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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1838
Page
2
Our County Court met this week with no notable cases. Taxes were laid Tuesday increasing a poll tax from 20 to 25 rents and real estate tax from 6 to 7 cents per $100. Last year’s free poll was 133 dollars and real estate assessed at 1,441,220. this year it is estimated to exceed 1,500,000.
A sale of enslaved people and Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad stock from estates occurred in town on a recent Tuesday. A likely 14 year old boy sold for 600 dollars cash. Six shares of stock with 300 dollars paid sold for 174, and five shares with 100 dollars paid sold at a loss of 9 dollars plus the 100 already paid.
The report notes a Sunday snow depth of two to three inches and another fall on Thursday night. The first two months of the winter were mild, but February was cold and uncountable, leaving farmers behind in spring operations.
We are informed that our statement on the Cotton Factory at the Falls Tar River was partly incorrect. Cotton consumption now shown at 380 lbs daily in this season but summer heat raises to 600 lbs. Yearly average near 500 lbs per day. Yarns shipped to the Nemh and sold well, preferred to those made locally.
Gratified to learn H. Haines, late editor of the Petersburg Constitution, contemplates renewing publication on a footing that will render its reestablishment permanent. We should cordially greet his reappearance among the editorial corps.
A dated 1859 letter to the Editor from Edgecombe analyzes opposition aims in politics. It notes three goals: the next Presidency, a Nations Bank, and tariff reform, with Abolition and Texas as pivotal issues. It critiques Clay and Webster on slavery and Congress power, arguing against federal control in the District.
The passage argues that the Districts must start in Annapolis or Richmond and critiques the political setup as an anomaly within one government. It alleges taxes with no representation, condemns a cession, and urges Mr. Preston to pursue recission. It predicts abolitionist enlistment via a Capitol-based revelation and defends Van Buren against constitutional breaches while praising the Hermitage's steadfast leadership.
In Congress the Senate mainly discusses the Independent Treasury bill while the House on the 230th day reports the Senate bill with amendments. It is titled to increase the current military establishment of the United States and for other purposes.
Senator Brown of North Carolina voiced strong support for the Independent Treasury bill. He denounced coalition among Black-Blackade Federalists Abolitionists and Conservatives and warned of entrenched political power aided by moneyed interests. He named Clay Tallmage? and others, arguing the measure defends popular rights against corrupt policy. Globe of 23d Feb.
This evening Mr. Cilley of Maine and Mr. Graves of Kentucky, both House members, dueled with rifles. Cilley was shot through the body on the third fire and died within minutes. Graves had delivered a letter from James Watson Webb to Cilley, which Cilley refused to receive. Graves demanded the reason, Cilley declined, and Graves challenged him, leading to the fatal outcome reported in the 24th edition.
Debates in Congress condemn defalcations by collectors and public officers. The piece argues that significant sums lost to private uses of tax money demand a robust legal penalty, as proposed by Mr. Wright, to deter improper handling. It cites failures of Bank of Columbia, Bank of Alexandria, and Commonwealth Bank of Gaston as evidence of credit risk and the need to reform public money deposits.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference exposed banking practices and compare them to a Bank of the United States branch in Baltimore in 1819, highlighting enduring issues in bank auditing and public scrutiny. The lines suggest a discussion of financial transparency and the recurrence of similar patterns across history.
In a Senate exchange following Clay’s speech, Calhoun challenged the Kentucky senator’s statements as misstated and perverted. He warned of paying respects at the first opportunity and hinted at a personal contest, asserting readiness to respond and cancel the debt in debate. Clay countered that accuracy of argument was for the Senate to judge.
A Massachusetts Legislature committee reports on Kilby Bank of Boston, detailing management facts and recommending officers be summoned to show cause why the charter should not be repealed. The capital was not properly printed per law, with 4 500 of 5 000 shares subscribed by five Persians whose notes were discounted for the full amount and later converted to East Boston bonds.
Boston papers report the Franklin Bank of Boston facing grand jury indictments and arrests. The Commonwealth Book investigation details widespread abuses, noting the deceased president LK Simpson owed the bank about 250,11777 dollars with inadequate collateral.
Both houses of the Mississippi Legislature have passed a Union Bank measure establishing a capital of fifteen million dollars. The action reflects bipartisan support for banking expansion and economic development in the state.
The Athens Tennessee Courant notes stockholders in the Charleston Louisville and Cincinnati line may forfeit shares to subscribe for Hiwassee Rail Road. It observes sales and discontent in North Carolina as potential riders shift support, with Blair's Ferry as a likely terminus and Knoxville posited to gain no railroad.
A severe gale swept through Wadesboro Anson County on Friday the 16th. Harvey Ingram, a respected house carpenter, heard a chimney crash and then a second blast slammed the folding door where he stood. The force crushed him, leaving him badly injured and he died shortly after.
A Stage Passenger named Nether ly arrived at Louisburg on the night of the 8th in the Southern Stage and died the next day at 3 o clock. Papers found on him show he was a Wagoner residing in Mecklenburg Virginia id.
The Edgefield Advertiser reports that James Read and Thomas Evans were executed on the 9th inst in pursuance of a court sentence. Both men were convicted at the last Fall Term on clear testimony after failing to obtain a new trial. Read had resided in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and left a family in New Jersey while Evans was said to come from North Carolina.
The Charleston and Cincinnati Rail Road has progressed to the stage where it is ready to receive contracts for grading and bridge construction along the section of the line within South Carolina. The project anticipates moving forward with grading, bridge work, and related operations as plans firm up.
The cashier of the Merchant's Bank at Newbern received by mail a few days ago a letter enclosing 120 dollars asking him to place the funds to the credit of a Mr S. The letter was without date and signed restitution.
A New York statement notes a stark drop in port activity from 1830 to 1837. Imports fell from 118,558,194 to 68,586,700, a difference of 50,849,494. Duties collected dropped from 17,114,376 in 1856 to 6,480,124 in 1837, a decline of 7,034,181.
A bill in the New York State Assembly proposes a ten cent per pound bounty on silk produced within the state and a fifty cent bounty per pound on reeled silk. The note references a 1836 estimate of US imported silk consumption at about 15 to 16 million dollars.
The Cheraw Herald reports a fake five dollar note imitating the Bank of Camden with signatures M Maswell and M Johnson in poor handwriting and an unfilled payee line. Similar counterfeit two dollar notes from the old Hamburg Bank circulated in Hamburg. Charlotte Journal remarks on rogue circulation.
The Portland Advertiser reports Mr Greely, who had been arrested and imprisoned by New Brunswick authorities while employed by the Maine government to take the census in the disputed Territory, has been liberated. The paper speculates the release may be linked to Congress demanding the correspondence.
The Baltimore Chronicle reports that on the 24th Whig lawmakers in Maryland held a meeting and adopted resolutions recommending Henry Clay as a presidential candidate and urging the calling of a National Convention.
The Micanopy and other Indians confined on Sullivan's Island will depart today from Charleston aboard the brig Homer bound for the West via New Orleans. The notice appears in the Charleston Mercury reporting the relocation.
The surrender of Gov Marcy of the Bombers and two Irish suspects accused in Ireland of shooting a policeman has aroused strong emotions among Irish and other emigrants in New York. They were turned over on demand to the British Consul and have since filed a habeas corpus petition.
A Sunday morning blaze at the Cadet's Barracks in the Engineering Academy, 50 feet west of South Barrack, destroyed valuable models while chemical and philosophical apparatus were saved. Only the walls remain standing according to the West Point paper WV. Y. Star.
General Wool at Pidlleburg has called out two horse companies to reconnoiter the area. The action signals military readiness and potential reconnaissance in the region.
A Woodstock Mercury report notes militia preparations near Montreal and rumor of arms crossing into Canada from the United States. General Brady cites unarmed bands near Monroe and Gibraltar under aliases, with Gov. Mason backing a Congressional power bill to confront the suspected invaders.
Active preparations are underway in Texas for the invasion of Mraicy. Texians express confidence in success as volunteers and subscriptions pour in from across the region.
Petersburg Market report for February 27 shows cotton at 8 to 10 cents per pound wholesale with 225007 50 Cntn and bacon hog round priced 94 to 104 cents per pound. The note includes Flogr and Jnt abbreviations as part of the historical pricing chatter.
DIED. In Martin county, on Friday the 23 ult. Me. Lewelling Bowers, aged about years.
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