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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1841
Page
2
The Tarborough court met without notable events beyond a focus on money scarcity. A break in at the N. Austin & Son store occurred Wednesday night, with calico, boots, pocket knives, tobacco, shoes and other items stolen. the thief remains at large.
The wife of Arthur S. Cotten esq of Martin County recently gave birth to three fine sons. The item notes the event as remarkable and well received, highlighting the family’s good fortune.
The Senate chose Blair and Rives as printers for the 27th Congress on the 20th inst. Clay of Alabama's repeal of the Independent Treasury law was laid on the table by a 27 to 25 vote. The House focused on civil and diplomatic appropriations for 1841. The Globe lauds Mr. Bynum's defense of Mint funding and attacks on administration critics. State debt debates rise as Federal leaders urge US assumption. The Vincennes and Charleston correspondents discuss debt assumptions and national works.
Stockholders met in Raleigh on Tuesday the 16th. A president’s report showed seven months receipts nearly doubled current expenses. They voted by a large majority to accept the act passed at the last session for the company’s relief.
The Hon. Bedford Brown was appointed by the Missouri Governor with Senate advice as Commissioner to run the official duties. The action reflects gubernatorial authority and Senate concurrence in appointing a public official to oversee state operations.
The newspaper reviews the first number of Kendall's Expositor, a Washington octavo pamphlet edited by Amos Kendall, former Postmaster General. It notes the 16 pages, bi monthly issues at $1 yearly, and hails Kendall as a pure, moral political writer. The inaugural essay declares Democracy as justice between individuals, states, and nations, and as a moral code opposing falsehood, fraud, and violence.
A Craven County fatal attack occurs when Edward N Williams, age 25 to 30, beats John D Bar's wife then strikes Bar. Bar dies six days after the assault. Williams fled the scene. Washington Republic.
On Friday last the esteemed Dun cin Buie, Esq. of this County, visiting town on business, suddenly expired with no warning. In his 82nd year, he recently completed what no other man in the country could boast the census labor for the county five times, with years 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, and 1840 noted in the Observer.
Warrenton Rep. quotes Mr Calhoun in a celebrated debate noting there is no need to strike at banks for they carry within themselves the seeds of their downfall. He calls the system rotten and warns the currency is ruinous and unstable.
CP John Randolph argued corporations have no souls and warned that banks may soon demand both body and soul. The remark is cited as a critique of corporate power and financial influence in national affairs.
The Charleston Patriot reports stockholders of Banks in Charleston have meetings to discuss the late Lexis-tute act, asserting local banks remain capable of maintaining specie payments. The paper rejects Northern rumors that Southern banks will suspend again, stating Charleston banks are stronger than ever.
A petition to the Mississippi Legislature seeks a summary disposition of defaulters. It calls for harsh measures including hanging public agents who abuse trusts and banning swindlers, as reported by the Baltimore Sun.
A Philadelphia correspondent notes a clerk’s defalcation at the bank and reports that brokers have refused to buy the notes, signaling financial tension and uncertainty in the money market.
Mr Linn of Missouri recently introduced a bill in the U S Senate.
The proposal aims to pave the way for occupying the Oregon Territory from the western frontier to the Pacific. It provides for a line of military posts from Fort Leavenworth to the Rocky Mountains, appoints an Indian Agent, grants 1000 acres of land to each white male inhabitant who cultivates it for five years, and authorizes the President to determine Pacific frontier boundaries.
The Iowa News identifies a region called Dacutah Territory as part of the lands now within Iowa borders and states it will form a distinct territory when Iowa is admitted to the Union.
The Globe portrays Henry Clay as increasingly faltering in leadership and influence as his distribution bill faces opposition. It laments his waning powers and capability, depicting him as failing in mind and body while critics within his party doubt the tariff’s wisdom and future impact.
A bill introduced in the Virginia Legislature would authorize banks to loan the Commonwealth 1000000, as the treasury reportedly lacks funds to pay lawmakers. The note attributes the situation to years of Whig and Conservative governance.
The New York Herald reports Governor General Thompson has issued a proclamation declaring the union of the two Canadas and calling for a new parliament to assemble at Kingston in May.
A CTPA family in Pennsylvania was poisoned by Apple Butter whose glaze acid had corroded vessel cracks. Lead used in the glaze was found in quantities causing a white movie on vessel bottoms. All family members survived due to prompt medical aid, though some suffered delirium and violent spasms.
The University of Virginia invites applications for three professorships in mathematics modern languages and moral philosophy with salaries from 3000 to 3900 plus a dwelling. Modern languages requires teaching French Spanish Italian German and Anglo-Saxon. Applications accepted until July 1. Also reports a Chesterfield county shooting suicide: Nunley shot his wife then killed himself. Woman not expected to recover.
P S Mrs Nunley, reported as dead yesterday, is alive after a Saturday shooting by her husband. She remains in recovery with hopes of improvement. Nunley, described as a man of strong passions, faced a painful domestic conflict. This note appears in the Tarboro Press.
The Rev. John Morgan will preach at the Episcopal church in town on Sunday next, the 28th inst. Residents are invited to attend the service and hear the sermon delivered by the visiting clergyman.
In Lexington, Mr Franklin Hargrave and Miss Maury W Parker were married Wednesday evening last by Reverend J. Singeltary. Parker is the daughter of Theo Parker. The ceremony took place in the state, uniting the couple in marriage.
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