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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1838
Page
2
We have been favored by the Hon. M. T. Hawerys with a pamphlet copy of the Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury transmitting to Congress a Report in relation to public defaulters.
In the Senate on the 2nd, Mr. Rives offered a substitute to Mr. Wrights Sub-Treasury bill limiting deposite banks to 25, requiring specie payments on demand, weekly condition statements, and Treasury inspection rights. Public lands preemption rights bill was engrossed. Steam navigation regulation passed to the House. In the House, Mississippi seats were vacated and a new election ordered after ruling new members not entitled to seats.
The Post Office Department will prepare mail contracts for Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Florida Territory for four and a half years starting January 1 1839. It seeks suggestions on routes trips frequency conveyance and connections. Letters should be sent to S R Hobbie Esq Contract Office. Globe newspaper publishers are asked to insert the notice.
A large Bertie county assembly met at Windsor Court House to discuss Abolitionist actions. Dr Alexander W Mebane chaired. speeches by William W Cherry James Allen David Outlaw and Lewis Bond impressed attendees. Resolutions named committees to draft a preamble and plan a North Carolina convention on slavery and to open correspondence for the object.
The fragment notes Governor Dudley and references the latest Register. It hints at political succession or opinion but provides no full events, dates, or actions. The item reads like a brief political observation or lead-in to a broader discussion in the periodical.
The Raleigh Standard reports on a Democratic Republican Party stance regarding Governor Dudley. It notes a large majority oppose opposition to Dudley and says influential figures support the current administration. The piece promises to publish readers' reactions or differing investigations if they arise.
A Jackson meeting of Mississippi Democrats adopted a Preamble and Resolutions stating that Claiborne and Chelson command a majority’s support, praise Congress’s last session decision, condemn resignation as against the will of the people, and endorse separation from banking institutions while opposing a national bank charter.
The northern stage reached town with no driver or passengers. Passengers had left at Red Hill four miles out, where washed away logs made the road impassable. The driver was thrown and seriously injured by the stage wheel as he tried to cross the stream. Captain Cutler secured the mail and stage contents before searching for the passengers and river. He later brought them back at eight o'clock. The driver, a loyal and diligent man, earns community sympathy for his injuries. The incident stems from washed out tracks at Red Hill and an unrepaired branch road last Friday. The Nebh... Spectator notes the accident and commends the driver.
A rich new gold mine was found on Samuel W. Rodgers land a few miles from Harris Mine. A specimen shown to us was described as the finest in the neighborhood and authorities claim a pound of gold was extracted from a rock the size of a child’s head. The Charlotte Journal notes this as a strong opportunity for miners to invest.
A blaze erupted on Sycamore Street at about 1 am Wednesday destroying a house occupied by James Gallagher and three adjoining buildings. A resident woman lost her household furniture. Fire engines arrived promptly but water shortage hindered efforts to stop the flames. The town should consider more effective fire safeguards.
The Richmond Compiler reports at about 3 PM Dr. Isaac Vaughan shot Walter Pleasants in an altercation at the Columbia Hotel. Both men were Goochland County residents with Pleasants living near the Court House. Vaughan lived seven miles away.
The incident occurred in Mr Pleasants’s room where Dr Vaughan entered and inflicted a wound. Mr Pleasants died about half an hour later. Vaughan has been arrested. Both men were young. Mr Pleasants, about 22, in the merchantile trade and well regarded.
From Ports mouth Va Times the House debate on a $6,000,000 scheme of rail and navigation improvements. Key points include a state backed Evansham to Lynchburg line of 140 miles costing about $2,000,000 with $1,200,000 state subscription, and Evansham to Danville at $2,500,000 with $1,500,000 state share. Proposals seek to extend to Weldon, purchase Gaston Chalk Level track, and connect Norfolk Portsmouth to Danville, shaping a continuous line to Danville and beyond toward the Mississippi. Local items target Edenton and Norfolk Rail Road, Deep Creek dam, a Norfolk Portsmouth ferry, and a $150,000 state loan to Portsmouth Rail Road.
Among the improvements contemplated by the Legislature of Virginia are a railroad from the Tennessee line to Evansham in Wythe county with branches to Danville and Buchanan or Lynchburg, plus several macadamized roads and turnpikes. Proposals call for these works to be financed by an eight million loan at four percent, according to M. F. Star.
The high seas collision between steamers North Carolina and Pulaski was ruled in favor of North Carolina by his Honor Judge Lee. The decision sets a precedent for liability and damages in maritime collisions.
A Tennessee planter aims to emancipate 17 enslaved people for transport to Liberia aboard a vessel departing New Orleans around March 1. Maryland free people show strong interest in emigration, and Baltimore’s colonization office is crowded. Six ships have sailed in the past year carrying migrants, teachers, missionaries, and officers toward Africa.
A further cut in import duties on articles from abroad began on the first of the month. All items subject to duty either ad valorem or specific entering the country on or after the date are affected.
The notice states that on the date January 1, 1938, those paying more than 20 percent on their invoice cost will be entitled to a 30 percent reduction of the excess over 20 percent. This applies to duties in Baltimore America.
The New York Star reflects on Peter Singleton's death in Norfolk at 33 after squandering a $300,000 inheritance through gambling and drink. It urges parents to mold children via prudent education and steady work, arguing wealth should fund discipline and self reliance rather than indulgence, to prevent ruin and alms-house outcomes.
From Florida reports Capt Houston of the sear Agnes states information came from Mosquito via Quarter Master Brown. Lieutenant Powell with about 200 marines engaged Indians near Jupiter Creek south of Indian River. Casualties included one surgeon and several privates wounded, four privates killed, and the force forced to retreat to boats. Indian craft estimated at 300.
A private letter from Savanast mentions Lieut Powell and his command attacked by Indians, Dr Leitner killed, plus a note that nine persons drowned after a steam accident. The Charleston Courier report from June 30 provides few other details.
A Friday night attack by about a dozen Indians near Marks River left several families driven from their homes or wounded. Mr. Sealey was badly hurt, a child killed nearby, and Mrs. Faircloth gravely wounded. A pursuing force followed the trail to Oscilla, governor ordered captures, and Jefferson county troops were summoned.
The Charlester Courier dated Ist informs that the celebrated chief Oceala died at Pont Moxigi on the 30th after seven days of illness. The disease affected his throat and he refused medicine from physicians, choosing instead to rely on an Indian doctor who was a prisoner, whom he said had cured him in the woods.
Dr. Ashhel Smith, surgeon general of the Texian army, arrived at Mobile January 19 and is en route to Washington under government orders. He furnishes the intelligence that the country remains very quiet and in a high state of prosperity.
Advices reach from Matamoros to December 22 as Mexico City’s Mercurie advocates constitutional change to a federacy. Acapulco is nearly destroyed by earthquakes with mass ruins and church damage. No loss of life reported due to warning shocks.
The Detroit Morning Post reports Patriots have captured Lois Blanc Island near the Detroit River mouth, now about 500 strong with cannon muskets and five thousand pounds of powder and provisions. Men have fortified the position for weeks and it is deemed nearly impossible to dislodge them as volunteers flood in daily and may reach 1000 within a week to ten days.
Foreign accounts from England to the 24th December arrived in New York. The Cotton market showed no variation yet remained firm at previous quotations. Political intelligence was not of notable importance this cycle.
Petersburg Market on February 6 reports cotton at 9 to 103, flour priced at 74 to 8, corn at 70 cents, with Jet listed among commodities. Prices reflect a narrow bid range and limited movement across the market brief.
Washington Market report shows turpentine at 1 275 dollars while old price 1 60 and tar at 1 LO with Whig as the source.
Universalist minister Rev T Fisk will preach at the Old Church this Saturday evening on faith and salvation with a Sunday service to follow. The notice cites biblical passages about belief, baptism, and eternal damnation and invites parishioners to attend. Com Feb 10.
Mrs. Mary Lawreny, wife of Mr. Peter P. Lawrence, passed away on Tuesday after a lingering illness at the family home. The obituary notes her death at that place and time.
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