State elections show Democratic gains across states and Congress
Returns across several states favor Democrats with Governors elected in Pennsylvania and Ohio and gains in Illinois Maine Maryland. Legislature gains noted in Alabama Kentucky Indiana Missouri Ohio Maryland New Jersey Pennsylvania and Maine. Whigs see small or doubtful increases in Louisiana North Carolina Georgia Vermont. Congress gains also favor Democrats in several states as Whigs lose ground, suggesting a potential Democratic rally to regain ascendancy.
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Sveral
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Oho
West
Vn Ilinois
Maine
Maryland
Alabams
Kentucky
Indiana
Missouri
Ohio
New Jersey
Malne
Louisiana
North Carolin
Hineis
Georgia
Vermont
Congress
Harois
Ollie
Peatedly
South Carolina
Holaes
Legare
Pro Ceedings at Democratic Center in Yanceyville
The record notes the proceedings at the Democratic Center in Yanceyville. It includes the notable letter from Senator Siracze, offering remarks on current policy and party strategy. The document reflects local political engagement and candidate alignment within the region.
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Democratic Cinter
Yanceyville
Siracze
Texan Vbolster withdraws bid for state admission
The Globe reports that Teags notes the Texan Vbolster handed the acting Secretary of State a message from his government. It states the withdrawal of the proposition for her admission into the Union, signaling a formal exit from the issue.
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Teags
Globe States
United States
Union
Assessment of Lawile and New Valuation Law Impacts
The last Legislature amended the Revenue Law to require County Courts in districts to appoint Boards of Valuation for lands, aiming to correct injustices of prior methods. Early operations show the change is wholesome, with clerks and sheriffs reporting a net increase in real estate valuation from 1836 to 1826 figures, while unlisted lands decline.
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Avis of Assembly
William PF. Collins
North Carolina
Comptroller's Department
University Catalogue Shows Growth and Land Valuation Rise
The Comptroller reports land valuation increases will raise revenue by over six thousand dollars, though data returns delay final tallies. A new University catalogue highlights steady growth in trustees, students, and prospects, noting twenty year enrollment trends and debates over department leadership and topographical drawing courses.
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Aal. Jteg
Poentry
College Catalone
Iistituious
Fort Caseley Tragedy Involving Wells and Air Vapors
In Fort Caseley Vir Nathaniel Carle of Wellsbure died after descending a well flooded with foul vapors. Charles first went down and showed signs of danger, then a rope rescue failed as both men fell. Charles was brought out alive, but Carle died before recovery.
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Fort Caseley
Nathaniel Carle
Wellsbure
Charke
Wien
Carle
Mr Carle
Union Back Bonds Sale by Mississippi Commissioners
The U S Bank of Pennsylvania has purchased five million dollars of the Union Back Bonds of Mississippi from the Commissioners of Mississippi, marking a significant financial transaction in the state's debt securities.
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U. S. Bank of Pennsylvania
Commissioners of
Mississippi
Union
Propositions on Banking Privileges for Railroads
From the Raleigh Standard the Wilmington Advertiser proposition asks the next Legislature be memorialized to grant banking privileges to the Wilmington and Raleigh railroad company with the condition that the company subscribe for one thousand shares of the Fayetteville and Western railroad. The paper invites reader consideration and notes plans to carry the idea into effect or address objections.
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Raleigh Standard
Wilmington
Beng
Siu
Wilmipeton and Ralenga Railroad Company
Fayetteville and Western Raibroad
Distressing hurricane disaster off the Florida coast
A violent September gale wrecked numerous ships along the southern coast, with report that thirty to forty vessels were lost on Bahama Banks opposite Florida. A French brig from Havana bound to Bordeaux left only seven of sixteen aboard, survivors spared by armed Indians who said they kill Americans. The brig Alva Thomas from Portland suffered mass casualties. all aboard were killed except one Dutchman who hid in the hold. A further account mentions two additional wrecks.
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Florida
Uavanna
Bordeaux
Alva
Thomas
Portland
St. Thos
Alna Crew Rescued After Attack Injuries Reported
The crew of the Alna were saved after an attack. One sailor was shot through the thigh and hand but is nearly recovered.
Buffalo forger Benjamin Rathbun sentenced to five years
Benjamin Rathbun, a notable Buffalo figure in commerce, was recently tried at Batavia and sentenced to five years in the state prison for his forgery attempt. The case highlights ongoing efforts to curb white collar crime in New York.
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Benjamin Rathbun
Buffalo
N.Y
Batavia
Yellow Fever in Charleston Report From Epidemic Scene
A Charleston epidemic report describes hospitals filled with dying patients and the terrible metallic smell of calomel, noting deaths among city guards and sailors. It mentions scarce subsistence, dwindling arrivals, and a large subscription drive for relief.
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Krew Street
Gouw Asay
Charleston
Branchville
Wikoo
Ameorsta
Fie
Praost
Norde
Report of Charleston Board of Health October 2 shows rising deaths
The Charleston Board of Health reports a notable rise in deaths from epilepsy and fever. The previous week recorded 53 deaths from Stranger's fever, increasing to 49 in the latest statement. Since Saturday several new cases have appeared, including Pot. Jat.
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Board of Health
Charleston
Murder Trial Looms After Carteret Slave Death
An October incident in Carteret County ends with a coroner's inquest finding murder by a enslaved man named Daniel. He was captured at Larion's Creek, transported to Beaufort, and later recaptured on Howne Sound before the body of Amos Small’s neighbor, Mr. Sanath, is found mutilated. The case proceeds to the Carteret-Newbern Superior Court next week.
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Daving Maurier
Amos Small
Carteret County
Deviel
Daniel
Elijah Pigom
Beaufort
Ivrlow’s Creek
Howne Sound
Mir
Sanath
Erguizvat
Liaron's Creek
Superior Court of
Carteret
Newbern Spee
Reverend Sidney Weller Cultivates Mulberry Trees for Profit
Rev Sidney Weller, living 1915 miles away, has gained neighbors' admiration for his vine cultivation and tireless work. He began planting vines on settlement and, years later, bought a Morus Multicaulis Mulberry Tree in the North. From that single tree in a few years he reportedly sold trees worth $5000 last summer.
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Sidney Weller
Visionary schememaker inspires wary neighbors to follow
In a local note the neighbors who mocked Mr. Weller's money making plan may soon join the venture. If profits mirror his, they will gratefully credit him for the emolument. The dispatch ends with a faded line about a blaze and wind.
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Mr. Weller
Zfali
Wiidr
Fail Business and Petersburg Market Prosperity Note
An 19th century market note praises local merchants in Petersburg stating brisk trade and good bargains for country buyers. It highlights fine assortments of goods, lively streets, and industrious merchants as signs of town prosperity.
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Petersburg
Sudden Death at Bank Street Coffee House
The coroner was summoned to examine the body of Joseph Smith Cochran a Scottish native and recent resident who was found dead in the upper rooms of the Bank Street Coffee House yesterday morning The report states the death resulted from rupture of a blood vessel Cochran had served as a musician in the British Army and Navy and more recently in the United States Army.
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Joseph Smith Cochran
Scotland
Bank Street
United States
Notorious New York Storekeeper John Bonfanti Dies in Apparent Suicide
John Bonfanti, famed proprietor of a Broadway store, returned from Europe with his family and stayed at Palma's Hotel in New York. Early Werththeslay morning he jumped from near the third story of a street building, was found by a passerby, and died shortly after at a nearby house. No cause yet determined.
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John Bonfanti
Broadway
New York
Europe
Palma’s
Sisannisililis
Philadelphia
Fn Ieéres
Sickness in the West and Western Railroads Report
The West endures severe heat and drought with no rains in two months, crops perishing in Michigan and Illinois towns, laborers on railroads and canals facing halted contracts, and widespread bilious fever. The Cleveland Herald notes autumn cooling and a drop in fever, while pioneers mourn the long summer and the fresh graves in the fading wilderness.
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Michigan
St. Louis
Burlington
de Baque
Galena
Wisconsin
Lachiana
Chicago
Dem
Clavelind Herald
British Steam Ship Royal William Arrives in New York
From Europe via Liverpool reports cotton prices in Liverpool for week ending Sept 14 at 22,000 bales with a spiritless market though prices held. Through Sept 20 the market remained tepid. New cotton sales near Fayetteville last week ranged from 50 to 60 cents per hundredweight with claimed high quality.
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Europe
New
Fayetteville
Sul LO Perent
Washington Market Briefs on Prices and Dips
Washington Market reports on October 16 shows Turpentine and new dip at 2 903 dollars, Quick lime at 1 85, Scrape at 100, Par at 160. IV high.
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Washington Market
Petersburg Market Report Oct 12 Cowan notes reduced stock
Petersburg Market reports tight supplies with prime old crop selling at low prices and new crop expected to bring higher values. Flour activity is quiet at nominal levels. Corn is scarce and bacon log round brings 16 to 18 cents.
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Petersburg
Cowan
Norfolk Market Report with Cotton and Corn Prices
Norfolk market report dated Oct 17 lists cotton at 9 to 12 cents, corn 92 to 93 cents, bacon hog round at 14 to 14.4 cents, lard 13 to 14 cents, and notes hog her? prices.
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Norfolk
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Tishel Allen
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