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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1836
Page
1
The Turborauzh Press republicates weekly with rates such as two dollars end eny Cenie pee vee if paid in advance. Advertisers may discontinue with notice and prices vary by length. Longer ads and those exceeding 16 lines are charged per insertion. prepayment is required and unpaid notices risk non-attendance.
The Senate debated recognition of Texas independence tied to an armistice claim and Mexican recognitions. Acknowledgment was urged as President Jackson’s policy supported neutrality. Several bills, including the Judiciary, mint, and tariff reductions, were blocked by time-based opposition, stalling essential reforms.
The text notes Texas being placed in safe hands by common consent as the administration nears its close. Mr Leigh gained leave to introduce a life franking letters bill for Mrs Madison, read and passed in both Houses after suspending the rules. On the preceding Friday, Mr King of Alabama was elected President pro tem.
The aggregate appropriations passed during the late Congress session total about thirty five million dollars. A large portion funds Indian relations including carrying out treaties or suppressing hostilities with the Indians.
A financial summary notes Army appropriations at four million, Navy six million two hundred fifty thousand, fortifications near three million, harbors over one million, Cumberland road six hundred thousand, and Civil List three million. Despite these outlays,Treasury surplus expected to exceed twenty million dollars on January 1, under the late act of Congress.
A Milton Spectator correspondent presents figures for North Carolina’s share of spoils at various totals. At 50 millions the portion is 256,480 dollars, at 40 million 2,054,784, and progressively lower amounts down to 5 million 256,348. Gen Scott recalled to Washington to relieve Gen Jessup, with reasons for the move kept by the Executive.
Lewis Cass, then Secretary of War, has been appointed Minister to France. The nomination was reportedly unanimously confirmed by the Senate as soon as announced.
Milledgeville Federal Union reports the Creek War ending with Creeks abandoning resistance. Generals Scot and Sanford lead Georgia troops and US regulars with friendly Indians through Creek country, capturing Jim Henry after Noah-E-Marthia’s capture. About 1800 Creeks begin removal to Arkansas. Georgia volunteers and drafted men to be disbanded this week.
The Milledgeville Recorder notes the capture of Jim Henry and his gang, the last major hostile chiefs in the Creek War. It expresses relief for the country as hostiles dwindle, while warning a few may remain capable of minor mischief. Brevet Col Julius F Heileman of US Artillery died at Fort Drane on June 27, leaving a garrison of 200 with 130 ill.
Officers at the post, five were sick. At Gareys Ferry about fifty interior families were sickly with daily deaths from chills and measles. Lieut D S Herring died at St Augustine on the 22d of fever from the late campaign. Philander Broad, post master at Fort Mitchell, led Indians in the mail robbery and is confined in Chambers County awaiting federal trial in Mobile. Evidence said to be strong and conclusive.
The New York Star exposes alleged war fraud by land speculators and contractor figures in Alabama who disguise gangs as Indians to seize Indian lands. It describes perjured claims, false sales, and profiteering tied to U. S. contractors tasked with pacification and removal to Arkansas.
A June 15 Fort Crawford letter, received by steamboat, reports rising hostilities among northern tribes and troop movements. Gen Brooks sent orders to Colonel Taylor to reinforce Fort Winnebago with three companies, leaving two at Crawford. The notice notes a large Winnebago assembly near the fort and Onowas Menominees and Potawatomi prepared for a grand ball. Smallpox is raging among the tribes.
A June 16 letter from New Orleans reports Santa Anna feigned support for Texan independence. He promised to push recognition in Mexico and to be conveyed to Vera Cruz by a Texican cutter, aiming to influence Mexican action. The Independence Commission led by Hawkins received the intel, which had not been public.
The article recounts Cabinet divisions over the St Anna situation, noting Com Hawkins of Independence and Capt Brown aboard Invincible. The cabinet torn up a treaty to move St Anna to Velasco in irons amid public outrage, while farmers plan half a cotton crop and others plant corn. The piece praises Hawkins and Brown for resisting bribery or coercion.
New Orleans on June 16 1836 reports that with hostilities ceased there is no need for new emigrants to Texas except those who will cultivate the soil. The Texas Agency warns settlers and existing emigrants face possible provisioning shortages due to ravages in productive districts from the late invasion.
David E Burnet president of Texas issues a proclamation declaring that only Thomas Toby and Samuel Toby of New Orleans, firm Thos Toby and Brother, are authorized to act for Texas or bind the government in donations or other matters. No other person may represent Texas or receive benefits on its behalf.
An act passed by the Mexican Congress after Santa Anna's defeat stipulates that the government will not recognize any act or treaty made by him while imprisoned in Texas. It requires each state to furnish one fourth of its forces to be equipped and sent to Metamoras as soon as possible. It also orders flags across the republic to be flown at half mast during the president's imprisonment.
New Orleans reports from the Urchin that Texian Commissioners sent to Matamoros by the Texian Government to negotiate prisoner exchange were seized by Mexican authorities and imprisoned. The Galveston Bay letter dated the 22d inst. confirms the arrest and suggests that all overtures or propositions have stalled.
The piece notes Mexican troops at Matamoros Nueces and Saltillo aiming to confront Texian forces, Texas orders to advance to the Rio Grande, and Santa Anna still detained near Velasco. It reflects hopes of Texas unity on detaining the prisoner and a hardened stance after San Jacinto.
Americus J Sneed of Person county North Carolina died by his own action on June 15. He hanged himself in his dwelling house and was found suspended by a rope. No cause is given for the act. Ailton Gazette.
The Charlotte Journal reports Ed Willoughby, a cabinet maker who moved from Wadesborough in December, drowned Friday near Mountain Island Shoals in the Catawba River while fishing. His body was found Sunday after a jury of inquest, and he was interred with respect.
A large number of counterfeit five dollar notes purported to be on the United States Bank branch in Nashville have appeared payable to various persons and endorsed A Van Wyck. The examples observed are coarsely executed.
The Peoples Bank at Patterson has issued notes in denominations of 550 dollars 650 dollars 7 dollars and more.
A note about Mrs Brock living among the Saluda mountains in South Carolina describes her as weighing over 600 lbs, described as a sizable and notable figure.
The Wheeling Times notes fashionable Philadelphia women wear dresses tight at the shoulders and must unhook them to sneeze, a curious wardrobe quirk reflecting current style.
A New York social figure residing on Carroll Place recently displayed extravagance by purchasing a super merino shawl for 1500 dollars at a Broadway dry goods store. The recent purchase underscores the profile’s taste for luxury and public attention.
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