May 15:  From Salem — “The quota of the Militia of this town, to be drafted for the Canada War, is 112.  The drafts are making; we do not hear of any volunteers from the democratic ranks presenting themselves.”–Salem Gazette, …

May 8:  From Raleigh — “A light frost appeared on the ground at this place on the morning of the 5th instant.  A like appearance has not been observed for many years.  There was frost on the morning of May …

May 1:  From the House of Representatives — “Mr. Newton, from the committee of commerce and manufactures, reported a bill for the relief of the sufferers, by the earthquakes in Venezuela.  Referred to a committee of the whole today.”–New York …

April 22:  From the House of Representatives — “The petition of Eli Whitney was presented and read, praying for an extension of his patent right for his machine for clearing cotton–referred to a select committee.”   “The House went into a …

April 15:  From Chicago, April 15 — “Our situation here will be very disagreeable for a while, as we are obliged to keep close to the garrison or be in danger of losing our scalps.  The party of Winebagoes that …