Tarborough Press subscription and ad rates
The Tarborough Press announces weekly publication at two dollars and fifty cents per year if prepaid or three dollars at year end. Less than a year pro rata at five cents per month. Discontinuations allowed with arrears. distant subscribers must prepaid or provide a local reference. Ads up to a square cost one dollar first insertion, twenty five cents per continuation. longer ads priced proportionally. Court orders and judicial ads cost twenty five percent more. Ads must state number of insertions or continue and be charged accordingly. Letters to the editor must be postpaid.
Sherman’s Camphor Lozenges and Worm Liquid Medicines Sold
An advertisement for Sherman’s Camphor Lozenges promises relief from nervous disorders, headaches, palpitations, and respiratory issues. It touts healing for consumption, colds, and coughs, claiming thousands of boxes sold and substantial certificates of success. Also advertised are Sherman’s Worm Lounges and Poor Man’s Plaster, described as effective for worms, pains, and rheumatic complaints, with strong claims of safety and affordability. Sold by GRO. HOWARD in Tarboro, Feb 23.
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Sherman’s
T&e
Sherman
Gro. Howard
Tarboro
Tarbor of Press Poem Despair Amid Unrequited Love
A fragment from a poetic lament in archaic diction. The speaker pleads to a goddess of love, lamenting failed chances, emotional turmoil, and a heart torn by pursuit and heartbreak, ending with despair. The piece intertwines desire, manipulation, and sorrow in a dramatic, antique voice.
Takboro Press Note Warns of Mark Confusion
A terse note from the Takboro Press warns readers that C stands for minus G and cautions about sparks while noting they possess marks. The message emphasizes letter-function ambiguity and signals caution to avoid misreading communal markings. The source shows a brief cautionary line about letter designations and symbols.
Love, Honor and Obey in a Myrtle Shade
A verse scene depicts Lisette singing of Love as Cupid pursues. Love binds her with its train, yet she seeks freedom and defies the arrow. The boy-god wings away while her joy remains in the vow to love honor and obey.
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Lisette
Cupid
Vineyards in North Carolina Extend Across Four Acres
The author describes extensive vineyards cultivated over about ten years on a plantation, with four acres under successful growth. He grafted hardy varieties like Halifax and Norton Virginia Seedling onto vines such as Isabella and Catawba, noting better resistance to rot and potential for good wine. He praises Nortons and Scuppernong as superior natives and mentions Norton wine rivaling known vintages. Expenses of a Ball. The entertain ment given to Mr. Dickens at the Park Theatre transferred money from the pock ets of the rich to those of the poor.
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United States
Halifax
Virginia
Richmond
Norton
North Carolina
Dickens
Park Theatre
New York
Wines and Vineyards Notice From Sidney Weller
Sidney Weller of Brinkleyville North Carolina writes from February 3 1842 praising his Scuppernong wine made with doubly refined sugar and brandy adjuncts declaring it superior to competing juices and wines sold in Baltimore and Warren County He notes past grape losses but reports about eight barrels from the season and offers grape juice pressed for buyers to convert into wine May be a local varietal wines advertisement or personal letter.
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Richmond
Baltimore
Warren County
Norton
Amalgamation in Massachusetts Rail Policy Debate
The Massachusetts Legislature aims to make black and white essentially the same, pushing for color mixing and equal railroad accommodations. A Senate select committee favors a bill forbidding any railroad rule that distinguishes passengers by descent sect or color and prescribes penalties for violations.
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Massachusetts
Massachusetts Senate
Resolution condemns unequal treatment of creditors in Gold and silver pay
From Alexandria Huntingdon county meeting held on the 14th ultime the resolution denounces repudiation while criticizing Commonwealth policy of paying foreign creditors in gold and silver whereas public workers receive notes devalued by ongoing legislation. It asserts injustice in the unequal settlement of debts.
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Alexandria
Huntingdon County
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania and Tennessee Slavery Offers Stir Colonization Debate
A Tennessee gentleman offers 60 slaves to the American Colonization Society contingent on their shipment to Liberia. The proposal, cited in a Pennsylvanian discussion, argues for placing the State on equal footing and favors repudiation. The readiness to relocate enslaved people is stated as conditional on emigration.
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Tennessee
The
Colonization Society
Liberia
Mexican and Texas battle reported by New Orleans Bee
The New Orleans Bee recounts a report from Matamoras via schooner CC Zabriskie that about five hundred Mexicans crossed into Texas and fought a Texian force, resulting in a decisive rout with only two Mexicans said to escape alive. Capt. A did not stay to gather full details.
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Texas
New Orleans Bee
Andrews
CC. Zabriskie
Matamoras
Capt
Convicted Clerk Jailed for Stealing Law Books
Joseph Ingham, arrested in Cleveland for stealing law books, was convicted and sentenced to six months in the common jail. The judge noted the value of the items, 33499, and implied that one cent more would have sent him to the penitentiary for grand larceny.
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Joseph Ingham
Cleveland
Ohio
Shinley Marriage Rumor Spurs Public Outcry in New Brighton
The Commercial Advertiser reports Captain Whyndam Shinley’s clandestine marriage to Miss Croghan at New Brighton. The piece notes a son as mistress of a boarding school and that Mrs Shinley gains no control of General O Uara’s estates for ten years, receiving only a $1000 annual allowance. her father’s consent is required for vesting. The newspaper calls for others linked to the rumor to clear themselves of alleged connivance.
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Au Themie
Whyndam Shinley
New Brighton
Croghan
Col Croghan
Jesup
Pitsburg
Importing Cotton and the Boston Salem Demand
The last Charles Town Courier notes large orders sent from Boston and Salem to the East Indies for cotton in the past month. The Bullimore Sun questions the Courier's view of such a demonstration and its implications.
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Charleston
Boston
Salem
East Indies
Courier
Bullimore Sun
Breach of Promise Suit Over Love Letters and Damages
Martha Ann Prescott sued George Dame in Dover NH for refusing to marry after twelve years of courtship begun in Roxbury and letters declaring true love. Dame, who married another woman in 1833, faced a verdict of $969.75 in damages amid claims of Martha's conduct and a pending wedding preparations for spring 1835.
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Court of Common Pleas
Dover
Martha Ann Prescott
George Dame
New Hampshire
Dover Gazette
Martha Ann
George
Martha
Roxbury
Massachusetts
Butlo
Dame
Barnstead
Baltimore slander verdict awards damages in court
A Baltimore county court on Friday awarded $5000 to John Mortimer and his wife in a slander case against David H. White. The verdict highlights the court’s ruling amid a case framed by local gossip and press commentary.
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Baltimore County
John Mortimer
David H. White
Explosion sinks Mohican near bar. crew losses reported
The New Orleans papers note on the 19th ultimo the steam tow boat Mohican, Captain Heaton, exploded its boilers while towing the Edward Thorn near the bar, killing twelve to fourteen including two engineers, two firemen, three deck hands. Lieutenant Bukup of the Balize revenue service was killed and the Edward Thorn’s mate perished. the Edward Thorn’s captain is severely wounded.
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New Orleans
Mohican
Heaton
Star
Bukup
Balize
Horses Driven From Fire Scene Save by Fake Work Drill
A gentleman with horses in a burning stable area found that harnessing them as if for work allowed a safe exit from the sale. The horses, terrified by the conflagration, were reluctant to move yet complied when treated as if about to work. This dummy drill proved effective amid the destruction.
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Ral. Reg
Prediction of 1842 events by Lorenzo Dow
Prediction attributed to Lorenzo Dow before his death states that in 1842 England would have no king the United States no president an extremely mild winter and very hard times, reflecting 19th century prophetic folklore.
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Lorenzo Dow
England
United States
Murder in the Wisconsin Council Chamber
The Wisconsin Council chamber near Madison saw a fatal shooting when James K. R. Vinyard of Grant county killed Hon. Charles C. P. Arnet of Brown county after a heated nomination dispute over sheriff of Grant county. Arnet confronted Vinyard, who refused to retract, drew a pistol, and fired. Vinyard aimed to block Baker’s nomination and killed Arnet in the aftermath of a contentious debate.
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Charles C. P. Arnet
Brown County
James KR. Vinyard
Grant County
E. S. Baker
Arnet
Vinyard
Mr. A
Baker
American Inventive Genius Exhibit of Hybrid Instrument
Report from Richmond describes Col. A S Wood of Buchanan Virginia revealing a hybrid instrument that combines violin and piano elements. A pedal drives a fly wheel to move four bows on strings while a finger mechanism mimics human touch, producing piano like notes with violin qualities. Mike Watson performed various pieces including Scotch airs imitating bagpipes, showcasing the device’s novelty.
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Richmond
Enquirer
Col
A.S. Wood
Buchanan
James River
Europe
Mike Watson
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