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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1837
Page
2
We announce that Dr Hall has accepted the nomination tendered by citizens of this county and may be regarded as the Democratic candidate for Congress in this district. The Washington Whig notes the committee report and Mr Collins declines the nomination for private reasons.
The Executive Department states a subscription of 6,000 shares by the Board of Internal Improvements for the Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road Company, per an act of the last General Assembly, and that 25 percent of the amount has been paid.
General James Owen, president of the Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad, returned recently from an inspection trip along the outposts and to Raleigh. He secured arrangements favorable to the company and promising quick benefits for travelers.
Extract from Mr Gwynn notes strong push for the telegraph and steam conveyance. Ships and stages to Charleston advancing. one boat purchased, another to be contracted. Horses being bought, Wilmingon road to see quick dust. Virginia Legislature adds funding for internal improvements including 50000 for Portsmouth and Roanoke Rail Road.
A compact note hints that affluent matters are deteriorating quickly, signaling rising tensions in financial circles and concerns about wealth management. The fragment suggests accelerating economic strain and potential consequences for investors and markets.
The True American doubts Yeatman Wood and Co will trigger wider distress but warns of ruin in Tennessee and Kentucky. Notes form a large part of Tennessee’s circulation while Mississippi sees a loss of specie. Cotton sales vanish except for minor trades, and prices slump. Flour remains saleable at high prices, while general property value erodes amid widespread market weakness.
Petersburg market notes show cotton trading at six to ten cents with limited demand recorded. Minor price activity reported across commodities as buyers and sellers observe cautious conditions in the local market.
Washington Market listings dated April 25 show Turpentine at $1 75 per dip and Old St 60, Tar at $1 25. Whig notes likely price postings for materials.
A few days past President Van Buren presented Col Croghan with a gold medal voted by Congress for gallant defense of Fort Stephenson during the last war.
The National Intelligencer reports the Mexican Charge d'Affaires has orders to suspend all intercourse with Washington. Coupled with Texas blockade and reactions to Gen Jackson's message, the nation seems poised for conflict. Santa Anna's return offers hope of stabilization if he remains true to pledges.
In the county, Henry Massey was stabbed to death by Morris Seborn who is jailed awaiting the next Superior Court trial. Seborn blames intoxication for the act. A Greensboro telescope report notes a destructive tornado on Friday night near James Town damaging ten buildings but injuring no one.
A fragmentary account describes a catastrophe where several families were carried away by a storm. It notes significant damage to fencing across multiple sections and reports hearing of further impacts from the event.
The Pennsylvania Legislature passed a large internal improvements appropriation of 3 092 000 but the governor refused to sign, citing debt concerns. In a heated debate the bill failed 48 to 47 after the governor’s message. The assembly adjourned in a pet. Raleigh Reg.
The Legislature adjourned on the 30th after a four month session. A bill to create thirty-five new banks was indefinitely postponed. Surplus revenue to be distributed among counties by population. County commissioners may loan it in sums from $100 to $1000 to benefit the school fund. An improvement bill allows the state to subscribe to canals railroads or turnpikes equal to private subscriptions.
Gov Lynch calls an extra session of the Mississippi Legislature for the third Monday of the month to take speedy action on widespread distress affecting the state.
The Rathbun forgery trial in Batavia New York closed on Tuesday with the jury unable to agree. After a period of deliberation seven jurors favored conviction while five favored acquittal. Rathbun is committed for a new trial.
Reports in Philadelphia papers state Moncure Robinson, Esq. has effected a sale of the Reading and Catawissa Rail Road Companies in London for one million dollars and secured a second loan of one million on the same stock.
The Grippe has appeared in New Orleans and is described as a deadly, insidious foe. Recalling 1832 influenza across the continent, it preceded cholera by months and matched its fatal impact. The Penn. Sentinel notes the grave threat and urged caution.
Chicago papers report a supposed New York publication labeling Western merchants by solvency and character. The Chicago American cites it as villainous. Richmond’s city was similarly denounced. The piece claims Western purchases by New York merchants exceed five million dollars annually, prompting concern.
The New York Star reports merchants threaten to relocate to Boston Baltimore and Philadelphia. The paper urges caution against a possible malicious plot to damage New York’s reputation and vows that investigators will expose any guilty party.
A Black man detained for allegedly escaping his master in Virginia faced a Recorder hearing that adjourned to the Sessions Room at the Alms House. A large Black crowd attacked officers, abducted the prisoner, and caused a melee near Broadway and Reed Street. The man was later found in a coal hole and re arrested. a dagger was recovered on him.
Frank, a well known Patterson black man, was tried at Hackensack for assaulting a young white woman named Mary Cole. The attack occurred four miles from Patterson ending with her fingers broken in a struggle. He was sentenced to seven years in the State Prison. He ripped her ear ring, then stole her handkerchief, gloves, and a small sum of money.
Dates from New York report pool dates to March 24 while cotton and share markets fall. Bank of England signals support for American banks as directors meet on March 18, citing flawed parliamentary banking laws and deceptive returns. Disorder deepens in France with a Savings Bank scare, Paris deposits exceed monthly withdrawals, and widespread destitution among workers.
The Revd J Singeltary will preach at the Old Church this place on Sunday next in forenoon and afternoon. Elder G HW Carrowan will preach May 1 at Log Chapel May 2 Cross Roads May 3 Tarboro May 4 Conetoe May 6 Gum Swamp May 7 Greenville Ltd May 7 Red Banks Com.
In this county on Wednesday evening the 12th inst by Benj'n Sharpe Esq Mr William Kenne dy to Miss Gracy Windham.
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