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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1835
Page
1
The Turboroach Press outlines continued publication terms for notices and articles. It fixes rates and deadlines, mentions dividend comments and editor letters, and directs readers to address inquiries to the editor by a specified post date. The notice emphasizes compliance and warns against improper submissions.
Mr. Van Buren replies to the National Convention committee, accepting the nomination with resolve to follow Jacksonian policy. He denies soliciting support, pledges loyalty to the Union, and emphasizes commitment to the Constitution, civil rights, and federal balance, citing Jefferson and warnings against monarchy. Cherokee Treaty details follow, noting Ross's council’s rejection and alleged duplicity impacting emigration plans.
By an advertisement in a later column the Bank of the State of North Carolina announces a dividend of two and a half percent for the six months ending on the 23d ultimo the first since it began operations.
On the night of the 7th instant the dwelling house and two kitchens of Mr. Alexander Burridge in Montgomery County were consumed by fire with contents. The family barely escaped. It is suspected to be the work of an incendiary.
Bank of Darien vaults in Georgia were robbed in a daylight incident. Police questioned staff and examined alarms as detectives searched for suspects. Local authorities warned residents to expect a slow investigation but offered no immediate arrests.
A forceful entry occurred on the night of the 6th or 7th inst. enabling thieves to steal more than 100000 dollars. About 7000 dollars in coin was among the stolen cash. No bank has offered a 5000 dollar reward for proof leading to conviction and recovery.
Walter B Wright marries Pauline Snyder in Montgomery Alabama on the 25th ultimo The bride is an armless woman who has been exhibited nationwide as a curiosity due to her deformity
A Philadelphia man drank a pint of strong gin at once which impaired his movement and speech. Despite medical attendance by three physicians, he died within twelve hours.
On the fifteenth ultimo, at Courtland Alabama, Alfred Gibson shot Henry P Joy ver, who died almost instantly. The deceased was formerly a resident of this city and moved to Alabama while quite young.
A man named James Russum was found dead on a road two miles south of town Saturday evening. A coroner's inquest Sunday morning ruled death by drunkenness.
The Grand Gulf Advertiser reports a visit by a real Kentucky giant. He stood 7 feet 3 inches tall, weighed 229 pounds, and was 21 years old. His residence is near Louisville.
Dr Gregory addressed the London College of Physicians on April 27 outlining that vaccine lymph has lost virtue after passing through many bodies and that fresh material from the cow is needed to ensure effective vaccination due to current England small pox cases among the vaccinated.
The Secretary of War appoints Gov. Stokes Gen. Arbuckle and Major E. W. Armstrong as US commissioners to convene a council of civilized and uncivilized Indians west of Arkansas for a general treaty of amity and friendship. Thousands of untutored tribes from Texas Rocky Mountain areas are expected to attend. the meeting promises to be highly significant.
Sas left Fort Gibson on Thursday with a Council to be held at Fort Arbuckle or a prairie site. Three Camanche Indians, curious about the Arkansas and Compromise steamers, await escort by Dragoons to invite tribes to the gathering.
The Astor’s mammoth Broadway hotel progresses rapidly to completion occupying a full block with five stories. The Messrs Boyden of Tremont House Boston have rented it and will pay 40000 dollars annually.
The Norfolk Herald reports wheat crops in neighboring North Carolina counties are in excellent condition this year. Some late sowing areas show thin emergence, but overall growth is luxuriant. Indian corn is developing well, and if the season remains favorable, yields may match or exceed past years.
A light mulatto girl claimed as a Baltimore slave is under investigation before Judge Randall. About 18 years old, she has lived in the city most of her life and cannot recall when brought here. D P Brown, Esq. acts as her counsel as the case proceeds with details to follow.
The Canton, departing Gravesend for Van Dieman's Land, carried 240 young unmarried women. The public expenditure covers 500 females, with passenger costs about £17 each. A committee ensured only unexceptionable females were chosen. A second vessel, the John Kerr, is scheduled in July with similar freight.
The article explains that American flannels shrank but Howarths Improved Flannel is warranted not to shrink. It claims the fabric equals the best imported and has been tested by local citizens. Steele, Walcot & Co. Pine Street corner of dv.
A historical proverb notes that having a trade grants an estate while a calling grants a place of profit and honor, reflecting early views on craft and vocation and social status tied to skilled work.
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