Governors and early politics of North Carolina
The article recounts North Carolina governance from 1776 to later years, noting the shift from legislative to popular elections, lists counties linked to multiple-term governors, and highlights figures such as Caswell, Martin, and Benjamin Williams. It also mentions Andrew Johnson and Andrew Jackson with birthplace debates and calls for school histories. It closes with a separate vivid account of a Barnum and Bailey fire year, detailing escaped elephants, casualties, and damages.
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Boon
Richard Dobbs Spaight, Sr
Nnsi Snes
Wie
Carolina
Richard Stitution
General Assembly
Caswell
Martin
Benjamin
Ate
Craven
Guil- Halifax
Warren
Buncombe
Leeach
Fatsoir
Chowan
New Hanover
Moore
Mecklenburg
Orange
Wake
Rockingham
North Carolina
United States
Congress
K Steele
Salisbury
Andrew Johnson
Oyt
Raleigh
Tennessee
State
Andrews
Tony
S. H. Waikup
National Intelligencer
North
Mecklen
James K. Polk
Great Loss to Barnum At Bridgeport Fire
A severe blaze destroyed Barnum's winter theater complex in Bridgeport Connecticut killing or burning many performances including elephants and a hippopotamus. The fire engulfed 600 feet of structure, spared only a few animals and cages. horses, tents, poles, and street trappings were lost while lions and other animals escaped amid the panic.
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Cuaries McLain
Louis Hedger
Barnum
Bridgeport
Conn
Virginia Democrats Near Six Thousand in State Vote
Dr. J. D. Pendleton, Clerk of the State Senate, reports unofficial returns from the recent legislative election. Excluding Nansemond, Democratic total 119 555 versus Republican 116 940, a 2 616 Democratic lead. Nansemond adds 359 for Republicans, reducing the net to 2 256. Amelia, Greenville, Nottoway, Stafford and Sussex had no Democratic nominees, suggesting about a 5 500 Democratic margin, possibly near six thousand if those counties had voted Democratic.
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J. D. Pendleton
State Senate
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Nansemond
Amelia
Greenville
Nottoway
Stafford
Sussex
Practically a Beggar: Ex Senator Jones in Detroit
A Detroit Daily News special reports ex US Senator Charles F. Jones of Florida, roaming Detroit in destitution. Once generous to charities, he cannot pay hotel bills and now sleeps in a hallway after his room was locked. He appears mentally fragile and believes enemies pursue him.
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Daily News
Detroit
Mich
United States
Charles F. Jones
Florida
Jones
Prose Bits and Proverbs Brighten Daily Readers
A playful mix of witticisms and scraps notes cultural tidbits, jokes and curiosities. The column packs pithy lines about life, science, manners, weather, travel and local doings with a light breezy tone.
Growth of Baptists Noted in 19th Century Report
The Baptists report 30 newly built churches costing up to 8000 dollars each and total 130000 members after a near 10000 increase from 120000. Wake Forest College reports 200 students and a 20000 dollar laboratory. The convention notes unity, expanding Sunday schools, and plans for a Raleigh church costing at least 10000 dollars.
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Greensboro
Baily
Wake Forest College
Bailey
S. C
Columbus County
Raleigh
Most common man type says tin types
A young scientific lady asks a photographer for insight into men. He answers with a pun, declaring the most common type is tin types offered at four for twenty five.
Defiant Note Echoes in Alley Close to a Policeman
A speaker declares readiness to die for his principles and presses for more retreat as a police officer approaches. A doctor questions his patient and is advised to “roast” him, while a joke about Salvation Oil surfaces as a possible remedy, priced at 25 cents.
The Boy Who Went Beyond Plow and Hoe
A farmer laments his son Earnest Harte, who favors study over labor yet earns a prestigious post for intellect. The tale contrasts practical farming with academic achievement, showing the son’s rise despite neglecting traditional farm skills.
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Earnest Harte
Little Edith Dreams of El sie Size
A mother and children exchange a playful line about growing up. Edith wishes to be as big as El sie, while Elsie jokes about wearing a bustle to avoid spanking, prompting a parental remark on staying young.
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Edith
Elsie
A Cordial Reception
Robby recalls Clara's reaction to a caller as the servant presented a card last evening. The exchange includes a light note on straw hats and linen dusters fading in popularity while Dr Bull's Cough Syrup remains popular at 25 cents.
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Robby
Featheri
Clara
Dr. Bull
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