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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1839
Page
1
The Terborough Press lists subscription at two dollars and fifty cents with annual payment options and advance rates for shorter periods. Advertisements up to a square cost one dollar with twenty five cents per continuation, court orders priced higher, and notices require postage paid letters to be addressed to the editor.
The prospectus advertises weekly political periodicals the Felra Globe and Batre Globe, with prices for various groupings and notes on publication dates. It requests subscriptions by May 7 and outlines payment terms and banking acceptances, under Blair & Rives of Washington City in April 1839.
President thanks New York Democrats for cordial reception and praise of his conduct. He underscores the independent treasury, public money, and private interests, urging measures with broad public support. He notes foreign policy aims with Britain on the Northeastern boundary and Canada, urging justice and national honor.
The speaker reflects on war avoidance between civilizations and urges adherence to public law and international justice. He notes that hostilities would harm many nations, expresses sorrow at war’s necessity, and commends the reception of his return by the state, promising continued vigilance and peace.
A local gentleman sold a thriving Moras Mutticaulis crop from his Green field this week for thirty two thousand five hundred dollars, reported by the Baltimore Post. The sale highlights significant agricultural value and market interest in the unusual Moras Mutticaulis harvest.
The Augusta Constitutionalist reports rumors that Morus Multicaulis leaves can make strong tea rivaling Hyson. A sample was shown deemed similar by smell, with a method described: cut leaves, roll, shade dry five to six days, then brief sun. If true, it could disrupt China trade and boost Morus growers.
In Baltimore a gentleman notes Morus Multicaulis trading remains brisk as dealers describe the mulberry market as very lively with active buying and selling activity.
A report notes sales of Morus Multicaulis Trees across several states. Norristown growers refuse low offers while Caroline County Maryland sold 1,000 trees at 42 cents each. Ch raw South Carolina saw a lot of 243 trees at one dollar each for November delivery. A New Jersey or nearby market mentions 150,000 trees at 20 cents, with remaining stock at 40 cents. Prices and delivery terms vary as demand remains active.
FP Boardman, the Seaman convicted at the last Term of the Federal Court for this Distret of Mutiny and sentenced to imprisonment, was pardoned by the President on Saturday last and released from jail. On the same night he was returned to his old quarters for rivious and orderly conduct in our streets.
The New Orleans Picayune reports a recent near city Alligator shooting spree where four men in two and a half days killed six hundred fifty seven alligators. The only effective method is rifle fire aimed at the eye.
Steam boats that have plied between Charleston and Norfolk for several months plan to discontinue summer trips and possibly never resume. Wilmington also suspends service.
The returns show total 555 newspapers and periodicals, with 116 daily, 14 tri weekly, 30 semi weekly, and 991 weekly or less. Publications span Maine to Wisconsin Territory, with many papers printed bilingually or in foreign languages including German, French, and Spanish.
A Pennsylvania man in Petersburg Virginia reportedly killed himself by swallowing glass after a broken love affair. The incident cites a quarrel and distress over a failed relationship as the motive.
A farmer John Pressnall Jr of Little River was bitten by a pilot snake. He cut the snake in two with a scythe and returned home. Seeking aid he used camphor and brandy, applying the bottle to the ankle wound, receiving partial relief as the liquid supposedly drew poison from the wound.
A Southern Citations item recounts how Mr. Pressnall felt relief after an event and returned to work, with neighbor Mr. Michael Luther confirming the details as a trustworthy witness.
A New York dated circular signed by Southern leaders proposes a convention of cotton states delegates at Macon Georgia. It urges united action to stabilize cotton prices and suggests shipping under Southern Banks to reduce British market influence and secure prompt remunerative prices.
Reports recount the long running Cherokee feud ending in the murder of John Ridge near Fort Gibson Arkansas. John Ross seeks security at Fort Gibson after the killings. A Mr Wright and four children were slain in the area and Elias Boudinot and additional Ridge supporters were also killed. The feud’s two sides reportedly muster two to three thousand warriors.
From Kingston Jamaica papers to June 27 report mounting friction between Governor Sir Lionel Smith and planter allies and tensions among free negroes. Estimates show 135 900 whites and mixed groups eligible to vote, with emancipated workers gaining freeholds. White planters warn of self defense amid arms shortages.
The North Carolina Bulletin from Mexico reports Gen Bravo defeated Santa Ana and was elected president. An Essex manifest via Capt Cottrell supports the claim, based on a Matamoros arrival stating Santa Ana was ousted. The Georgian notes the tale unlikely but acknowledges strange events occur.
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