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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1836
Page
1
The second session of the Twenty Fourth Congress began on Monday with a quorum present in both Houses. After organizing, members adjourned until Tuesday when the President's Annual Message was received. The document notes the message is lengthy, so a brief sketch of contents is provided.
Andrew Jackson delivers his final annual message to Congress praising the nation’s prosperity and detailing treasury revenues and deposits. The report criticizes the deposit system and favors limited surplus revenue. Also notes the death of Geo L Kinnard after a steamboat accident with a civic funeral procession.
A respected member of Congress from Indiana died unexpectedly while traveling to Philadelphia to marry a woman in that city. He planned to bring his fiancée to Washington, and his death will cause deep distress to her.
The Full Term heard cases including Overman vs Clemmons removed for trial on a $5000 debt bond tied to a marriage arrangement. verdict for defendant and an appeal to the Supreme Court. The State vs Samuel, a slave, for murder, resulted in guilty and death by hanging. motions for new trial denied, appeal to Supreme Court. Slan der case Mills v Mason, heard eight days, jury awarded $5000 damages with a verdict and strong note of innocence for the accused.
The Charleston Courier notes the charter for the Louisville Cincinnati and Charleston Railroad has been secured. Three central commissioners met in Knoxville to tally subscribed shares and announced 4,000 shares taken as the company formed. Col Hampton pledged 2,000 more shares if needed, praising South Carolinians for the enterprise.
The Pacha of Feyot abandons plans for a Nile crossing and a vast land venture, a move celebrated by southern cotton planters. Mehemet Vit is rising as a strong rival in the Liverpool market.
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