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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1840
Page
1
The Tarborough Press outlines weekly publication at two dollars and fifty cents annually if prepaid or twenty five cents per month for any period under a year. Advertisements up to a square cost one dollar for the first insertion and twenty five cents for each continuation. Longer ads are charged proportionally with a court order surcharge higher. Letters to the editor must be mailed to ensure attention.
An 1840 advertisement promotes Dr Evans Soothing Syrup to ease teething pain in infants. It claims to prevent convulsions and fevers by opening gum pores, urges early use at four months, and cites a parent testimonial of rapid improvement after starting the syrup. The notice lists authorized sellers in New York and North Carolina towns.
A Washington correspondent summarizes Mr. Buchanan of Pennsylvania defending the sub Treasury bill before the Senate. He counters Mr Clay’s objections, argues against a national bank, and claims the opposition has shifted ground. Buchanan’s rhetoric is praised for clarity, moral force, and persuasive oratory.
The Federal party in the Senate opposes proposing a substitute that would assume state debts, arguing it would create a national debt to the states and violate the Constitution. Clay’s tactics and jokes as Speaker are criticized, with references to the Bank of the United States and European bankers. The piece downgrades Clay’s ethics and predicts exposure of the maneuver in ongoing debate.
A circular from Bar ing Brothers and Co outlines a grand plan for the General Government to assume state debts. It shows their correspondents in Americas Prime Ward and King acting as confidential agents, with the New York American serving as the house organ. The article notes the American's role and the circulated suggestions backing the plan.
Albany Argus notes that many papers under moneyed influence either stayed silent or supported a proposal to distribute public land proceeds for internal improvements, reflecting sentiments of a respectable house. The quoted stance emphasizes favorable views among propertied interests toward funding infrastructure.
A Kentucky petitioner seeks a Department of the Government for Agriculture and Education to collect and propagate seeds, improve cultivation, and introduce new farming implements. The piece cites Hamilton and Madison on general welfare and warns against expanding federal power, as discussed in a Richmond editorial.
Frankfort reports Germany flooded with gold due to corn purchases for the English market and reduced imports of English goods after the German customs union. Bank notes circulate little in Germany, so payments flow in coin, with millions sterling supplied by the Bank of England. Cin. Chronicle.
A widow Mrs Harvey in Connecticut cares for two children after her British officer husband’s death. A two year old boy and seven month old girl show remarkable early bonding, sharing smiles and tears as they comfort each other amid the infant’s dentition trouble and the family’s precarious pensioned livelihood.
A widowed mother endures the illness of her youngest son as fever and convulsions threaten both children. Dr Adams Grant, citing his distrust of general remedies, prescribes the Soothing Syrup of Dr Evans of New York. The boy's condition improves with targeted treatment, and the family credits the remedy with saving the children. The article lauds Dr Grant for his disinterested professional conduct.
The Tennessee Senate debates a constitutional amendment to end state ownership or partnership in any bank or business with individuals or corporations. It also restricts future state borrowing by any form unless needed for defense or active war, except where faith is pledged.
The Tennessee Legislature adjourned sine die after a four month session. It praised the body for curbing expenditures, arranging resumption of specie payments, improving militia, exposing school fund mismanagement, enacting a Sub Treasury law, creating new counties, and enacting measures for rights and the public good. The Nashville Union wishes them a safe return to their constituents.
The Ohio Legislature approved a bill allowing juries to hear cases before magistrates. The measure outlines procedures for jury selection and trial conduct, aiming to streamline preliminary hearings and reduce caseloads in lower courts.
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