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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1838
Page
2
A letter from a source of high respect questions Gov. Dudley's position on a National Bank. The correspondent notes Dudley has been seen as Republican, yet is described as in favor of a National Bank, causing doubt among true Democrats in this crisis. Further discussion is promised.
A Raleigh Standard editorial attacks attempts to merge the Democratic Republican party with a new Whig faction and oppose Ed Dudley’s gubernatorial bid. The writer warns that backing Dudley links Republicans to the United States Bank and a centralist faction, urging Democrats and Republicans to reject the shift and protest nationwide.
Congress largely discusses the Independent Treasury bill. On the seventh inst, Linn of Missouri introduces a bill to authorize occupation of the Columbia or Oregon River region, establish a territory north of latitude 42 degrees and west of the Rocky Mountains, with a fort and related provisions.
A Courier and Enquirer source alleges a congressman offered services and influence in exchange for compensation from a departmental department. Virginia’s Wise seeks a new select investigating committee after a previous unproductive House inquiry. Roggles reportedly declined a Jones proposal for a patent trunk lock with pay.
The Southern Whig likely presidential candidate caused a scene in the House of Representatives when the Speaker cast the Mississippi contested election. In a loud voice he told the crowd to go home, with some hearing it as Go home, God damn you, where you belong. Supporters who had condemned Gen Jackson for profanity now orbit around this display of arrogance and temper.
The President with Senate advice and consent appoints Henry A Muhlenburg of Pennsylvania envoy to Austria Joseph Clay of Pennsylvania as Secretary of Legation and Enos T Throops of New York as Charge d Affaires to the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
Reports from the frontier of Canada indicate tranquility has returned. The Army confirms the favorable view of General Scott, praising his conduct in delicate duties and his defense of government authority against lawless adventurism.
North Carolina factory owners Battle & Brothers run 1036 spindles and consume 350 pounds of cotton daily, employing about 50 operatives. Machinery renewed, casting and turning done in house. The plant competes with Northern yarns on quality and price, with expansion plans as water power is ample and the Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad runs nearby.
Cotton factories begin operating in Orange County with three plants at Sligh Falls on the river Alamance and Cain Creek Manufacturing Company. Each mill houses about 2000 spindles and now runs over 500 spindles, with owners confident the ventures will yield liberal returns and expand soon.
The Recorder notes that machinery and full spindle power have been applied in several establishments and the yarns prove equal to Northern imports. Cain Creek Company plans to add looms in spring to convert their yarns into cloth, with other mills considering similar upgrades.
The Governor’s Council met in this city to discuss Board of Internal Improvement appointments. They unanimously concurred in reappointing Cad. Jones and W. D. Moseley. The council backed raising funds on individual pledges to finish the Capitol, noting additional legislative authorization may be unnecessary and predicting the structure may not be ready for the next Legislature.
The Newbern Spectator notes Rev Dr Hawks, formerly of Newbern, is writing a history of the Protestant Episcopal Church in America and has returned from England with original Colonial Office manuscripts on North Carolina. The documents include letters from Church of England clergymen in the province detailing civil and ecclesiastical affairs. A Spectator correspondent suggests state purchase of these manuscripts.
Dr James A Washington formerly of Lenoir county has been elected Clinical Professor at the University of New York by unanimous vote. The action marks clear recognition of the physician’s merit and standing in the medical community.
The eldest son of J Diavolo Anto nie, who has toured several towns in the state for months, was struck by a car on the Raw Road a few days ago and succumbed to injuries. The accident leaves the family grieving in Wilmington with the community sharing concern.
Report states that Dr. Bruce's office in Carthage Moore county was burned a few days ago. The loss includes all contents and the court's important papers. About $1690 belonging to suitors in the Equity Court and valuable papers of John Kelly were also destroyed.
A rural notice extols Thomas Puvol as a versatile farmer who raises hogs and boasts he can beat any man who scales a fence. The writer calls for readers to subscribe, describing editors as cautions to farmers and claiming they improve the world. The fragment mentions killing four hogs that weighed an unspecified amount.
The fragment lists figures 537 465 414 401 in all 1817 and a challenge Beat this who can Z 7 City Phoenic.
The Pork Trade-1 reports in the Cincinnati Republican that hogs slaughtered in Cincinnati and surrounding area this season already exceed any previous year. The previous peak was 160000 hogs. It is estimated this season will surpass two hundred thousand hogs.
The Cherokee delegation who urged Flo rida Indians to surrender published letters from Gen Jesup to the Secretary of War and to themselves defending their conduct as in good faith aimed at serving the country and enlightening the Indians about their true interests.
A large fire Monday swept an area on Avenue D between Fifth and Sixth Streets and across to Lewis Street, gutting twenty to thirty houses. Loss is estimated over $500,000 with about a quarter covered by insurance.
From the Bal timore Republican report a fire morning of the 3d destroyed the Front Street Theatre and Circus the country s largest and valued at over 35000 with only 3000 insurance 40 animals in the building perished and a two story house adjoining was also burned.
The Stables near Waynesboro belonging to the Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road Company were burned a few days since, and eight fine horses along with a large quantity of provender were destroyed. The fire is supposed to have been caused by the Ostler smoking. N. Star.
General Trant, a Texas minister residing near the United States, returns and proclaims plans to establish commercial relations with Great Britain and France. Reports say annexation of Texas to the United States is losing favor, with a movement toward a separate republic and potential South territory expansion.
Ohio lawmakers unite against annexation of Texas to the United States. A proposition also passes holding stockholders' property liable for debts of banks in which they are interested, by a 41 to 23 vote.
The report describes heavy Indian forces along Florida's southern coast and Cypress Swamp as Lieut Powell retreats to boats with 200 regular Marines. Generals Jesup and Smith move forces toward Fort Taylor Kissimmee, while letters from Fort Brooke Tampa Bay recount Jumiper and others surrendering to Col. Taylor. A Savannah Georgian item notes a January 24 battle on the hce atches with nine American deaths and thirty wounded.
The New York correspondent reports widespread distrust in bank solvency and claims among many Boston lenders. The piece denounces public misrepresentation, warns of possible anti bank agitation, and notes hardship for millers and workers as winter tightens finances. The author suggests violence could ensue if restitution by law proves unattainable.
In six months a universal revolt against the banking system is forecast, spanning every class from small retailers to major merchants. The text predicts the Philadelphia autocrat controlling banks will fall, banks will fail, private banking will rise, and commerce revive as confidence shifts away from banks. A new era of equity and prosperity is anticipated.
Foreign dates to Jan 4 and French to the 1st have been received at New York. The Liverpool cotton market opened with sluggish demand and minimal business transacted. Prices moved slightly in buyers' favor with only about 1000 bags sold.
Petersburg Market brief notes cotton dull with price reductions. Flour shows no price change or demand improvement, prices from 74 to 85 cents. Corn offers are light with bids near 75 cents.
Washington Market reports Turpentine new dip at 1 75 old 1 60 Tar at 1 10. Whig notes likely market updates with price ranges and quotations.
On Sunday evening the 4thinst by W Leigh Esq Mr Lacy ford to Miss Sally Mayo. Also on the 1st inst by the same Mr Henry Keel to Miss Mary Hicks. And on the 25th ast by the same Mr Joshua Licks to Miss Lydia Ian Mayo.
In Nash County a few days since the death of Moses Spicer aged 19? or 90? a worthy citizen. At his Nashville residence Mr. Benjamin Blount Sr died after about six hours illness in his ninety? year.
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