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Tarboro Press

Location

Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1839

Page

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Prospectus for Globe publication and subscription terms

Prospectus outlines weekly Globe issues with six month continuation, prices for copies and ephemera, subscription methods, and payment details. Blair and Rives advertise timely delivery from Washington in 1839, with notes on foreign agitation, newspaper provenance, and bank payment options.

Paris United Mes Wile Stati CPN I. Blair & Rives Washington City

Tie Wall Street Chorus and the Paper Bank

A satirical piece from the New York New Era urging a bank to save labor by mechanizing tasks such as weaving wool and spinning. It mocks alchemy and old methods, urging workers to embrace a bank to relieve debts, comparing workers to lilies and condemning idleness.

New York Wall Street Aunes

The Contrast in American Politics and Character

The piece contrasts Martin Van Buren and his opponents, praising Van Buren as magnanimous and steady under pressure while condemning opposition for personal rancor. It lauds Jacksonian virtues of temper and firmness, noting Van Buren’s diplomacy and leadership as the nation faces political strife. It also touches on New York banks shipping two million dollars in specie to Boston, criticizing debt, secrecy, and credit practices as a broader critique of financial conduct.

Martin van Pures Jaackson van Borer Zom Benton Amos Kendall Henry Clay Pophee Morita Vaan Buren Christine Triesty New York Boshiud Shoul England United States

Fragmented Youth and Public Canvass in Political Looms

A severely aged figure, sparse white hair, is rebuked for a vulgar display of passion and language. The speaker laments a once bright promise now dragged through political heat, pride, and partisan roars, condemning the loss of courtesy and sense in a waning career.

Carser

Rail line and steam boat plan for Wilmington Savannah

The Wilmington and Halifax Railroad future traffic prompts discussion of a semi or tri weekly steam boat service between Wilmington and Savannah to capture travel from Augusta and Savannah corridor. Proposals urge finishing the railroad and adding boats to bring passengers directly to Wilmington without delays amid coast risks.

Wilmington Halifax Plains Savannah Macon Columbus Augusta Capes Waynesborong

Supposed Sioux Chippeway Hostilities Report Questioned

A Fort Snelling outbreak letter from July is suspected false. The Globe cites a St. Peter letter by the Indian Agent that omits any engagements, implying a mistake since the Agent should report such incidents given his charge of Sioux interests at the Northern Herald.

Fort Snelling Globe St. Peter's Indian Admains Norfalk Herald

Death of Chief Bowles shakes Texan Indian conflict

Battle near Nacogdoches sees Bowles killed in pursuit by Texian forces under Gen. E. H. Douglass. Texian losses run two killed and six wounded, one mortally. Indians routed after a wooded ravine clash. Bowles described as a key leader in long-standing frontier tensions.

Bowles Nacogdoches E. H. Douglass Landrum Rusk Burleson Neehes

Vessel from Havana sails with slaves and passengers killed

The New Orleans Bulletin reports a Havana to Trinidad de Cha coaster carrying 26 white passengers and enslaved Africans. The steward incited the black crew to murder all aboard, including officers and crew. A Havana warship has been dispatched to hunt the coaster.

New Orleans Hivena Havana Trinidad de Cha Fivana

Galvanism to Machinery Sparks Ongoing Experiments

Reading Journal notes revived interest in galvanism as a power source for machinery. A five foot wheel weighing four hundred pounds reportedly spins forty to fifty times per minute for hours, with claims that power could be infinitely increased as experience progresses.

New York

Fortune as an Emigrant in a New York Letter

A New York paper chronicles the rise of Praneis Wall from steerage passenger at 15 to carrier boy, clerk, proprietor, and now principal owner of a lucrative Advertiser car rera, returning to his native land in luxury. The piece praises merit and industry as the path to fortune in America.

New York Nogtland Great Western Praneis Wall Vie Hllissory America Advertiser Packet

Eventful Week in Columbus Ga. Debtor Husband's Turmoil

A chaotic week recounted in Columbus shows a husband married Tuesday, receiving a gift on Wednesday, and drinking on Thursday. He faced jail for his bride's debts on Friday, a stillborn child on Saturday, and a series of quarrels, including beating his wife and throwing a landlord's saddle-bags on Wednesday night. He was bailed out Tuesday and finally turned his wife out with baggage on Friday.

Columbus Lowniles

Daughter of Swaim Attends Saratoga Bill Adorned with Diamonds

A Philadelphia daughter attended a bill at Saratoga online as a finv overhites adorned with a circleet of diamonds worth 20000 dollars. The item notes the odd sight and suggests detractors contributed by swallowing her father's panacea.

The Mammoth Lottery Deception Accusations contested

An exchange paper defends the Real Estate Lottery scheme against a southern critique calling it a deception. The whistleblower notes Sylvester & Co. paid an ad bill in advance, arguing they are honest merchants and suggesting the charges are false.

Silvester & Co Lag Breaway New York Messrs. Sylvester & Co Southern

Cold water for children in hot weather advises care

A physician of high standing in New York urges parents to give children ample cold water during hot weather. He warns against dehydration and heat illness and recommends frequent sips, light clothing, and shaded outdoor activity to protect young youngsters in high temperatures.

New York Commercial Advertiser City New York

Water as a simple remedy for feverish infants

A medical note urges cooling and hydrating infants with tepid sponging and cold water during fever nights. The author claims rapid relief from thirst and fever, noting free perspiration follows cold water administration and urging parents to try this safe, simple treatment despite doubts.

Florida Indians Threaten Security. Volunteer Force Proposed

From the south comes news that the Macomb treaty remains unexecuted as sixty days pass. Lucians flood, Florida residents call for stronger measures. Governor Call sends a commission to the Secretary of War as Indians grow in force and hostility. Citizens favor another mounted U S volunteers force and private funds to pay scalp or prisoner rewards. Commiss ioners plan to meet the War Secretary in New York.

Florida South Macomb Althoug Call Messrs. Downing Wm. Brockenbrough Jaen Enother U.S. Mounted U. S Pris New York

Improvements in Cotton Machinery

Improvements in cotton machinery have transformed American textile production from clumsy early frames to efficient modern systems. Mason's Cylindrical Flyer, a high speed spindle, reduces power use and labor while delivering uniform thread. Newport Mill’s Coddington mill reports years of reliable operation with No 45 yarn, yielding high quality fabric. The inventor is a seasoned manufacturer, and the device is seen as vital to U S industry.

Europe Coddington Newport R.T

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