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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1836
Page
2
It is suggested subscribers in the Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road district appoint proxies for the meeting to be held in Wilmington on the tenth inst. as personal attendance is not possible.
President's Message dated February 22, 1835 reports termination of differences with France and notes Britain mediation was unnecessary. He warns Congress to provide ample means of self defense to deter aggression, citing historical precepts and the need to avoid national dishonor if war arises during recess. Andrew Jackson endorses strong military preparedness.
The abolition question remains before both Houses as debates on memorials for ending slavery continue. The House Ways and Means Committee investigates distributing surplus revenue to states for internal improvement and education, based on federal population.
The National Intelligencer notes in the debate in the House on the 17th that the Naval Affairs Committee, after requesting extraordinary appropriations exceeding six million dollars for the service, has decided to report only two million dollars in favor of the object.
The Secretary of the Treasury orders all receiving and disbursing officers and depository banks to stop paying public officers or creditors in bank notes under five dollars after May 1 and, after July 4, to not receive or pay any government funds in notes under ten dollars, unless law requires otherwise.
Expunging resolutions passed the Virginia Senate by 19 to 12 votes but were sent back to the House of Delegates by Governor Tazewell with a message declining their passage.
In response to demands to transmit proceedings to Congress as a palpable constitutional violation, resolutions were adopted directing the Speakers of both Houses to transmit the resolutions without delay.
Governor Ritner signs bill rechartering the United States Bank. Yet a Globe excerpt notes scarce money in the week after, with stocks down four to eight percent and the Bank’s own shares losing six percent as the prolonged charter proves foreboding for markets.
Gen Dudley has accepted his nomination as the Whig candidate for Governor at our ensuing election.
The Superior Court circuits reveal Judges Settle and Saunders changing assignments. Saunders presides in Martin county this week then moves to the New Bern circuit. Settle starts at Pit on next Monday and continues across the remaining circuit.
Fein from the Raleigh papers notes the smallpox outbreak is raging to a considerable extent in Ashe and Iredell counties, signaling a significant public health concern for residents and authorities.
The Norfolk Herald condemns a Nashville forged hoax that circulated through Baltimore papers and reached the Philadelphia Herald. It claims the hoaxer improved the Frederickstown tale by destroying two banks, and the paper calls for the harshest punishment under Lynch law for mocking serious crimes.
Petersburg Market on February 29 reports extensive cotton sales by Inc. for quality lots with quotations ranging from 14 to 16 3/4 cents per pound. Strong activity noted amid price stability and demand across major grades.
A week of fire and destruction across the Florida peninsula leaves no substantial buildings from St Augustine to Cape Florida. Fires reach St Joseph and Mala Campra as Indians burn plantations while sentinels watch, with large war parties reported. Col James Williams’s plantation also torched.
The excerpt notes the destruction of Bulowville and the Buen Retiro plantation, with extensive property loss. It attributes the damage to after the Dunlawton battle and suggests a large Indian reinforcement returned to attack Bulowville. Estimated losses reach about 200,000 dollars for the past week, with Bulowville's buildings valued at 50,000 dollars.
The Washington Whig reports on Cornell's stave machine that cuts and joints staves from timber at four to ten per minute, producing uniform, tight-fitting staves with no need for flagging. Barrels made with these staves stayed airtight when tested with water and turpentine. The device promises superior staves and higher prices, potentially transforming timber mills and benefiting steam and water-powered mills. the state rights are for sale through Col Luckey, and the machine is shown in operation at the local steam saw mill.
On Thursday the 18th inst the steamer Bravo, Captain Smith, sailing from Plymouth to this place, struck a snag below the water line and sank within five minutes. Passengers and baggage were saved. The captain stopped the leak and she is under repair here, expected to resume service in about a week.
A letter from Capt. Whidbee reports that on Saturday the 6th while frozen in Little River the brig Enterprise faced tragedy. Mate Combs and second mate Littlefield both fell through ice while attempting to reach shore and drowned. A passenger lagged behind and could not assist, returning to the vessel.
On Thursday night last a pole boat owned by Mr. Dun can G. MacRae, docked near the river between this town and Wilmington, was set ablaze and consumed along with 268 bales of cotton. The cotton belonged to two New York houses and was likely insured. the boat was not insured and is a total loss to Mr. MacRae. The fire started among the cotton bales and spread while workers slept, barely allowing them to save themselves.
The Wil. Adv. reports a book titled Awful Disclosures relative to the Hotel Dien Convent in Montreal, published by Maria Monk. Officials warn the public that the author is described as of bad character and mentally deranged and that the book is a base fabrication.
Mr. Ashbel Smith, long linked with Joseph W. Lampton in the Editorial Department of the Western Carolinian at Salisbury, retires from editor duties due to professional business. The Carolinian will in the future be entirely conducted by Mr. Lampton.
The Portsmouth Times notes circulating rumors in North Carolina claim the route via Halifax and Enfield takes two days to reach Portsmouth. The paper clarifies the journey requires only part of a day, with rail travel covering about five hours of the trip.
The Virginia annual Conference closes its session on the 23rd with appointments listed for Roanoke district including Joseph Carson presiding elder and Wm Compton T R Brame supernumerary. Other assignments cover Tar River Neuse Currituck Mattamuskeet Plymouth Ocracock and Washington areas. Next conference set for Petersburg Wisconsin Territory. Also notes arrival of Green Bay Intelligencer after a 2000 mile journey in a month at about 6 to 14 miles per day.
Fragmentary report notes the Wisconsin territory legislative council adjourning after a fifty day session. Acting Governor John S Mor is criticized as unworthy, with resolutions to revoke his commission and calls for presidential action. Contention surrounded the acting governor and defenders during a heated conference.
News from Europe arrives late, with Sonny papers dated January 20th. Several new arrivals reach New York as cotton prices rise one to four cents per pound, while political intelligence appears unusually dull and quirky.
Rev John 4 Miller will preach in the Old Church at this place on Thursday evening the 17th inst Dr Williams to follow in the same church on Sunday the 20th Com.
Marriages recorded include John Z L Catten and Emily Savage in Nash County, and Thomas Irwin and Caroline Arrington in Haywood and Chatham counties, with Elias Bryan of the county uniting with Miss Ana Howeze. The brief notices reflect local nuptial announcements from the period.
In Halifax County and Lincoln County figures, Major James Scarborough aged 18, Mrs Maria Daniel aged 44, and Captain 10% Yoder aged 72 die. The Raleigh Star records Yoder’s death after a peculiar predeath ritual as he requested grave clothes and measurement for burial, then expired peacefully.
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