Van Buren and Johnson Nominated for 1836 Election
Parboro Friday September 5 1836 Republican ticket lists Martin Van Buren for president and Richard M Johnson for vice president with district electors including Rozeat Love Haywood County and names from Ashe Rowan Guilford and others. Election scheduled for Thursday November 10.
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Martin van Buren
N.Y
Richard M. Johnson
Rozeat Love
Haywood Co
Grarnce Bowens
Ashe
Joux Wirrone
Lincoln
Ancu’p Henperson
Rowan
Joan Hiri
Stokes
Jonathan Parker
Guilford
Wy. A. Morais
Anson
Asram Venasco
Granville
Jostan O. Watson
Johnston
Nathaniel Macon
Warren
St. Wa
B. Locquarr
North
Henry Sarmnen
Perquimons
Louis D.willsox
Edgecombe
Wm. P. Ferrari
Onslow
Owen Houmes
New Hanover
Dudley Wins Governor Vote With 5007 Margin
Election returns show Gen. Dudley winning the governor race by a margin of 5007 votes. The paper notes they hoped to publish full results but could publish only this portion, expressing both defeat and resolve.
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Dudley
Political Forecast of Legislatures and Presidential Vote
The piece analyzes party strength in state legislatures and predicts Van Buren gains. It notes Republican advantages in the Senate depending on district maps, while the House leans toward Van Buren with Whig opposition. It mentions specific figures and pledges from Graham and Steppered, asserting Van Buren support in the governor’s district and in national contests.
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van Buren
House of Commons
Mr. van Buren
Senate
Barnett
Mangum
Spaight
U. S
Partial returns hint at Republican gains in Southwest
Early returns from several Southwestern states favor Republicans, with final results likely in a week or two. The note suggests Republicans hold momentum as returns trickle in across multiple jurisdictions.
Emigration to the West Reconsidered by Travelers
A cavalcade of ten to twelve wagons and carts, carrying several families with many children and enslaved people, passed through the town on a westward pleasure excursion. They had left Hyde county seeking better land and climate but found the journey unhealthy and unsatisfactory, deciding to retrace their steps and return home.
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Hyde County
Homeward Longing Across The North State
The excerpt laments many miles of western sorrow as people in the far west yearn for home in the old North State. It suggests pride or poverty keeps them from returning, highlighting a widespread sentiment of homesickness and migration tension.
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Far West
Old North
Awful Calamity by Fire at Halifax Jail
Halifax Adv. reports a jail fire at daybreak in Halifax. Prisoners set the jail ablaze to escape. five inmates were inside, one white man William Boseman a maniac died, four escaped, including George a negro and Susan Slade who were captured later and sent to Northampton Jail. Sharper and Starke remained at large.
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Halifax
William Boseman
George
Geo. W. Barnes
Susan Slade
Northampton
Sharper
N. Thompson
Starke
Jas. Williamson
Adv
Petersburg Market Reports Cotton Doull Sales
Petersburg market notes show Doull sales at 144 17c with limited scale, confined to home manufacturers. The transactions reflect a small, locally driven trading pattern in cotton.
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Petersburg
Horrible Murder in City Shocks Readers
James Terry a shoemaker who had long struggled with drunken fits killed his wife mid day as an infant lay in her arms in a room with her sister and niece. He pursued other females but they escaped. Terry was arrested on the spot and held in jail to answer the charge. Three children lose both parents in a brutal act considered delirium tremens related.
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James Terry
Terry
Raleigh
Murderer Arrested In City After Year Long Pursuit
About twelve months since John Whitaker was killed in this city by Merrill and Levi Miller. The former was arrested, tried, convicted, and is now under sentence of death in the jail of this city. the latter escaped. A Proclamation offered a reward for his apprehension. On Tuesday last, Constable Murray learned he was in a relative’s house in the suburbs, and he and assistants rushed in, secured him before he could resist.
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John Whitaker
Merrill
Levi Miller
Murray
Prisoner Reunited Behind Bars With Father
A historical note reports the son is now confined in the same dungeon as his father and is likely to face trial at the upcoming Court, signaling a stiff judicial continuation.
Norfolk and Roanoke Rail Line Passenger Schedule
Advertisement notes a daily Portsmouth to Gary's Depot train at 7 a.m. with connections to Halifax and onward stages to Tarborough Fayetteville and Raleigh. Return trains depart Halifax to Gary's Depot for breakfast and reach Norfolk in time for morning steamboats, enabling travel to Philadelphia New York and Boston by successive boats. The piece praises the service and mentions Weldon to Halifax railroad completion this year.
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Norfolk
Portsmouth
Roanoke
Baltimore and Washington
Gary
Halifax
N.C
Tarborough
Fayetteville
Raleigh
Edenton
Plymouth
Blackwater Bridge
Gary’s Depot
Baltimore
Weldon
Rail Road Company
Beacon
Cotton Crops Across Regions Show Varied Yields
The Greenville Mountaineer reports South Carolina districts may yield a full average cotton crop while Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana are expected to produce about half the usual amount. Florida’s crop has nearly failed, signaling a sharp regional disparity in 19th century yields.
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Greenville Mountaineer
South Carolina
Alabama
Mississippi
Lousiana
Florida
Wheat crop failure costs Virginia at least two million
A government estimate states Virginia will lose not less than two million dollars this year due to the failure of the wheat crop. The figure reflects widespread damage to agriculture and potential ripple effects on local economies.
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Virginia
Indian War Fatal Defeat Report Near Florida
Late Florida dispatches report Maj. Williams killed by around 200 Seminoles while traveling from Blank Creek to Nonardsville after a cattle dispute. Troops at Micanopy are largely sick, with several stations underprotected. An escort protected the baggage train from St. Augustine to Picolata as Fort Crane evacuated. future summer campaigns are uncertain.
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Florida
Williams
Blank Creek
Nonardsville
Micanopy
St. Augustine
Picolata
Charleston
Fort Crane
Call
Fort Drane
Jessup
Scott
Blockade of Metamoras Reported by Texian Vessels
Advices from New Orleans to the 3d inst report Metamoras port under blockade. Captain Hawkins of the Independence, sailing from Texas, notes a blockade rigidly maintained by three Texian warships Brutus Invincible and Terrible. The Mexican armed vessel Correo is lost with all hands.
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New Orleans
Metamoras
Hawkins
Independence
Texas
Invincible
Terrible
Texian forces grow as Mexican army falters in trust
The text notes the Mexican army was sickly and discontented amid ongoing leadership disputes. In contrast the Texian army numbered over 2,500 and continued to grow daily. Santa Anna remained closely confined.
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al Marine
Santa Anna
Duel Near Vicksburg Ends with Fatal Shot
A duel occurred on the 13th at a location opposite Vicksburg Mississippi between Mr Quvall and Mr Cunningham. Quvall was shot through the heart at the first fire and died, while Cunningham narrowly escaped as the ball pierced the other's clothing. Pet. Con.
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Vicksburg
Mississippi
Quvall
Cunningham
Pet
Cholera Reports Fatal Outbreak in Alexandria LA
A notice states several persons have recently died of Asiatic Cholera in Alexandria Louisiana. It appears to be the first resurgence of the disease in the United States this season.
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Alexandria
Louisiana
United States
Impudent Celebration Leads to Lashes in Donaldsonville
A crowd of enslaved people near Donaldsonville Louisiana celebrated the St. Domingo massacre anniversary. Judge Lynch ordered fifty lashes for a free colored man, twenty five for a white man, and forced the latter to depart within twenty four hours. The town approved the actions in a subsequent meeting. Source: New York Star.
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St. Domingo
Donaldsonville
Lynch
N.Y. Star
Revolt at Port Platt Destroys Town Stores and Goods
Report from the Express News Room notes a revolt among the negroes at Port Platt, with the town set on fire. Some 40 stores in the commercial area burned, along with about 3,000 bales of tobacco and mahogany. the blaze started in an unoccupied house.
European News From July Europe Update
Latest from Europe reports Liverpool papers dated July 26 received in New York. French preparations for the revolution anniversary parade in Paris are grand. Alibeau, executed July 11, claimed he died for the Republic and denied accomplices. Spain reports Queen’s troops under Evans retreating from Fontarabia after stiff Carlist defense. women fought with Carlists. Asturias favorable to the Queen’s cause overall. The Sultan dismisses Reis Effendi after English ambassador’s intervention, easing Britain Turkey tension.
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Europe
Liverpool
New York
George Washington
France
Paris
Alibeau
Louis Philippe
Republic
Brutus
Sanet
Spain
Evans
Fontarabia
Asturias
Turkey
Churchill
Reis Effendi
Great Britain
Obituary for Mr Higgs Ends in Peaceful Death
An obituary pays tribute to Mr Higgs, a respected farmer, noting his honesty, kindness, piety, and charity. It recalls his illness, patient endurance, and belief he rests in heaven. The piece laments loss to family including widow, mother, and children, urging readiness to meet God.
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Halifay
Willie
Melia
Hood
Mr. Higes
Higgs
Wes
Appointment of Commissioners to Repair Court House
By the Superior Court a group of men including Charles W Knight Henry Astin Louis D Wilson Jesse C Rist Isaac Norfleet Benjamin Sharm Sours Battle Lewis Bond and Willis Wiko Eags were named to oversee repairs and proper arrangement of the court house. The notice calls Tarborough residents to the first Monday in September for confirmation and public session.
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Charles W. Knight
Henry Ast Tin
Louis D. Wilson
Jesse
Isaac Norfleet
Benjamin Sharm
Battle
Lewis Bond
Willis Wiko* Eags
Tarborough
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Wilkes
Yaney
Graham
Congress
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Register
Mate
House of Representatives
Vanuren
Harrison
Augustus H. Stepperd
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