Airs O Rogg Saturday October 22 Nominates Ticket
A historic notice lists Republican nomination for President Martin Van Buren of New York and Vice President Richard M Johnson of Kentucky with district electors. The long list names electors by county and district, concluding election on Thursday November 10.
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Martin van Buren
N. Y
Richard M. Johnson
Roser Love
Haywood Co
George Bowens
Asiie
Jons Witrose
Lincoln
Ancu'o Heaxperses
Rowan
Joan Hina
Stokes
Jonaroay Parker
Guilford
A. Morris, Anson
Araam Vexasne
Granville
Josian
Waorson
Johnston
Naruanten Macon
Warren
Erroneous ad dates corrected for 21st Regiment notice
An error occurred in the days but not the dates of the advertisement for the 21st Regiment. It should have read Friday and Saturday, now corrected in the fast paper.
State Elections Partial Returns From Pennsylvania and Georgia
Partial returns reach from Pennsylvania and Georgia. Pennsylvania yields cheer and signals strong support for Democratic Presidential candidates. Georgia results are less favorable, yet indicate alignment with the Democracy in the national race.
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Pennsylvania
Georgia
Post Office Department Receives Rapid Revenue Increase
An authentic statement from Treasurer's office shows funds remaining in bank last month at 598 319 11 dollars, warrants unpaid 58 757 78, and disposable funds 329 561 33. Revenue for the quarter ended June 30 rose 17 percent over last year, signaling rapid departmental rebound and an honorable close to President Andrew Jackson’s administration per the Globe.
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Post Office Department
Alice
Andrew Jacobson
Globe
Treaty talk near Mackinaw with Chippewas and Ottawas
Maj Whiting of the U S Army, Henry R Schoolcraft, and J W Edmonds met on the 17th at Mackinaw with Chippewa and Ottawa chiefs to discuss purchasing lands between Lake Huron and Lake Michigan and north of the lakes to the Straits of Mackinac. The price named is two million dollars. A Albany Argus correspondent reports Schoolcraft prohibited sale.
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Tor Henry R. Schoolcraft
Whiting
U.S. Army
J. W. Edmonds
Mackinaw
Lake Huron
Lake Michigan
Grand River
Straits of St. Mary
Albany Argus
Riotless Indian whiskey ban noted in colonial report
A colonial gazette excerpt laments the absence of riot and bloodshed when 80 Indians and 4,000 others are gathered, and traders are permitted to sell them liquor. The piece contrasts peaceful restraint with usual violence.
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Jllex. Gaz
Court of Inquiry ordered to probe Florida and Creek campaign delays
The President orders a Court of Inquiry with Major General Macomb as President Brigadier Generals Brady and Atkinson as members Captain Samuel Cooper as Judge Advocate and Recorder to meet in Frederic Maryland as soon as service permits The board will investigate failures in General Scott and General Gaines Florida campaign and delays against the Creek medians in Alabama Metropolitan
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Macomb
Brady
Atkinson
Samuel Cooper
Frederik
Maryland
Florida
Scott
Gaines
Alabama
Wake Superior Court Fall Term Report
The Wake Fall term heard cases of murder and conspiracy. Levi Miller and Merrill Miller faced indictments, while Frederick C. Geer and James Terry were tried for murder with varying outcomes. Merrill Miller, condemned for John Whitaker’s death, was set for execution on November 4 after a lengthy docket and a judge’s earnest address. Snow fell in Rutherford county on the 4th inst.
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Wake Superior Court
Lion
Robert Strange
Levi Miller
Merrill Miller
John Whitaker
Franklin County
Kiar
Frederick C. Geer
Andrew Crabtree
James Terry
Supreme Court
Strange
Aleigh
Brutal Murder Shocks Newbern Area
A Newbern Sentinel correspondent reports a brutal murder of Susan Jane Andrews near Newbern. Her body was found buried, skull crushed, teeth knocked out, with a Black suspect seen nearby who fled, and efforts continue to capture him.
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Newbern Sentinel
Susan Jane Andrews
Newbern
Leet Miller Found Guilty in Transfer Trial
Leet Miller, whose case moved from Wake to Franklinpart, has been found guilty and sentenced to be hanged on the 12th of next month, according to Haleigh Reg.
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Leet Miller
Wake
Franklinpart
Duty of Inspectors and sworn votes in elections
In the late elections for Governor and Legislature inspectors acted without being sworn in many cases. No vote return by an inspector who is not sworn is valid, making attention to this matter crucial. In a close election a result may differ from the actual outcome.
Oath for Inspectors to conduct election impartially
The Acts of Assembly require no fixed oath form for election inspectors but the substance remains. Inspectors affirm they will conduct the election fairly and impartially according to state laws, with God as witness. The oath may be given by the county sheriff or a justice of the peace.
Fire destroys Williams steam mill and adjacent buildings
A blaze at Williams steam mill near town on the 21st ult. consumed the mill and a warehouse storing about 600 bushels. The second story housed F L Dawson’s sail loft. Tim Hunter, shipbuilder, and another small wharf building were also lost. Fire rapid before discovery. containment required destroying the structures and contents.
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H. N. Williams
Goobbls. Com
F. L. Dawson
Timothy Hunter
Elizabeth Herald
New Species of Ison a Singular Depravity Report
A Southern visitor to North Carolina woke to find his carriage ablaze in the night. The Chapel Hill Repository reports a white man’s carriage badly damaged, with strong suspicion cast on a enslaved girl who had previously tried to escape.
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South
North Carolina
Chapel Hill Rep
Death toll in Perquimans claims two noted figures
The Worfolk Herald mourns Jesse Wilson and Henry Skinner of Perquimans County, both prominent in state affairs. Wilson was elected senator for Pasquotank and Perquimans, while Skinner served as elector for an Edenton district on the Van Buren ticket.
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North Carolina
Jesse Wilson
Henry Skinner
Perquimans
Wilson
Pasquotank
Skinner
Edenton
van Buren
Worfolk Herald
Petersburg Market Cotton Prices Oct 17 Report
Petersburg market reports cotton demand steady at 164 17s for new crop with limited receipts. Old cotton remains in demand around 14 to 162 cents.
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Petersburg
Cis
Jnt
Turpentine prices rise with limited supply at market
Washington Market notes uneven arrivals raise prices. New turpentine sold at 275 and old at 260, with scrape ranging 120 to 130. Tar around 160 per barrel, reflecting continued strong demand and price growth in a tight market.
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Washington Market
Navigation of Dismal Swamp Canal Resumes Water Flow
Norfolk Oct 17 The Herald reports the navigation of the Dismal Swamp Canal is resumed with water let in throughout on Friday last providing renewed access for vessels and trade.
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Norfolk
Herald
Loss of the Steam-packet William Gibbons
Last evening three passengers, including Messrs. N. W., spoke with us about the steam packet William Gibbons. The vessel was lost with unknown details yet to be confirmed, and inquiries are ongoing into the disaster and its casualty figures.
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William Gibbons
Messrs
N. W
Shipwrecked passengers reach shore after gale at Boddy Island
Holman and J H Vincent of Alabama and Hugh H Holloway of Augusta report the W G under Capt Halsey left New York for Charleston with about 140 passengers including 32 ladies and 14 children. The vessel struck near Boddy's Island Inlet during a Tuesday gale, bilged in two feet of water, with 116 aboard reaching Pea Island shelter and two schooners chartered to continue to Charleston. two other wrecks were said to be from New York bound south and ashore at Cape Hatteras.
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Boddy’s Island
New Inlet
Pea Island
Elizabeth City
Charleston
New York
Cape Hatteras
Carroll Sloops to New Orleans With 100 Passengers
The brig Carroll guided by Captain Mitchell sailed yesterday morning for New Orleans carrying 100 passengers bound for Texas. The trip proceeds without incident and reflects active trade and migration routes of the era.
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Carroll
Mitchell
New Orleans
Texas
Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road progress and plans
A corrected source reports the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad advancing with forty miles located to be let in Petersburg today and ten more in twenty days. The ridge route minimizes bridges and masonry, trims costs, and eases repairs while offering long straight sections with curbs of large radius. The line traverses salubrious North Carolina country. engineer Heron, esteemed in Richmond, leads the project toward Virginia’s capitols.
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Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road
Petersburg
North Carolina
Roanoke
Heron
Richmond
Virginia
Michigan vote on Ann Arbor Convention delegates
An election was held in Michigan the week before last for fifty delegates to the Ann Arbor Convention to decide on Congress proposals regarding Michigan's admission to the Union and defined boundary. Detroit reports show a large majority against assent to Congress's proposition.
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Michigan
Ann Arbor
Detroit
Florida Letter on Gov Call Forces Across Suwanee River
Extract from a Savannah Georgian letter dated Jacksonville notes Gov Call leading between 1800 and 1900 men, including Tennessee Volunteers and Florida citizen soldiers, crossing the Suwanee to advance on the Nation. Gen Jessup commands around 1000 Regulars and 600 Indians at Tampa Bay or near Quithlacoochy.
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Florida
Savannah
Jacksonville
Texas Telegraph Pay Figures From Texian Officers
Texas telegraph reports from Velasco up to the 6th discuss officer salaries in the new Republic. Major General wages fixed at 200 dollars per month, Commissary General of Purchase 3000 dollars yearly, Quarter Master General 2500, Cavalry Colonel 90 dollars monthly, other officers and soldiers 75 to 6 dollars monthly with ration scales by pay.
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New Orleans
Velasco
Bee
Telegraph
Texas
New Republic
Purchase
European papers note no political news. cotton markets rise
Latest from Europe reports London papers to the 10th and Liverpool to the 1st of September received in New York. No important political news is mentioned. Cotton markets are showing improvement.
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Europe
London
Liverpool
New York
Death of Col. Javhva W Cochran Editor of the Wilmington Advertiser
In Marengo county Alabama Miss Wary Delah Gar ret died recently at the county. the Wilmington Advertiser editor Col Javhva W Cochran died at his residence on the 5th instant. Cochran served as a Navy officer in early life and had begun ambitious editorial duties.
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Marengo County
Alabama
Wary Delah Garret
Wilmington
Javhva W.’. Cochran
Wilmington Advertiser
Cochran
Advertiser
Navy
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Bacon
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Malifax
N.C
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Mit Halifas
Halifax
Gary
Haliax
Halifierd
Gare
Boia
Gary's
Poertscrough
Ferrall
Halifay
Catton
Sie i
Patci
Oupstilyeg
AL & B
Haryig
Noifyk
Matisps
Sia
MHLE
Austin & Soe
Watt Poiengee
Bank of the State
Elizabeth Crombell
Neg Bay
William W. Gray
Raleigh
William W Gray
Lin
Bern
Wil
William Boyl
van Buren & Johnson
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