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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1837
Page
2
We acknowledge Hon R Strange senator for a pamphlet of the President's Message regarding the political military or civil condition of Texas. The document appears on our first page and warrants careful reading by attentive readers.
A local report lists four hogs raised by Fred Bell. Weights recorded include a two year old at 370 pounds, another at 400 pounds, a third at 417 pounds, and a three year old at 493 pounds, totaling 1680 pounds.
The Raleigh Register reports Governor Dudley has appointed Christopher Olum bus Battle of this county as his Private Secretary. The editorial notes a deferment of the publication of the Governor's Inaugural Address until the next issue.
The governor elect Edward B. Dudley was sworn in for a two year term beginning January 1. The ceremony, at noon in the House of Commons hall, drew a large crowd. Chief Justice Ruffin administered the oath, and Dudley delivered an inaugural address that drew heartfelt applause from the attendants.
The following gentlemen were elected Councillors of State for two years James Wal George Williamson Allen Goodwin The first four are Van Buren men and Goodwin is a Whiz The joint vote shows Busbee 75 Innes 79 Johnston 78 Perry 78 McRee 47 Ellison 78 Watt 82 Williamson 81 Francis L Davey 77 Rogers 62 Davis 0 Ashe 79 McDiarmid 79 Eighty votes needed for majority Goodwin Watt Williamson Rogers and Davis elected two remain to be chosen
The West gains a new circuit law requiring an extra judge. Rumors suggest Owen Holmes, Esq. declined the judiciary appointment offered by the Legislature, leaving room for another selection.
The Senate received an abstract stating that the Finance Committee, after a thorough examination of Treasury Department books and papers, finds that all requisitions of the act of 1827 have been complied with. The report details the committee's conclusions and the basis of their findings.
The assembly debated counts of treasury notes and a 1358 dollar balance, recommended allowance in settlement. A free schools resolution urged adding 2000 dollars to the Literary Fund and distributing interest by county population to educate indigent youth. A memorial seeks railroad aid from Charleston to Cincinnati and banking privileges for the company. A bill to establish the Bank of North Carolina passed initial readings. a plan to erect a penitentiary was proposed. The loan negotiation for 400000 to buy reserved bank stock was reported as executed.
The Report of the Commissioners for rebuilding the Capital emphasizes strict use of quality in materials and workmanship, rejecting cheap patchwork. The design is not settled yet, with drawings prepared for execution, and the interior layout arranged to suit legislative and other needs on the principal floor.
The design spaces include hallways, porticos, and rotunda linked with committee rooms, basement offices for departments, and upper floor Supreme Court and Library. The layout aims for separation from public bustle, ample ceilings, and architecture suited to official rooms. The project, guided by top architects and Superintendent Paton, seeks a superior classical style with careful attention to detail and cost efficiency given local rock and transport advantages.
The Legislature creates a new Davie County by bisecting Rowan County, honoring William R Davie a noted former citizen. The division reduces Rowan to a smaller remnant, altering local boundaries and historic size.
The law on this subject has been amended in the Commons to cut the brokers tax from $200 to $5. The steep levy previously deterred individuals from starting brokerage business in North Carols.
C G Memminger Esq a South Carolina legislator now in the city as agent for stockholders of the Louisville Cincinnati and Charleston Road to secure General Assembly concurrence in Acts amending the charter The aim is North Carolina approval of banking privileges for stockholders to raise about twelve million dollars to complete the road.
A terse note questions whether those who support the road projekt will have their wishes granted or whether the immense public work will be abandoned.
The Merchants Bank of Newbern announces a dividend of profits at 44 percent for the last six months. The declaration reflects steady earnings and shareholder value as the bank reports its six month performance.
Mr Outlaw, who has served about a year as associate editor of the Star, has retired from that post to take up duties of a reappointment recently conferred upon him by the Legislature.
Major M'Neill, a North Carolina native and skilled engineer, is to supervise the railroad project from the Narrows of the Yackin toward Fayetteville. Two parties led by Bennet and Cunningham will begin experimental surveys under Civil Engineer W. M. Cushman, assessing routes from the Narrows to Fayetteville.
It is expected a report today from the twenty six committee recommending how North Carolina's surplus revenue should be used. The panel proposes investing half in Bank of the State and Cape Fear Bank stocks with dividends to the Literary Fund for common schools. The other half would be loaned to railroad companies under terms set by the Legislature, requiring a Loan Office.
Edgecombe County produced the largest Van Buren majority in the state for president and vice president. The Democratic ticket received 1175 votes to 90 for the Whig candidate, a Democratic margin of 1085. The Ral. Standard notes Edgecombe’s consistent Democratic principles through party shifts.
A bank was robbed from behind the stage in Wich mond for Lynchburg Virginia on the 22nd, $120,000 in Bank of Virginia notes stolen. Cashiers of the banks offer a reward of $5,000 for the robber's apprehension.
The Post Office Department has resumed operations in the former Mr A Fuller hotel building. A congressional committee investigates the cause and extent of the recent calamity. Until the inquiry concludes, publishing rumors about origin would be unjust to potentially implicated parties.
The Hon W H Wharton Minister Plenipotentiary from the Republic of Texas and Col John Wolfe his Secretary arrived in Washington on the 19th inst Florida report states the army in Florida is again information marching from Volusia after a day’s brush with the bacians in the Wahoo Smap. Prisoners picked up by Gen Jesup in his march from Tampa Bay to Volusia are noted.
Prisoners report Powell and 180 warriors remain in the fastness of the Wahoo Swamp while other chiefs move south with their followers. Powell intends to hold ground and sell his life dearly, though outnumbered by a force ten times larger, promising continued resistance and trouble for the pursuing army.
G Martin Van Buren, president elect of the United States, is reported to be 54 years old on the sixth instant year. The brief note records the emergence of Van Buren as the nation's leader with emphasis on his age and election status.
Mr Ewing introduces a joint resolution to rescind the Treasury order for specie payments. Mr Morris proposes barring public land sales except to actual settlers. Mr McComas of Va seeks direct presidential voting with repeated elections until chosen and a six year VP term. No Congress member to hold office during or after their term. Post Office Committee backing lower postage for levers and newspapers. Clay reintroduced lands bill to divide sale proceeds among states for Internal Improvements Education and Colouration. Calhoun seeks surplus revenue distribution among states, debated with Finance Committee. A plan to cut duties on foreign grain salt iron sugar coal is before the House. The William Gibbons wreck case moves toward federal trial.
London papers to November 10 report dull cotton markets with prices continuing to fall in New York. England’s money market shows little relief. An attempted uprising in Strasbourg aimed at reviving revolution in France failed with Prince Louis Napoleon Bonaparte as a principal actor, and a similar Vendome attempt met the same swift suppression.
Elder Parham Puckett is expected to preach at Old Town Creek on Wednesday Lithian next Friday the 13th in Tarboro Saturday and Sunday the 14th and 15th in Conetoe Monday the 16th at Upper Town Creek Com.
In this county on Tuesday the 27th by Robert Barnes Esq. Mr Andrew Calroun to Miss Nancy Barnes. May he be a good husband and she a loving wife with blessings sought through life. Communicated.
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