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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1840
Page
2
Democratic Republican State Rights ticket endorses Martin Van Buren for president and nominating process for governor begins. The publication notes political alignment and slate details for the upcoming election year.
Reports say British troops hold the disputed territory and plan to retain it. Citizens hope for an amicable settlement despite the threatening aspect of the border dispute with Great Britain.
The text reports a remarkable House of Representatives session that began Tuesday at noon and ran without interruption until Wednesday at 5 pm while the Treasury Note bill was under consideration. It notes the duration and uninterrupted sequence of debate and decision-making during this legislative event.
In the Senate on the 30th alt the Treasury Note bill was read a third time and passed by 25 to 5. The bill authorizing the issue of five million dollars finally passed the House of Representatives, 115 to 76, at half past 10 in the evening of the 28th alt, and the House adjourned to Monday.
The writer discusses the New Jersey case settling, seats secured, and illegal votes for the whig ticket. He notes private bills and Treasury note debates, praises Caleb Cushing as a capable debater, and critiques whig strict constructionism while citing a Clerk franking privilege circular as evidence of party bias. The letter portrays partisan tensions and defense of congressional rights.
The speaker lauds Hugh A Garland for remaining firm in defense of the people's rights amid a heated New Jersey case. He recalls Wise’s remark about Adams and warns that a bold stance against the law could lead to further clashes. A resolution day looms with possible scrutiny of Clerk franking.
The Clerk of the U S House of Representatives, Ht. A. Garland, states on March 18, 1540 that due to abuses carried out under his name he is unable to franks any package for members of Congress and declines further franking. The letter references ongoing correspondence detailing the abuses.
Amos Kendall informs Hugh Garland that a Hartford postmaster reports widespread abuse of franking by Congress members. Garland explains franking authority as Clerk under 1827 and 1825 laws, notes packages over three pounds barred unless official documents, offers to adjust practice if PO Department disagrees, seeking guidance for Congress members.
A letter from March 18, 1840, discusses re examining laws on the franking privilege of the Clerk of the House. It notes the 1827 act extended the privilege to frank packages for members of Congress, while the 1825 act allowed letters and packets under two ounces and barred franked items not written by the officeholder.
Hugh Garland denounces lax clerical franks and asserts a strict construction of the 1827 act limiting mail privileges. He calls for reducing special privileges, urging lawmakers and officials to avoid exemptions and to enforce the law narrowly.
In Parliament, Mr Colquhoun notes French trade rose 45 percent, US trade 64 percent, while Britain rose only 24 percent and fell 10 percent in the latest year. He contrasts these gains with Opposition claims that Gen Jackson ruined commerce and the country.
The Globe notes public expenditures in 1839 fell six million from 1838 and proposed 1840 spending drops five million from 1839, totaling eleven million in cuts for the current year. It adds that nineteen clerks were cut in one Treasury bureau, a fact already reported to Congress and printed this session.
The New York Express reports dramatic revenue drops in the last five months with January and February 1839 near one million dollars each month, while the current period shows about 250 thousand per month. Debentures on exported goods nearly match receipts, leaving the government almost minus as March brought more imports and Liverpool and Havre packets yielded fair cargoes.
New York reports a heavy trading day with limited sales. U S Bank moved between 784 and 79, Girard at 344, Pennsylvania Bank at 399, Vicksburg 154, and Wilmington Rail Road 43 to 44. Cor Ball Pat.
The candidates for governor spoke at Chatham Court. Judge Saunders urged reason, while Mr Morehead appealed to prejudices and asserted support for a United States Bank only if demanded by the people. The Raleigh Stand notes Morehead’s Federal doctrine and suggests Bank Whigs back him as a fast friend.
The United States Bank of Pennsylvania strains to shore up its credit as agent Mr Jaudon borrows six million ducats in London and similar sums in Paris to avert collapse.
Amsterdam residents debate a proposed pledge of state stock promising about four million dollars at ten and eleven percent interest. Critics question feasibility and accuse backers of deception as they warn the public about financial risk and potential fraud.
Several travelers who crossed the Wilmington and Weldon line recently arrived in New York after a seven day journey from Cuba. They spent four days from Havana to Charleston and three from Charleston to New York via the Wilmington and Weldon Road, as reported by the Wilmington Advertiser.
The Pennsylvania Legislature fixes October 1 for banks to resume specie payments with rules tying their return to a majority of Northern banks. If Northern banks resume first, Pennsylvania banks must follow in 30 days, and Virginia banks may be required to act by November 1. Norfolk Ledger.
Market notes from Petersburg indicate no change in cotton values with demand mainly from manufacturers. Quoted extreme prices remain 6a 9 ets for quality, reflecting steady conditions as reported by Stu.
Washington Market listings dated March 31 show Corn at $200 per 32, Bacon sides 9 cents, hams 10 cents. Pork ranged $6 to $7 per cwt. Naval Stores include New dip at $2.25 and Old at $2.00. Scrape 70 to 75 cents. Tur 51 to $1.10. Shad $7, Herrings cut 35 to 50 cents, whole $2.50 to $3.00. Representative report.
Communicated notice lists PrEWer Mushington Carrowan's preaching circuit in Tarboro Conetor Gum Swamp Great Swamp Greenville Red Banks Swift Creek from Monday April 20 to Sunday April 26 with nights in each location. No additional details provided.
On Wednesday the 25th in Martin County the Rev. George N. Gregory officiated at the marriage of Marcel to Mrs. Mary L. C. Williams. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Robert J. Carson of the North Carolina Conference.
Tarbo post office shelves a list of unclaimed items dated Iprid 1340. Names include Adams Henry Richard Jones Isebrook David Knight D& Co 5 Arquer Louis D Knight Jesse and many others. Unclaimed letters must be collected by July 1st or be forwarded to the General Post Office as dead letters.
The pamphlet extols a trusted family remedy now claimed to ease Bilious Fevers Fever and Ague Dyspepsia Liver Complaints Sick Headache Jaundice Asthma Dropsy Piles and many other ailments. It cites over twenty thousand certificates including five hundred from physicians and includes endorsements from Dr Eli Todd and Dr Joseph Priestly Peters. A Tarboro notice dates April 1 1840 advertising 45 pills per tin box at 50 cents.
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