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Mecklenburg Declaration Monument Plan At Charlotte Meeting
Citizens of Mecklenburg and surrounding counties met August 24 at the courthouse Charlotte to form a Monument Association. Col William J Alexander chaired. Dr Stephen Fox and J W Trampton served as secretaries. A resolution proposed appointing a directors’ committee to collect subscriptions and raise a monument where the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence was adopted on May 20 1775.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecklenburg
Joe Hill
Dvo
Mo Moreheid
Ben Ry
David L. Swain
Wim. Gaston
Eid. B. Limsey
R. M. Saunders
J. T. Avery
Wm. Dixon
A. F. Gaston
Wm. A. Graham
John G. Bynum
Jos. W. Ross
Wm. A. Harris
Cyrus Hunter
John Irwin
Wm. Johesson
Jas. B. Knox
Augustus Alexander
Eleazer Alexander
Barbhelle Shipp
W. B. Alexander
John H Wheeler
Col
Cad Jones
Iron
Paul Barringer
Tho. Ruffin
Fred M. Burton
J. J. Daniel
Jos D Carson
Duncan Cameron
Jas. Loll
Geo. E Badger
Wim. H
Monument Association
Memorial to incorporate Mecklenburg Monument Association
A memorial urging incorporation under the Mecklenburg Monument Association name and style was adopted. Agents were to be appointed across the state to raise funds, and a petition to the General Assembly sought an appropriation to support this patriotic effort. A follow up resolved committee to prepare a memorial for the next General Assembly to obtain incorporation and funding for a monument to the Mecklenburg Declaration signers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Mecklenburg
Caldwell and Jones
Association
Fred. Nas! Woo
Alexander D. F. Caldwell
John W Osborne
H C. Jones
Phifer
P. Barringer
H. Wheeler
Mo Hoke
WT. Avery
Chas
Fisher
J. McD. Carson
Robi Strange
Des Iredell
DP Lo Swain
Wmn
H. Haywood, Jr
Burton Craige
N.C
Distressinge Occurrence Drowns Warwick Citizen in James River
The Norfolk Herald reports John Young of Warwick county drowned ten days ago during a fishing trip in James River after their boat upended. A enslaved man accompanying them also perished. Young and Francis Armsted swam to shore three miles away, but Young wore exhausted and sank after two miles of swimming. Armsted reached land after a perilous struggle.
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Norfolk Herald
John Young
Warwick County
Francis Armsted
Norfolk
James River
Young
Armsted
Generosity of Dr Mercer Erects Church and Parsonage
The Episcopal Recorder notes Dr Mercer of Adams county Mississippi has recently built at his own expense a new church and parsonage for his vast plantation and tenants at a cost exceeding $30,000. He funds the ministerial salary at $1,200 annually plus meat and bread for the parish.
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Mercer
Adams County
Mississippi
Episcopal Recorder
Welch's Duel Grand Jury finds true bill against Janes Watson Weech
The New York Grand Jury returns a true bill against Janes Watson Weech for leaving the state with intent to duel. The penalty if convicted is five years in the state prison. Thadeus Phelps, once a prominent New York merchant, is sentenced to ten days for refusing to testify in the case.
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Welch
New York
Janes Watson Weech
Thadeus Phelps
Man Guilty of Manslaughter in Connecticut Death
PF Valsey Coon of East Haddam Connecticut was convicted of manslaughter for killing his wife by throwing burning coals onto her while she lay on the floor in April. He received twenty years in the State prison and a $500 fine. He is believed to have killed his first wife in a similar manner about fourteen months earlier.
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Valsey Coon
East Haddam
Connecticut
Warning to Ladies Over Breach of Promise Case
Miss Emily S Browne of Seabrook promised marriage to Mr Pettigill of Amesbury. She vanished with Mr McGregor to New York then returned. Suit for breach of promise led to verdict of sixteen hundred dollars against her.
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Emily S. Browse
Seabrook
N. A
Pettingill
Amesbury
Miss Browne
Colt Sentenced by New York Court of Oyer and Terminer
Colt was brought before the Court of Oyer and Terminer in New York on Tuesday morning to hear his sentence. He insisted on his former claim of self defense in killing Adams, while Judge Kent denounced the declaration and imposed the punishment of hanging on November 18. The prisoner showed no visible emotion at the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt
Court of Oyer and Terminer
New York
Adams
Kent
N. S
Child Devoured by Rats In Cellar Kitchen Case
A four month old girl, left briefly in a cellar kitchen on Coal Lane, was attacked by a large rat. The injury mangled an arm and led to death. The child died on Wednesday. This report mirrors a Pittsburg Chronicle account from about ten days earlier.
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Coal Lane
Pittsburg
Melancholy Affray in Washington Hall Louisville
Last Monday evening at Washington Hall Louisville editor Bliss of the Louisville Journal was shot by editor Pope of the Louisville Sun. The ball struck Bliss’s arm and back, leaving him mortally injured. Pope was arrested and jailed amid great public excitement. The disturbance followed remarks by Bliss about a relative of Pope.
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Louisville Mail
Washington Hall
Worth
Bliss
Louisville Journal
Pape
Louisville Sun
Pope
Louisville
Cincinnati
Manchester Society Exposed in Ashby Speech
Lord Ashby’s House of Commons remarks describe Manchester’s social state, listing pawnbrokers beer houses brothels and street walkers with insinuations of crime. the passage contrasts measures and voters choices with Democratic policies. A separate piece notes Morus multicaulis paper in Petersburg and a Louisiana law banning free colored people from state entry, with penalties for harboring or transporting them.
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Lord Ashby
House of Commons
Manchester
England
Dreadful Accident at Keeseville Foot Bridge Disaster
A Tuesday accident at Keeseville Essex County at the Ausable river foot bridge caused the arch supports to fail. Militias had just passed when the bridge collapsed, plunging people into the river. About thirteen youths are missing amid many visitors on training day, with fears of a larger calamity.
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Keeseville
N. York
Essex County
Washington Cake Recipe From Gen Washington Era
The Albany Cultivator notes a cake once favored at General Washingtons table. It is prepared by warming milk with butter, mixing into lukewarm flour, adding a pinch of yeast three eggs and salt, fermenting overnight, then baking quickly for about three quarters of an hour in the morning.
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Washington
Gen
Albany Cultivator
Adulterous conduct leads to fine and jail in crim. con.
A man named Stubblebine of the county’s lower end faced a criminal conversation case at court. He was fined 93.35 1-2 and prosecution costs, and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary, for adulterous practices. He is said to belong to a new sect called Battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crim
Stubblebine
Stubbiebine
Axers Seek Freer Intercourse Across Counties
A suspect in a Chéster and Montgomery area case argues his acts were conscience based and beyond earthly jurisdiction. The court and jury disagree, delivering verdict and sentence.
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Axers
Cheéster
Montgomery
Guzette
San Antonio Surprised by 1300 Meghcans and Court Taken
A Crescent City letter reports San Antonio was surprised on the 13th by 1300 Meghcans under Geneva Wall, with fifty three citizens made prisoners. The Circuit Court was in session when the town fell, its judge and officers captured. Galveston suffered a fierce storm on the 18th causing extensive damage to shipping and churches worth about 50000 dollars.
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New Orleans Crescent City
San Antonio
Geneva Wall
Sessson
Galveston
Wheat Prices Reported Across Springfield and Alton
Wheat is selling at 31 cents a bushel in Springfield and Alton, with the same price prevailing there. Farmers in Pike County have vainly attempted to hold wheat off the market until it reaches 62 cents per bushel.
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Springfield
Minois
Alton
Pike County
The Miller Delusion Spreads Panic in Hartford Area
The Miller doctrine prompts locals to settle affairs and dispose of property to propagate his ideas. Some remove children from school and farmers begin next year crop plans, assuming it will not be needed. The New Haven Register notes warnings and scattered alarm as year-end approaches.
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Miller
Mr. Miller
Miss Mogy Breach Promise Case Reaches H Hinuis DSOOU
In a breach of promise matter Miss Mogy has recovered in H Hinuis DSOOU. If she succeeds again she will obtain a pair of breeches and be as good as a husband.
Strike at Harmony Factory Over 20 Percent Wage Cut
Workmen at Harmony Factory Cahnes New York have struck after a 20 percent reduction in wages formerly paid. The protest hinges on the wage cut and the factory's plans for labor conditions.
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Harmony Factory
Cahnes
New York
How to Make Money Advice Featured by The Picayune
The Picayune offers guidance on earning income, outlining practical tips and strategies for readers. It emphasizes frugality, work ethic, and leveraging available resources to improve financial standing. The piece reflects common late 19th century newspapers' tone and aims to inform household finances.
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the Picayune
Prudence and persistence in enforcing thrift and duty
A fragment encourages self-reliance and strong work ethic. It urges minding one’s own business, spending hours usefully, avoiding unnecessary purchases, and maintaining accurate books. It warns against vice, promotes perseverance, paying debts, and keeping promises while avoiding public extravagance.
Melancholy death by own action of Webby esq
Webby esq formerly an attorney and owner and teacher of a school, disappeared after boarding a Hartford to New York steamer. His hat with a letter to his brother was found. Mysterious conduct prompted a search. he was highly respected and may have taken his own life.
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Middletown
Webb
The Condition of Working Men in Manchester
The condition to which Whigery would reduce the workingmen is this. In Manchester, the principal manufacturing town in England, there were recently 2,000 families without a bed among them, and 8,666 persons were employed at twenty‑six cents a week. They have got a national bank and a prohibitory tariff for the protection of capital in England.
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Manchester
England
Smallest Horse Presented to the Queen From Java
A Java horse described as the smallest on record has been presented to the Queen. The dark brown five year old animal stands 274 inches tall and is noted as perfectly docile.
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Java
Grave desecration shocks Hamiltonville obituary scene
Morning report from the Episcopal Rural Ground in Hamiltonville reveals grave robbing. The body of Mr. Davis, who was buried just yesterday, was found exhumed with grave clothes scattered, and the perpetrators remain at large per the Philadelphia Journal.
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Episcopal
Hamiltonville
Davis
Phila. Journal
Railroad Accident Delays Philadelphia to New York Train
A Philadelphia train bound for New York arrived after daylight due to an accident between Trenton and Princeton. The locomotive struck two Gowais in the track, tipping to the canal side and spilling crates into the water. The baggage platform tipped toward the canal but did not enter it. passenger cars stayed on track. The crew spent hours recovering crates and left one behind in baggage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philaelphia
New York
Trenton
Princeton
Dmeritan
Poisoning a Family in Rockville Juried for Attempt
The Rockville Maryland Journal reports last week two Black individuals were jailed for trying to poison the Wim Clemments family near Rockville. Poison was mixed into coffee. some family members fell ill before doctors identified the motive. A purgative saved them. a girl says she was forced by a boy to commit the act and pleads coercion while naming an accomplice.
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Rockville
Wim. Clemments
Vie
Ifhott
Grl
Chapped Hands and Soap's Alkaline Effect in Cold Weather
A historical note explains that chapped hands in cold weather result from soap alkali. It suggests cures such as altering washing practices and using vinegar to neutralize alkaline properties, while noting natural sweat performs the same function in summer.
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