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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1841
Page
2
The text states that jurors in Pennsylvania districts will be chosen and seated as if the act had not passed, and the act remains in force for one year only. Signed and approved March 3, 1541.
An act of Congress abolishes the port of delivery and the office of Surveyor of Customs at Currituck Inlet in North Carolina. All conflicting laws are repealed. Approved March 3, 1841.
An early report details a fatal confrontation in Marianna Florida between Bythal R Bell and John S Randolph sparked by a party misunderstanding. Bell allegedly threw a plow point after Randolph insulted him, leading Randolph to shoot, stab, and wound Bell before dying minutes later after being wounded by Bell.
President Tyler announces his accession after President Harrison’s death and outlines policy aims. He stresses fidelity to the Constitution, separation of powers, fiscal restraint, and removal of officeholders who abuse patronage. He vows military readiness, sound currency, and protection of suffrage while curbing executive overreach.
The speaker calls for adherence to republican principles and constitutional balance. He urges restraint on expanding federal powers without seeking popular consent, warning against local jealousies and centralization that could threaten union. He affirms commitment to preserving free institutions for future generations.
The article urges a day of fasting and prayer on Friday May 14 for divine providence after the death of William Henry Harrison. It notes a New York procession in his memory, with Van Buren present, and discusses nominations and succession considerations surrounding the presidency and Governor Tyler.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the recent stockholders meeting and committee report had no favorable effect on the Bank of the United States. Despite a favorable estimate leaving stockholders about 15 million dollars short of 35 million, the implied value remains unclear and stock may be worth around 46 dollars per share.
The report states stocks showed no change and money stayed as before. United States Bank notes traded at a depreciation of about 13 to 14 percent, reflecting lingering investor doubt and a cautious market sentiment amid legislative timing at Harrisburg.
The Raleigh Star lauds a Tar River cotton twine factory by Messrs. Battle as homegrown economy and quality. It praises domestic machinery producing sewing thread equal to northern goods, urging public support to bolster local enterprise and avoid unnecessary import.
Corn wholesale 175 a 2 dollars. Bacan sides 9 to 10 cents. Hams 12 cents. Naval Stores new dip 1 dollar with old 31.75. Scrape 70 cents. Tar 1.00. Fish shad 5 to 59. Herrings cut 400 and whole 2.50 to 3.00. Pork 4.50 to 5.00. Meat.
A notice reports a man named SLOON, about 5 feet 10 inches, slender, 38 years old, with a yellow red eye mix, escaped near Rocky Mount on Sunday April 4. The ad forbids employing or carrying him under penalty of the law and offers a liberal reward for delivery to authorities so he may be confined again. Augustin Mhtemead, April 15, 18.
Will sell or lease for a term several tracts of land on Swit Creek and Sappony Creek including a plantation of about 170 acres, 100 acres low ground with improvements, orchards and timber, a 750 acre tract with a dwelling and outbuildings, 50 acres low ground, plus 200 acres on Sappony Creek and houses and lots in Nashville with a two story dwelling and 15 rooms. Terms to suit purchasers, inquiry via INO. TL DRAKE Sen r Nashville NC Nov 6 1840.
A trumpet many claim Peters vegetable pills cure many ailments. Advertisers tout cures for dyspepsia asthma gargle rheumatism and many other complaints claiming universal benefits from Peters vegetable pills. The piece extols rapid popularity and asserts the pills are a scientific compound rather than simple tonics. March 1841 Post office and Printing office notice.
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