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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1835
Page
2
A sermon lengthened by consistory style warns against sprinkling baptism and stresses immersion as burial with Christ. It argues baptism denotes death to sin and resurrection to new life, condemns infant baptism, and urges readers to keep scriptural practice intact for future generations. The writer closes with blessings and a call to steadfast faith.
A letter from the city states the Cherokee Council at Red Clay closed their session without firm treaty measures. The Ross and Ridge factions merged for the common good, and a 20 member delegation was appointed to negotiate with the commissioners appointed by the General Government. If talks fail, the delegation will go to Washington to seek terms with the President and Senate to resolve the ongoing controversy.
In this item from 1855 a correction notes our previous claim about the new Court House. The remark should read that it “cannot be surpassed by any village Court House,” the word village having been omitted by error.
On Monday last Congress assembled and lawmakers expect the President's message to arrive by mail today. The note signals ongoing legislative activity and anticipated executive guidance for forthcoming sessions.
The annual report of Treasurer Patterson shows a Nov 1 1854 treasury balance of 68453 41 and year receipts of 150109 40, disbursements 171686 67 leaving 46856 30. Literary Fund receipts 29670 72 add 19403 99 to make 49074 71. disbursements 47007 6s leave 1167 08. Internal improvement receipts 14756 17 balance 6539 42 total 21275 89. disbursements 206 25 leave 21249 SI. The Treasurer notes licensing gambling tables raises questions on morality versus revenue, citing a 1822 law misapplied to non billiard games and urging scrutiny by the General Assembly.
A meeting of the Bench and Bar of the Circuit Court of the United States was held in Raleigh on the 15th instant to honor Chief Justice Marshall and reflect on his service. The assembly included notable legal figures from the region.
Judge Potter presided and Thos P Devereux secretary as resolutions were unanimously adopted deploring the death of the late Chief Justice Marshall as a public calamity and requesting the Chairman to forward a copy to Marshall’s family.
Abstract of general interest from the Assembly including Senate notices. Reports cover road overseer annual reporting to County Courts, Raleigh and Roanke Rail Road act amendment, gaming suppression measures, bigamy punishment, and homestead exemptions from execution for North Carolina citizens. Details describe penalties for keeping, allowing, or playing at gaming tables and related enforcement.
The House reads and debates bills on state stock subscriptions and a Fayetteville bank capitalization. Planter's and Mechanic's Bank of Fayetteville proposed with a $500000 capital. A Washington bank one bill introduced. Land resolutions by Clingman discussed. judiciary report on magistrate jury powers opposed. Committees report on Georgia Lumber Company. 55 bills listed as having only first reading on the Speaker’s table.
The House read Private Bills and Laud I resolutions. After debate an amendment to strike out the original resolutions was rejected 57 to 67. Messrs Deberry and Pippen voted in the affirmative.
The Legislature selected Councillors of State for the coming year: Peter H. Dilliard, George Williamson, Henry Skinner, Daniel Turner, Allen Rogers sen., Louis D. Henry, and William S. Ashe. Raleigh Reg.
On Thursday William B. Meares Matthias KE Manly Dr Frederick J Hill and James W Bryan were elected Trustees of the University vice Judge Seawell and Joseph A Hill decd, and Williams S Mhoon and John Bragg removed. On Saturday Gen 5 F Patterson chosen a Trustee vice Rev Dr Caldwell.
On the eighth ballot John M. Dick of Guilford County was elected Judge of the Superior Courts of Law and Equity, replacing the late Judge Sea well. Ballots totaled Dick 107 Bailey 75 and 4 blanks. The paper had published seven prior ballots.
The Commissioners for superintending the rebuilding of the Capitol say the current expenditure stands at 177000 dollars. They anticipate a further appropriation of 125000 dollars will be required to complete the project.
North Carolina lawmakers focus on railroad legislation including projects from Halifax Roanoke to Wilmington and from Gaston to the city, plus charter amendments for the Raleigh and Roanoke line and incorporation of the Charleston and Cincinnati Railroad. The new Constitution amendments are proclaimed with a majority of 5,165.
The Journals of the Convention held in June on amending the State Constitution are printed and ready. Each delegate gets one copy at J. Gales & Son Bookstore. Petersburg Market reports cotton prices and market activity with limited trading and prices around 14 to 15 cents.
Authentically, about $30,900 of stock has been taken, lacking only $510 of $15,000 to complete the requisite amount. If necessary, the remaining sum will be subscribed by Norfolk friends.
Alabama paper reports Col. Wi Hinton Sr of this county died after a buggy crash near Decatur in Decalb County. He was about 70, traveled with son A C Hinton to visit relatives in St. Clair and Greene counties, and was buried in Decatur public cemetery. He left the country recently in robust health and had no wife. most of his children remain in Alabama.
In Bath county two young ladies Miss Frances Oden and Miss Elizabeth Stubbs rode a gig when the horse bolted. The accident struck Miss Oden's head against the ground, breaking her neck and causing immediate death. Miss Stubbs was injured but survived. The deceased was daughter of the late Mr Charles Oden of this county.
The schooner War rington, Ireland master, from New York for this port, was driven ashore on Chicamacaomico beach by a gale on the morning of the 26th ult. Crew and cargo saved, vessel lost.
Mr. Kirkpatrick was shot in the back of the head by a gun owned by one of his children while on a ferry en route to Texas. The wound proved mortal. Also noted are William Gwyn Jones pleading guilty to three Baltimore Post Office letter theft indictments and receiving multi-year sentences and fines. Eclipse Lightout, a stallion owned by Mark R. Cockrel, died at Nashville Tean. Fylde, a celebrated horse, died at Belfield Va.
The ship Roscoe reached New York from Liverpool with reports dated October 24. Political updates were of little importance. Cotton prices were falling with a weekly decline of 15 to 4d per pound according to a Liverpool letter dated the 24th.
The Advocate notes a stockholders meeting advertised for January 9 to elect officers. It states the railway will run from Halifax to Weldon to intersect the Norfolk and Portsmouth line, indicating progress toward the project.
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