Industrial profits from cotton and other crafts in 1840s
The speech analyzes duties on shipbuilding and edged tools, argues protective policy benefits certain raw and broadly useful manufacturing sectors, and estimates profits from cotton and other industries using census data. It reviews cotton consumption, Indigo and madder costs, and counts employed in agriculture and manufacturing, with projected gross product and per-person value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Starch, &c
Democratic Review
Protective Policies Faulted In Debates On Agriculture And Industry
The speaker attacks protective duties as a legal system of plunder that benefits manufacturers while harming agriculture and commerce. He cites Britain’s corn laws as a model showing distortions in labor, trade, and currency, arguing US duties similarly hurt farmers and merchants and will undermine the union’s unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Democratic Festival at Shocco Springs Dinner
The paper delayed publication to attend Calhoun dinner at Shocco Springs on Friday. An immense crowd, estimated 700 to 1000, including over 100 ladies, gathered for the event described as a Democratic Festival or mass meeting. Calhoun arrived in the morning and was introduced to the attendees, with a sumptuous meal served mid day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shocco Springs
Alhoun
Dr. Prichett
Pride and Hope of the South Honored in Notable Dinner
Mrs A Johnson hosted a lavish event praising a distinguished citizen praised as the pride and hope of the South. Gov Branch presided with a long toast list including Weldon Edwards Geo Baskerville and Daniel Turner from Warren-Gustav Perry and many others. Letters from statesmen expressed regret at absence. The gathering sounded harmonious with speeches by R M Saunders J R J Daniel Chas Shepard and Gov Branch. Proceedings to be published in the Rabah Standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bor
A. Johnson
Gov. Branch
Weldon N. Edwards
Geo. D. Baskerville
Daniel Turner
Warren
Gustav Perry
EB. D. Macnair
Wood.t. Johnson
Franklin
Jas. S. Battle
Samuel Li. Arrington
Nass
Thos. J. Hicks
W. W. Young
Granville
Alex. A. Austin
Halifax
Wm. H. Gray
John Bell
Northampton
Calhoun
R. M. Saunders
J. R. J. Daniel
Chas. Shepard
Thos. A. Benton
Levi Woodbury
Wm R. King
A P. Bagby
A. Rencher
H. Butler
Wm. M. Gwin
Thos. W. Gilmer
Silas Wright
James
Storms Cause Crop Damage Across Several Counties
In Shocco trip observers report widespread crop harm in Edgecombe Nash Warren and Halifax counties. Cotton, corn, and tobacco damaged with some tobacco culled before ripening due to spotting and injury. Farmers face likely deficient yields across crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shocco
Edgecombe
Nash
Warren
Halifax
Fatal Knife Stabbing After Beef Shootout in Nash County
George Meton died from knife wounds suffered during a confrontation at Joseph Griffin's in Nash County. Willie Griffin allegedly stabbed Melton during a beef shooting dispute, bystanders intervened, and Melton died within about thirty minutes. Griffin remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Meton
Willie Griffin
Joseph Griffin
W.griffin
Melton
Griffin
Nash
Election Frauds in Bath District Reported by The Washington Republican
A Washington Republican article reports alleged election fraud in Bath district. It states Rodman was deprived of a Commons seat after 44 votes vs 40 shown in depositions, and Gen. Williams allegedly received 160 votes. William M. Marsh, a Justice of the Peace and local returning officer, is named as the principal accused agent. Marsh was a Whig candidate in the prior election but not nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Republican
Bath
Rodman
Geol JO. K. Williams
Commons
Willhans
William M. Marsh
Congress Adjourns As President Signs Bills Rapidly
The Madisonian reports Congress adjourned Wednesday at 2 o clock. The President arrived early at the Capitol and stayed in a room between the House and Senate to affix signatures to bills without delays. Bills were sent minutes before two o'clock and promptly signed, keeping him busy for days with little time to review two major measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Madisonian
Capitol
House
Senate
Landhill Reference to Contested Elections
A fragment noting that certain documents did not receive his signature and raising questions whether he pocketed or stowed them, to be a matter of grave discussion later. The remark suggests ongoing debate over election-related actions connected to Landhill.
Edward Stanly and the tariff betrayal in Congress
A National Intelligencer report condemns Edward Stanly for wavering on the tariff. After initial ties and refusals to vote, he joined in passing the protective measure with other party maneuvers. The piece accuses Stanly of betraying constituents and voters who trusted promises from 1840.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanly
Edward Stanly
Keonith Rayner
National Intelligencer
Thompson
Andrws
Kentucky
Presidential Nominations Split Across States
The Democratic Republican legislators of Kentucky backed Col. R. M. Johnson for President on January 5. A Harrsiburg Pennsylvania citizen meeting followed on March 5 supporting Johnson. Proceedings are circulated. the South may unite for John C Calhoun, while northern and western allies back a Democratic Convention nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Col. R. M. Johnson
Harriburg
Pennsylvania
John C. Calhoun
Political shift in North Carolina legislature detailed
The document lists Democratic gains in the Senate and House, totaling 10 and 16 respectively, for a 26 vote joint-ballot majority. It notes Whig strength previously and estimates Morehead vs Henry statewide margins, with county returns and potential discrepancies from official tallies, blaming Whigs for misrepresentation of Henry's 1842 letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Dr. Shanklin
Hyde
Friends of Equal Rights
North Carolina
Dsiales
Carteret
Jones
Cedar Island
Howard
Cox
Morehead
Secretary of State
Henry
Coretet
Gates
Greene
Nash
Perquimous
Register
Unclear fragment outlines a claim about Kechigs and state elation
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Kechigs and belief in elation from the state with uncertain wording and dates, offering no coherent event or named action to summarize.
Supreme Court Adjourns After June Term Session
The Supreme Court tribunal adjourned on Thursday the 24th after being in session since June 11. Aal. Reg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Thia Tribunal Gg
Aal. Reg
Worth and officers reach Charleston after Florida war closes
Important from Florida reports Maj Cooper, A. A. G., Surgeon Henry, Lieut. Sprague, and Col Worth arriving in Charleston on Saturday on their way to Washington. The Florida conflict is declared brought to a final close as Worth earns high credit for the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Co. Worth
Cooper
Henry
Sprague
Charleston
Washington
Worth
Letter From President Tyler Feels Republican Faith Strong
In a Morning Post Washington dispatch dated August 22 1842 a letter from the President to friends in the city is printed. Tyler defends Republican principles and vows to follow Jeffersonian lines, noting vilification yet expressing steadfast duty and fortitude. He cites the Dayton speech and promises to cleanse the Angean stable by returning to Jeffersonian ideals. JOHN TYLER. To Daniel Jackson Esq and others, Vice Presidents.
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Tyler
Morning Post
Washington
United States
Dayton
Thomas Jefferson
John Tyler
Daniel Jackson, Esq
David Bryson
Joseph O’udinler
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Redding Worsely
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H. W. Potter
Eling
Tarboro’ Female Academy
Roanoke
John Campbell
Weldon
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