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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1836
Page
2
The term began Saturday March 19, 1855, with Judge Seitle presiding. No capital cases, but many indictments for minor offenses occupied the court from Monday to Thursday night, spanning the session.
The Honorable Jesse Speight, a tentative congressman from a ra district, has recently recovered from a severe illness. He had been reported in a weakened condition in Washington City and is now said to be fully restored.
Washington March 16 The confirmations of R. B. Taney as Chief Justice P. P. Warbur as Circuit and Associate Judge and Mr Kendall as Postmaster General were voted 29 30 and 25 respectively Some absentees likely would have voted differently The secrecy order is lifted and journals will show the votes tomorrow The Postmaster General has recovered enough to resume some duties after weeks of illness Globe reports
Senate notices Benton to move Expunging resolution within days when session fills. Preston proposes a plan to retrocede the District of Columbia to Maryland and Virginia with necessary reservations. House discussions focus on contested election from this state between Graham and Newland.
The Raleigh Standard endorses Richard D. Spaight for re election as Governor. It notes the legislature elected him, praises his faithful advocacy and unwavering fidelity to Democratic principles, and asserts his policy will align with the state’s interests and duties as chief executive.
The piece asserts strong GOP support for Richard D. Spaight as their gubernatorial candidate for the next two years, claiming spontaneous, widespread backing across the state. It predicts Spaight’s superior chances against Dudley, notes Whig acceptance, and treats Meares as a less formidable foe.
On Thursday the 10th, two young sons of Arthur S. Cot ten, aged ten and six to seven, attempted to cross Conoho Creek below James Mayo's Mill. They disappeared at dusk, searchers found caps and later bodies near the foot bridge as the river ran deep and night fell. An Allwise Providence shortened their lives in the bloom of youth.
The Washington Whig notes several smallpox cases in South Creek, with one or two deaths. It laments that despite the contagious disease being only a few miles from town, no measures have been taken to stop its progress.
The Raleigh Register reports that Abraham Baker, Esq. member of the House of Commons from Brunswick county, was shot in his bedroom while retiring for the night. Buckshot lodged in his back. doctors fear the wound may be mortal. A slave is suspected of perpetrating the deed.
A fire in Charlotte North Carolina on the 22d alt. destroyed the Cabinet Shop of Joseph P. Pritchard and two adjoining small structures. One of the buildings dates to before the Revolution and is said to have served as court house tavern store and more. It is believed to be linked to the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence era.
A fragmentary item mentions drawings, signatures, and walls as part of a dated document. The readable text suggests an agreement or plan with interiors or construction aspects referenced, but details are missing. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable from the fragment.
A Fayetteville market report notes cotton selling at 17 cents per unit. This price reflects local trade conditions and current demand in the supply chain.
Local readers report counterfeit half dollars circulating in Stokes County with tales of altered coins and suspected exchanges. Officials urge caution as residents examine currency and merchants monitor transactions for anomalies.
The extravagant unauthenticated rumor of the Patrick Henry’s loss in Chesapeake Bay with three hundred passengers is afloat. The best information available advises not to rely on its accuracy.
Petersburg Market notes strong demand for cotton and marks a surge of industrial investment. The article cites a $100000 merchant capital, a $150000 Tobacco/Mills expansion, new paper mill plans, a $100000 cotton mill project at Fleets, an iron foundry and machine shop nearby, and a fire and marine insurance company. Public enterprise includes $250000 subscribed to Raleigh & Gaston Road, signaling robust growth in Petersburg.
Charleston Courier reports an officer’s letter detailing Gen Gaines moving from Camp King to the Withlacoochie with eight days of provisions. He fought Indians across the river for two days and, after entrenching a camp, sent 200 men to lure them across. The attack left about 300 Indians killed, with trace chains set ablaze. Lieut Izard is said wounded. Gen Gaines’ force numbered 1140 from Alabama and Louisiana. Gen Scott lay 60 to 70 miles away as the Indians pressed between them. St Augustine March 2. Gaines joined Clinch with 1100 men on February 24 from Tampa Bay via the Withlacoochy.
Eight days of provisions in Tampa route by lower crossing. Gen Gaines arrives at the scene of Major Dade's massacre and burial of 7 officers and 983 men. Seven may have perished or been captured. Indians stripped arms belts but left cartridge boxes. Gaines attacked on Feb 29 by about 1500 enemy, two hours of fighting, then repulsed. Losses: 40 killed, 20 wounded, including two officers. Gaines in danger, provisions scarce, entrenched and surrounded.
The Tuscaloosa Intelligencer reports the Governor has ordered 1000 mounted men to stations near eastern Alabama locations to protect inhabitants from supposed Creek Indian hostilities. Troops will largely come from Madison Jackson Limestone and other northeastern counties.
An elderly man near Prospect Hill in Richmond County North Carolina trapped sixty two wild turkeys in a single winter pen. The largest capture at one time was twelve birds and the smallest was six two days ago. The Fayetteville Observer asks who has beat this in the State or elsewhere.
The notice reports market price highs in New York and Mobile with ducks at $2.50 a pair, chickens $1.50, beef 12 to 16 cents per lb, eyes 6 cents each, beef at 374 cents per lb in Mobile, a $5 turkey, and eggs $1.50 per dozen. TheUpdated figures illustrate the costlier living conditions.
The Convention of Arkansas has adopted a Constitution and System of Government for the state and sent a Special Messenger to Washington to present the document to Congress, requesting immediate admission to the Union on equal footing with other states.
Richmond papers report the Select Committee on Banks has recommended four new banks with branches in Falmouth, Portsmouth, Farmville, Petersburg, Clarkesville, Lynchburg, and Abingdon. They also propose increasing the capitals of all existing banks by about 7.96 million dollars, totaling roughly 13 million.
A Mississippi lawmaker notes the Legislature's action to expand banking powers, signaling broader financial authority. Details mention state oversight and potential impacts on local banks and economic activity.
The capital of the institutions now existing is about to establish a State Bank named the Union Bank with capital ranging from twelve to fifteen million dollars.
A fire lasting beyond seventy days continues to blaze in New York near the Merchants Exchange. Smoke issues from under the building’s snow-filled cellar, signaling ongoing danger and disruption at the American Publication office area.
The New Orleans market reports receipts around 90,000 bales by Feb 20, higher than last year, with Mobile potentially adding 25 to 30 thousand bales. Liverpool operations assume a 1,400,000 bale crop, but estimates likely meet about 1,250,000. New York Star notes.
In the Common Pleas Daniel W. Lord and Rufus L. Lord sue the Corporation for goods and property destroyed by a fire caused by the blowing up of houses by order of the Mayor. Damages total 252,1989. jury awards 156,274 80 to D W Lord and 7,168 50 to R L Lord. defense argued property not protected by law. Similar suits looming against the city.
Latest from Europe reports liverPol dates to February in New York, cotton prices down fourpence. Parliament opened January 4. French papers silent on indemnity. Spanish convents closed January 17 with inmates sent home. In six months no monasteries in Spain. Four hundred million florins reportedly allotted for a Jesuit establishment in Austria.
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