Indian treaty land grant for Johnston heirs approved
The Pattawatomie tribe near Moiasissimewa on the Wabash receives a U S grant process for a half section once allotted to Stephen Johnston. The President is urged to issue a certificate to Stephen Johnston and Elizabeth Johnston or their heirs payable at any U S land office. The act remains in force until March 4 1843, approved July 20 1840.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moiasissimewa
General Land Office
Stephen Johnston
Elizabeth Johnston
United States
Oven
New York and Philadelphia Port Drawback Act Listing Refunds
The act orders port collectors to pay draw back duties for missed oaths and bonds on export debentures. It lists numerous consignments from New York and Philadelphia to destinations including Port au Prince Aux Cayes Greenock Nantes Hamburg and Martinique, naming exporters and vessels. The approval date is July 20, 1780.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaivare
Bogus
Thompson
Robert
Thomas Hutchinson
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
New York
Philadelphia
Boggs
Port Au Prince
Andrew Jackson
Ashby
Aux Cayes
Favorite
Scoven
Cotheal and Hoff
West Indies
Sully
Dominick
Greenock
Watkin
James Grant Forbes
Ralph B. Forbes
Joseph Simmons
Golden Age
Nye
Hamburg
Jacob Ritter, Jr
Amsterdam
John Laval
Molly
Lee
Mt. Pierre
Martinique
Act for the relief of Hyacinth Lassel in Indiana land grant
An act directs the General Land Office to issue Hyacinth Lassel a certificate to locate five hundred sixty acres in Indiana. Lassel must pay the minimum price for eighteen and a half acres as part of the tract. The certificate may be used at any Indiana land office before March fourth, 1843.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyacinth Lassel
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
General Land Ofice
Misinujwa
Wabash
Indiana
Oval of
Stil Land Office
Lassel
General Land Office
Indiana Grant Language Limits Canal Land Entries
The act restricts entry and location for payments under the first section, barring lands within Indiana’s Wabash and Erie canal grant, alternate sections reserved to the United States, and lands Indiana selected for the canal. Approved July 21, 1840.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasel
State of
Indiana
United Sites
Resolution on indemnity for stone cutters at Treasury and Patent Office
A 1840 congressional resolution directs commissioners to examine claims of stone cutters and other laborers suspended from work on the Treasury and Patent Office buildings. They may grant indemnity for lost wages during suspension, based on circumstances and prior government earnings, with an upper limit tied to average wages from prior months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Congress
Washington
Jmne
Apruoven
Court notices and state appointments update
The report adds that Solomon T. Braddy was appointed Clerk of the Superior Court replacing Henry Bryan who resigned. Robert W. Haywood has been appointed Adjutant General of the state, succeeding deceased B. Daniel. Maine election returns are disputed with both parties claiming victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Solomon T. Braddy
Henry Bryan
Robert W. Haywood
Raleigh
B. Daniel
Maine
Tarburus Pre s Loa Hero in a Cage
A cryptic quoted dialogue mocks a hero figure called Tarburus and Loa, asking the captive hero for his position and opinions while confined. The speaker references a grand inquisitor, Grannyship, and a cage or log dwelling in a taunting, ritual tone. The request centers on questions about daily cider consumption and the status of an aged authority.
Reign of terror under Adams era exposed by witness
The narrative recounts men wielding swords to force a printer, demanding authors' names, and a captain ordering lashes and beatings in Philadelphia era turmoil. It portrays outrage at political oppression and laments revived gag resolutions and the black cockade’s memory.
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M. van Buren
Rerew
Pend
Tippe
River Raisin
Granny Harrison
North Bend
John Adams
Adams
Liberty
Jefferson
Grannies
Lancaster Troup
Montgomery
Jacob Gossin
Peter Nagle
Martin van Buren
Mr. Crittenden
Evho
Mock political factions threaten a Van Buren presidency
The article critiques a proposed coalition of abolitionists Northern and Eastern factions with Southern slaveholders. It questions the legitimacy of a Black Cockade candidate and warns that mixing such forces could not sustain a genuine presidency. It endorses Martin Van Buren as the safer choice for preserving the Union and liberties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governa
Jaroh CIA
Rudolph Lampe
Jacob Sebocidey
Mog Cian
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
North
East
Bowie
Blue Light Wa
Hartford
Tippecanoe
Fort Stephen
Martin van Buren
Market prices and commodities at Washington Market
Listing reads wholesale prices for bacon and hams, naval stores, tar, fish and herrings with varied figures. It notes prices per unit and per quantity, indicating market activity on September 23. The fragment includes several items and price points, reflecting continuing trade in provisions and naval stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Naval
Son
Hopewell Academy Incorporation Sought by General Assembly
An application will be made to the next General Assembly of North Carolina to pass an act incorporating Hopewell Academy near Stantonby appointing trustees. September 14, 1540.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
No Carolina
Hopewell Academy
Stantonsby
Petersburg Business Continues at Old Stand Amid Rail Links
Petersburg, Va remains active in commerce with prompt terms at the former Derby & McPheeter site, inviting North Carolina friends to extend favors. General Patterson and General Owen of railroad interests are named along with Brown, Snow & Co as forwarders to Raleigh. Date: Sent 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby & McPheeter
Bollingbrook
North Carolina
SF. Patterson
Ht G. RR
Jas. Owen
R.& WE
Brown, Snow & Co
Ralewy
Raillie
Petersburg
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Richard M. Johnson
Farmers’ Ticket
AleAane
Charles E. Johnson
LZ. Kennedy
Bath
James B. Whitfield
San
Ashe
Gossin
South Sixth Street
Abraham Kerper
Brown
Lancaster
Tasumer
Ridolphi Lampe
Lampe
Philadelphia Tunpike
Fry's Tavern
John Fry
Reichard
Lancaster Troop of Horse
Wark
Reading Eagle
Abuve-Aid
Michael Wood’s
Siip
Jacob Schneider
Phier Nagle
Varboro
Votice
Commission
Henry V. Niemeyer
Myers’ Whar
James G. McPheete
Commission Mercham
The
Fact
Asia
Tarboro
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