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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1837
Page
2
On Saturday June 10 1857 notices announce a Republican nomination and an election set for Thursday July 27 Gen Louis Wilson is endorsed for Congress and Col Joseph Bell is announced as candidate for County Court Clerk in the official county notices.
James H W Clark Esq is announced as a candidate for re election to the office of Clerk of the Superior Court in this county. The notice names Clark and the position, signaling a local electoral bid.
Debate over Gen Wilson’s Congress nomination shows no committee to test acceptance. He is viewed as the Republican district’s candidate unless a Convention decides otherwise, reflecting his public life and willingness to serve.
The village hosts a refined scene with ladies and gentlemen attending the Female Academy Examination. Miss Regsdale is highly regarded for her instruction as students show progress and discipline. A ball and a Thursday party conclude the ceremonies, while a university circular appeals to local interest and patriotism.
Norfolk Herald reports a daytime blaze in Suffolk that began in a cabinet shop and spread along Main Street, consuming about two hundred houses. The loss estimate remains unavailable.
General James Owen, President of the Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad, passed through the area on his return to Wilmington. He reported that contracted sections are progressing satisfactorily and the company’s affairs are prosperous. A delay in stage arrivals is expected to end soon, and the line will begin operation once stages arrive, with horses ready at each station.
The Raleigh papers publish the Bank of the State of North Carolina statements for the half year ending November 26 1836 and May 20 1837. Figures show bills and notes discounted and notes in circulation decreased by over half a million dollars while specie fell about half as much. Net profit after a 4 percent dividend equals 4163366 17. Whigs in multiple cities threaten resistance to laws while Democrats present a bold front defending the Republic.
The Globe proclaims Supremacy of the Laws and the Constitution as its motto and urges readers to rally to social order and morals amid times of excitement and threatened violence. It notes that many in opposition are patriotic but misled for a time.
A historical passage appeals to honest and wise citizens across parties to demonstrate devotion to country and children by opposing disorder and resisting those who threaten public peace and laws. It stresses unity against disturbances led by unprincipled leaders or prejudices.
The Boston Whigs drop the attempt to establish a 10 cent mail with special messenger between Boston and New York and delay any reduction. A committee recommended continuing the credit system with payments at quarter end in specie or equivalent, ending the controversial project.
The Supreme Court of North Carolina will commence its session in this city on Monday. Details on participants and docket were not fully disclosed in the fragment.
Citizens of Raleigh invite Joseph Gales Esq to a public dinner with forty to fifty attendees at Hunter's Spring in tribute to his character and to renew old ties. Gales, patriarch of North Carolina printers, is described as active, healthy, and mentally alert at seventy eight. Gen Miller is named as a Congressional candidate opposing Gen McKay per the Wilmington Advertiser.
Halifax June 7 Willis Mills sentenced to death at our last Superior Court for raping Martha Melton was executed in this place on Friday last Advocate reports the case with official confirmation and the final outcome.
The Raleigh Register notes hopeful prospects for a Commencement on the 22d inst. The piece praises annual visitations for Education and the morale boost they give students, describing supporters marching with bonnets and ribbons and the broader community pride vested in the event.
A brief note from the Columbia Telescope reports the Louisville Cincinnati and Charleston Railroad progress, outlining the route, key engineering steps, and anticipated milestones for completion. The item underscores regional rail expansion and economic implications for markets served by the line.
Surveys for this road are in progress along the entire line from that place to Lexington in Kentucky. Brigades of engineers are engaged in all states through which the road will run as proposed lines between the Catawba river and the ridge south of the Saluda are examined and will be fully surveyed before October. Maj. McNeill, the Chief Engineer, explores routes on this side of the Blue Ridge. Capt. Williams directs the surveys.
The 21st Annual Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church met in Fayetteville from Thursday to Monday with Bishop Ives and eleven presbyters in attendance and about 20 lay delegates. Sermon by Rev. John Singeltary. a $150 collection for Domestic Missions. Next convention at Pillsborough in June 1838. Delegates and standing committee listed. Obituary note.
There have been one or two instances of inferior Cotra selling here at 5 cents, but the price has generally ranged between 6 and 8 cents. A lot of 140 bales of Fayetteville cotton was sold in New York at 63, indicating local prices are higher than foreign sales. The lot likely cost about $6000 here and netted about $2000 in New York.
The Southern Citizen reports the case against John Haney John C Hardin and John W Williams for stealing a slave from Mrs Nancy Davis. Haney convicted at Rutherford and sentenced to hang on the 23rd. Hardin convicted at Morganton and sentenced to hang on the 30th. Both appealed to the Supreme Court. Williams acquitted due to lack of proof within state.
The packet Exact of Savannah bound for New York wrecked. 137 bales of cotton aboard. All 60 passengers were saved after remaining on the wreck for about twelve hours.
Florida reports indicate fugitive Indigenous individuals continue evasive actions amid regional concerns. Authorities urge cooperation as search efforts persist across multiple counties with no clear apprehensions to report at this time.
A Sunday clash near Gun Creek, about 20 miles from AlaGuа, involved 160 combatants between Alabama troops and Indians. The engagement left 16 soldiers dead and 2 captured by the whites, with the rest retreating.
The Savannah Georgian reports a baggage train returning from Fort Melion to Tampa Bay was attacked by Indians. The wagon master, formerly a South Carolina militia member, was killed along with five teamsters and several local residents who had thought the war ended.
A U S Navy squadron under Commodore Dallas sails from Pensacola with four sloops and a schooner to demand the release and reparations for recently captured American vessels. Reports in the New Orleans Bee claim Americans held in Matamoros prison endure brutality. Captain Sherwood notes forty men confined in a tight room with no food for 60 hours and robbery amid the detention.
The commander in chief General Macomb has shifted military divisions to the Mississippi with the western forces moving toward Cassville Wisconsin Territory and the line to Canada. General Gaines assumes command of the Western division at Jefferson Barracks, General Scott commands the Eastern division at Elizabethtown.
Petersburg Market on June 5 notes cotton trading at 7 to 10 cents per unit. Jae.
On June 6 at Washington Market turpentine shows a new dip with spots at 150 dollars while the old price sits at 125 dollars Tar is listed at 100 dollars with the Whig listing.
From England to New York the Liverpool papers reaching April twenty fifth report a markedly improved money market and notable gains in cotton sales. The financial tone improves with stronger buying and higher prices, signaling renewed activity in trade.
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