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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1835
Page
2
Thomas H Hall argues for reinforced defense and a contingent war plan with France, praising administration actions against the United States Bank and internal improvements. He asserts his steadfast adherence to the Constitution, pledges honesty, and calls for mutual forbearance and unity despite policy differences.
In a Richmond Enquirer letter, Hon. R M Johnson accepts the Baltimore Convention nomination. He abjures all National Banks, pledges to pursue Jeffersonian principles and current administration policies, extols Mr. Rives, and says the Convention favored him due to age and service, not superior qualifications. He asserts his highest political ambition will be fully satisfied.
The office nominates Col Johnson for the vice presidency after a convention decision. The paper plans to publish his letter next issue, noting a preference for his competitor but accepting the party’s choice to maintain harmony.
The Globe reports Dr. Moore resigns as Director of the Mint and Robert Patterson, an esquire and professor at the University of Virginia, is named his successor.
A severe hail storm Saturday near Bensboro, about 16 miles away, lasted an hour with violent wind. Hail progressed from small to egg sized stones, damaging corn, cotton, fruit trees and fences and breaking windows. A second storm hit Upper Town Creek, around twenty miles distant, causing further crop damage.
Raleigh June 30 The State Convention nears adjournment with key votes shaping elections annuality and officer selection. Monday voted 84 to 40 for biennial officer elections by General Assembly if approved later. Tuesday approved biennial Legislature elections 65 to 35, with potential continued annual sessions. Thursday abolished Borough Representation 73 to 50 amid heated debate. Ongoing discussion on amending the Religious Test clause in the Constitution, started Friday and not yet concluded by press time. The contemporary debate features Edwards, Daniel, Bryan, Carson, Wellborn in favor of amendment versus Governors Swain and Branch.
Debates show Gen Wellbern and Mr Crudup backing the amendment while Dr Smith and Mr Cooper oppose.
The Raleigh Star lists congressional candidates by district. District 1 selections are Wm. B. Shepard and Isaac Pipkin, District 9 Jesse A. Bynum and William L. Long, District 3 Thomas H. Hall and Ebenezer Pettigrew, District 4 Jesse Speight and John M’Leod, District 5 James J. McKay and Lewis Dishough, District 6 Micajah T. Hawkins and Josiah Crudup, District 7 Edmund Deberry and Lauchlin Bethune, District 8 D. L. Barringer and Wm. Montgomery, District 8 Augustin H. Shepperd, District 10 Abram Rencher Burton Craig Richmond M. Pearson and Richard C. Cotton, District 11 Henry W. Conner and Bartlett Shipp, District 12 James Graham and David Newland, District 13 Lewis Williams.
A northern paper states that the stock of every finished railroad in the United States is above par at present. If true, this is an interesting fact worth noting and may reflect on the railroad market's strength.
Mrs Osburn of Davidson county died by hanging a few days ago, after a period of melancholy. A neighbor heard her declare the intent in the morning, then she was alone in the house and found suspended by a handkerchief to a ceiling hook. Salem Reporter reports the incident.
The Frigate Constitution reached New York on the 23d. Mr. Livingston was met by a large crowd of citizens on landing and is expected to proceed to Washington soon. His latest communications have been sent to the State Department and are said to give entire satisfaction to the Executive and will please the American people when published.
The Charlestown Free Press reports a sheriff sale in which enslaved people were sold cash on the auction block. Prices ranged from 615 to 1950, with a woman and four children fetching 1950, a boy around 16 790, and two girls aged 13 and 10 selling for 3795 combined.
A major early morning fire on Craven street destroyed Mr Worthing s dwelling and store, discovered around 2 AM. Despite efforts to confine the blaze, flames spread rapidly to adjacent houses, with citizens working tirelessly to contain the destruction. The event marked one of the town s most extensive blazes in memory.
A destructive element was arrested on Craven street by the Merchants Bank and on Pollok street by Mr Primrose, three story brick building. The loss is very great not less than $35,000 and many sufferers had not insured their property.
The Bank of the State of North Carolina has declared a dividend of 2 percent for the half year ending May 22 last. It will be paid at the Bank on the first Monday in July and at the Branches and Agencies fifteen days after.
Walker Anderson of Hillsboro has been chosen President of the University of North Carolina. The appointment of Mr A. is expected to satisfy, as he uniquely combines high qualifications for the role. Mr A. is a graduate of the institution.
The New York Courier details a shocking incident at a fashionable Broadway dry goods store run by Robert Mackie at No 262. A hidden cellar with auger holes allowed the owner to observe customers, prompting his flight to Europe as police confirmed parts of the tale. The piece notes widespread public skepticism and sensational speculation from local papers.
Four days after Est news, The Packet Ship Victor arrives in New York with papers to May 20. Lyons rioters active, Ame Indemnity Bill unchanged. Reportedly ready for restoration amid claims of a peacetime arrangement linked to a royal marriage. Liverpool cotton sales referenced with cotton Soult figure.
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