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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1836
Page
2
The ticket names Martin Van Buren of New York for president and Richard M. Johnson of Kentucky for vice president, presenting the party’s leadership slate for national elections. The pair embodies the party’s stance and regional balance in the race.
The Raleigh Standard urges unity for Democratic candidates for President Vice President and Governor with county Assembly hopefuls. It warns voters about Mangum successor and the Republicans who push for independence from constituent will claiming to uphold representative government.
The piece argues about political neutrality and duplicity among Southern voters, warning against artful hollow professions and urging vigilance. It then reports on the Tarboro Female Academy examination under Miss Ragsdale, praising the school, attendance, and musical performances, with a closing complimentary party for the students.
The Hon. Henry L. Pinckney of Charleston will deliver the next annual address before the two literary societies at the University of North Carolina on Wednesday the 22nd inst the day preceding commencement.
Mr. Thomas Loring, late Editor and proprietor of the Wilmington Advertiser, has joined the Raleigh Standard staff with Col. Phito White sharing editorship while Loring remains in control. The Wilmington office is transferred to Joshua W. Cochran, Esq.
Senator King of Alabama gained leave to introduce a joint resolution authorizing rations from public stores to citizens fleeing Indians. The measure was read twice, engrossed, read a third time, and passed. In the House the Land bill remains tabled after several failed attempts to revive it. No adjournment date set.
Raleigh on June 7 reports that the Supreme Court summer session will commence in the city on Monday next, with Reg noted as the source of the notice.
A new Post Office has been established at Bassville in Nash County North Carolina and Wm. D. Tisdale Esq has been appointed Post Master. Halifax Recorder notes the official update.
The Oxford Examiner notes snow fell at that place on the first instant, recording an unusual mid year fall with geographic reference and date.
The Portsmouth Times reports strong support in Wilmington and nearby counties for a 27 mile line to connect with Halifax, urging immediate action to beat rivals and expand northern southern travel, with commitments exceeding four hundred thousand dollars and plans to start at both ends.
The Globe defends General Scott, condemning unmerited censure from southern papers for the Seminole campaign. It notes delays from severe weather, supply issues, and hostile terrain that hindered movement, urging readers to recall his past service and the difficulties he faced.
Head Quarters Army of Florida at St Augustine May 17 1836. An act of justice is published concerning a recent incident where five Indians entered a Middle Florida neighborhood and killed a resident. Instead of pursuing the attackers, settlers abandoned their plantations and fled to Tallahassee. A similar party had recently driven away another settlement near Miconopy.
A New Orleans overland dispatch of May 23 reports Gen Samuel Houston, wounded, in the Flora voyage bringing medical aid and confirming Santa Anna’s capture and the April 21 battle. Texian forces numbered about 1800 against 2500 Mexican troops. Santa Anna proposed armistice and Texas independence recognition, with Rio Grande boundary. Prisoners cheered Houston. Velasco and Brazoria not burned. and race results and other local items are noted. A separate note mentions a mail robbery in Richmond involving $2000 and a driver named Burdick.
News from Mexico City reports confusion after General Barregan's death and a power vacuum. Riots and murders spread through streets as the Swedish consul is robbed and killed, while Santa Anna remains in the army and Liberal factions rally for revolt.
The South won the inaugural speed trial on the Union Course Long Island on the 31st tilt. The Southern horse took the first heat in 7 minutes 49 seconds and the second in 7 minutes 514 seconds, as reported by the New York Courier. Northern backers spent heavily to sway bets but failed to alter the outcome.
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