Jail Break Attracts Attention In Local Paper
On the night of the Ist inst two white men and three enslaved people confined by an augur passage to freedom. No tidings have been heard since. The jailer’s advertisement contains further particulars.
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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1836
Page
2
Resolutions from North Carolina on slave circulation laws
The General Assembly adopted resolutions urging cooperation with slaveholding states to suppress incendiary publications and prevent slave agitation. They affirm state rights over slaves and oppose federal action to liberate District slaves without owners consent, while requesting governors to inform Senators and Representatives. Additional Polk-proposed resolutions defend state authority and advocate penal laws in non-slaveholding states to curb discontent and insurrection among slaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volk
General Assembly
Congress
Polk
North Carolina
District of Columbia
Congress of the
United States
Emancipation Resolutions Sent to Congress and States
The district declares it a breach of faith to the ceded territory and warns interference will trigger a broader move toward emancipation. It resolves that the governor send the preamble and resolutions to all U S senators, representatives, and state executives for submission to their legislatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Congress
States of
The
Union
Legislature Grants Exclusive Tar and Pamptico River Navigation Privilege
The Raleigh Standard notes an act passed by the Legislature granting Tannahill and Lavender exclusive navigation rights for Tar and Pamptico rivers for a limited period. The condition requires the rivers be kept clear of obstructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Tannahill Amd Lavender
Tar
Pamptco
C. Raleigh Standard
Hon Jesse Speight Nearing Return to House Sessions
Gratified to report Hon Jesse Speight, lately seriously indisposed in Washington, is rapidly recovering and expected to attend daily House sessions again in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Speight
Washington
Shad at Christmas in Savannah Market
A Savannah Georgian note reports the first shad of the season arriving on Thursday the 24th and selling for one dollar, described as a rare Christmas gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Free Negroes in Virginia Debate Figures
Debates in the Virginia Legislature reveal about fifty thousand free colored persons in the state, according to information elicited during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Ram
Raleigh News Notes: Haywood Appointed Private Secretary
Mr Thomas Haywood of Raleigh has been named private secretary to Governor Spaight. The Supreme Court convened in Raleigh on the 25th with all judges present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Haywood
Raleich
Gov. Spaight
Supreme Court
Raleigh
Gov Gayle Requisitions Editor from New York
The Message of Governor Gayle to the Alabama Legislature reports a requisition upon New York Governor Marcy for the Emancipator editor. The Albany Argus notes the formal request and Marcy’s prompt refusal to comply with the demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle
Alabama
New York
Albany Argus
Marcy
Congress actions on public lands proceeds and tariffs
Senate bills by Mr. Clay aim to dispose 1833 to 1837 public lands proceeds and mirror 1832 plan. Mr. Calhoun introduces three measures to curb executive patronage regulate deposits and distribute surplus revenue plus a resolution to cut duties in line with manufacturers. House Ways and Means reports new appropriation bills, referred to the Committee of the Whole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Clay
Calhoun
Vane
House of Representatives
Cambreleng
Committee of Ways and Means
Pension and Army Support for 1836 Budget Items
In part for the support of Government in 1836 for the payment of revolutionary and other pensioners of the United States for 1836 for the naval service for the year 1836 for certain fortifications of the United States for the year 1836 for the support of the army for the year 1836.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
President nominates three to high federal posts
Iris reports the President has named to the Senate Roger Taney as Chief Justice, Philip P. Bourbon as Associate Justice, and Amos Kendall as Postmaster General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris
Senate
Roger §. Taney
United States
Philip P. Barbour
Supreme Court
Amos Kendall
Georgia meeting nominates White for President
In Milledgeville a State Rights gathering nominated Judge White for the Presidency and Philip P. Barbour for the Vice Presidency. The Maryland Whig Convention named Gen. Harrison for President and John Tyler for Vice President. Harrison also received a nomination from Indiana citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Milledgeville
Judge White
Philip P. Barbour
Maryland
Gen. Harrison
John Tyler
Virginia
Indiana
Proposals for Publishing a Paper at Rutherfordton
John Gray Bynum Esq issues proposals to publish a newspaper at Rutherfordton North Carolina He declares support for Judge White for the Presidency and signals political alignment in a local press drive
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gray Bynum, Esq
Las
Rutherfordton
Ile
Judge White
Texians Declare Independence Amid Mexican Tensions
Newbern January 1 Cotton sold at 1335 dollars and turpentine at 42 per hundredweight. The Texians publish an eight article declaration asserting their rights and liberties are threatened, but the document provides no clear cause for the insurrection, leaving readers in the dark about their true motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbern
Mexico
Wandering Man Holmes from Halifax NC Missing in Maine
A deranged young man, dressed neatly, arrived Saturday midnight at a Maine tavern. He calls himself Holmes and claims Halifax North Carolina origins. He rides a good horse and has some money, but details of his past and destination remain unknown. Compelled by concern, the editor urges North Carolina papers to copy the notice so friends may locate him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes
Halifax
North Carolina
Mingdon
Death of Mr Jno Hunt in Granville County
On Saturday evening the 14th the lifeless body of Mr Jno Hunt, a Granville County resident, was brought to Enfield and delivered to the coroner by Mr Gordon, Hunt’s tobacco trader. Gordon recounts that they left Scotland Neck earlier that day in a wagon, sold their load, and were returning home when Hunt, per his request, spoke during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. Hunt
Granville County
Enfield
Gordon
Hunt
Scotland Neck
Man’s Death After Drunken Incident Unfolds Across 12 Miles
The report describes Gordon in a state of intoxication who covered a man with a cloak and drove on. At breakfast he sought a cook’s help but found the man dead. He searched for aid in disposing of the body, traveled to Enfield twelve miles, and eventually surrendered both himself and the corpse to the Coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Mr. Hunt
Enfield
Shocking Accident at Con rad Gold Hill
A small child left at a neighbor's while Wade family was away was seized by several boys who dragged it from the house and nearly devoured it before discovery. Neighbors rescued the body before life was extinct, as reported by the Western Carolinian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Gold Hill
Davidson Co
Dreadful Accident at Surry Corn Shucking
Four lives lost when a crib collapsed while men threw corn at Leonard Scott sen'r home in Surry county. A son, a grandson, another neighbor son, and a negro man died. Six others were wounded. all reported out of danger. A negro girl reportedly escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surry
Leonard Scott
Scott
Sprinkle
Salishbury Watchman
Rail Roads to Raleigh Act Announcements in North Carolina
The North Carolina Legislature approves three railroad acts for Roanoke Danville and Junction Raleigh and Gaston and Raleigh Fayetteville with emphasis on aiding farmers and marketing produce. A Gaston Roanoke bridge is to start immediately and a Raleigh link surveyed with at least thirty miles of completion planned within the next year. Pet. Con.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
Roanoke, Danville, and Junction
Virginia
Roanoke
Gaston
Petersburg Market Report Jan 1
Petersburg market notes show no activity last week with wheat at 140 per unit and tobacco for manufacturers unchanged from prior levels. Cotton also reported as inactive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Desperate Florida duel ends with Captain White fatally wounded
On the 21st ult in Florida Capt Everett White brother of a Delegate in Congress fought Col A Bellamy ex-President of the Legislative Council at sixty yards with four pistols. White advanced and was shot three times, then mortally wounded Bellamy in return. White died almost immediately and Bellamy was not expected to survive. Both sought Jefferson County offices with White declared elected. The duel stemmed from political contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Everett White
Congress
Col
A. Bellamy
Legislative Council
Col. Bellamy
Capt. White
County of
Jefferson
Indian Disturbances Desolated East Florida Destruction
The Charleston papers report Indian depredations in East Florida with Capt. Wiley arriving from St John s. They describe desolation from Valusia to Black Creek on the main road and to Lake George and down the St John s River to Black Creek, with dwellings burned and inhabitants murdered unless already fled. The extent of deaths could not be accurately determined amid chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
East Florida
Mercury
Wiley
St. John’s
Valusia
Black Creek
Lake George
St. John’s River
Bishop Emory Killed in Baltimore Area Carriage Fall
The Reverend Bishop Emory of the Methodist Episcopal Church was fatally injured a few days ago near Baltimore when his carriage fell. The incident was reported by the Petersburg Intelligencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory
Methodist Episcopal Church
Baltimore
Petersburg
Great New York Fire Raises Loss Estimates
The Evening Star reports in the rush of the disaster that damages were loosely estimated at 25 to 30 million dollars. Trusted observers believe the loss will exceed fifteen million, with notable property saved and low dry goods inventories before spring. Insurance stocks in the city exceed eleven million, and a total loss could ruin widows, orphans, and families tied to Lyons manufacturers and related consignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Evening Star
Lyons
Foreign. Paris dates and American diplomacy
European dispatch notes Mr. Barton remains in Paris though he booked passage. Consul General Brent is the sole U.S. diplomatic agent in France. Havre paper claims Barton booked for Albany to sail December 1. Paris reports focus on strained France relations and a French fleet under Admiral Mackay preparing to visit the Atlantic region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Paris
Barton
Brent
United States
France
Havre
Albany
Mackaw
Fragmentary World News Notes Hint At European Tensions
Readable scraps describe sudden shifts in European prosperity and diplomacy. Mentions conflict potential among France, Britain, Russia, and Spain with unnamed imperial motives and possible support from associate powers. The text references Don Carlos rumors and unsettled markets, reflecting press confusion about ongoing international affairs.
Marriages Tie Couples Across Counties in 19th Century Record
In Halifax county and Wy a residence in Wilie Howell's home area, Rev. Amos Battle presides over the wedding of Mr. William Howell to Miss Sarah Cristaphen. In Warren county, Mr. James Hauckins plans to wed Miss Della Hastings, daughter of the Hon. Willis Assy, with details reflecting a county marriage listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LO Ytatie
Wilie Howell
Amos Battle
Thos Pessler
Plymouth
Sarah Cristaphen
Halifax County
James B. Hauckins
Warren Coven
Della Dlston
Ihe Vung
Willis Assyp
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tarborbots
Russia
Don Carlos
Ossia
Weare
North of
Spain
Martin van Buren
Richard M. Johnson
Tarboro
Melagies
Alla
Brown
Thy
Bush
Turpentine
Bob
Nashville Hotel
OHN G. Blount
Puirnet
Nashville
N.C
Jenkins
Fierey
Grangeville
Lawrence’s
Hiouse
Adgecambe County
D. Knight
N. H
Lee
Aly Co
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