr. Haines, frames it as a brief professional farewell.
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Petersburg
Avera Wallot
Acre
Murderer Ellerbe Arrested After Years on the Run
An escaped man identified as Thomas C. Ellerbe, once from Anson county, was arrested near the outskirts of the city. Witnesses linked him to a 1824 wagoner murder near Cheraw, South Carolina, and probable ties to a West Florida case involving his son William. The Superior Court ordered him held for examination.
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Anson County
Thomas C. Ellerbe
Aoson County
Murray
Thomas Dobbs
John J. Chrristophers
Esquires
Cheraw
S.C
William Ellerbe
Thomas Ellerbe
Florida
William
Raleigh
Strict Construction Cited on Postage for Enclosed Notes
The New York Advertiser reports the Postmaster General has ruled that writing on a newspaper envelope beyond the address subjects it to letter postage. The decision arose from a case where a paper to Joseph Tu hson carried a note “with the respects of bra Wilkins,” requiring the recipient to pay.
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New York Advertiser
Joseph Thouson
Bra Wilkins
Subjected to Fine of Five Dollars
A sender was subjected to a five dollar fine. The brief notice records the penalty assessed and the amount, with no additional context or details about case or authority.
Two Tracked Dogs Survive After Trap Injury
In Montgomery County two hunting dogs, long chased together for deer, endured hardship after an elder dog lost a hind leg to a steel trap by the river. The younger dog then ran on three legs, lifting the injured leg in step with its companion.
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Montgomery County
Salisbury
Yellow Fever Death Toll in Atlantic Grants and Natchez
Reports from New Orleans indicate about 350 emi grants arrived direct from France with nearly half dying shortly after from yellow fever. Advices from Louisville dated September 26 confirm the fatal spread of yellow fever at Natchez.
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New Orleans
France
Natchez
Louisville
N.Y. Star
Jesup Foresees 10,000-Strong Florida Campaign
From Tampa in September 1851 Gen. Jesup estimated a field force of about 10,000 to begin operations in October. His health is said to be restored and he believes the Seminoles must be severely chastised before emigration.
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Florida
Tampa
Jesup
Volunteers for Florida under General Atkinson
The St. Louis Republican reports 900 volunteers to be accepted from Missouri. They must reach Tampa Bay by November 1. General Atkinson has moved to Columbia to speed up corps organization for the Florida expedition. WV. Y. Star.
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Florida
St. Louis Republican
Atkinson
Missouri
Tampa Bay
Columbia
WV. Y. Star
Northern Indians Ready for Florida Campaign
Letters from St Louis report government agents have enlisted about 500 Shawnee Delaware and Potawatomi Indians for the Florida campaign. The notice notes the recruitment effort targets tribes in the region and signals a significant mobilization for the theater.
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Florida
St. Louis
Hostilities Loom Between United States and Mexico
From Mata moros August 21 1837 reports rising tension as Mexico refuses to satisfy U S demands. Texas minister W H Wharton escaped prison aboard the Texas warship Independence and fled to Texas. Americans James Gourlay and G T Burrell imprisoned at Coartal for suspected aid. A Texas vessel freed about 75 Mexican prisoners. Mexico still holds roughly 34 Texas prisoners with no quick liberty prospects.
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Mexico
Matamoros
U. States
W. H. Wharton
Texas
Texas Schr
Coartal
James Gourlay
G. T. Burrell
Liberty
Novel Case in Orange County Court
James Decker aged 19 found guilty in the Circuit Court of Orange County New York of marrying a girl under 14 without parental consent. The couple walked to a magistrate but he was absent. the girl insisted on going to the next town saying if it was not fixed it never would be.
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James Decker
Orange County
N. Y
Abolition Press Destroyed at Alton Steamboat Landing
A press bound for Reverend Eli Jah Lovejoy’s abolition office was seized and destroyed as the steamboat Smelter landed at Alton Illinois near dusk. The packages were moved to Geary & Weller’s store, triggering significant local excitement and controversy over the abolition movement.
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Alton
Illinois
Mississippi
Elijah P. Lovejoy
Messrs
Geary & Weller
Fragmentary note on Stance and river incident
Fragmented OCR text mentions Stance and miduipy citizens breaking into something near the river. Details are unclear and no names or dates are readable. Further readable context is needed to identify entities or actions with confidence.
Burnt to Death of Albert Van Laun Farm In Preakne Vicinity
The N J Intelligencer reports a tragic accident at a remote farm near Preakne in which Albert Van Laun, about seventy, was burned after an overturned kettle of boiling water spilled on him while attempting to douse flames. He fainted and fell into the fire, suffering severe burns from the legs to the chest before relatives could intervene.
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Pateson
N. J
Albert van Laun
Preakne
Large Adipose Tumor Removed From Neck of Woman
A long-standing benign adipose tumor weighing 18 pounds and measuring 27 inches from the neck was successfully removed last week from a woman about 60 in Key Bank, Me. The mass had grown for nearly 20 years and moved slightly during the operation as it was detached from the back of the neck.
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Key
Bank
Foreign. Late from England and Portugal news
Foreign dispatches report the English packet ship arriving at York on the 4th with Liverpool cargoes. Cotton prices advance while uplands quote 5d to 744. The Portugal situation shows a slow spreading revolution and a Duke’s joining Saldanha. Spain's Espartero faces unpopularity and talks of a regency after Christina’s departure.
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England
York
Liverpool
Potugal
Spain
U.S
Portugal
Opom
Lisbony
Duke of
Terrera
Saldanha
Saltaha
Coimbra
Espartero
Cortes
Petersburg Market Update: Octo Cotton Holds Price
Market reports no change in cotton prices at Petersburg. Il cents per unit noted with steady values. Trade activity remains light as merchants monitor regional demand and weather conditions. Prices cited reflect lint values for the period.
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Petersburg
Contentnea Baptist Association to Hold Annual Session
The Contentnea Baptist Association will hold its annual session at Town Creek meeting house in this county on Friday before the fourth day of this month.
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Contentnea Baptist
Town Creek
Died in county line of sepsis at young age
An obituary note records the death of a young resident named James J. Philips in the county. The brief item mentions a nursing home context and signs indicating the event. Local officials and family are not named in the preserved text.
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Are
Ond
Sigs Ib S
James J. Philips
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Tarborotse
Washington Market
Whig
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