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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1839
Page
2
A historical speech fragment argues the clash between banking interests and democratic control, claiming banks seek public funds to swell power while government aims to secure sound currency for the people. The speaker portrays the struggle as aristocracy of money versus democracy of numbers and invites readers to judge who should prevail.
An act to carry into effect the 1838 boundary convention with Texas provides appointments for a commissioner surveyor and clerk with salaries of 2500 2000 and 1200 dollars respectively and 10000 dollars for survey expenses to be available upon service order approving January 11 1839
The act amends the prior act requiring the judge of the district of East and West Tennessee to hold court at Jackson. It specifies the counties affected by the amendment and is enacted by Congress.
The act reorganizes West Tennessee into the Middle and West districts with Jackson as a court site and expands federal marshal powers. It specifies district and circuit court terms, test and filing dates, and special provisions for writs and process. It also creates an additional Nashville circuit term and sets Knoxville as a special term location for East Tennessee. Approved January 18, 1839.
An act proposed to further regulate the transportation of the mail on railroads. The measure outlines government authority and statutory framework for mail handling and railroad operations under legislative review.
Congress restricts the Postmaster General from paying more than three hundred dollars per mile per year to any railroad for daily mail service. The act, approved January 25, 1839, preserves existing limitations on the Postmaster General’s authority under the 1838 route and discontinue act.
A Democratic Republicans meeting is called for Tuesday the 12th of Superior Court week at the Court House to respond to a Pitt county gathering on selecting a Republican candidate for Congress in this district.
The Federal Whig papers praise a district representative’s speech in Congress in reply to Mr Duncan of Ohio. The article notes a prior attempt to expel Duncan for harsh epithets, which was reduced to a reprimand and tabled. It urges Republicans to judge the representative’s conduct and warns of ongoing turmoil caused by such speeches in Washington.
The session will close on Monday with plans to publish all public acts in full and shortly provide a condensed view of the prominent proceedings of the current Congress. The note signals a forthcoming summary of legislative actions and major discussions.
This week’s county court produced no notable events or decisions. No disputes, verdicts, or filings were reported, and proceedings appear routine with no further details available.
The address of the Democratic Republican members of our last Legislature is commended as calm and dispassionate. It embodies the principles and practices of the two great political parties and is expected to be widely circulated across the State.
Gril L. Holmes, Esq. has purchased the late North Carolina Journal and issued proposals to publish in Fayetteville a weekly newspaper titled The North Carolinian. It will support the measures of the present Administration.
The Virginia Legislature postponed indefinitely the joint resolution for electing a U.S. Senator after multiple ballots. Republican support favored John Y. Mason with 68 votes, Whig John Tyler 47, Conservative Wm C. Rives 43, and John Robertson plus Chapman Johnson among the scattering votes.
In Maine, Land Agent Melnoure was arrested after warning off British trespassers taking timber in disputed territory. A British warden was seized by Maine authorities, and the Governor ordered troops to readiness. Officials fear escalating actions could threaten world peace if moderation fails.
The Secretary of the Treasury confirms receipt of one hundred forty dollars sent in an anonymous letter dated February 18. The writer says the money was improperly detained by the Treasury and asks it be used for legitimate government purposes. The amount is deposited to the Treasurer of the United States on February 22, 1839.
Fire completely destroyed the tavern in Yanceyville owned by Col Thomas Graves, together with the Post Office and papers. The incident occurred Sunday evening last, per Milton Spec.
A Charleston received officer’s letter from Florida dated January 25 1839 says the war shows no sign of ending and that there is little expectation of peace until the Indians decide to come in.
The article notes the death of Mr Nethaniel Eaton who was shot on the 7th by Mr Littleberry Wilcox Jr. He died on the 22nd leaving a wife and many relatives. Authorities gave full care, and although prognosis was poor at first, there were brief hopes of recovery before his death.
The steam ship Great Western arrived at New York on the 17th alt after 19 days at sea carrying 103 passengers. Liverpool dates to the 28th January reach the paper with brief political notes. Markets for Flour and Cotton were inactive with flour declining and cotton holding. From India reports the loss of the ship Protector off Sandshead near Calcutta with 173 on board and 7 survivors. Recruits on board numbered 116 with 16 women and 10 children. crew totaled 36. The Prolee tor (likely Protector) was driven ashore in a gale while at anchor.
Norfolk market report lists cotton at 133 to 144 cents, corn 79 to 82 cents, hog round bacon 10 to 11 cents, lard 11 to 12 cents. Sferald notes the ranges for the day.
Petersburg Market reports steamship Great Western freight data through Feb 27 shows little price movement for cotton. Holders seek advances, but buyers remain scarce. General sales quoted from 14 to 14.5 cents, prime cotton steady at 15 cents.
Washington Market notes on February 26 show turpentine new dip at 3.00, old at 2.40, scrape 1.00, tar 1.40, as reported by the Whig.
Communicated offerings list CP Elders Parham Pucket and D J Mott set to preach on consecutive days from Friday March Sth through Friday March 15th at multiple tolling sites including Upper Town Creek Lawrence s Tarboro Old Town Creek Autrey s Creek White Oak and Meadow.
The sick are all taking Geelicke's Match less Sanative, which is astonishing Europe and America with its mighty cures.
A 54 year asthma sufferer testifies to a perfect cure by Dr Evans treatment. He states onset at age nine and nearly continuous symptoms for five decades, with relief claimed after the physician’s regimen.
Sarah Sim of Prince George writes that after trying remedies and doctors for a long illness she found relief with Elie Evans Vegetable Medicine. She claims a permanent cure and urges others to try the treatment.
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