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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1842
Page
2
Gen Daniel L Cren shaw wins the Major General post in the 7th Division North Carolina Militia by an 11 vote margin over Gen L D Wilson. The result settles command leadership for the division.
The readable excerpt highlights W. H. Haywood Jr urging support for Henry as the Democratic candidate for Governor. It quickly dispels expectations of a split among Democrats or Federal Whigs over the nomination.
At a Jackson Mississippi convention Martin Van Buren was nominated for the Presidency and Richard M. Johnson for the Vice Presidency. In the Senate Mangum moved resolutions on the New York Custom House. Clay’s constitutional amendments remain before the Senate. In the House Giddings presented an Austenberg Ohio petition urging Congress to dissolve the Union by dividing line between free and slave states.
The Washington City papers report the death of Hon. Lewis Williams representative from North Carolina. He died on the 24th after a daylong illness of bilious pleurisy. Williams entered Congress in December 1815 and served unbroken for over twenty six years, known as Father of the House at his passing aged fifty six.
The Washington correspondent of the New York American reports a heart sickening view of affairs in the capitol. He says peace supporters adjourn daily at four and a candlelight session could provoke riot and murder in the Hall of Representatives. Several southern members are armed, with threats and a plan to kill if provoked. He warns the scene is dire and overcharged.
A brief fragment notes an injury with a broken arm in two places and a broken collar bone. The text references an incident likely involving a single unnamed individual and includes disruption to the person’s condition. No dates or locations are provided in the readable portion.
The Supreme Court adjourned on Tuesday after a session lasting fifty eight days. Aal. Aeg.
Col. F. H. Reeder, a respected mechanic, fell from the roof of a house he was repairing in this city on Monday, sustaining serious injuries. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.
The dwelling of Dr. Henry H. Montague in the county’s northeastern part was destroyed by fire on Monday night along with all furniture books notes and accounts. The doctor was in the city attending court and his white family was away and authorities suspect burglary preceded the blaze. A small sum of money is believed stolen to hide the crime.
Kentucky legislature member Mr Clay resigns during current session with effect set for April first. Mr Crittenden is expected to win the successor seat.
John G. Boyd also known as Henry Seymour, former Towanda Bank cashier, faced fraud charges and a $31,000 bail suit. After failing to obtain bail, he shot himself at his home, dying from a pistol wound to the mouth and brain. His demise revealed numerous notes worth nearly $200,000 issued by the Towanda Bank without directors’ authorization. He left a wife and two children in Tioga County and another in Philadelphia.
A Highland Messenger report notes Miss Fran cis of Waynesville lost two horses when they were swept away while crossing the Pigeon River last Monday morning. Mr Francis escaped by leaping from his carriage and swimming to the bank as the vehicle and horses were carried downstream a considerable distance.
The report notes two Black men and four horses owned by James Weaver, Esq, drowned attempting to cross the French Broad River near Warm Springs last Saturday. The item also cites a New York American claim about General Hamilton and the James River Company, contesting misappropriation charges and referencing his receipt and promised return of funds.
The Philadelphia North American reports the Bank of Pennsylvania began yesterday paying interest on the State debt due January 1. Payment is in current bank notes made to equal specie. After a slight delay due to an unanticipated event, the prompt and generous payment shows the State's resolve to redeem obligations and maintain its honor and public faith.
A Havana arrival reports that black and brown subjects in Jamaica defeated British troops in a pitched battle. The Governor and commander in chief fled. Rumor says Cuban captain general learned of an intended descent on southern Cuba and dispatched transports to sail for St Jago on the 12th instant. Claim suggests the Jamaica uprising was orchestrated.
The New Orleans Courier notes that English fanatics maneuver to cloak designs on Cuba, suggesting a covert intent connected with imperial ambitions and foreign meddling in Caribbean affairs.
The Tarboro Press urges all young men to enlist in a local volunteer company amid fears of foreign and internal threats. It condemns Northern abolitionism, advocates swift organization and discipline, and appeals to families and the community to support readiness for imminent conflict.
The North America brings England dates up to November 8 with little new impact. Amoy is heavily covered in official dispatches, offering no material changes. Overland India mail reports Calcutta dates to November 20, noting British difficulties near Afghanistan and a Ghilzai uprising with troops under blockade.
Weeks of fighting yield three British officers killed and ten wounded, with 250 rank and file casualties. Disturbance blamed on Shan Shooja’s 40,000 rupees pension cut, seen as a bribe to Eastern Gh az ilies to keep quiet. Six regiments ordered to Cahool from Fenzapore and Loodiana. Bombay Times notes satire on Afghan arrangements after spending thirteen million sterling, and the need to pass freely into home territory. London market dull, consols down slightly. Liverpool Cotton Market reports steady prices for American and Surat descriptions.
James J. Vaughn of the 14th Regiment announces his candidacy for Brigadier General in the Brigade of North Carolina military forces. The badge of leadership and departmental ties are highlighted as he pursues the high command.
Wishington Market notes on March 2 list corn wholesale at 2.00 to 2.10 per unit, bacon 6 to 64 cents, lard 64 to 107 cents, naval stores new dip 245 and old 32 05, tare 70 cents, tar 1.00, fish shad 3 64, herrings cul 2.75 to 3.00, snus 2.25. Hep.
Elders James Wilder and Burwell Temple will preach at multiple North Carolina locations from March 15 to March 20 and through late March and into April. The schedule lists venues including Sandy Grove M.H., Falls War River, Tarboro, Cone-tov, Goose Creek, North Creek, Beaver Dam, Concord, Bethel, Pungo, Swanquarter, Wade Swindell's, the Academy, Fork Creek, North Lake, T. Barrow's, White Plains, Morattock, Picot, Skewar key, Spring Green, Cross Roads, Log Chapel, Rocky Swamp, Reedy Creek, with many dates in March and early April.
Eclipse jun r a five year old chestnut sorrel stands at stud in Martin county North Carolina. he will be available to mares for fifteen dollars the season and twenty dollars to insure in foal with fifty cents to the groom each time. accommodations for distant mares at twenty five cents per day. season runs March 1 to July 15 with a charge for care and insurance. breeders told to expect high quality racing stock from lineage including American Eclipse and Sir Archy. ad notes rammed during breaking and promises careful management. ad from smo o ring dated february 23 1842. Roanoke Advocate to publish until may 1 and bill to office.
Peters' Vegetable Pills are described as anti bilious antidyspeptic and antimercurial and claimed universal medicine. They are said to aid yellow and bilious fevers dyspepsia croup liver complaints sick headache jaundice asthma dropsy rheumatism spleen enlargement piles female obstructions heartburn furred tongue distension of the stomach and bowels incipient diarrhoea flatulence habitual costiveness blotched or sallow complexion and bowel torpor. They are described as mild in operation causing no nausea griping or debility. A free supply is for sale by Geo Howard Taboo Feb 23.
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