Democratic Convention nominates Ellis for North Carolina governor
Delegates at Charlotte adopt resolutions endorsing Buchanan and internal improvements, elect John W Ellis as governor nominee by majority vote. Holden and Ruffin receive minority ballots, with Holden conceding. An executive committee is named and thanks extended to host city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Ellis
W.W. W. Holden
Thomas Ruffin
Alamance
Wayne
Mr. Ellis
M. A. Bledsoe, Esq
Wake
Jas. F. Simmons, Esq
Halifax
J. W. Ellis
Jas. F. Simmons
Wim. LH. Thomas
Jackson
A. M. Lewis
Rh. P. Dick
John W Ellis Named Democratic Governor Candidate
Murfreesboro Citizens endorse Hon. John Willis Ellis as the Democrats standard bearer for governor. Born 1820 in Rowan now Davidson, Ellis studied law and served in the House of Commons before judgeship. He advocates strict economy and opposes Distribution, with a firm stance on state finances and railroad funding.
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Completon
Ucservers
John Willis Ellis
Rowan
Davidson County
Beattie’s Ford
Robert Allison
Randolph Macon College
Virginia
Judge Pearson
House of Commons
Eilis
John S. Dancy
Walker
Kansas
Democratic Party
Murfreesboro
State Democratic Convention Adopts Lecompton Kansas Support
The Convention, led by Cox of Edgcomb, approves Kansas under the Lecompton Constitution and thanks northern Democrats for supporting the national administration. It condemns southern opposition as disloyal. J Houston of Duplin proposes two thirds rule for gubernatorial nominations, requiring two thirds of votes cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Edgescombe
Kansas
South
Seconpton
Wr. J. Houston, Esq
Duplin
Hon Jefferson Davis Recovers from Severe Illness
The article notes Hon Jefferson Davis is slowly improving though still unable to attend to business. It reports fear that one eye may be lost due to a strong neuralgic complaint and mentions a possible pupil operation in Paris with an eminent optician to seek recovery.
Farmers Bank Stockholders Meet. Bank Solvent with 90000 Surplus
The Stockholders of the Farmers Bank met in Elizabeth City on the 3th inst. The Committee on condition reported the bank perfectly solvent to bill holders with a surplus of ninety thousand dollars over liabilities. Resumption of specie payment was recommended. The Wheat Crop looks promising across the country. Salem Press.
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Farmers’ Banx
Farmers’ Bank
Elizabeth City
Editors and the craft of journalism in history
A reflection on editors as born leaders and readers who must cut, write, and shape content. The piece argues many great editors failed in history while a few succeeded by practical judgment and discipline. It also urges tolerance for different opinions and warns against coercion, urging rational persuasion and respect for individual conscience.
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Nashville
Tans Bal
Mississippi River
Tme
London Daily
Tecan
Elit Rof Ie Times
Moore
Thunderers
The
Times
Editorial duties of the North Carolina Christian Advocate resume
F Thomas Loring Esq. resumes charge of the Editorial columns of the NC Christian Advocate during the Editor’s absence at the General Conference in Nashville. Readers in Raleigh appreciate his return and expect profitable and instructive contributions while he serves as acting editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Loring
N.C. Christian Advocate
Nashville
Death of Slave Triggered Manslaughter Conviction in Vicksburg
A white man, an overseer, was convicted of manslaughter in Vicksburg for killing a slave after claiming the slave resisted his authority. Judge Verger instructed jurors that a slave may resist when life is threatened, and such resistance does not justify the lethal act.
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Georgia
Vicksburg
Mississippi
Davenport
Verger
Tennessee Legislature Allocates 10000 for Mechanics Institute Hall
The Tennessee Legislature grants $10 000 to build a Mechanics Institute Hall in Nashville. The article argues mechanics deserve respect equal to lawyers and merchants and mentions a failed bill granting them a lien on work until paid. It calls for revival in the next session and promises more discussion later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Mechanics’ Institute
Nashville
Eaccange
General Assembly
Lewis
Ray, Stendard
Letter from W. W. Holden endorsing Charlotte Governor nomina
The North Carolina Standard editor W. W. Holden endorses the Democratic nomination of John W. Ellis for Governor after serving in the Charlotte convention. He urges unity across the state and pledges support, praising Ellis and the Democratic cause as essential to constitutional union and state honor. He thanks friends who backed him and calls for a solid statewide front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Badham
Chowan
John Walker
Meckenburg
W. W. Avery
Burke
Mecklenburg
W. W. Holden
Wake
Wm. Lander Esq
Lincoln
John W. Ellis
Rowan
North Carolina Standard
Charlotte
Murfreesboro
W. W
Lotpex
W. W. Nfoupewn
Democratic Party
Democracy
Wake Democracy Ratification Meetings Reported
A large Wake County gathering at the Court House in Raleigh on Friday the 16th endorsed the Charlotte Convention action. Speakers included W. W. Holden, Houston of Duplin, Gen. Winslow of Cumberland, W. A. Allen of Duplin, and X. W. Bright of Lenoir, with strong enthusiasm. Salisbury also held a parallel session endorsing the Charlotte nominating convention with speakers John Kerr of Caswell and E. A. Englehard of Wake among others.
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Wake Democracy
Court House
Raleigh
Charlotte
W. W. Holden
Mr. Houston
Duplin
Gen. Winslow
Cumberland
W. A. Allen
X. W. Bright
Lenoir
Salisbury
John Kerr
Caswell
E. A. Englehard
Wake
Gusty Wind and Rain Pass Over Wilson Friday
A strong wind and rain swept Wilson last Friday evening with no damage reported so far. Local officials noted the weather event caused minor disruptions but no injuries or structural harm were confirmed.
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Wilson
Town Meeting Organizes Wilson Fire Company Officers Named
Citizens in Wilson convened at the Courthouse to form a town fire company. William Murray chaired. C Parker named President by acclamation with Jno Barnes as Vice President and L Sauls as Secretary. J Beaman K Alley T Bain become directors. A three member committee to draft by laws and another to prepare a subscription and seek town aid were appointed. Meeting adjourned to next Monday night week.
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Wilson
Court House
Courts House
F. W Taylor
William Murray
Fountain’ Rapper
Parker
A. Y G. Tumbro
K. J. Alley
T. F. Bain
Jno
I. Barnes
C. Parker
L. Sauls
JT. Barnes
C. J. Rountree
L. HL. Moye
A. D G. Tumbro
Wilson Weekly Ledger
Vote by Counties at Late Convention Reveals Rival Ellis and Harper
The report lists counties backing Ellis with 40 votes and Harper with 27, plus 13 for others. Greene Onslow and Yadkin split between Ellis and Ruffin, with Yadkin later voting for Ellis. Polk and Wilson followed their origins. The town reacted to a fire alarm later that day.
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Jons W. Evsis
Alexander
Ansen
Bladen
Brunswick
Cabarrus
Calawha
Craven
Cumberland
Chowan
Currituck
Cleaveland
Davidson
Davie
Elgecombe
Frankin
Gaston
Granville Atrfax
Iredell
Jones
Lenoir
Lincoln
Moore
Montgomery
Mecklenburg
Nash
New Hanover
Northampton
Dasquewk
Pitt
Rowan
Rutherford
Richmond
Sampson
Stanly
Union
Warren
Washington
Wayne
Wilkes
W. W. Horper
Alamance
Burke
Buncombe
Beaufort
Carteret
Cherokee
Caswell
Chatham
Caldwell
Duplin
Forsythe
Guilford
Haywood
Henderson
Jackson
Johnston
Madison
Martin
McLowell
Macon
Orange
Rokingham
Randolph
Surry
Stokes
Wake
Yancy
Ashe
Bertie
Columbus
Camden
Gates
Harnett
Hertford
Hyde
Perquimons
Terson
Robeson
Tyrrel
Greene
Onslow
Yadkin
Ellis
Holden
Thomas Ruffin
Polk
Wilson
Missouri Supreme Court Reverses Slander Judgment in Birch v Benton
The Missouri Supreme Court overturned the lower court ruling in the slander case James H. Birch versus Col. Benton. Benton had been awarded $5,000 in the trial court, but won on appeal.
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Col. Bextox
Supreme Court of Missouri
James H. Birch
Benton
Col. Benton
County Court in Session This Week
The court convenes this week with no notable cases on the docket. Local observers report routine motions and filings expected, with clerks prepared to handle standard calendar matters.
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