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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1838
Page
2
In our last issue a communication under the editorial head was misprinted as for the Tarboro Press rather than the Primitive Baptist. The notice clarifies the intended recipient and corrects the error.
Washington June 25 1838 letter argues the Sub-Treasury defeat strengthens Whigs while Conservatives resist, Democrats and Republicans split on a National Bank. It condemns bank presidents and directors as obstacles, predicts passage of Independent Treasury by 25 to 30 votes, and vows actions on Army Harbor Graduation Post Route bills and other measures coming July 9.
The piece notes Representative Stanly’s votes and dissent on abolition and southern institutions. It cites J Q Adams praising vast knowledge while Adams presses a slave petition topic. The Globe accounts the 23d alt. omitting year with a Speaker's rebuke for irrelevance during remarks on the Texas annexation report.
In a heated session Mr. Legare moved to order a Massachusetts gentleman, cries of order filled the chamber, and Mr. Adams demanded the remarks be reduced to writing. The Speaker refused, citing parliamentary usage and the rule only covers disorderly remarks to a member, not remarks about the Speaker. The House sustained the Chair 115 to 36, leaving Adams out of order.
The Fourth of July featured only the occasional roar of cannon in the town as the day passed with simple noting of arrival and departure, reflecting a tranquil community celebration.
Farmers report wheat yields are below expectations while corn and cotton improve from poor conditions. The note reflects cautious optimism in a local harvest season with emphasis on crop contrasts and ongoing recovery efforts.
The paper opines that biennial sessions suffice for beneficial purposes and urges voters to decide at the upcoming election between annual or biennial sessions. It notes the issue is important amid a deranged financial state and suggests legislators act with clear voter guidance.
From the Raleigh Standard comes news of a Democratic Republican gathering at John McCullers home in Wake County on the 30th. Hon. John Branch was nominated as a candidate for Governor and a committee named to seek his consent to run in the upcoming election.
Mr Cambrelong remarks on the Independent Treasury bill note its defeat in the House by 125 to 111 with state delegation voting. Yeas Bynum Connor Hawkins McKay Montgomery Sawyer Nays Deberry Graham Rencher A H Shepherd C Shepherd Stanly Williams. Opposition remains dissatisfied until a National Bank is established and government funds credit placed at the Bank Aristoc-
The passage laments that many professed Republicans are misled by the Whigs under a specious guise. It notes the surprising and regrettable support given to Federalists, highlighting political deception and factional manipulation in contemporary debates.
The state nominations show 67 electoral votes for Harrison with no state nominations for the Presidency. Massachusetts and Maine totaling 24 votes back Webster. Kentucky Maryland Rhode Island and Louisiana with 33 votes support Mr. Clay.
The Senate on the 26th concurred without a division in the House resolution fixing Monday July 9 as the adjournment date for Congress. A Wright finance proposal suggested banks be relieved from disabil ities for issuing notes under five dollars and align Treasury with earlier deposit laws, passing to a third reading by five votes. In the House, state by state votes on rejecting the Sub Treasury bill were recorded.
Our University celebrated its public anniversary last week with Thursday commencement. The subjoined scheme shows the order of exercises on the occasion, listing program sequence and participants in the ceremonial events.
A list of seven orations and a debate from a collegiate program. Speeches include Latin Salutatory by Green M. Cuthbert of Newbern, essays on exclusive study by Joseph W. Evans of Cumberland, Steam Navigation’s European impact by James Summerville of Kershaw District, U S literary advancement by William B. Walker of Caswell, unprincipled politicians by Hasell W. Burgwyn of Hillsboro, prosperity causes by Needham W. Herring of Lenoir, and a debate on Oregon Territory colonization featuring Colin Shaw of Fayetteville and Wilson W. Whitaker of Wake County.
A Raleigh Register extract lists ten items from a chapel article: speeches by Albert G. Hubbird Leasburg on American literature delays. Joseph J. Jackson Chatham county on Congress influence. Kenelm H. Lewis Tarboro on executive power. William J. Long Randolph county on Southern education. Benjamin M. Hobson Halifax Va on Virginia North Carolina relations. Gaston H. Wilder Wake county on American government spirit. George KR. Davis Wilmington on valedictory. a public examination report. degrees conferred. a prayer.
Monday to Thursday events showcased declamations by Freshman and Sophomore speakers, essays by William B Shepard on classical education, and an Alumni address by Charles Manly. Commencement day awarded A B degrees to numerous students. A M and D D honors announced for alumni and notable figures amid praise for institutional prosperity and future potential.
The Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad reaches Mrs Teachy’s depot forty two miles north with regular service. In three weeks ten more miles open toward the Elizabeth road, leaving 1 1 4 miles to complete to Tar River. Neuse River bridge ready for iron, stages to Tar River segment under contract, August expect car travel Enfield to Halifax. The Governor Dudley boat launched in New York and may arrive by mid July to run with North Carolina aboard the line to Charleston.
The Raleigh Star states the Indian difficulties in North Carolina Georgia Tennessee and Alabama are near termination without bloodshed. They have moved from Georgia to the far west and in Alabama and Tennessee began moving on the 12th ultime toward the same destination, yielding to troops with no anticipated trouble.
A wagon crossing the Crabtree Creek bridge on the off Hillsboro Road collapsed last week. The horses escaped unharmed while the wagon owner Mr. White of Orange suffered a fractured leg in the incident. Ra. Reg.
An individual identified as Alston of Wake Forres was committed to the jail of the city on a charge involving a violent act against a female child. Details and exact ages are unclear due to the fragmentary OCR text.
Mr John Davidson aged nine of County was accidentally drowned while bathing at a ford a few days since in a local incident. The event is recorded as a tragic bathing accident with no further details available.
The Board of Managers of 116 Washing National Monument Society sent their memorial to the Senate seeking a full account of total receipts for erecting a Washington Memorial. The report questions whether funds were misaccounted by agents and sheriffs who collected subscriptions, notably from North Carolina and the Lilian of the town and county, urging North Carolina fairness and demanding explanation of the inquiry’s progress.
Board of Managers of the Wasston National Monument Society reports collections by agents totaling 828,576 dollars and 7 cents, with Vip. graia contributing only 1,509 dollars as part of the fundraising figures presented to the U.S. Senate.
The Carolinian notes London papers and the Bank of England opposing a U S bank venturing into cotton speculation. It argues banks beyond their sphere distort money supply, warn that speculating in produce harms farmers, and cites North Carolina prohibitions on banks trading negotiable notes and bullion. Public concern grows over banks' influence on prices and credit.
In New Orleans on June 2 an injunction was placed on cotton tied to Bravisi Bank for 10,090 of its notes. A payment demand was made at a counter, offering two thirds in post notes or paid in Philadelphia over one to two years, or a third in a certificate of deposit payable when specie payments resume. The article notes Biddle era cotton shipping and bank abuses amid rising prices and pork purchases, with references to Mississippi banks speculating on cotton and provisions, plus a trial of a transcript about a negro in Charlottesville accused of attempting an insurrection who was acquitted.
A Louisville Kentucky earthquake on the ninth moved the city powerfully, described as felt over many miles and compared to the famed Mississippian upheavals, signaling deep tremors and widespread awareness among residents.
Petersburg market report notes a further 4 cent rise since last release. Price now stands at 10 cents, while other grades are quoted at 8 3 4 cents.
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