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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1842
Page
2
In consequence of Brig. Gen. L. D. Wilson's resignation, B. D. Battle is authorized as a candidate for Brig. Gen. in the 5th Brigade of the North Carolina Militia.
Maj Harman Ward was elected Col Commandant Capt Churchill Killebrew Lieut Col and Louis C Pender Major of the 21st Regiment NC Militia in Saturday’s election.
Commissioned officers of the 21st Regiment met at the Tarboro court house to appoint delegates for Raleighs July 4 convention. Gen Louis D Wilson presided. Col Charles Mabry and others served as officers. A three member committee reported a list of delegates including Wm Knight, Thos Grimes, Irvin Howell and others with Major Lunsford Cherry added. The chair thanked the officers and the proceedings were published in the Tarboro Press before adjournment sine die.
The annexed correspondence shows Wm. F. Dancy, Esq has consented to deliver an oration at the upcoming Fourth of July celebration in this place. It is also announced that Mr. Nathan Matthewson will read the Declaration of Independence.
Tarboro dated June 2 1842 announces William F Davey Esq chosen to deliver an address for the national holiday. A Tarboro committee requests prompt compliance and the speaker replies on June 9 1842 saying he will respond as soon as possible.
W F Dancy speaks to a committee on the propriety of commemorating the Revolutionary era urging reverence for the past, caution against self interest, and a simple recital of causes leading to independence while acknowledging the citizens’ wishes and offering personal esteem.
A Raleigh newspaper summarizes recent shifts in representation in Congress noting the Senate passed the Apportionment bill 25 to 19 on the 10th, and on the 13th the House opposed the Senate’s substituted ratio by 112 to 95. It condemns Wise and Stanly as conflictive figures in North Carolina and Virginia politics.
The town hall hosted a gubernatorial clash between Democrat Louis D. Henry and Whig John M. Morehead. Each spoke about five hours. Henry 5 hours 10 minutes and Morehead 5 hours 25 minutes. An immense, captivated crowd from Cumberland and neighboring counties filled the area, with deep attention to every word.
The Bank of the State declares a semi annual dividend of three dollars and a quarter per share. The Merchant's Bank of Newbern also declares a dividend of three dollars per share for the same period. The Bank of Cape Fear is not expected to declare a dividend for the last half year. Ral. Reg.
The Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road held its annual meeting led by Col. Allen Rogers Sr. and Charles Manly as secretary. Gen. Patterson presented a report showing total receipts of about 66,000 since the last report with 29,000 from freight, 28,000 from passengers, and 7,000 from mail. Freight income lagged the prior year by 4,000 while passenger revenue rose about 2,000, amid an estimated 3,000 hogsheads of tobacco in producers hands. interest on the state bound loan has been promptly paid.
The 18th ultime convention of the Diocese met at St Stephen's Church Oxford Granville County with Bishop presiding and W Winslow elected Secretary. Clergy seats and lay delegations reviewed. twenty four clergy and twenty eight delegates attended. Five new congregations presented. two admitted. Confirmations, baptisms, and ordinations noted. missionary support and communicants rose markedly. The Bishop's Journal reports continued growth and prosperity for the diocese.
The Philadelphia Ledger reports the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church ruled that it is incest for a man to marry his deceased wife's sister. The vote was 11 to 67, and the decision followed a debate on the matter.
The appeal by the Rev Archibald McQueen challenges a Fayetteville North Carolina Presbytery sentence suspending him from gospel ministry for marrying Mary McCloud sister of his late wife.
Judge Pearson in the matter of Radford Foster of Davie county rules that a bankrupt is not liable to arrest by a Ca. Sa. after filing for bankruptcy. The decision, praised for Judge Pearson’s learning and sound judgment, holds significance for insolvent individuals. Cur. Watchman.
By last mails, report shows all but four New Orleans banks have again suspended payment, signaling a continued Banking crisis.
The Mount Holly Herald reports a Chester Township couple, in Pennsylvania, confessed to throwing three of their children into the fire after birth, leaving them to burn to ashes in three consecutive years. The grisly acts reveal a pattern of infanticide by the same pair.
The Great Western reached New York last Saturday from Liverpool in under fourteen days carrying Lourdon and Liverpool papers to May 21. The sole news beyond the Boston Shamer is that the French Ministry will not ratify the treaty granting the right to search vessels suspected of slave trade activity.
In Hogtown a hog named Suce is the subject of town gossip over a ribbon in her ears and attire. The owner keeps the ribbon despite accusations of vanity, while neighbors call the hog bold and queenly. The piece portrays a humorous, village drama around a free spirited swine.
The Washington market lists corn wholesale at 32 60a 2 75 dollars, bacon 6 to 64 cents, lard 6 to 64 cents, naval stores new dip 225 old 190, scrape 70 cents, tar 30 90, fish shad 6 to 37, herrings cut 32 75a 300, whole 32 25 to 2 50. Hep.
The statement announces Gen Louis D Wilson as a candidate to represent the county in the upcoming General Assembly Senate. It identifies the candidate by full name and title and specifies the target legislative body.
The notice announces Col Joshua Barnes as a candidate to represent the county in the House of Commons at the next General Assembly. Also authorized to announce Ralph E. MacNah and William D. Peeway as county sheriff candidates.
The Rev Mr Cheshire will preach at the Episcopal church Sunday. Elder George W Carrowan announces a July preaching circuit through Tarboro Old Town Creek Autrey's Creek Meadow Travel Jones's Beaver Dam Salem Muddy Creek Richland Chapel South West and a final stop noted as 27th.
Stone's Bay on the 28th at Yop m h. 39th at Wardsville. 30th at North East. 31st at White Oak. 1st Aug at Hadnot's. 2nd at Newport. 3rd at Slocumb's Creek. 4th at Travel Std. at Swift Creek.
Notice from Louis Place T. Plymouth dated June 6 1842 says a bay mule stole on May 15 is missing a very large female with a back stripe across fore shoulders and hay mule features. Reward offered for information or return. sighting reported near Tuborough.
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