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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1842
Page
2
The House largely concentrates on fixing the ratio of representation while the Loan bill has cleared both chambers and awaits the President's signature to become law.
The CF acknowledges Hon. A. H. Arrington for pamphlet copies of several Congressional speeches and notes plans to publish extracts soon.
The President, after a Rhode Island gubernatorial appeal, pledges to respond only to actual insurrection with lawful forces. Northern Democrats condemn the move, while Tyler asserts no US executive authority to intervene before a lawless assembly demonstrates insurrection or is addressed by a proclamation.
Report highlights confusion over the so called great Whig principles of 1840. It notes Harrisburg 1839 convention nominees Harrison and Tyler and critiques their lack of public exposition. Discusses their views on the veto, national bank, and policy shifts, plus Senate actions on Jackson’s New Orleans fine and Navy ship contracting.
Washington April 21 It gives us pleasure to state that an offer has been made to the Government at par for a considerable part of the U S Loan authorized by Congress on favorable terms In Congress Mr Rayner of North Carolina confessed that vengeance of Heaven had fallen upon the Whig party Harrisburg reporter.
Messrs Morehead and Henry plan to address Pitt County citizens on Tuesday and may visit Beaufort later in the week to discuss the politics of the day. John W Towell, a 27 year old house carpenter and former New Brunswick resident, drowned after falling from a flat boat a few miles below town despite crew efforts.
Exq. Anderson Mitchell, Whig Representative elect from the Surry District, succeeds the late Lewis Williams. He passed through the city yesterday en route to Washington to take his seat.
Mr. Ransom Hinton of this county was fishing by canoe at Shauck's Mills on Thursday when he cried On and suddenly fell back dying almost instantly. The Virginia election for state legislature is set for Thursday with both parties optimistic about gains.
The Petersburg Rail Road Company reports gross transportation receipts of 174,185.12 for the year ending January 31, 1942, up 9,243.03 from the prior year amid money scarcity. Expenses fell by over 13,000, indicating strong management as the road upgrades to iron rails.
The legislature recesses for a record short session, passing 423 acts. A resolution condemns Gov Se wand over the New York Vie time question and urges sending a copy to Virginia’s governor, who declines with reasons. A Raleigh Register report then details a fatal copperhead bite during a Turkey hunt.
The New York Legislature near adjournment adopted resolutions opposing the propositions backed by Governor Seward. The measures signal a partisan stand amid ongoing policy debates and regional tensions as the session closes.
In the dispute between a state and Virginia, authorities contend that taking a slave constitutes a felony or other crime under the U S Constitution. The matter hinges on how the law defines theft of enslaved persons and the federal interpretation of offenses involved.
Mr Richard Jordan merchant of this village committed death by own action by shooting himself through the head with a pistol on Thursday night last. Warrenton Reporter.
An analysIs notes that of the nineteen states that backed General Harrison, eleven have since shifted to the Democratic Party, indicating a significant realignment in regional political loyalties.
The Literary News notes a small new paper with the title above in Wilmington, Delaware. Edited by D. G. Burr, Esq. at price $1.50. The entry appears in the Wash. Whig.
The New York papers report foreign goods flood markets at ruinous prices. Kentucky banks have resolved to resume specie payments on June 15, signaling a major financial policy shift amid growing economic tension.
The Britannia arrived at Boston from Liverpool on April 5 with routine UK intelligence. The Oriental steamer at Marseille reports that after Sir William McNagier’s death British evacuation plans for Jellalabad Ghazni Cabool and Candahar were set. Ten thousand troops reportedly departed in treacherous defiance of treaty. Gen Sale fights on. Elphinstone is wounded and captive.
Correspondence from Bombay dated February 1 reports the greatest disaster yet in the East. Between five and six thousand troops destroyed during the Cabul retreat, General Elphinstone captured, Sir Wil liam McNaghten assassinated, Sir Alexander Burnes killed, and Lady McNaghten among captives. Also notes the King of the French ill with dropsy, and orders for reinforcements to Europe.
The Ringgold schooner docks in New Orleans bringing advices dated the 3rd. There is no news about the planned invasion of Lexus or any warlike plans by Santa Anna.
A Tennessee writer recalls a man hanged for wife murder and warns against drink. The poem laments transgression, tormented soul, confinement, and grieving friends and children, noting ruin from intoxication and a slain companion.
A fragments filled notice blends a mother’s lament and a drunkard’s warning with a market Times piece. It recalls John Atkerson’s death and urges reform amid sorrow for missing children and a harsh murder admission. Washington Market itemizes corn and naval stores while a candidate for Brigadier General is announced.
Elder Burwell Temple will preach at Sandy Grove on April 26 and at Falls Tar River on April 27 and 28, with further meetings in Harda way's Tarboro' Cross Roads Conetoe Thoroughfare and nearby towns through May 4. Elder Parham Puckett is slated to preach in Tarboro' May 28 and 30, then June 2 4 5 at South Quay Buckhorn Mount Tabor Pleasant Grove Conoko Cross Roads Conetoe and nearby locations.
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