Suspension of Specie Payments Across Banks in 1839 Politics
Republican Opposition notes the suspension of specie payments by many banks led by the U S Bank of Pennsylvania amidCotton and Stock speculation. It cites New York and Providence bank reactions, note shortages in Richmond and Philadelphia, and predicts a wider spread to the south and west while New England banks retain specie payments with public support.
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U.S. Bank of Pennsylvania
New York
Exchange Bank of Virginia
General
Pennsylvania
Providence R. I
Philadelphia
Delaware
New Jersey
Richmond
Middletown
Connecticut
New England
Trenton
N. J
Whig Tactics And Bank Suspensions Ahead Of Election
A Philadelphia memo from the Whigs warns of bank suspensions and a Sub Treasury crisis as the presidential election nears. It attributes blame to Jackson Van Buren and Benton, urging farmers and mechanics to renounce them and resist the coming “chimeras dire” and panics. MORDECAI IN THE GATE
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Whig
Philadelphia
United States Bank
Treasury
Jackson
van Buren
Tom Benton
New World
Mordecai
Democratic Republican Meeting Set in Greenville
A Democratic Republican meeting will be held in Greenville in Pitt County. Details on date time and venue are not provided in the readable text.
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Greenville
Pitt County
First Tuesday in November Delegates Nominated in Raleigh
Washington representative notes that on the first Tuesday in November the election will appoint delegates to the Raleigh convention, to nominate a Governor. The advisory item outlines the process and venue for the political gathering.
Democratic Republican Convention to Nominate Governor
A meeting of Democratic Members of the General Assembly approved calling a state party convention. The Central Committee will propose the place and date, inviting Democratic Republican citizens of North Carolina to send delegates to Raleigh on January 8 or 9, 1840, seeking unity after the Federal Whig gathering.
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General Assembly
Democratic Party
Central Committee
Democratic Republican Party of
North Carolina
Raleigh
Georgia Governor Race Returns Show McDonald Victory
Early returns from Georgia indicate Democrat McDonald elected governor by a 1500 to 2000 majority, marking a Democratic gain of 1500 compared with the 1837 race when Gilmer won by about 700.
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Georgia
McDonald
Gilmer
New Jersey Election Shows Democratic Lead in Popular Vote
The report notes a clear Democratic majority in New Jersey’s recent election returns, with the popular vote near two thousand, signaling continued progress of liberal principles. Washington Rep.
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New Jersey
Hut
Washington
Rep
Post Office Department Employs Thirty Five Thousand
The U S Post Office Department directly employs 35 000 people including deputy postmasters mail carriers and drivers of all ages both boys and men statewide.
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U.S. Post Office Department
Public buildings to reshape Washington style
The Alexandria Gazette envisions splendid new public edifices in Washington. The Treasury Office, Patent Office, and Post Office planned, with the Post Office to be built of white marble, will captivate visitors. Old State War and Navy Department buildings are slated for replacement.
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Alexandria Gazette
Washington
Metropolis
Treasury Office
Patent Ofice
Post Office
State
War
Navy Departments
Timber felling accident kills 24yearold near Statesville
A limb fell during timber cutting a few miles west of Statesville Iredell county crushing John Taylor instantly. He was 24 years old and son of Caswell Taylor of Randolph. The incident occurred last month on a party of men felling timber.
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Statesville
Iredell County
John Taylor
Mer. Taylor
Caswell Taylor
Randolph
Ialfey
Duncan Rose Dies After Fall From Stable Platform
Saturday morning Duncan Rose Esq of Roxborough in Person county fell from a platform before his stable door in the loft or second story. The injury caused his death immediately.
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Duncan Rose
Roxborough
Person County
Convention of Silk Cultivation in Washington
A convention to promote silk cultivation and manufacture in the United States will be held in Washington on the first of December next. Arrangements aim to host up to 1,000 delegates and showcase numerous American silk specimens in competition for valuable prizes offered by the American Silk Society.
Murder Trial at Warren Superior Court
Thomas H. Christmas was tried and convicted for the murder of Richard Davis at Mabry's Store in Warren County. The court rejected insanity as a defense, noting the assembled crowd believed the defendant sane and not deranged. The killing occurred on a cold January day after a hostile exchange in the counting room.
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Warren Superior Court
Saunders
Thomas Hl. Christmas
Iyst Perm
Richard Davis
Mabry’s
Warren County
Noted Store Shooting Ends in Davis Death
An altercation in Warrenton led to a man drawing a pistol and shooting Mr. Davis in the breast as he warmed himself by a fire. Davis, who had denied the charges, died soon after in the snow while the prisoner, described as an enemy, proclaimed the victim a damned hound. No sentence had been passed as the article went to press.
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Davis
Christmas
Artice
Warrenton
Trial of Whitaker Benbury in Denton Convicted
Whitaker Benbury was tried in Denton last Thursday for an assault on J T Bland and was convicted. Evidence showed Benbury was intoxicated during the assault. Due to Denbury family illness, Judge Nash postponed sentencing until the next term with Benbury held to bail of 200 dollars.
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Whitaker Benbury
J.T. Bland
Edenton
Benbury
Denbury
Nash
Elizabeth City
Phania
Death of Nathan Massey Aged 16 Months In Tragic Barn Accident
A child named Nathan Massey aged sixteen months died after a chain loop left in a barn constricted his neck while he played. The chain, fastened to the wall to restrain a dog, formed a noose and caused fatal strangulation before discovery near the loop. Ailton Guzette.
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Nathan Massey
John H. Bracken
Eaase
Ailton Guzette
Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad Progress Report
News from Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad notes iron shipments for the line arrive in New York and will meet January completion target. An additional Norris engine is to be placed on the northern end by November. A mail disruption caused by gales has passed with service restored. Two Raleigh and Gaston Road cargoes were lost, but the Wilmington iron shipment arrived safely without rust.
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Wilmington and
Raleigh Rail Road
Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road
Oberlin
New York
England
Wilmington & Raleigh R. Road Co
Norris
Wilmington Ade
Cotton stocks in Liverpool warehouses spark tariff debate
General Hamilton notes in our columns that Liverpool warehouses hold nearly six thousand bales of cotton. If demand remains as in the past five months, mills could be supplied for nine months, challenging the Macon Convention to sustain cotton at twelve and a half cents per pound and shaping new trade maxims.
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Hamilton
Liverpool
Wilmington
Cotton Crop Drought Widespread Across the South
There is now no doubt the cotton crop has suffered great injury from the drought across nearly the entire South. All accounts agree on the extent of damage and impact on yields and markets.
Treasury notes outstanding as of first instatement reported
The Secretary of the Treasury reports 3707354 52 as the amount of Treasury notes outstanding on the first inst. This official figure records the national debt components and reflects the government’s outstanding securities at that date.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
The Sea Gull Lost After Gale Near Cape Thorn
A July 16 letter from Callao Bay aboard the Relief reports the Sea Gull, a squadron ship, is presumed lost after drifting away from her companions in a gale off Cape Thorn. No word has been heard of her for three months.
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Callao Bay
Cape Thorn
Pa Laws on Suspension of Specie Payments
Pennsylvania statutes govern the suspension of specie payments, detailing conditions, remedies, and authorities involved. The text indicates a lawful framework for pausing specie obligations under specified economic or emergency scenarios. Further context from the article clarifies the precise triggers and procedural steps used by the Commonwealth.
Banks of that State Forfeiture of Charters Discussed
A legislative arrest of bank charters during the 1837 crisis was suspended by the Legislature due to mitigating circumstances. The New York Banks, led by Bank of New York officers, met after news from Philadelphia and resolved to continue specie payments for the present.
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New York
Philadelphia
Bank of New York
Morus Multicaulis Trees Sold At Deep Creek Price
A small lot of Morus Multicaulis trees raised by Mr. Mathew G. Ferebee was sold at Deep Creek for 125 dollars per tree. The cuttings are from this year and praised for size and beauty by Ziz City Phenia.
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Mathew G. Ferebee
Deep Creek
Ziz
City Phenia
Sugar crop to be one of Louisiana's largest ever
In a New Orleans letter dated Sept 20 the writer reports a splendid cane crop and planters ready to begin grinding by early next month. The cotton crop also improves with over 3,000 bales of new cotton received and selling mainly at twelve to thirteen cents.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Great Fires in Mobile Threaten City Dwellers
Sickness and fire devastate Mobile with two major blazes on the 7th and 9th destroying hundreds of houses, two hotels and two banks. About 200 families lose homes and fall into poverty as suspicions of incendiaries lead to two arrests. The outbreak follows a weekend with only 35 deaths recorded through Oct 8.
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Mobile
London
Fire destroys warehouses at Campbell's wharf Norfolk
Early on the morning of the 16th, a fire broke out in two brick warehouses owned by Anderson and Goodridge on Campbell's wharf in Norfolk. Both buildings were destroyed along with a large quantity of West India goods stored inside.
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Norfolk
Messrs
Anderson & Goodridge
Campbell’s Wharf
Flour and Wheat Prices Surge in Rochester Market
News of a poor English harvest sent Rochester New York wheat climbing from 90 cents to 1 per bushel and flour leaping from 5 to 350. Recent sales totaled 10 000 barrels for the Canada market. The Philadelphia North American notes the market was emptied of flour, about 6590 dollars worth, with light stock remaining.
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England
Liverpool
Rochester
N. Y
Canada
Philadelphia
Morning Star Houston Says Mexico Recognizes Texas Independence
A traveller through Vermillionville reports that the Morning Star of Houston announced Mexico recognizing Texas independence. The town was celebrating with cannon fire from the arsenal as he departed on the 20th.
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Vermillionville
Lou
Houston
Morning Star of
Mexico
Texas
Norfolk Market Prices and Commodities Report
From Norfolk and Washington markets dated Oct 22 the report lists cotton at 11 313 cents, corn at 70 to 72 cents, bacon hog round 1L to 12, lard 12 to 13 cents, with Washington noting corn 33 a $350, bacon sides 11 cents, hams 12 cents, lard 112icents. Naval stores report little turpentine, price quotes for turpentine and related items given. fish shad values shown in shillings and pounds.
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Norfolke
Herald
Washington
Cure of Asthma After Dr Winxvans Vegetable Medicine
Sarah Simmons of Prince George County Virginia reports fifty four years with asthma. After five years of near continual symptoms she began using Dr Winxvans Vegetable Medicine in June and soon was entirely relieved. She claims permanent cure and recommends the remedy. Tarboro agent M. Repuoxa notes date November 10.
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Wubevans
Win Ixvans
Sarah Simmons
Prince George
Co. Va
J. M. Repuoxa
Tarboro
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Martin van Buren
TNE Tartoro’ Press
Pitt
Wash
Demsey Bryan
Wil D. Bell
Elizabeth Bei ‘ Lam
Frederick Bell
Sauer
Tarboroveh
Tar River
Eflgrcombe County
Theophilus Parker
Tarbro
Eleanor Haywood
Votice
Nash County
Jealing
Philips
Aimes J. Philips
Nashville
Jockey Club
N.C
Sarrington
No. Ca
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