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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1842
Page
2
The passage notes use of forces to secure the frontier and safeguard inhabitants during the Texas and Mexican War era. It highlights the aim to protect settlers and maintain order amid border tensions and military campaigns.
The note expresses gratitude to Honorable J R J Daniel for providing several Congressional documents, acknowledging their interest and value. The summary preserves the main entities and the gesture of thanks without extra elaboration.
The Raleigh Standard of Wednesday last states that the resumption of our banks will and must now take place on the first of May proximo. The notice signals a planned return to banking operations next month.
The Charter Elections in New York City yielded Robert H Morris as mayoral winner with a 1980 vote margin. The Democratic candidate achieved the largest majority in years, signaling a decisive political shift for the city.
The Senate advances a bill to extend U S laws over Oregon while the House approves the General Appropriation bill. The Loan bill has cleared both chambers.
The Raleigh Whig Convention nominated Mr Clay for President and left the Vice Presidency open. It upholds Mr Badger as a leading figure yet keeps him distant from the nominating committee. The piece argues Badger lacks home support and questions his fitness for national office, urging caution for voters. TAR RIVER.
The Maidisonian reports there will be no warlike demonstration by the United States and rejects claims of a presidential opposition to any belligerent show. The article asserts firm administration unity and dismisses rumors of bucking out.
The Madisonian reports the President has ordered 1200 additional loops to the Red River vicinity near Fort Towson under Gen. Taylor to prevent lodinos from engaging.
Washington correspondent reports a rumor that the President has ordered a squadron to Mexico to demand the liberty of American prisoners within twenty four hours or obtain passes for ministers to depart. An army officer was sent with orders for the 7th Regiment and five companies of the 2d Dragoons to Sabine river to prevent American interference with Texas affairs.
Louisiana and Arkansas members ask Secretary of War about Mexican influence on tribes and border danger. J C Spencer replies with Taylor at Fort Gibson to use 2000 troops to keep Cherokees peaceful and stop Indians under U S jurisdiction from crossing into Texas.
Col Webb a noted Whig editor and prominent figure of Whiggery has invoked the insolvent act due to debts amounting to 200000 dollars with no assets to cover them. The case signals a major financial lapse for the public political press leader.
The New York Arena reports a sheriff sale of bank assets with notes totaling over 35000 dollars. One note for 12750 dollars lacks an endorser, another for 4000 dollars is endorsed by J W Jones and his wife. Jones, once among New York’s wealthiest, funded an artificial lake on Long Island. Thirty five names appear on the paper with aggregate credit far from worth five hundred dollars.
The Extra Session will be remembered for Harrison and Tyler’s elections, the inauguration, cabinet shifts, proscriptions, and fiscal battles. Debates over the Distribution Act and Subtreasury repeal feature amid bank squeezes and vetoes. The era marks sharp state elections, Whig-Tyler clashes, and major bills like the bankrupt act and 12 million loan.
Rhode Island faces a dangerous constitutional dispute as unauthorized and legal conventions clash over a new charter. The Governor and Legislature condemn actions as rebellion and call for calm while seeking federal aid, warning that civil conflict would be ruinous.
Hogan the second McLeod remains in custody as the magistrate reviews low points touching jurisdiction. Ahird Mcleod narrowly eluded those keeping watch, traveling from Coburg to Rochester by night voyage and escaping before discovery.
The Rochester Democrat reports the case of John Hogan terminated with the discharge of the prisoner for want of sufficient evidence to commit him for trial. The decision was announced yesterday, ending the proceedings against Hogan.
Three people drowned in Pearl River near Monticello Mississippi on the 15th alt while crossing by boat. The deceased are A J Holliday and Misses Lucy Caroline and Maria Louisa, daughters of Mrs Joanna Williams Harrington of Monticello, and granddaughters of Col John H Drake of Nashville North Carolina.
The Richmond Star reports William Michie a wealthy lawyer was found murdered in Hanover county near the Oaks. Missing since Saturday his body was discovered Tuesday with a fractured head and mutilated face. Perpetrators unknown but suspected to be his own enslaved workers.
The Wake County Superior Court met in this city. Terry faced murder charges but lacked key witnesses and the case moved to the next term. Allen Jones, a free Black man, was acquitted of forgery. Griffin and Chamblee faced indictments. Griffin was acquitted, Chamblee convicted and later granted a new trial. Hardy Carrol, a free Black man, convicted of felony and larceny, received clergy relief, an appeal by the Attorney General contested the clergy, and the prior conviction record was challenged.
The Wilmington Chronicle reports a deadly mishap at Federal Point New Inlet last month during the launch of the schr Susan and Benjamin. Two men, Jonathan Derby Wilson of Lowell Massachusetts and Ne hemiah Healy of Waterville Maine, were killed when a heavy swell threw the vessel over and crushed the work crew as they tried to refloat it.
The Warrenton Reporter notes NC has reclaimed 50,000 swamp acres under state law, worth 25 to 30 dollars per acre, with over a million acres to reclaim. These lands could fund internal improvements and outmatch Wall Street bonds in security and future value.
The Southern Planters Convention in Mobile Alabama urged duties on imported manufactures to shield home cotton markets and set a floor of 8 cents per pound for cotton. They favored uniting planters across Alabama and proposed a Tuscaloosa gathering to push the same aims, with only three dissenters.
Pennsylvan ia 5 per cent stock trades at 35 per 100 while city stock commands a premium. Public trust favors the City over the State, causing the disparity. Several Philadelphia factories have halted or are to stop, and domestic goods are ruinously low.
A steam frigate Missouri grounded while ascending the Patapsco river due to a pilot’s error. Lieutenant John F Borden led a boat crew to pivot the ship off with an anchor, but the boat swamped and 15 men including the lieutenant drowned. The vessel’s fate remains unresolved.
Fragmentary line indicates someone or something has arrived at Alexandria after being released or exiting, but details are missing. The brief snippet provides no clear names, dates, or actions beyond the destination.
Report from Murfreesboro deson that the Meherrin River bridge was burned completely on Wednesday evening after trains crossed. Suspected incendiary causing the blaze.
The Tallahassee Star reports Peter W. Gautier Jr., a U.S. Marshal and former St. Joseph Times editor, fled to Texas with 70 enslaved people owned by the Union Bank and $15,000 of Uncut Sam’s money, plus other funds from official duties. He traveled with his father, Rev. P. W. Gautier, a seasoned minister.
The Pittsburg Chronicle reports that Wednesday last several boys playing near the Monongahela river uncovered baked specie from a recent freshet. The amount in silver is said to total about $1,000.
Late European reports show Yankeewained trading gloom with dull cotton markets and harsh labor distress. Houston Telegraph hints Arista proclamation to scare Texans while lining priests’ pockets as Texas tensions echo through New Orleans Courier and Houston paper summaries.
The Steamer Neptune departed New Orleans on the 27th with two or three hundred volunteers bound for Texas. A company of volunteers planned to leave Grand Gulf for the same destination within the week.
Peru is said to be invaded by Bolivians who recently repulsed a Peruvian advance and killed General Gamarra. Bolivian forces, led by Ballivian who is now president, occupy Tacua and Arica with Santa Cruz slow to arrive. The report cites Bolivian command and a declaration supporting Ballivian. Market notes follow with corn, bacon, lard, naval stores, fish prices.
Jamin J. Vaughn of the 14 Regiment is announced as a candidate for Brigadier General in the 5 Brigade of N.C. M.
Elder Burnwell Temple plans preaching in Sandy Grove Tar River Harda way’s Tarboro’ Cross Roads Conetoe Town Creek Tois nol Contentnea Little Sister over April to May. Elder Parham Puckett to preach Tarboro’ Lawrence’s Kehokee Parker’s and South Quay through June. Schedule shows many local stops with dates and places.
Notice says a four height bay mule with dark mane and tail was stolen or strayed from a Tyrrell County farm a few weeks earlier. The three year old animal is described as large, well proportioned and trimmed, with reward offered for return or information leading to recovery. SOS Simmons Columbia April 1842.
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