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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1836
Page
2
On Saturday April 23 1836 Lewis Bond was elected Magistrate of Police replacing Jos Rho who declined to serve The town commission vote was split with Michael Hearn receiving a pre selection plurality.
James M. Redmond takes over as Postmaster after J. J. Lloyd resigns. A new Stanhope Post Office is established in Nash County with William Leight named Postmaster.
Report notes that the great political meeting proceedings are printed below and that citizens still show unity in political matters. The editor expresses confidence that nominations will be cheered and assented to by at least nine-tenths of county voters.
A Tarboro gathering of friends of Martin Van Buren and Richard M. Johnson at James Bridgers house on the 16th adopts resolutions urging support for Van Buren as President and Johnson as Vice President. It praises Van Buren for union loyalty, defends Johnson, condemns Dudley charges, opposes Bank recharter, and nominates Louis D. Wilson as Republican Presidential Elector for the district.
A short meeting notice lists SHARPE as chair and CH O D G BAKER as secretary. The ad cites an announced session time and location, urging attendance by all members and affiliates.
The Senate focuses on peace resolutions by Mr Calhoun concerning incendiary publications in the mail while the House works on regulating items in the general appropriation bill.
The Governor deems a special election inexpedient to fill the 12th District House vacancy caused by Mr Graham's seat. With Congress nearing adjournment and the district being remote, timely notices and travel to Washington are unlikely. A general election in August would yield a larger turnout and fuller sentiment. Ral. Standard.
Eliphas Helton, of mixed Indian blood, was convicted at Burke Superior Court of murdering Elisha Rogers and sentenced to be hanged on Friday the 29th inst. Judge Strange urged clemency but Helton showed no emotion at the death sentence.
Physicians announce five new smallpox cases in the first week, all outside but near Newbern town limits. Authorities and citizens remain vigilant to prevent spread and protect the community.
The 20th annual Convention of the Episcopal Church of North Carolina will be held in Newbern on May 4, proxima.
Active measures are in progress to construct a Rail Road between Norfolk Virginia and Edenton North Carolina. The road will diverge from the Ports mouth and Roanoke road at Suffolk. At a Portsmouth meeting, five delegates were appointed to attend a Convention at Edenton, which was to have been held on Monday last, 11th inst.
The Spectator notes Milton Manufacturing Company has begun operations. Directors named Stephen Dodson, Warner M Lewis, John Wilson, Augustus C Finley, and W M McGehee. Subscribed stock totals 34700 dollars. Milton Mills and assets purchased and in full operation under new management. Plans underway for buildings and machinery to start cotton yarn production. Likely profitable if well managed. Virginia Elections are mentioned with state polls planned.
The article notes elections for the Senate and House of Delegates will occur during county court weeks this month. Early returns suggest the Democratic cause is likely to triumph again in Virginia, with little doubt raised by the sparse results received so far.
Returns from nearly all towns in Connecticut show 133 Van Burenites and 73 Whigs elected to the House. Governor candidate Edwards of Van Buren wins by a margin between 2500 and 3000 votes. Remaining towns Willington and Shernan are expected to back Van Buren.
The Wilmington Ady reports high hopes for the Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road with anticipated property value gains and broader prosperity. Engineers, guided by the Superintendent, survey the border route from the water line noting a favourable, level country and economical advantages. The community trusts in the intelligent leadership driving the enterprise toward success.
A gentleman reports that Mr Kings Merritt was killed on the 18th in Sampson County by Joseph Benton who, in a rage of intoxication, stabbed him with a knife. Benton wounded Mr Armstrong in the thigh during the quarrel and Merritt died shortly after. Benton awaits trial in Sampson jail.
As fly time approaches, instructions advise soaking a sponge in oil and rubbing exposed areas on horses and cattle. Tanner's Oil is suggested as probably best for the purpose.
The papers in large cities report a persistent money shortage. The Philadelphia Gazette notes continued pressure on the money market with rich individuals needing funds to sustain active business and meet engagements at startling prices. Many ask when this pressure will end.
On April 18 at Petersburg Market cotton sold at 17 183 cents with a dull tone. Traders noted weak demand and limited price movement as sellers pressed bids low and buyers held back. The market reflected sluggish activity across commodities with no near term price rebound visible.
In a brief item, the record notes a shift in orders with demand steering away from CDhifip to other manufacturers. No clear dates or organizations are cited. The snippet suggests allocation changes impacting production plans.
Reports from March six describe sporadic cannon and bomb bursts heard around Port King and Withhicge as troops pursue the St Johns route. The delay in receiving orders from the COMPANY stretches to ten days. Local speculation centers on a possible attack by Scott on nearby Indians, tied to a March 25 deadline referenced in a general order at St Josephs.
Extract from a letter dated New Orleans March 29 reports intensified fighting in Texas with Santa Anna’s forces pressing toward Goliad and Rio Grande. It notes a possible capitulation proposal, fierce defense by Texians, and claims of a massacre near Alameda with over 1000 Mexicans killed or wounded.
Two days later from Eagles reports the ship At arriving in Boston with Liverpool dated up to February 28. The cotton market shows slackening demand and prices. The New York Star notes ongoing activity and the online market steadiness with only modest changes.
In this county on the evening of the 14th instant by Sharpe Esq Mr John Gert married Miss Elizabeth Nettles in a quiet local ceremony.
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