State Chronicle notes and Europe unrest reflect calm before revocation
The State Chronicle editor laments correspondence practices and death of Carr Whise, reviews Cuba and Spain Home rule hints, and notes Australian bank panic. It warns of Durham Globe thieves near Chapel Hill, urges vigilance by Raleigh authorities, and comments on May Day disturbances, European unrest, and State Guard conduct in New Berne.
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Carr. Whise
United States
Honolulu
Commissioner Blount
Mr. Blount
New York City
Cuba
Spain
Isle
Daniel Webster's Raleigh Visit 1847 Recap
A May 1 1847 Raleigh visit by Daniel Webster to Gov. Graham is recounted with details of the levee at the Governor's Mansion, cadets from Lovejoy Academy, two local militias, and a declined invitation to visit the University. Notable Raleigh figures and attendees include T. D. Kingsbury and Captains Colline and Manly, with later travel to Goldsboro and Wilmington.
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William A. Graham
North Carolina
Massachusetts
Daniel
Raleigh
Webster
Gov. Graham
Executive Mansion
Christ Church
Governor’s Mansion
Lovejoy Academy
Burke Square
Governor's Mansion
T. D. Kingsbury
Wilmington Messenger
Cossacks
Ringgold Guards
William F. Colline
John H. Manly
Manly
David Hinton
James Johnson Pettigrew
Hotel Florence
Goldsboro
Weston R. Gales
Virginia
Rocky Point
Wilmington & Weldon
Wilmington
Gov. Dudley
L. H. Marsteller
Alexander MacRae
Thos. Loring
North Carolina Guard Praises and Sugar Bounty Debate
The article commends North Carolina Guard units for high duty and conduct on a trip to New Bern, noting 98 percent presence and no disorders. It also covers Epwanv Arsixson’s protest against continuing sugar bounty payments, arguing constitutional issues and financial impact ahead of September hearings.
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Epwanv Arsixson
Supreme Court
Atkinson
The Greatness of Rome and America on Chicago Exhibit
The piece lauds the Chicago exposition, praising American peace, progress, and institutions. It compares Rome's extent to the United States, cites Washington’s influence, and notes the vast internal commerce and freedom of intercourse across the continent. It references a Raleigh meeting and a debated North Carolina flag from Guilford Court House.
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Wasnixcox
D.C
Chicago
Europe
Asia
Capitol
Mount Vernon
Arlington
Washington
Sterling
Iicme
America
Rome
Cicero
Gibbon Clares
Mississippi
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
New York
Behring Sea Tribunal resumes. Britain and US differ on rights
The Behring Sea Tribunal of Arbitration resumed hearings with Carter for the United States arguing on regulations. Sir Charles Russell objected, insisting rights be discussed separately from regulations. A heated debate followed among de Courcet, Harlin, Lord Hannan, Russell, and Phelps. The tribunal ruled counsel for Britain would address the two questions separately, but no separate decisions would be issued. Carter to conclude today.
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Behring Sea Tribunal
Cable
Pauts
Behring Sea Tribunal of Arbitration
Carter
United States
Sir Charles Russell
Council For Great Britain
Great Britain
Baron de Courcet
Justice Harlin
Lord Hannan
Charles Russell
E. J. Phelps
Robbers Near Chapel Hill Target Williams Store
A Williams house in Chatham county was broken into and corn whiskey stolen from the cistern room. A gang of four or five white thieves, living with abandoned women, used a woods camp near Chapel Hill. Joe Whitaker was arrested at Hillsboro and confessed. More arrests expected in Durham tonight or tomorrow as two suspects are believed present. Major York returns to prosecute Whitaker. officials call it a tough gang. Also notes a World's Fair Station post office branch opening at the government building on the fair grounds to aid visitors and mail deliveries. The ad also promotes Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for liver and digestive issues with a money back guarantee.
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Durham Globe
Chapel Hill
Raleigh
Globe
Williams
Chatham County
Joe Whitaker
Hillsboro
Durham
York
Whitaker
Issell
Whch
van Cott
Chicazo
Chiesyo
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