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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1841
Page
2
On Saturday April 3, 1541 the Whig official prints lists of appointments as a new anti spoils method appears. The piece questions whether incumbents were displaced resigned or died and hints at reform as part of the anti spoils movement amid the political shift.
Gobe reports Harrison fell ill Saturday after dinner and was attended by his physician through the night. By Sunday he underwent extensive cupping and is now consider ably better according to the bulletin from March 29.
The New York Sun reports a chaotic arrival of deputies and office seekers at the port’s custom house as Curtis, the new collector, was expected to begin, causing a crowd to block business while the anticipated spoils remained unseen and the chief absent.
Mr Price I inform subscribers to the Southern Times that the number of subscribers is insufficient to justify the undertaking. The enterprise is consequently abandoned. Henry Toole writes from Washington Republican dated March 25, 1841.
Mr Charles Shepherd declines Congress bid in the 4th District praised for his service. Calls for unity and sacrifice to find a successor. Mention of Mecklenburg Jeffersonian new paper at Charlotte with promise of value. Fayetteville server notes a heart wrenching incident about a ten year old girl, daughter of a meal man, who vanished in the woods while guiding cows. search conducted at night.
In a rainy night a large crowd gathered and scoured the area for days without result. On the fourth day a persistent search led to the discovery of a lifeless body about a mile and a half from home, previously overlooked, leaving the scene indescribable.
The Redbacks, or notes of banks created under the General Banking Law, are in bad odor in New York city. Brokers refuse to receive them and a general smash may come in the spring as in Michigan. Reports connect the Georgia Lumber Company and the Western Bank of New York at Rochester with failures. Rumors also mention James Bink at Jameston and the Erie County Bank at Buffalo.
The note list names banks judged of doubtful value by New York brokers. It includes Farmers' Bank of Cantons German Wooster Lebanon Basking Co Manhattan Bank Miami Exporting Company West Union Granville Erie Kalmazoo Chila and Spirit of the Times.
Yesterday the following New York banks were cut off by their redemption. Farmers' Bank of Orleans at Gaines Exchange Bank of Genesee. 216.
From Savannah reports state banks in Columbus and Augusta have suspended operations. The move widens financial strain across Georgia as customers face access limits and uncertainty. Local merchants await guidance from authorities on credit and deposits.
The Ilon. T. W. Gilmer resigns as Governor of Virginia amid rumor driven dispute over fugitive service. Robert F. Curry, accused of forgery in New York, fled to Wheeling where he is confined. The New York governor demands Curry, Gilmer refuses until Lewis yields. Legislature disapproves prompting Gilmer’s resignation.
Mr Crittenden the Attorney General of the United States arrived from Albany and leaves today for Washington He and the State Attorney General examined all testimony and facts and conclude there is no evidence to convict McLeod of destroying the Caroline An alibi may be established and the case will end The prisoner remains in custody until trial and forms are observed The government maintains perfect harmony with British authorities and McLeod may be freed by due process in October reports indicate by W FL Meret March 27
The Tarboro scene at the depot describes a group of visitors arriving as strange, uncouth figures. Observers note their wild attire and pale beards, questioning who they are while hinting at a dramatic transformation upon their arrival, with remarks on the peculiarities of the new arrivals.
Zelky recalls how crowds quarrel with rumor about coaches mail trains and freight trains. He mocks settlers who mistake all cars for the same thing and wait by logs for the ears, calling passersby crude names and warning against crude conduct.
The Caledonia reaches Boston with latest Europe news dated March 31 from Liverpool. Reports brisk cotton buying in Liverpool and easy money in London, but general business apathy. A dire disaster is noted: the Governor Jenner, an emigrant ship from Liverpool to New York with 124 aboard, sinks after a mid sea collision near Holyhead, leaving only two survivors. Washington Market prices listed follow.
Peter P Puchett and Elder Pim Burns of Virginia are listed to preach at multiple dates and locations including Red Banks Greenville Great Swamp Conetoc Tarboro Vows Creek Upper Town Creek Content nea Old Black Creek Memorial Pleasant Plains Sanly Bottom Richland Chapel South West Bay Youp s M h Stump Sound Wardsville North East White Oak Sadnor s Creek Newport Chapel Ocumb s Creek Swift s Creek Galloway s m ho Red Banks Lith Greenville Great Swamp Couetoe Tarboro Town Creek Upper Town Creek Falls Var River from late May to mid June with numerous churches and times given.
Mr. Andrew Jackson Shinner of Tennessee and Miss Jeene Flemming, daughter of Willis L. Flemming, united in marriage in the county last Thursday.
The subscriber Piensa will commence the Drickering business in Tarboro and will provide fresh meats of every description to subscribers. Those having cattle or sale on foot should apply to Manuel S. P. Att., Tarboro, February 10, 1841.
Fragmentary OCR text lists multiple personal names and titles such as Miss Smith Miss Shying Dr Stokes Nancy and Col B Staton with scattered initials and locations. The passage appears as a garbled roster or contact block lacking coherent actions or events to summarize.
North Carolina governor Morehead issues a proclamation ordering elections for representatives to Congress, detailing the method, time, and counties for voting. The document, dated May 1841 in Raleigh, invokes the state constitution and calls Freemen to assemble at designated places to elect their congressional delegates.
A damaged historical ad touts Vegitable Pills as a universal remedy for a long list of ailments including asthma, dropsy, croup, piles, liver and stomach issues. The text emphasizes supposed effectiveness and universal appeal while noting the pills are sold by a printing office in Tid Mied.
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