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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1835
Page
2
COMMON SENSE invites readers to embrace books and papers as a path to mental nourishment and social improvement. The author (Common Sense) urges youths, middle aged, and elders to seek knowledge through printed works, warning that neglect leads to ruin and urging a series of plain remarks on writing styles to foster a zest for reading.
From PWOWBUGI Mexico a bleak view of Santa Anna's rule emerges as liberal factions clash with military leaders. Reports warn of mass dissatisfaction, financial corruption, and the possible formation of multiple republics from the current confederation, signaling a deep political crisis.
An opinion piece from the New York Cour. & Eng. accuses military agents serving priests of nationwide persecution and terror, claiming the crackdown exceeds Spain’s old Inquisition. The fragment presents a charged critique of religious and state power.
From Rio de Janeiro reports say the barque Vermont will sail in three days under Lieut. Chas Henry Davis following a fight aboard the Vermont in the Pacific where the ship’s carpenter allegedly struck the captain with an axe, leaving him in precarious health at Valparaiso. Also noted is the brig Rio de la Plata being brought into Brazil by the Raleigh with 501 slaves, a prize poorly valued, while Britain warned by previous mishaps over detention costs.
In a brief communication, N H Rountree informs that private business matters and other considerations lead him to not seek another term as County Trustee. He signs the letter with respect, addressing Mr Howard.
A clandestine entry attempt on the upper window of Mr. Austin's store occurred late Friday night or early Saturday morning. Iron bars blocked the entry. A ladder and a large stick were left on the premises. It follows earlier break in at J W Cotten's store and other incidents, urging greater vigilance by citizens and police.
On Tuesday last we had another snow fall of three or four inches, much remains. By Sunday the cold reached record levels for this latitude, the thermometer sinking below zero and ice three to four inches thick, able to bear loaded wagons. The weather has moderated but remains very cold.
The Edenton Gazette reports that Mr. Pettigrew, visiting Tyrrell, declared support for State Rights and constitutional strict construction. He opposes tariffs and internal improvements, the national bank, and the removal of deposits, while backing Gen. Jackson when he is right and opposing him when he is wrong.
A large Nash County meeting on the Convention elected James S. Battle as chair and John G. Blount as secretary. General Henry Blount explained the meeting’s purpose as requested by the chair.
A meeting condemned the call for a state Constitutional Convention as inexpedient and opposed it as a bid for political power. Gen Blount offered the resolution after discussion, with signatures by the chairman and secretary for publication in the Raleigh Standard and Tarboro Press. The meeting adjourned.
Spectators at Hotel of W D Tisdale hear Old Nash praise the present Constitution and oppose the proposed amendments. Gen Blount argues against the convention bill citing political scheming and tax shifts, while Arringtons critique legislative control and oath requirements. Debate over wording ends with a unanimous resolution edited to remove insidiously.
A Hillsborough Recorder letter surveys proposed constitutional amendments. It details Senate bounds of 34 to 50 and Commons 90 to 120, with county and district rules for senatorial seats based on tax surpluses, deficits, and regional groupings. It estimates 120 Commons seats and analyzes western and eastern county representations and the impact on boroughs.
Washington February 7 1835 report notes scarce supply of a key article increasing its cash price to six dollars when available. Supreme Court Reporter Tom Devereux has been re appointed and will work with William H Battle as described. Legislative acts require 400 copies of convention call acts printed for each county though some packages may have miscarried.
A fragmented OCR passage references Governor Orto tie Bayi and a paper, noting omissions and immediate support or supply failure as part of a broader case. The readable content is limited and lacks clear events, dates, or organizational names.
A note from Mr. Gaston and a director of the Star commends an elderly gentleman for support of the president as papers report People’s meetings in Chowan and surrounding counties. The letters censure the majority for passing Resolutive instruction to Mr Manguy and request the gentleman resign.
Judge Donnell and a list of circuits and places including Ant Edenton Raleigh Norwood Seay Wilmington Seawell Nora Hillsborough Martin Sir Morganton Settle Dov are noted in the spring 1535 allotment by the court.
Richmond dispatch outlines a Friday night meeting of publican members of the Vice Legislature who appointed a five person committee to draft an address to Virginians amid a crisis. The piece notes hopeful sentiment among supporters, doubts about opponents, and expectations of a spring victory. It also reports on Washington chatter about France and a new Post Office bill advancing in the Senate, with calls for better government organization and ship provisioning.
Fragmentary text references navy, Baltis, clerk department, security, and a villair with a time reference. Mentions state estimates and a petition or sentence with travel and lands. lacks clear dates or identifiable persons or organizations.
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