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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1836
Page
2
Unusual Sky Appearance Fuels Local Speculation
Residents report a fiery sky Friday night with a solid glow that turned streaked toward dawn. The event has sparked widespread speculation among the timid and superstitious in the vicinity.
Virginia Elections Reported in Petersburg Constellation
The Petersburg Constellation reports a 40 Democrats to 37 Whigs aggregate in Virginia. It notes the Democratic majority may shrink in the House of Delegates but remains ahead by at least 20 votes on joint ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Petersburg
House of Delegates
Tanboro Press Reports Van Buren Johnson Meeting
Attendees gathered at James Bridgers' Saturday for a Democratic rally. Dr Daniel opening with resolutions, Benjamin R. Hines defending the country, and praise for the orderly proceedings and Speaker Webster critique. The editor invites support from other counties in the district. Vox Populi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Howard
Mount Zion
van Buren and Johnson
James Bridgers
Daniel
Benjamin R. Hines
White
Knave
Webster
Gen’l. Harrison
VOX Populi
Congress Wades Through Public Land and Incendiary Mail Bills
Senate debates the Public Land bill and a bill to ban incendiary publications by mail while the General Appropriation bill sits in the House. The House has not acted on adjourning on May 23, and with remaining committee work and unacted Senate measures, adjournment chances are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Bills Urgency Sparks Clash Between Congress Housings
Amid a hasty Congress session, more than seven hundred measures await action between the Senate and the House as lawmakers confront momentous issues and pressing deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houses
Congress
Cotton report printed by Treasury with cotton trade data
The Treasury Secretary's report on cotton produce manufacture and trade has been printed with tabular and explanatory statements. Extra copies may be purchased at the Globe office. The work highlights cotton as a key factor in social political and financial conditions worldwide and praises Mr Woodbury for clarifying global cotton statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
House of Representatives
Globe
The Rail Road Crossing Plans Remain Secret
The survey shows the country is nearly level with three possible river crossing sites. The exact crossing location is kept secret among the surveying party until Major Gwynn, the Principal Engineer, decides. They believe the chosen route is optimal given the terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. Gwynn
Wimington
Remarkable letter warns of Santa Anna threat to Texas War
The Richmond or Raleigh Register reports a letter received by a city gentleman from a high ranking congressman. The message claims Santa Anna told General Jackson that if the U S government does not intervene to quell the Texas war and stop emigration, he will incite a servile war in the South immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Santa Anna
Jackson
Texas
United States
Ral. Register
Indian War update from Florida frontier forces
From the Florida War there is little news since the last report. Gen Scott’s account arrives two days after his departure from Fort Drane. no Indians seen. Col Lindsey, marching toward Scott, engaged a large body of Indians, who fled after a single volley, leaving about 30 dead on the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Scott
Fort Drane
Lindsey
Goliad Fort Blown Up in Texian Mexican Clash
Report from New Orleans states Col Fanning blew up Goliad fort to join Gen Houston. Texas force 2500 faces 5000 Mexicans as Santa Anna presses slaughter orders. Before the blast on March 23 Georgia volunteers 150 under Col Ward attacked 600 Mexicans at Refuge, about 250 killed and rout reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
New Orleans
Fanning
Houston
Goliad
Santa Anna
Georgia Volunteers
Ward
Refuge
Mill Burned Down Belonging to Mrs Miall County
A highly valuable mill owned by Mrs. Miall of the county was completely destroyed last week along with its contents in a devastating fire. Firefighters battled the blaze but the structure and equipment suffered total loss. No further details on the cause or damages were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miall
Fire sparks doubt on arson cause in reported incident
A fire described with strong suspicion of arson raises true doubt about its origin. Limited readable details mention possible incendiary involvement and ongoing inquiry.
Stone-cutter George Page Dies After Sudden Intoxication
George Page a GPA stone-cutter born abroad died suddenly in the City on Saturday from effects of heavy drinking. The death is attributed to alcohol use, with no other notable injuries or circumstances recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GPA
George Page
Henry Swink Committed in Salisbury for Wife Murder
Henry Swink was committed to jail in Salisbury on the 12th inst charged with murdering his wife in her bed according to the Raleigh Standard report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Swink
Salisbury
Standard
Speed the Mails to Richmond and the South
Arrangements are entered to expedite travel between New York and Richmond and the South toward Mobile and New Orleans. Travelers leaving New York in the morning would reach Richmond the next day in the evening, and the Northern mail would arrive in Raleigh by 5 or 6 o'clock in the morning instead of 6 or 7 in the evening under current arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richmond
Mobile
New Orleans
Raleigh
Rail Road Stock Auction in Petersburg
Nealeigh and Gaston Rail Road stock sold in Petersburg on Friday 15th at one percent premium. 101 paid at public sale. Petersburg Rail Road 120 50, Greensville and Roanoke incomplete at 112. Richmond and Fredericksburg stock reportedly selling at 8 above par, with less than a third of the road finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nealeigh and Gaston
Petersburg
Greensville
Roanoke
Richmond
Richmond and
Fredericksburg
Steamer Macnair’s Greensville Trip Described
The Washington Whig reports Steamer E. D. Macnair’s second Greensville voyage on Wednesday. Departed Washington at 4 66 o clock in the morning, arrived Greensville at noon, stayed three hours discharging freight, then returned to Washington by six in the evening. Five and a half hours outbound against a strong current, about 30 miles, and three hours back, at ten knots. Locals express confidence in the boat’s usefulness for Tar River trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Macnair
Chamberlain
Greensville
Washington
Tar River
Washington Whig
New Army Arrangements Threaten Border Settlements
The text notes tribes within territory moved beyond the Mississippi and allied with Comanches and others, threatening frontier homes. It mentions a plan for a new line of trenches and outposts along Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana to monitor savage movements and requires a substantial boost to military forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Missouri
Arkansas
Louisiana
U. S. Senate
War with the Camenches and Pawnees erupts in Indian territory
An expedition report from Fort Gibson, Arkansas Territory, in early March describes the break with the Grand Prairie tribes after Gen Dodge’s delayed return. Traders at Gen Coffee’s Trading House were killed, with 50 to 60 Americans and some Creeks and Osages among the dead. Gen Coffee warned by Choctaw warrior Tabaquina. The 7th infantry at Fort Gibson to be reinforced by a dragoon regiment and 700 Creek warriors led by Chi McIntosh, forming a strong force seeking vengeance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbuckle
Fort Gibson
Arkansas
Dodge
John Coffee
Grand Prairie
Coffee
Tabaquina
7Th Infantry
U. S. Regiment of Dragoons
Chi McIntosh
Protection of the settlements in that quarter
Protection of the settlements in that quarter and the chastisement of the offenders.
Plan for a military road to Red River from St Peters
A War Department plan to protect settlements urges removing Indians from the frontier and opening a military road near St Peters to Red River. A cordon of posts with garrisons and subsistence, plus dragoons along the road in open seasons, is proposed and to be staffed as removal permits. The Adjutant General notes the Seminole belt circulating among Winnebagoes raises hostilities risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjutant General’s Office
Brooke
Green Bay
Llouses
St. Peters
Mississippi
Red River
Currency in collapse drives high discount rates nationwide
The currency's dire state pushes commercial paper discount to about three percent monthly. Exchange rates soar beyond 1634, with Cincinnati drafts on New York at six percent premium and New Orleans at three to five percent. Across the west and south, prices rise. the internal economy cannot sustain this. Urgent relief is needed to avert disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
New York
New Orleans
N. S. Star
Pril 19
Peter V. Daniel Appointed U S District Judge
The appointment fills the Eastern District of Virginia vacancy created by Judge P P Barbour elevation to the Supreme Court. Peter V Daniel is named to the seat, with Jesa noted as part of the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter V. Daniel
Jesa
U. S
Virginia
P. P. Barbour
Supreme Court
Death of John L. Cook Editor and Proprietor Richmond Enquirer
Notice in the Richmond newspapers reports the death of John L. Cook Esq in his 53rd year. He was an editor and proprietor of the Richmond Enquirer and described as amiable worthy and highly respected in society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
John L. Cook
Richmond Enquirer
Texas in turmoil as San Felipe falls and Texans flee
Reports from Texas describe San Felipe destroyed Houston's retreat and possible fate of Col Fanning and the Garrison at Goliad along with Col Travis and the Zame of San Antonio. Women and children flee in distress while Santa Anna's forces spread death and dismay across the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
San Felipe
Houston
Col. Fanning
Goliad
Col
Travis
San Antonio
Santa Anna
Presidential nominees named in text from Texas report
James Collingsworth of Carson North Carolina and D Burnet are in nomination for President provisional. Rusk Baily Hardeman Potter and one of the 1st varied will form the cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Texas
James Collingswonth
Carson
North Carolina
D. Burnet
Rusk
Baily
Hardeman
Potter
Petersburg Market Report April 25
Petersburg market summary notes dull sales with cotton trading at 17 to 18 1/2 cents. Reports indicate limited demand and steady prices amid subdued trading activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Fire-extinguishing engine offered by Rutherfordton inventor
Mr Bechtler of Rutherfordton North Carolina announces a fire extinguishing engine priced at twenty dollars. One person can operate it, it requires little maintenance, and it can project water with strong force to suppress small fires quickly. He claims it also suits window washing paving irrigation and drought relief and notes testing in Rutherfordton with certificates available upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bechtler
Rutherfordton N. C
Rutherfordton
Salisbury Watch
Great Match Race on Augusta Course Ends in Victory
The $15,000 side match between Argyle by Tonson and John Bascom by Bertram took place on the Augusta Georgia course on the 12th. Bascom won in four miles time 444s and is hailed as the best race horse in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argyle
Tonson
John Bascom
Bertram
Augusta
Geo
Bascom
America
Levee Case Fees Charged In United States and New Orleans Battle
Claims say Ed ward Livingston charged twenty five thousand dollars to manage the great levee case between the United States and the city of New Orleans, a suit that yielded the city about one million dollars in the settlement or decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Livingston
United States
New Orleans
Fine Blood Horse Drowns After Jump From Hoboken Ferry
A fine thoroughbred belonging to Col. Stevens, valued at 4000 dollars, jumped overboard from a Hoboken ferry on crossing the North River and was drowned. The incident was reported by The New York Y. P. paper in a brief item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Stevens
Hoboken
North River
Y. Paper
Banking Capital Rise in United States 1832 to 1835
Mr Chil ton Allen of Kentucky cites data on bank growth after public lands division. From 1832 to 1835 the number of banks rose from 330 to 604, capital from 145 million to about 400 million, and notes in circulation around 200 million. North Carolina saw late agency growth with two new banks and modest capital increase at Cape Fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilton Allen
Kentucky
United States
North Carolina
Bank of the State and Merchants
Bank of Newbern
Bank of Cape Fear
Brig Marghyses Lost After Rock Strike Near Peter Bay
Captain Clemmons of the schooner Franklin reports the brig Marghyses from Charleston bound with molasses struck a rock at Peter Bay while leaving the point, bilged, towed in, part cargo saved, brig condemned, repair costs exceeding her value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemmons
Franklin
West Indies
Marghyses
Charleston
S. C
Peter Bay
Fire destroys Epsey Everett house at Pango River
A Tuesday night blaze consumed the residence of Epsey Everett, Esquire, at the head of Pango River in Beaufort County, destroying the dwelling and its contents including all wearing apparel of the family. The article notes a kind father and brother among the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsey Everett
Pango River
Beaufort County
Fragmentary request calls for charitable aid
A fragmented text fragment indicates requests for help for small children and families, mentioning Save and Save The Children style assistance. The garbled content shows a petition or appeal for support and contact, but lacks clear names or dates. The readable bits suggest a call to action for charitable relief.
Duties of Post Masters for Bill and Office Reform
Fragmented OCR describes duties of postmasters to detain or delay mail and papers under penalty. It cites penalties including fines up to sixty dollars and potential removal from office, with references to posts, routes, and delivery obligations. The text names Mr. Coney and Carolina context, outlining a transportation scheme and enforcement actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney
Ul Carolina
United States
Charleston and Cincinnati Rail Road Plan Outlined
Commissioners from North and South Carolina met at Columbia on the 25th to survey passes and gorges of the proposed route. Colonel James Gadsden named Chief Engineer with a staff including Bristen Williams Hager Drayson White Cole Read and Peatersonaugh Jr. General Hayvee serves as Board Chairman overseeing operations during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Cinemudi
North
South Carolina
Teqbessee
Kentucky
Coluuastin
Knowville
Tenn
James Gadsden
Bristen
Williams
Hager
Drayson
Board of Commissioners
Attempted fraud in Nashville cotton shipment
A man named Prewitt sent tales of a false cotton shipment to Nashville Tennessee. The alleged cargo included 120 pounds of stones and logs and seed. The six bales of cotton reportedly brought 37 dollars 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prewitt
Nastville
Tenn
Colle
Murderous Passion Ends in Tragic Home Slaying
Journal of Commerce details a young woman Ellen Jewell killed after a dispute with Francis P. Robi at a Maiden Lane residence. Evidence describes a jealous motive and a night visit by a man named Reber ending with a violent struggle on a back stairs, leaving the assailant wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arion
New York
Mo Flay
Aresing
L Journal of Commerce
Ellen Jewell
Tuwwrench
Maiden Laur
Hinsth
Nellil
Reber
Summori
Hus
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Tanboro’ Press
Zezas
Wash
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