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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1836
Page
1
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The speaker pleads for a departed beloved as memories linger in quiet hours. Amid scattered phrases the voice longs for the once near presence, fearing distance will erase joy and guidance.
An observer recounts a remarkable encounter where a man resembles Cupid, the embodiment of beauty and grace. The figure proclaims himself Cupid and narrates his role in governing love, referencing myth and satire as he explains his universal oversight and the division of duties among the lesser powers.
A narrator recounts an ancient ruler losing control to wealth and the new religion of Christianity. After seeking aid from Jupiter, the ruler is blinded to the tricks of his foe Plutus and surrenders power, leaving only a regulated, fading authority. The tale notes Plutus’s expansion and a social shift toward sin and lavish devotion to wealth, with fate resting in human hands and divine limits.
A narrator laments social change as the rougher sex bears the burden of consequences, fearing Old Maids will overrun the land. A chilling shriek interrupts, and the weeping god vanishes from memory, leaving the reader with a cryptic sign-off.
The Senate approves a bill to reorganize the Patent Office amid praise from committees in both Houses and broad support. It notes about 1000 patents yearly yielding around 30,000 in revenue, with total office costs under 7,000, urging swift enactment to curb frauds, delays, and space needs for models.
Between 1830 and 1836 the United States issued patents for 92 washing machines and nearly as many threshing machines. The surge reflects rapid industrial invention and expanding domestic and agricultural technology during early American modernization.
The New York Daily Advertiser notes that the U S has doubled in fifty years with Michigan and Arkansas, and foresees the empire expanding further. It argues canals and railroads will bind the states so closely that disunion becomes unlikely, stressing interregional ties and ongoing national growth.
In Norfolk Virginia on a Sunday night a fire was set at the new Presbyterian Church. Fire traced to stairway and shavings ignited, suggesting an incendiary act as no fire was used on the Sabbath. Damage limited to the building interior.
A deliberate incendiary attack damaged a stairway plank and partition in the Beacon building. A witness saw a man enter the southern door around 9 or 10 pm and leave by the western door. The incident has caused much excitement, with public vengeance expected for the culprit.
The author Geo. S. White urges cotton growers to pursue Chili derived color varieties including brown and lilac seeds. He notes specimens in Baltimore and Washington linked to Commodore Thompson’s estate and recommends importing seed from South America to widen the U S cotton palette and fixed staple potential for American fabrics.
The steamer Novelty, largest class, powered by anthracite coal, made 16 miles per hour against tide and current from heavy rains, drawing attention for its fuel implications in steam navigation. Dr. Nout, president of Union College, is listed as the proprietor.
The article asserts anthracite coal may replace pine wood for steamboats, citing lower costs, greater speed, and safety benefits. It notes Pennsylvania mines near and fits into transatlantic passages, with projected savings of about $19,000 per Albany season and reduced passage rates. Captain Seymour of the Novelty leads a smooth, vibration-free voyage, according to the J. Y. Star report.
An eyewitness account from a Manchester‑bound steamer passenger describes a brutal murder near Grand Gulf. W Green, a local resident, was attacked by a negro assailant with a Bowie knife, then wounded repeatedly after trying to intervene. The attacker murdered Green’s wife, then killed himself. a swift execution by burning was carried out. The New Orleans American reports the details.
The Board of Missions of the Protestant Episcopal Church received an anonymous gift of 15000 dollars last week. The donor directed two thirds to be spent in the Mississippi region and one third in Foreign Countries.
Mr J J Roberts of Kentucky conveyed his entire estate valued at 30000 dollars to trustees for the Baptist Mission to China and plans to pursue missionary work himself in that country.
The Georgia Recorder reports a rich lump of gold from the old Load Mine weighing 259 pennyweights valued at 241 dollars in native form. Once sold in 1832 for 30 thousand dollars, it later brought only 985 dollars at an administrator's sale in May. Yet nearby gold operations are now yielding better profits than in years past.
A young girl in New York died after mysterious symptoms led to a post mortem exam. Investigators found the cause of death linked to habitual slate pencil and Indian rubber chewing, a practice common among school children.
Citizens of Georgetown discuss retrocession of part of the District of Maryland and the Mayor calls a public meeting to decide on the bold measure now generally advocated by Georgetown residents.
The New Orleans Advertiser warns public authorities that several runaway slaves have taken refuge in the Cypress woods behind the city. They are armed and repelled a posse sent to remove them, prompting concern over depredations in the surrounding neighborhood.
A letter from Rev J Witherspoon Camden SC reports the Presbyterian General Assembly adjourned on the 16th and rejected the slavery question by a large majority. The move is praised as beneficial for the church and the Union.
The New York Transcript notes a friend has patented an umbrella with a gutter around the rim so all rain water drains to a single point. This design distinguishes it from ordinary umbrellas.
Col. Sam Gwin, Receiver of the Public Money at Chocka Chuma, dies from a wound received in a duel with Mr. Caldwell, who was killed.
A historical report notes that pouring Brandy on sulphate of copper and rubbing the scalp may induce hair regrowth in bald areas. Supposedly effective even after long baldness, the method is described as a tested remedy of cosmetic chemistry.
June 9 report says the steam boat Rob Roy from New Orleans to Louisville burst its boilers near Columbia, wounding many passengers. A letter dated June 10 states the number lost and dead now stands at 17.
A brief notice warns readers to heed dangers from a silent dog and still water. It emphasizes staying vigilant near unknown dogs and hazards in calm water and advises caution to prevent accidents.
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