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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1841
Page
2
The report notes Gen Harrison’s inauguration likely occurred Thursday, the 4th last, with the constitutional end of the 26th Congress second session also on that day. The piece mentions circulating rumors of an extra session timing, some saying immediate and others in October into the next session.
In Congress the Senate approved a measure extending the District of Columbia bank charter for two years from March. In the House a procedural dispute arose over a North Carolina member’s remarks about South Carolina. Holmes pressed for a courteous explanation. Stanly objected. Campbell urged restraint as Stanly’s remarks sparked conflict. The chair restored order amid laughter and minor interchanges, with Stanly and Pickens involved in a brief altercation resolved by Evans of Maine.
A Whig report cites General Harrison seeking an extra session of Congress likely in May. The Kentucky legislature adapts election law to fit the move while Harrison tours Baltimore and Richmond, prompting criticism of a hurried Hank policy and fear of undermining public voice.
The Observer notes the Globe raised only the deadly sin of federalism against Mr Badger. We previously informed the public that Badger is a federalist, a point the Observer does not deny and Badger himself does not deny either.
The speaker denounces the cabinet pick as a federalist with little southern support, accusing him of opposing mass politics and flogging a mulatto, while alleging partisan deals tied to Secretary of the Navy posting and a failed Senate bid. The diatribe labels federalism as harmful to Southern interests and mocks the political process.
The Globe reports the death of P P Barbour, associate judge of the Supreme Court of the United States. He died at his chamber on the night of the 24th, with heart infection cited. Last rites were held at the Capitol on the 26th, attended by the President, Vice President, Senators, Representatives, and judges.
Subscribers are informed the Washington Whig and Republican Gazette will not publish further for the present due to steep subscriber declines after the late Presidential election and nonpayment of dues. The publishers regret the interruption and cite insufficient receipts to cover labor and office costs.
A shocking murder case in Orange County involves Pratt and a enslaved worker. Pratt allegedly struck him with a hatchet in the woods, concealed the body, then feigned a store trip with his mistress. On the way, the assailant struck the deceased's son, who survived and raised the alarm. the suspect was arrested at Hillsboro with the horse and money, destined for punishment.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports a gloomy stock week with prices sinking past precedent. United States Bank closed at 16 cash and 15 on time, with lower sales rumored after the board. Philadelphia Bank stood at 80 and Girard at 26 dollars, while outside money ranged 14 to 14 percent per month amid weak demand.
The U S Bank kept a ton of silver plate as extra reward for Mr Biddle in its vaults for safekeeping. It was said the plate was sent for use but found to be already credited to him. The episode suggests the bank may be an immense loser by Mr Biddle amid denials.
The text reports questionable bank affairs with Mr Jandon said to have charged about £60,000 or $300,000. A committee is conducting a thorough investigation into the bank's affairs, and a report is expected in April, as cited by the New York Journal of Commerce.
Among losses from investments in the United States Bank a large portion of Stephen Girard’s funds for the Girard College endowment to educate orphans is affected.
The bank has expired, leaving the poor as principal sufferers. Its affairs show a circulation near 90,000 and specie around 2,600, about one to thirty four and a half of its liabilities. This collapse is cited as an approved mode of furnishing facilities to business.
The Rev John Culpeper Sen Baptist minister from Gum Branch in Darlington District South Carolina died on the 16th of the current month in the 76th year of his age. A native of Anson County, he balanced roles as minister and politician serving in Congress and the State Legislature before declining further political life in 1830. He also served in the Indian Wars in Georgia and devoted himself to ministry thereafter.
The Pennsylvanian reports a Philadelphia city and county Democratic committee correspondence praising Martin Van Buren as a statesman worthy of popular esteem. Van Buren declines a public testimonial but values the friends’ feelings. The resolutions express confidence in his administration and hope for peace and prosperity under his leadership.
An unsigned group of citizens writes to Martin Van Buren praising his fourteen years in office. They emphasize honorable conduct, enduring reputation, and a peaceful conscience, pledging continued support and friendship as he departs public life. Signatories include James Page, Samuel Hart, Calvin Clythe, James Campbell, Henry Simpson, Benjamin Mifflin, FP Breuil, Andrew Flick, W O Kline, Henry D Lentz, Francis Clinton, Sam Yeintzelman, George M Dallas.
In Washington on February 7, 1841, Martin Van Buren replies to Philadelphia Democratic citizens praising their commitment to popular rights and their support for his conduct. He notes he will decline a public dinner but will remain in the area after March, and sends cordial regards to the committee listing names. Alabama legislature passes a homestead bill granting forty acres exempt from future debts to each settled family.
Edwards, condemned for murder and sentenced to hang, received a gubernatorial respite. His brother traveled on foot from Tuscaloosa to Mobile to deliver the pardon on the day of the scheduled execution, arriving ahead of the effort.
Last Sunday, the Rev Dr Spring told the congregation, at trustees’ request, that a $10,000 debt had been contracted for church improvements and urged payment. A collection then raised $3,000. New York Sun.
Texas report notes Galveston to New Orleans voyage yields no consequential news. A general bankrupt law had passed both Houses of Congress. The remnants of a sizable city or village are mentioned in the ongoing overview.
fragments describe foundations of a long stone house more than a mile in length, located seventeen miles east of a Sabine area, with mentions of Aarrangoed and related names. readible text notes ruins and substantial structure along the Sabine region.
A cashiers defect case arises in Springfield with a large defalcation cited. The defense claims bank securities are sufficient to cover the amount involved. The article outlines the financial instruments and creditor guarantees backing the loss.
A fragile OCR fragment mentions North American affairs, February notes, a high day in storage, capitalists, loans, and bank security. The garbled text lacks clear actors, dates, or outcomes but implies financial tensions and lender caution in a mid period.
Agricultural and commodity prices appear with items such as bacon lams fish and pork, along with wholesale and unit prices. The readable fragments show amounts like 9 s2 10 cents 12 cents 70 cents and dollars in the 190s, but many entries are garbled.
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