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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1839
Page
2
The paper notes the return of white shad to Tar river, with eleven caught at Mr. Pender's seine near the town on Wednesday and several more since. If mild weather persists, shad are expected in abundance within days.
The office acknowledges indebtedness to the Hon. J. C Calhoun for a pamphlet copy of his remarks on the Graduation bill and to the Hon. R. Strange and the Hon. J. A. Bynum for several public documents available for viewing at this office.
The letter traces a republican committee's notice to J C Calhoun, praising his statesmanlike forecast on the major political issue. It argues that elections should hinge on this pivot, condemns Federal Whigs for diverting attention with harsh attacks, and urges Democratic unity to pursue the core objective.
The piece presents Hon. E Stanly's document on defalcations, arguing no proof of corruption against past or current administrations while detailing Globe sourced figures. It lists real losses by collectors, receivers of public lands, disbursing officers, banks, and merchants bonds, contrasting Jackson’s administration as notably involved in few cases.
The message invites attention to the proceedings of Pitt County's staunch Democracy. It calls citizens to participate in forthcoming activities and outlines the community's civic engagement spirit.
The excerpt urges Republicans across counties to act during court week to back a motion and unite in a vigorous effort. It argues that timely action by neighboring counties could restore political ascendancy, calling for coordinated moves to strengthen their position.
At a Pitt county Republican meeting in Greenville on February 14 1839 Sherrod Tison chaired Norfleet Tyer served as secretary A seven member resolutions committee drafted statements urging South Republicans to unite critique Bank War defend bank separation of Bank and State trimming revenue and urging county meetings and a Washington convention with a list of delegates unanimously adopted and ordered published by press and district newspapers.
In the Senate on the 18th iast the money protection bill was ordered engrossed by 26 to 15. In the House on the 15th inst the anti duelling bill passed 110 to 18. Investigating Committee returned from New York but delayed report.
The 1838 Mint report shows total coinage of 3,979,217 dollars with 1,662,515 in gold, 2,293,000 in silver, and 63,702 in copper from 15,256,518 pieces. Gold deposits reached 1,624,500 dollars, including 171,700 from U.S. mines.
The report details silver deposits totaling 2,301,200 with origins mainly in Mexico and South America. It notes 11,448,700 pieces struck under half a dollar value to satisfy small coin demand, the New Orleans branch mint starting March 5 with 40,243 dollars in coinage, and 367,404 dimes struck before July. It highlights personnel from the north and safety concerns during the sickly season, with bullion values and regional mint outputs at Charlotte and Dahlonega, including deposits, denominations, and totals.
The Mobile branch of the State Bank of Alabama has again suspended specie payments after a brief resumption of roughly four weeks.
A record of additional appointments made at the Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church convening in Salisbury starting Wednesday the 30th and adjourned the following Tuesday, with Bishop Andrew of Georgia presiding. The notice follows earlier publications of appointments.
Washington district includes Robert Carson P E Washington James D Lumsden Roanoke H Speck J T Wyche Tarboro EL Alspach Plymouth W M Jordan Mattamuskeet J W Jackson Bath Henry Grey Neuse G Royster Portsmouth Ocracock W W Turner.
The Executive Council met last Saturday and unanimously confirmed Governor nominations. Literary Board appointees are Charles Manly Wim A Blount and David W Stone Esquires. Internal Improvement Board members named Col Cadwallader Jones and Charles P Mallett Esquires Aal Reg.
A public dinner will be held at Waynesboro on the 22d instant to honor Washington's birthday and celebrate the opening of the railroad between Wilmington and Waynesboro. Rel Mie.
At a special meeting on Monday the 4th inst the Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road accepted the states loan terms under the act of the last assembly, with private stockholders property liable. William Plummer of Warren protested the resolution after owning fifty shares.
F J D Clancy has sold the Greensboro Patriot to Swaim and Sherwood. The buyers are expected to maintain the paper’s political alignment and profile as before, ensuring continuity in its editorial stance and community role.
The Georgia Legislature offered 50 cents per pound for cocoons and 10 cents per pound for reeled silk for ten years. With 10 pounds of cocoons needed per pound of silk, the premium equals 5.10 dollars per pound, while costs are about 2. The premium thus exceeds cost by over 150 percent, and reeled silk sells for 5 to 7 dollars per pound. Two dollars invested in silk culture yields 8 to 10 dollars profit. The frenzy for Morus Multicau lis is explained by these figures.
Incoming from the Pau line bound for St Pierre in Martinique dated the 12th reports a dreadful earthquake striking the island on the 11th, spreading havoc and immense damage to the area and inhabitants.
The voyage, disaster, and vast ruin sweep the French Colony with Port Royal as the hardest hit. Buildings destroyed, plantations ruined, and numerous families buried under ruins. An estimated four hundred killed, with three hundred removed from debris as relief work proceeds. New Orleans Bulletin.
A February 11 bulletin reports Santa Anna has been re elected as Mexico's president. The news arrived via the packet Bordelais which left Vera Cruz on January 27. Pel. Int.
London and Liverpool dated reports describe a late December storm that wrecked several New York packets including the Pennsylvania St Andrew and Oxford, with multiple deaths from drowning and cold. The Cambridge avoided disaster, cargoes drenched but salvageable, and cotton and wheat prices moved little amid a generally steady trade.
Petersburg market report from February 15 notes no price change for cotton at 14 to 14.4 cents and few sales. The market remains in suspense while awaiting hourly foreign news and advisories.
Washington Market report from Feb 19 lists turpentine new dip at 3 00, old 2 30, scrape 1 00, tar 1 45. Whig.
Parham Pucket and D. J. Mott are to preach Friday March 5 at Upper Town Creek meeting house. Saturday March 9 at Lawrence's, Tarboro. Sunday March 10 at Tarboro. Tuesday March 12 at Old Town Creek. Wednesday March 13 at Autrey's Creek. Thursday March 14 at White Oak. Friday March 15 at Meadow.
The article extols Geelicke's Match less Sanative as a universal remedy, claiming it astonishes Europe and America with its mighty cures and widespread use among the sick.
Sarah Simmons of Prince George County Virginia testifies after fifty four years of asthma that Dr William Evans vegetable medicine relieved her within two packages and has left her permanently cured. She notes prior trials with no relief and recommends the treatment, dated November 10 with agent G J Repmoto Tarboro.
By act of the legislature the Local Mount Manufacturing Company is formed. Subscription books will be opened in Rocky Mount under Bartle & Brothers Raleigh and Washington agents, with Williams's Tolrough store as the local venue. Copies of the Charter and property details will be available at subscription sites during February and March 1839.
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