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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1840
Page
2
The speaker denounces abolitionist methods as dangerous and counterproductive. He argues slaveholding states retain control over their institutions and warns against provoking masters with harsh moralizing. He advocates undisguised opposition and predicts public judgment against anti slavery agitation.
A Northern Whig letter summarizing alleged private correspondence shows General Harrison privately counseled abolitionists while publicly withholding views. The document cites a February 4 1840 Washington letter to Mr Evans and a later Oswego Union reply, asserting secrecy and manipulation to gain abolitionist support. The writers condemn the approach as dangerous and unfit for public trust.
The piece contrasts Harrison and Van Buren on abolition society ties, citing letters from Gen. Harrison and a Massachusetts Whig, with references to the Confidential Committee in Hamilton county. It urges readers to compare Harrison’s cautious stance with Van Buren’s straightforward conduct shown in Kentucky records and recent publications.
In Congress the bankrupt bill is again brought forward by the select committee. In the House an attempt to adjourn on July 9 is described as ineffectual. Debate on the Independent Treasury bill continues with strong expectation it will eventually become law.
In Raleigh, June 16 1840, Loring attacks Stanly for false statements about an alleged May 30 Capitol assault by Rayner on him. Stanly refuses to name witnesses, citing convenience, while North Carolina University notes 1840 commencement with thirty graduates. Warrenton compliment toward Van Buren cited. Edwards, Macon’s executor, supports the view.
W Montgomery denounces Edward Stanly as author of a letter he says was a tissue of mean misrepresentation and falsehood. He claims to hold all letters between them and offers copies through a friend. He urges Stanly’s publishers to also print his reply.
The Farrenton Representative cites a certificate signed by two Senators and eight Representatives from Ohio and Indiana asserting Gen. Harrison supported laws forcing poor white people to be hired out to pay fines. Detainees could serve double time and endure 39 lashes for leaving service, with potential duties including cleaning a free black master’s shoes.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention injuries and a Petersburg stay amid a tornado event with figures 1 317 109. Unable to confirm dates or places due to garbled text.
Late news from the Great Western reports little of interest beyond routine commercial declines and minor crop notes. The 3d arrival adds nothing notable. crops show some relief as conditions improve.
Washington Market reports corn at 190 to 200 dull with bacon sides nine cents, hams ten cents. Naval Stores show new dip 51 70 and old 16 0. Serane 70 cents, Tar 100. Shad 37, Herrings cut 54 00, whole 2504 33 00. Lep.
Petersburg market on June 22 reports a dull cotton trade with extreme prices at 64.94 cents and average sales around 8.4 cents, reflecting subdued activity and narrow price movement in the session.
Cotton 64 cents per pound, Corn 45 to 50 cents, Bacon hog round 9 to 10 cents, Lard 10 to 11 cents. Reported by Verald.
Ann Bellamy of Warrenton North Carolina announces a rebuilt tavern on her lot with four comfortable rooms and a restored establishment to be ready for boarders by June 15. Families from the lower country are invited to call. rates will be reasonable during the summer season.
HE Subscriber reports a fresh supply of Dr Evans medicines available for sale on reasonable terms. George Howard of Tarboro announces offerings dated May 20.0 with emphasis on fair pricing and accessibility for customers in the locality.
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