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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1842
Page
2
The bill proposes new duties to raise consumer prices on beef pork bacon butter flour and wheat. It argues these taxes will hit buyers while lowering prices for what farmers sell, signaling harmful consequences if Whigs stay in power.
The 67th anniversary of Independence was celebrated with cannon fire bells and a display at dawn. The event included a sermon by Rev. Wm Pearce, reading of the Declaration by Nathan Mathews on stage, a Dancy oration, and songs. Toasts honored Washington Adams Jefferson and state institutions.
A collection of quoted dedications and verses from regional figures praising independence, liberty, and the Union. Notable mentions include F R Cotten, R Chepman, Robert Norfleet, Henry S Lloyd, HT Clark, John Norfleet, Wm F Daney, K H Lewis, and a romantic couplet about a writer in the Press.
Boys in Mecklenburg celebrate the National Anniversary with a public display. A miniature cannon and a Star Spangled Banner opened a procession from the Court House to the Male Academy. Joseph Baker read the Mecklenburg Declaration, William Johnston read the National Declaration, and George Howard, Sr. delivered an oration. Musketry and cannon contributed to the festive atmosphere before a Grove dinner. The day closed without incident.
The President signs the apportionment bill with a proviso that nullifies its effect as law, calling it advisory and indicating it will be tested by states. He vetoes the Little Tariff bill, returning the import duties act to the House with objections, noting it would suspend the 1833 compromise act and rely on home valuation rules if no further legislation occurs by August.
President John Tyler argues that existing laws permit revenue collection and warns against suspending the land-distribution proviso. He favors uniform appraisals and protective duties to aid national credit, urging temporary tariff measures only if they preserve the land-proceeds proviso and national faith. He calls for cooperation to restore government credit and protect manufacturing. Washington, June 29, 1842.
Governor Dorr has fled again, his Chepachet army dispersed. Some reports say fatalities, though most concur the conflict is bloodless for men. a bolt to republican principle remains. Glude.
The Democrats of this county with nearby counties plan a public entertainment for the distinguished statesman Mr Calhoun upon his return from Washington City after Congress adjourns. He has accepted the invitation.
Readers learn the festival date will be announced when adjournment time is known. Citizens in this state section strive to honor the great Senator and his cause with a memorable Democratic event. Many distinguished Democrats are expected to attend, and the festival will invite people of both parties. Warrenton Reporter.
Corn wholesale costs 2 50 to 2 60. Bacon ranges 6 to 64 cents. Lard 6 to 6.5 cents. Naval stores New dip 2 30, Old 31 90. Scrape 70 cents. Tar 1 00. Fish shad 6 to 7. Herrings cut 32 75 to 33 00, whole 32 25 to 32 50. Lep.
In consequence of Brig. Gen. L. D. Wilson's resignation, B. D. Battle is announced as a candidate for Brigadier General in the 5th Brigade North Carolina Militia. The Halifax Advocate will publish the notice until the election and forward updates to this office.
We are authorised to announce Gen Louis D Wilson as a candidate to represent this county in the Senate of our next General Assembly.
The entity Col Joshua Barnes is announced as a candidate to represent this county in the House of Commons in the next General Assembly framing the political race for the jurisdiction and setting the stage for the upcoming election.
The notice states Ralph E. MacNair is authorized to announce his candidacy for the upcoming General Assembly. Details on district or party are not provided. The declaration confirms his intent to run and seeks public support.
The notice announces WM. D. PETWAY as a candidate for Sheriff of the county. The filing signals a formal campaign push for the upcoming sheriff's election by Petway, naming his candidacy and candidacy status.
Elder George W Carrowan is expected to preach at Tarboro on July 15 and continues a circuit through Old Town Creek Autrey's Creek Meadow Travel Jones's Beaver Dam Salem Muddy Creek Richland Chapel South West Stone's Bay Yop m h Wardsville North East White Oak Hadnot's Newport Slocumb's Creek Travel Swift Creek with dates through August 5 on various chapels and creeks.
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