Tarborough Press subscription and advertisement rates
The Tarborough Press lists weekly publication at seven dollars and fifty cents per year paid in advance or three dollars at year's end. Short periods under a year are twenty five cents per month. Subscriptions may be discontinued with notice and arrears paid. Long-distance subscribers must prepay or provide a local reference. Advertisements up to a square cost one dollar first insertion and twenty five cents per continuation, larger ads in proportion, court orders and judicial ads twenty five percent higher. Ads must state number of insertions or run until ordered otherwise. Letters to the Editor must be postpaid.
Soothing Syrup for Teething Dangers Warned Mothers
A historical advertisement urges mothers to use Dr William Evans Celebrated Soothing Syrup to ease painful dentition in infants. It claims the syrup opens pores, prevents convulsions and fevers, and suggests applying on the gums from four months. It includes a testimonial praising the remedy's safety and efficacy.
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William Evans
Beware of Counterfeits at 100 Chatham St New York
Public notice warns buyers to purchase only from regular agents to avoid fakes. Lists J M Repmonp and Gro Howard of Tarboro and M Russet of Elizabeth City as agents. Dated January 1640.
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Chatham St
New York
J. M. Repmonp
Gro. Howard
Tarboro
M. Russet
Elizabeth City
Plan of Campaign in Senate Fires Up For Third Reading
The Senate moved the Independent Treasury bill to a third reading as rival factions clash over national reform. Clay leads the Federal faction with a Hamiltonian, pro bank stance, while Democrats push the President’s message and critique the paper system. The Whig party faces Southern pressure over emancipation and party unity. Richmond Eng.
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Senate
Treasury
Clay
Piper Credit
National Bank
National Assumption
Whig
Washington
Whig Party
Richmond
Eng
Har rison as old and unfit for office claims
The Ohio Statesman argues Gen. Harrison is effectively superannuated yet capable of only a single term. It claims federal supporters falsely recast his age to appear younger and questions his competence in county clerk duties, urging voters to see through the “availability” fraud.
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The
Ohio Statesman
Gen. Harrison
Federal Papers
Harrison
Hamilton County
Federal Party
Harrison an Abolitionist claim sparks Whig denial
The Cincinnati Advertiser asserts General Harrison is a member of an Abolition Society and says the fact can be proven if any Whig paper offers an explicit denial.
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Harrison
Cincinnati Advertiser
Gen. Harrison
Abolition Society
Emancipator praise and Whig reaction on abolition clash
The article cites a Whig publication and the Emancipator denouncing Harrison and praising abolition in early January. It notes initial anti slavery euphoria after Clay’s rejection and Harrison’s nomination, with Boston’s Liberator echoing similar sentiments. A later change is hinted.
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Tippecanoe
Clay
Gen. Harrison
Harrisburg
Boston
Republic
Ohio House Passes Bank Notes Penalty Resolution
Ohio lawmakers adopt a measure to punish bank officers issuing bills for circulation with confinement from three to seven years. They also seek to convert post notes to gold and silver payable on demand. The session denounces abolitionist interference and endorses federal constitutional slavery. Michigan considers a statewide bank network and a National Bank stance. Alabama reports debt and bond details. Mississippi hears a request to surrender Brandon Bank charter and notes Gov McNutt’s repeal recommendations for state bank charters.
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Ohio
House of Representatives of
Michigan
Senate
Woodbridge
Habama
Mississippi
Brandon Bank
Union Bank
Curious case of Divorce in New York Senate
In the New York Senate on Friday Mr Tallmadge reported a bill to divorce David Frost from his wife Eveline Frost a young single lady once beloved by a lover who plotted to wed Eveline while Frost died not. The tale recalls a winter scandal about a Beau’s stratagem that failed when the groom did not intervene and Eveline became Mrs Frost instead of the intended alliance.
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Senate of New York
Tallmadge
David Frost
Eveline Frost
Eveline
Old Frost
Lothario
Bride Turns From Husband To The False Lothario
The New York Signal quotes David Prost lamenting that his betrothed, just made Mrs Frost, spurned him for the faux lover and now seeks a divorce. He argues the husband deserves it, while the bride proclaims devotion to the other man despite the earlier rescue and marriage.
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Mrs. Frost
Lothario
David Prost
Mr. Speaker
N. York
Newspapers and Publishers And Their Just Rewards
The Alexandria Gazette reprints a view affirming newspapers deserve higher subscription and advertising terms. It argues publishers labor hard, often lack wealth, and deserve prompt pay as newspapers become more vital to the community and yield returns for support.
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Alexandria Gazette
Assault on General Read in Toallassee dining room
A gentleman allege s an assault by Mr Alston on General L Read at a stage line inn in Toallassee Tuesday evening the 5th instant. Two pistols fired. one ball pierced his side and a Bowie knife inflicted severe wounds. General Read survived the gunfire by the last report. A prior duel between General Read and a brother of Mr Alston ended with the latter killed.
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Toallahassee
Alston
L. Read
General R
Mr. A
Brunswick
Georgia
Local Wild Child Sighted Near Michigan City
A four foot high wild child with chestnut hair is reported at large near Fish Lake in Indiana. It runs swiftly, emits frightening yells when chased, and has been seen during the summer months along the lake borders in pursuit of fish and frogs.
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Michigan City
Indiana
Fish Lake
Baltimore Watchman Finds Frozen Children in Poverty Tale
Revolting Baltimore scene recounts a watchman detaining a woman with wood billets to warm her three children. She sought relief or to bring her kids to the watch-house, but authorities kept her overnight. At daybreak the poor woman's hovel was found with the three children dead from freezing in the ashes.
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Baltimore
Four New Governor Arrives in Tallahassee with Escort
The Quincey Sentinel reports Gov. Reid and family reached Tallahassee on the 4th with a U. S. Dragoon escort and military honors. Col. Fitzpatrick is said to have arrived from Cuba with 30 to 40 bloodhounds, placed under Major Bailey and Captain Collins.
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Quincey
Florida
Gov. Reid
Tallahassee
U. S. Dragoons
Col
Fitzpatrick
Cuba
Bailey
Collins
Arrival of Col Fitzpatrick Shocks Florida Papers
Florida newspapers report the arrival of Col. Fitzpatrick from the island, noting his sudden appearance and the prominence given to his presence in local circles.
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Florida
Col. Fitzpatrick
Island
Blood hound rumor sparks Territory defense fears
The passage notes Cuba import of blood hounds by territorial authorities, with War Department aware only through public rumor and no official confirmation. It laments a land desolated by bloodshed and asks readers to understand locals protecting families from prowling, murderous savages.
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Cuba
War Department
Explosion near Fulton Street ends in death and ruin
A fatal explosion at 215 Fulton Street killed 28 year old Peter Eustace a fire worker. He had taken a keg of powder from New Jersey to make Roman candles when a friction spark ignited the powder causing two blasts. Eustace died within minutes and a nearby woman was found half dead. Fire damaged the home but was soon fought. The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon as reporters note the NY paper account.
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No. 215
Fulton Sreet
Peter Eustace
Edge
New Jersey
Fulton Street
Eustace
New York Paper
Fire on Belle steamer far below St Louis
The steamer Belle caught fire 80 miles below St Louis and was run ashore with all passengers escaping before an explosion. Investigators found the blast caused by sixteen hundred kegs of powder aboard.
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St. Louis
New Inventions Across Paris Petersburg and Berlin
Inventions showcase the age of progress as Daguerre in Paris perfects chemical copying by light while Jacobi in Petersburg creates copper engraving reliefs, and Jacob Leipman in Berlin nears a method to replicate oil paintings mechanically with faithful color and detail after a decade of study.
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Paris
Petersburg
Berlin
Daguerre
Jacobi
Jacob Leipman
Attempt to Burn a Petersburg Bank
A straw bed was placed in a closet under the staircase at the Farmers Bank of Petersburg and set aflame. The closet door was locked but a Cashier family member smelled smoke, forced the door, and extinguished the blaze before injuries occurred. The fire was found early in the evening.
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Farmers’ Bank of
Petersburg
Aa. Reg
Beet Root Sugar Production Report Across Regions
A Philadelphia Inquirer paragraph estimates France produced 100 million lbs of beet sugar last year while Prussia and Germany produced 30 million lbs. The Troy Whig notes 240 thousand lbs were made in Western Michigan, suggesting beets could yield substantial local sugar without hurting other crops. Mr Child of Northampton, Massachusetts, won $100 from the state Agricultural Society for a successful beet sugar experiment.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
France
Prussia
Germany
Troy Whig
Michigan
Child
Northampton
Mas
Agricultural Society
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