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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1841
Page
2
A ball of wine from Battle & Brothers Cotton Manufactory is praised for strength and smooth texture in this county report. The piece notes yarns and twine from the establishment compare favorably with foreign and domestic products, reflecting well on Southern industry and competition.
In the Senate the prospective Pre-emption bill has been ordered engrossed by a 30 to 17 vote. In the House Mr Jones reports a bill authorizing five million Treasury notes for current quarter demands. The Naylor Ingersoll election case was settled with Naylor declared duly elected. A resolution bars issuance of debt certificates without law. Executive Council to meet Feb 10 to advise on Literary and Internal Improvement Boards. Gold column notes a slight advance to 94 10 cents.
The United States Bank held its annual stockholders meeting on the 4th inst. The Diddle ticket for Directors, with four differing names, prevailed. A full exhibit showed losses about 54,000,000 and assets equal to liabilities and capital. Stock has fallen from 65 to 51, sparking concern that broad resumption may not be general.
The article notes that under state law the Banks of Philadelphia resumed specie payments on Friday the 15th. There was no bank run, but a notable demand for specie on small bills, especially at the Bank of the United States counter.
The article reports banks in Georgia plan to resume specie payments on February 1. It notes negotiations between Maryland and Virginia banks to also resume, with assurances that North Carolina banks may follow. The Baltimore Patriot says Baltimore banks have resolved to resume on the set day of February, and Richmond banks concur.
The Northwest land debate cites $110 per acre values and payments to Indians. The Wil. Chron notes westward movement within five years. Land value stands at $10 per acre despite hard times, and they expect the Government to confirm the treaty per the Ottawa paper.
A man named Joseph Warren from Randolph or Chat ham was arrested in Fayetteville on Monday and committed for picking a gentleman's pocket of 159 dollars in an Auction Room a few days earlier. This is the first known case of its kind in Fayetteville.
The Secretary of War requests an immediate appropriation of 2,385,327 dollars to fund the Florida war effort. The appeal underscores the urgency of supplying troops and operations tied to the conflict in Florida.
The struggle ends as William C. Rives is re elected United States Senator by 85 of 168 votes. The margin is two over a majority of those present. Louisa is absent and Pocahontas’s Democratic delegate is not on the floor, which would have opposed Rives.
The Columbia arrives with London and Liverpool papers. The United States Bank has secured a loan of 1,060,000 pounds sterling, about five million dollars, to sustain operations until the SubTreasury bill is repealed. It is believed revenue will cover needs thereafter.
The late thaw and heavy rains caused rivers to surge beyond flood walls. Water rose rapidly swamping houses mills and bridges. Towns in New York Pennsylvania and New Jersey suffered severe damage with extensive property loss. Officials fear millions of dollars will not cover repairs.
Seventeen hundred hams cured and sold in Cincinnati on the 14th at 14 cents. Wagon hogs 53 75 per cwt in Florida. A report from The Globe recounts the murder of Mrs Montgomery wife of Lieut M at Fort Micanopy during a patrol. Eleven mounted infantry accompanied her. The escort was ordered removed from post to post contrary to War Department guidance. Mrs Montgomery died beside her husband after an ambush by Mikastickies. The piece argues Florida frontier posts are unsuitable for ladies and officers should act freely in emergencies.
The Fort Wayne Times notes a late Indian payment at the Forks of the Wabash where the Miami lands in this state were offered for sale. Gen Milroy reportedly acted on his own authority to treat for about 500000 acres at a price agreed upon, while the tribes were in a conciliatory mood. The report hints at government authorization issues.
Fe Henry Woods, Esq. former postmaster at Groton Massachusetts, died by his own hand in Charlestown on Tuesday afternoon. Described as intelligent amiable enterprising and upright in his conduct.
Late European dispatches report cotton rising to 4 pounds 4 pence with strong sales. Money markets show no changes or gains while Spain and Portugal allegedly discuss war over Douro navigation. Britain’s intervention seen as likely to resolve the dispute as manufacturing districts stay busy and U S exports remain brisk.
A Tarboro, North Carolina note dated January 29, 1841, from a man signing Jerry declines a marriage proposal deeming the respondent too tall and noting hair color, sewing, and cooking habits. He states he will remain single unless other offers arise, ending the exchange with formal regards.
A humorous personal letter from Molly Squat printed in the Tarboro Press notes a boastful self description. She claims striking beauty, precise measurements, and a joking intent to marry, concluding she is the finest creature seen by Jerry and readers.
A Tarboro Press column excerpt reveals a witty, self described bachelor narrator who jokes about matrimony while recounting a chance encounter with Miss Me delivering the Tarboro Press. The letter lampoons courtship and the daily paper’s role in social life.
A rambling epistolary scene unfolds with Miss M and a chorus of damsels vying for Jerry's hand, while the writer advises caution amid flirtations and gossip. A postscript with Cornwholesale and Naval Stores prices follows, anchored at Washington Market with dates and figures.
The Rev. Jno Singeliary will preach at the Episcopal Church in this place on the last Sunday of the month, the 31st, according to Cone.
An OCR fragment presents extended critique of Brandreth’s Pills, questioning the cure claims and medical efficacy. It notes public prejudices, disputes about its supposed purifying effects, and skepticism about using pills to treat inflammation, blood disorders, and weakness. The piece cites notice of sale points in Tarborough and New York and asserts the pills lack proven therapeutic value.
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