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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1838
Page
2
The county office notes fifty six volumes of the Revised Statutes of New Carolina to be distributed to Justices of the Peace and officers. Abolition resolutions submitted to the Senate by Mr. Morris are highlighted as striking abolitionist visions and consolidation proposals, demanding careful citizen attention.
The Globe notes the Senate debate on Mr Calhouns resolutions has been of high interest and marked by calmness and dignity. It commends the liberal and statesmanlike course of Calhoun Rives Buchanan Hubbard and others, hoping for common ground to avoid future dangers in this decision.
The Vermont Resolutions withdraw from the Senate files and promise future presentation. They reflect a Confederate viewpoint and challenge Congress over annexation of foreign territory, reestablishment of domestic servitude in Texas, and Congress power to regulate slavery in the District and territories. Debates promise to be heated.
Senate on the 22nd resumed consideration of a bill to curb small notes in DC. Brown urged against exempting the informers from penalties, denounced promotion of perjury, warned of a paper currency project, and argued that a national bank conspiracy existed. He cited North Carolina’s general specie circulation and criticized opposition support for informers.
Fragmentary historical text describes political tension over paper money, calls for stronger executive power to curb lawbreaking near borders, and a presidential message urging legislative revisions. It notes reactions by Andrew Jackson, U.S. press coverage, and a defense of Jackson’s stance against libel claims.
The piece notes Congress has been in session since the first Monday in December and federal members resist referring the Vice President’s Message to Committees. It blasts Whigs and urges voters to question representatives’ use of national funds to aid factional aims rather than advance congressional business.
The Globe reprints Nashville Banner notes on Andrew Jackson's remarks during a Nashville visit. Jackson reportedly said Van Buren's administration would fall, expressing pessimism about Congress and the path the new government would take under his successor.
Granville citizens form a petition to Congress in favor of annexing Texas to the United States. The Memorial is praised as well written and cogent, urging immediate annexation and urging other counties to follow the example. The piece criticizes Northern petitions and urges Southern action to promote the policy.
A Granville County petition to Congress argues against Texas annexation, warning of evils from expanded territory and contrasting with potential separations of Southern states, while urging allegiance to constitutional process and seeking careful consideration. The memorial emphasizes shared blood, institutions, and enterprise with the United States and pleads for the object to be pursued with caution.
The memorialists argue that severing any state harms political power and territory, and Texas must seek alliance abroad. They claim annexation serves the whole country, despite fears of entanglements, and urge Congress to favor the petition for annexation, asserting no partisan motive. They emphasize attachment to the Founding Government and foresee limited harmonization with U.S. laws.
Major Gwynn has been appointed General Agent of the Portsmouth and Roanoke Rail Road. The Times says the appointment will be well received by friends of the improvement and that the enhanced professional skill will secure a regular connection with Wilmington Company's stages. Gwynn assumed duties immediately, and confidence in the road has already increased.
Fitthay, of the Sth inst intemperate, an account of John Cope, lately committed, charged with the murder of Joh By, who was stabbed in the breast by Cope and died. Cope has said in jail that the man had an angry word with no person except when drinking.
The Virginia Legislature met in Richmond with the Senate electing all old chieftains and Lyman Banks chosen Speaker. Governor David Campbell delivered the message noting the state’s wealth sources remain abundant and urging retention of the state banks. He criticizes a national bank and cites the Specie Circular’s impact and surplus distributions. Louisiana’s adulit societies discussed. he rejects a broad convention yet backs South unity against proposals undermining self-government and moral creed.
The President orders the Secretary of State to issue neutrality instructions to frontier governors and to urge prosecutors and collectors to enforce neutrality laws against violations tied to Canada. Buffalo leaders publicly regret recent actions, urging calm and lawful course. Reports suggest volunteers have invaded naval territory on Navy Island.
Yesterday the first day of the Ni Year attracted many well dressed, happy people to the President's House. Representatives of foreign powers, members of Congress, civilians, military and naval officers, and numerous friends called to pay respects to the Chief Magistrate amid cordial courtesy. Mrs Madison and Mr and Mrs Rams hosted many visitors. Natural. int. far.
Savannah reports a letter from an army officer describing Gen. Jesup engaging a small Indian force. Five killed and nine prisoners captured. An officer wounded, possibly requiring amputation. Sam Jones and followers retreat to Cypress Swamp. Rumor states chiefs were told Cherokee delegation deceived them and Congress may withhold funds this session. Poinsett sails from St. Augustine to Charleston with Micanopy Oscola and other Georgian chiefs.
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