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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1840
Page
1
A dated testimonial extols De Williams Evans Soothing Syrup for infant dentition, claiming it prevents convulsions and fever during teething. The letter urges early gum application, cites a dramatic recovery, and lists authorized sellers including New York and regional agents as of January 1510.
A fragment from a historical Congressional Act introduces the Williamsport District Court session timing and procedure. It specifies the first session to occur on the third Monday of a designated month, with appeals and processes returning to Williamsport, and references the Speaker of the House, the Vice President, and President proceedings dating to May 8. The text preserves names such as MUNTER and VAN BUREN within the act’s formal framing.
The Senate and House extend the contract time for furnishing marble and building the General Post Office Department’s new building. Contractors Masterton and Smith receive a prolonged deadline to June 1, 1841, with proportional extensions for others as deemed necessary. Postmaster General assumes duties from the President per prior act.
An act relative to the iron steamboat The New Jersey formerly the Robert F Stockton notes the vessel was built in England to introduce canal navigation improvements and tow boat construction. It traveled the Atlantic at great risk and cost and could not have been built in the United States at that time. The act states the steamer could not be used in the United States without enrollment and licensing by US laws, authorizing port collectors to take action.
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The Senate and Representatives authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to pay the legal representatives of John Adams and Tomdot dollars from any available funds. The act details reimbursement for a financial matter tied to a construction project near Marshas. Dated May 31, 1810.
Fragmentary 1840 document condemns electoral overreach by the Harrison party, decrying suppression of voter rights and a sham candidate. It cites federal and state tensions, contested Pennsylvania elections, and calls for accountability of leaders and officials. The text contrasts military display with free inquiry and quotes historical fears of tyranny.
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