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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1839
Page
1
The Tarborough Press lists subscription terms at ten dollars and fifty cents yearly with advance payment. shorter terms priced per month. Advertisements priced by square inch and extended on continuance. Court orders, judicial ads priced higher. Letters to the editor must be mailed to be attended.
Dr Harrell's Tomato and Slippery Elm Pills are promoted as highly effective for fevers liver issues jaundice headaches loss of appetite constipation female complaints and general diseases. Advertises 30 cents per box or 54 per gross with agents sought nationwide and orders post paid to Dr A Harrell Elizabeth City NC.
A list of individuals from Pasquotank County and nearby areas including Charles Bright Josiah Prichett Charles Harrel Capt J Smith Rev G Moresee Joseph Ramsey Robert Simpson Loratin Williams James Cartwright Zion Culpepper Rev James Riddick Zion Culpepper and others described with symptoms such as biliousness loss of appetite sick stomach costiveness dyspepsia and related complaints. A few selected names are noted among many others.
A historical OCR fragment lists numerous names and places in North Carolina including Tarboro and Edenton with dates and firms such as H Bul & Co Portsmouth and Webb & Capehart Windsor. The fragment ends with Sept 21, 1839.
A Kentucky paper reprints verses about Rosin the Bow a cheerful roaming minstrel who finds joy in moving and music while aging peacefully. The poem contrasts merriment with aging and burial imagery as neighbors prepare for a quiet Sunday morning funeral. It is followed by political commentary arguing against renewed protective tariffs, with J C Calhoun and T Ritchie referenced.
A Richmond Enquirer article defends Mr. Calhoun against tariff rumors, arguing he opposes any tariff rise and rejects using public lands proceeds to fund national education or internal improvements. The letter cites strict constitutional limits, asserting Calhoun’s stance against federal overreach and changes to internal improvements and state debts.
Washington correspondent of the New York Courier and Enquirer cites a report that Calhoun favors throwing state debts on the federal government and pledging public lands for redemption. The piece notes the claim conflicts with his prior doctrines of state independence and asks for a formal denial.
Nov 20 report from Tallahassee details an encounter when Mr. Isler and neighbors chased a group of Indians after a deer hunt. An Indian behind a tree fired at Isler and was shot by a white companion, dying on the spot. the attacker’s scalp was taken to town. Eleven Indians were later seen near the St Augustine road as a pursuit began but the trail was lost in the hammock. Citizens urged alertness and readiness to defend themselves.
It is reported desertions have begun within the Texan forces as Col Karnes and the Galveston Volunteers allegedly invaded Mexico and joined the Federal side. The note argues such actions undermine the fledgling republic's stability, suggesting Mexican gold could matter more than arms.
Telegraphed from New Orleans the 29th, a Texian schrof army report claims Metamoras has fallen to united Federal and Texian forces commanded by Canales and Cols. Ross and Karnes. Havana sources cite a September 24 attack on Guenero by 400 Federal troops under Zapata, who say rebels will soon field about 1,000 with artillery.
A gentleman who left the federal camp beyond the Nueces river about the 26th reports Canales, the commander of the Mexi forces, is involved in developments near the disputed area. Details are sketchy but indicate movement and potential engagement.
The piece reports Canales leading about eighteen hundred fighters including Americans and Lakh leaders toward the Rio Grande to seize Mier Metamoras and drive out Centralists. They expect quick clashes, rely on foreign help, and claim confidence in victory despite lacking cannons. The movement follows former exile and renewed arms supply.
A February report by Mr Woodbury details the federal land portfolio. It lists 419,429,415 acres acquired, costs of 73,736,647 35, indicates 73,450,733 acres sold, and Treasury receipts from sales of 97,900,375 53. The remaining patrimony stands at 355,948,653 acres, valued at about 3,530,000,000.
The Frankfort Journal notes Mr Whititon, U S agent at the German Customs Union congress, secured a notable cut in import duties on a main U S export, likely cotton, outperforming Bowring. Prussia’s motive cited includes extensive exchange with North America, with Prussia selling wool and glass to the United States while importing U S goods.
The National Intelligencer reports Wm L Brent and Richard S Coxe for Mrs Susan Decatur widow of Commodore Stephen Decatur moved for a mandamus to compel Secretary James K Paulding to pay sums ordered by a March 3 1837 Congress joint resolution. The court allowed the motion and ordered a rule to show cause by January 9 next.
Gen. Henderson, Texan ambassador to France, arrived in New York aboard the British Queen and was arrested for debt. Lacking bail, he was placed in the custody of the Sheriff. A Superior Court motion sought his release, arguing his diplomatic character was fully proven and exempted him from liability.
In a case discussed by the Baltimore Weekly Sun, liability for debt was contested on the ground that the law of nations applies only to individuals sent to specific countries, affecting their journey home. The defence argued the mission did not lie in this country, and travel home was not necessary, leaving the man as liable as any other person. a court decision was expected yesterday.
The Missouri Republican reports fierce St Louis uproar after the Bank of Missouri announced payment only in specie or specie notes for due notes. Meetings and merchant correspondence followed, with plans to withhold payments unless current notes prevail. The St Louis Bulletin notes immense excitement and suspended business amid the bank's move.
The State Bank system fails in Alabama as Montgomery branch owes 200000 and has 600000 in debts turned over to the Attorney General for prosecution. Citizens protest as drought dries up rivers hindering crop shipments, with planters hit hardest.
A Sunday murder occurred in the refectory at the corner of Chatham and Roosevelt streets. Fireman Mr Whitechurch argued with bar-keeper Timothy Robinson over glasses, a customer asked for ham, Robinson drew a carving knife, Whitechurch struck, Robinson stabbed him fatally. The bar-keeper collapsed and was arrested. he is described as an aged cripple with good character. The incident is ruled an unfortunate accident.
Bradley, a convicted killer in Pass Christian Mississippi, shot Boston of New Orleans and wounded Hearne’s associate Baston who died later. Boston fled, Bradley wounded by return fire, Bradley still at large as citizens pursue him.
Jacob Snyder Jr was found dead in a Hudson house. He stood erect with a whiskey bottle in his death grip, extricated with difficulty. Coroner determined intemperance as the cause, noting the odd scene as if mocking authority. The report calls the scene curious and mentions the Bottle Imp reference.
Fragmentary account reports King David known as Hannibal at Fast Hampton perishing with his squaw in a wigwam blaze on Saturday. The tale notes the last of the Montauk royal line dwindling to few basket makers and other hardships.
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