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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1836
Page
2
An inquest in this county investigated the death of Andrew Anderson found about a mile from James Ellinor’s house. He had left home intoxicated on Monday the 29th, despite invitations to stay, and reportedly contemplated self harm the following day amid family troubles.
A Wilmington Advertiser correspondent outlines the proposed Wilmington to Roanoke railroad. He estimates travel and revenue, projects a $528,550 gross income with $270,550 dividends on $800,000 in cost, and argues the line will span 13 miles below Gaston, benefiting farmers and distant planters. He asserts Wilmington’s port will remain dominant, boosting southern production and delivering faster goods to market. The article promises further, detailed transportation estimates later.
The Virginia General Assembly elected William C. Rives to replace John Tyler in the U S Senate after Tyler’s resignation under expunging resolution. The assembly tallied 95 votes for Rives, 41 scattering, 30 absent. A Leigh letter signaled resistance to unconstitutional instructions and possible resignation at the next session. The House in Washington faced violence as Mr Wise clashed with the Speaker. The Speaker’s journal duties were interrupted when Wise insulted him, calling him a damned tyrant.
The Speaker viewed the move as a wanton insult to the body he heads and refused to bargain with Mr. Wise, deeming any such negotiation beneath the dignity of his office.
The Senate pursues fortification bill regulation while the House reports on the contested election between Newland and Graham. The committee's majority report favors Newland. a minority report and a Graham communication are printed. Johnson of Kentucky reports a bill for an Arsenal of Construction in North Carolina and another bill to purchase rights of William H. Bell.
The city endured days of tumultuous rioting mainly by working class crowds seeking higher wages. Rioters were finally dispersed by Col. Smith s regiment of artillery with no bloodshed reported.
Petersburg market report notes continued strong demand for cotton with sales last week at around 154 16 164 and a fraction over. The brief item records transactions and price levels in a concise market update.
New York Market reports brisk activity with prices inching higher. Trade focused on home consumption, only small volume for shipping, with 3,600 bales traded including 1,600 Upland at 15 to 18.4 cents, 1,200 Florida at 16 to 18.4 cents, 500 Mobile at 16.4 to 19 cents, and 300 New Orleans at 17 to 18.4 cents.
Report from the era notes General Gaines leading about twelve hundred men from Tampa Bay on the 15th to Fort King, aiming to follow Major Dade’s route through hostile Indian territory. The Key West Inquirer dismisses arms-supply rumors as exaggerated and cites a Tampa Bay letter reporting Fort Brooke quarters burned and little remains of the cantonment.
The Globe reports Seminoles planned to attack a fortified position with regular troops, friendly Indians, and volunteers near three hundred strong defended by cannon. It notes no large Indian force has appeared for six weeks while property and life have suffered. Powell’s movements are tentatively at Tampa Bay, Fort King, St Augustine, and Tallahassee. The piece urges restraint and avoids magnifying Indian strength.
The King of France has appointed a new minister to fill Serrurier's position. The move follows the French government withdrawing their minister amid misread signals about the US president's stance, signaling a return to amicable relations. The American executive is expected to respond promptly to restore harmony and erase the recent discord.
A Michigan officer north of the constitutional line attempted to collect taxes from Sylvania residents. When resisted, he levied on stock and personal estate, even breaking open Col. Hoadly’s dwelling. Citizens jailed the offender, who was bailed out later, sparking intense ire. A Toledo letter warns of renewed violence unless action is taken to quell the dispute.
An authoritative Texas-based claim declares the reported death of Robert Potter unfounded. The source says he is alive in Texas and actively supporting her cause.
A northern paper reports a medical student from South Berwick Maine performed an experiment on a drunkard named Hanson. The case centers on a claim found in physiological works that a certain fluid exists in the brain’s cerebrine of a deceased drunkard, prompting the study.
In a curious experiment a habitual drunkard drinking rum for days was bled by a physician student, producing blood heavily tainted with alcohol. A pint bowl of the specimen flared blue for 25 to 30 seconds when a match touched it, witnessed by several gentlemen and a tutor who certify the authenticity of the event.
A Mercantile Journal report notes Sandwich residents are literally buried in snow with a colossal drift on the stage road blocking passage. A dug passage allows stages and teams to pass beneath an arch of snow, while other towns boast crops.
Foreign. Very late from Europe. The Independence arrived in New York on the 27th carrying Liver pool papers to the 4th and London to the 3d. Cotton market reports from Egypt show a less productive harvest than expected, unlikely to yield more than 180,000 quittals with 80,000 reserved for Egypt and mills.
Reports from Barcelona and New York describe devastating blazes that killed hundreds of prisoners and civilians. The chaotic scenes sparked debate in London and Paris over safety, relief, and government response as figures suggest thousands affected and ongoing inquiries into the disasters.
A letter from Valparaiso quotes a young gentleman noting an earthquake in Pekin China. He describes extensive destruction, with a black stagnant pool replacing former streets and structures, signaling major devastation.
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