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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1840
Page
2
Notices of meetings in Beaufort and Pitt counties to appoint delegates for a Republican District Convention and an Elector for the Baltimore Convention. District Convention suggested for the second Monday of April. County Court next week and Superior Court in two weeks will enable action.
The piece highlights Senator Tappan of Ohio criticizing abolitionism in Congress. It notes he is viewed as a northern Democrat aligned with abolitionists by Stanly in the recent canvass. The column questions Stanly’s response and praises or critiques Tappan’s stance on Southern principles.
The Journal of the American Silk Society and Rural Economist prospectus urges farmers to diversify beyond cotton as prices fall due to overproduction. It notes silk culture as a prudent trial with subscriptions and copies available at the office. Mild weather and early vegetation are reported, with shad abundant in Tar River at 12 4 cents each.
The Senate is principally engaged in debate on resolutions respecting the assumption of State debts. The House discusses an appropriation for the Cumberland road.
Editorial from Washington City dated February 9 discusses House actions after a long session and upcoming political maneuvers. It notes Van Buren’s South pledge, abolitionists aiming to unseat him with General Harrison, and Southern Whig tactics. Also mentions Democrats of North Carolina backing Judge Saunders for governor with August election looming.
Amid NC election tensions, critics charge Judge Saunders with abolitionist sympathies tied to Stanly and Harrison factions. The writer rebukes controversial shifts, warns insiders, and urges scrutiny of Stanly’s conduct while defending Saunders and denouncing abolitionist meddling. A second letter from Edenton Sentinel recounts a fiery tragedy at Miss Patsey Ward’s home, noting a mysterious death scenario and possible arson.
Robert Mall has been appointed Collector of the Customs in Identon North Carolina replacing Gen Dun can McDonald. The commission expires on the 2ath. Mr Ezell is said to have declined the appointment.
Alexander Anderson Exq has been chosen as Senator of the United States from Tennessee to fill the vacancy caused by Judge White's resignation. He is described as a friend to the present Administration.
Mr. Lewis Belcher's flatboat cargo of naval stores cotton peas and pork from Greraville caught fire last Friday night six miles above this place after the crew refired to 1st. 1350 bushels of peas 21 bales cotton 54 barrels flour were consumed before the flames were put out. Loss about 2000 dollars. Washington Rep.
Major Gwinn has conducted a reconnaissance of the country from Waynesboro to Raleigh to assess the expediency and cost plausibility of linking the two places by rail road.
The February term of Halifax County Court commenced on Monday. James Simmons, Esq. was appointed Clerk of the Court and William W. Bhlicker, Bd. was appointed Sheriff. Kalifaz Dem.
The Whig candidate Thomas W. Gilmer was elected Governor of Virginia by the legislature on the sixth ballot. He secured the exact votes required for a choice, with Democratic Senator Poulson of Accomac voting for him. Gilmer will assume duties on March 4 next.
The victim William Kersey died days after severe burns from a log fire at a constable election in the county. Drunken revelers reportedly gathered, left him alone by the flames, and his clothing burned, leaving him roasted alive until death a few days later as reported by the Greensboro Patriot.
Prom florda Welware from the St Joseph Times reports an express received by mail states that on Monday night January 27 a family near six miles above loli was murdered and their home burned by about twenty Lodian4, who are pursued by a company from Scho neph under Col Pitpatrick. Citizens appeal for assistance as Indians retreat to Apalachicals swamps or St Andrew's Bay.
Three party banks in Michigan have been proceeded against by the attorney general and thirty four banks owe the state about one and a half million dollars in aggregate.
London papers report firm cotton demand and rising need for breadstuffs. Money remains scarce but still commands interest at six percent at the stock exchange. The Times notes continued Chartist secret meetings in London. The British Queen brings reportedly favorable American news, better than expected.
Petersburg Market on February 13 reports a dull cotton scene with prices around 74 to 84 cents for sales and general sales trending 84 to 94 cents. market conditions show limited demand and small activity with price extremes noted.
Norfolk market report lists cotton at 8 193 cents, corn at 45 to 50 cents, and lard at 10 to 12 cents with sales from 10 to 11. Herald notes round prices and trading activity for February 13.
Market notes show corn at 5200 a $225 dull. bacon prices slipping to cents. ham at cents. pork at 607 per cwt. Naval stores show new dip $230 and OK $2 15. Scrape five cents. tar 31 to $110. Fish prices for shad and herrings varied. cut at 35, whole 2594 $300, overall dull in Wey.
Communicated schedule shows Elder P Pucket expected to preach on March 27 at Conientuea at 11 a m and continuing through April 8 with stops at Toisnot Union Lawrence's Tarboro Old Town Creek Autrey's Meadow Col Jones's and Tison's.
Fragmentary notice from a historic page cites March as a date and mentions supervision by a superintendent. The readable text is fragmentary with damaged wording and unclear context. No clear event, location, or names beyond general supervision references are established.
A notice from Tarboro dated February 19 offers several barrels of premium pale Superfine Flour for sale. George Howard advertises the flour as safe and of superior quality.
The extracted text recounts a chaotic exchange involving a barrel of brandy, Mr Knight, and others in 1859. The dialogue shows demand for a barrel and an offer to house it, with references to warehouses, a barrel’s value, and an eventual instruction to deliver it to Mr Mason or Moses Baker.
The article narrates a baffling burglary at a warehouse involving a white man and Mr. Knight. A barrel of brandy disappears after delivery attempts and evasive statements by Baker. The tale ends with a pledge to offer rewards for clues to the thief and his two workers, as investigators seek the truth behind the missing spirit.
The Journal of the American Silk Society marks its first year publishing to spread practical silk culture in the United States. It asserts low production costs and high profits, urging farmers to start silkworm rearing and silk processing at home. Subscriptions: two dollars yearly, six copies for ten dollars, Baltimore 1840.
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