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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1842
Page
2
In the county's spring term Judge Settle presided. On Wednesday Edmund Butler, a free negro, was tried and convicted of burglary for breaking into Mrs. Julia Gitlin's dwelling and stealing a decanter of whiskey. He was sentenced to be hung on Friday, April 8, for the crime and the vice of intemperance.
Citizens were favored with a temperance lecture by Hugh McQueen Eq Attorney General. The Address reinforced his reputation as a gifted orator and scholar. Brief remarks by Rev. Mr. Purify preceded an abstinence pledge signed by several locals.
Mr Malachi Weston has been appointed Postmaster at Rocky Mount North Carolina replacing R Bunn Esquire who has resigned. The change adds a new local official to the postal service and marks a shift in Rocky Mount office leadership.
A Hamilton Turpentine Distillery owned by Waldo and Spruill was totally destroyed by fire around midnight Monday, with a large quantity of spirits of turpentine lost. Estimated damage is about $2000. The cause is undetermined, whether incendiary or accidental.
In the Senate on the 16th the bill to indemnify General Jackson for damages in the discharge of his official duty at New Orleans was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The House is mainly occupied with the Retrenchment resolutions and the General Appropriation bill.
Rumors circulate that Gen. Cass will soon return from France and be succeeded by either Mr. Wagaman of Louisiana or Mr. Preston of South Carolina, with no official confirmation.
The campaign commenced on the 28th alt with Mr Henry addressing the people of Orange county at Hillsborough where Gov Morehead was expected to attend. The report says the campaign aims to end the hunting dynasty and force their retirement.
The Fayetteville Carolinian reports a record Democratic turnout in Orange County for Louis D. Henry’s speech at the Orange County Court House. About a thousand residents filled the street and yard, with crowding outside the building and many elderly men and ministers present. Gov. Morehead was not in attendance.
A speaker detailed alleged Whig misdeeds in governance and bank oppression, criticizing patronage and extravagant capitol spending. He argued a Democrat must win to curb power, stressing proven facts and calling out Whig leaders while rallying the audience to support the party.
Gov Morehead as ex officio President of the Literary Board announces the annual income of the Literary Fund will be distributed to compliant counties on or before the 1st instant. Many funds remain unemployed, so the Governor and Directors plan an advance distribution. District counties named include Edgecombe Pitt Beaufort Washington Tyrrell Amul Hyde and others with specified sums.
The Elizabeth City Compiler reports a Tuesday night blaze at the house of Nelson Alexander in Little Alligator Tyrrell county. Three people including Mr Alexander a Mr Cox and a young lady perished in the fire. Alexander reportedly carried 2000 to 3000 dollars in notes. Edenton Gaz.
The National Intelligencer reports that at the Court of Oyer and Terminer for York county Pennsylvania in the April Term 1839 Edward Prigg and others were indicted under a 1829 Pennsylvania statute for apprehending and transporting a enslaved woman to Maryland intended to hold or sell her for life. The offense is a felony punishable by a fine between five hundred and one thousand dollars.
The Pennsylvania case against Prigg centers on capturing an escaped slave under Maryland ownership. The jury found the alleged slave had been a life slave and that Prigg acted as an agent to return her to Maryland. The U S Supreme Court ruled Pennsylvania’s act unconstitutional as it conflicts with the U S Constitution.
Important from Washington reports the Supreme Court on Tuesday January first declared the Northern States law granting trial by jury to fugitive slaves unconstitutional. The Charleston Mercury calls this a pivotal decision that will force abolitionism into direct conflict with the Union and portrays it as a weak political faction beneath its disguises.
The Supreme Court has been occupied in hearing the Gaines case against the executors of Daniel Clark's will and those who hold portions of the property by purchase. The amount involved is between 330 million and 340 million dollars. The New York American correspondent calls the case unparalleled for the vast property, the notable incidents, and questions on the Supreme Court's jurisdiction.
The New York Courier lauds a Virginia letter by Mr Beverley to Mr Clay as exonerating C from charges of bargaining with J Adams long ago. The Charleston Courier notes the vanity of railing at a bond and compares Beverley’s retract to Dr Lardner contradicting planetary motion, underscoring the dispute’s rhetorical nature.
Wilmington March 9 A Monday night fire at Robert H Cowan's Rice yard about half a mile above town consumed the barn and the Rice house with roughly 1000 to 1200 bushels of rough rice and other stored goods. The Chronicle notes the loss at about two thousand dollars and that the cause is unknown.
In Richmond Virginia, bets are being pushed to the gamblers with rapid, crowded displays. The Mar notes that Friday brought 260 presentments and says many more are to come, highlighting numerous local legislators and town leaders among those shown.
The state debt is stated at a fraction under seven million dollars. A proposal suggests creating a sinking fund funded by a capitation tax of fourteen cents per person per year, aiming to retire the entire debt in twenty years.
The Richmond Compiler reports the Bank of Virginia moving rapidly toward resumption. Debts owed to the city in the interior are said to total nearly $4,000,000, highlighting significant fiscal pressures and financial strain awaiting recovery.
The Central Rail Road Bank of Georgia at Savannah suspended specie payments on the 28th ultimo and will be wound up under state law. Officials believe the bank’s condition will still allow eventual redemption of all notes. Total circulation and debts are reported at $194,934.10.
The bank holds 20000 in cash 279709 bills receivable 123000 Savannah seven per cent stock and other investments totaling 476048 independent of a road cost of two millions. The failure of this Bank will not affect the solvency of the Banka of the Swte.
The Madisonian claims eighteen states hold over 190 million in inconvertible banking capital while debts top 200 million and treasury reports show a loss of 365 million, mocking banking privileges. Bay Stave Dem says whigs would worsen the blessings by expanding banks.
The Cincinnati Republican reports a flood of Indiana scrip drawn payable in two years with 0.25 percent interest. Brokers estimate $100,000 offered for sale in Third Street, merchants hold large sums, and sales occur at 10 percent discount. Illinois bank notes and Shawneetown Bank notes sell at steep discounts amid uncertain demand.
On March 14 market notes show cotton prices steady at 8 to 9 cents for white and stained grades with 64 to 70 for others. Season receipts about 12 000 bales, stock on hand 12 000 to 15 000. Corn quoted 60 to 64 cents, bacon Virginia 64 to 74 cents, western 41 to 43. Exchange with New York 7 to 8 percent.
Market letters list corn wholesale about 2.00 to 2.10 per unit. Bacon ranges from 6 to 64 cents, old stock 64 to 7 cents. Naval stores show new dip at 2.45, old at 3.05. Tar at 1.00, serape 0.70. Fish prices note shad 6 to 4.? and herrings, cut 2.75 to 3.00, whole 2.25.
Announcement lists James J. Vaughn of the 14 Regiment as a candidate for Brigadier General in the 5 Brigade of North Carolina Military volunteer forces. The notice presents his eligibility and affiliation with the regiment.
Elders James Wilder and Burwell Temple plan a preaching circuit covering numerous towns including Sandy Grove Falls Tar River Tarboro Concord Bethel Pungo German town Swanquarter Wade Swindell academy Fork Creek North Lake Goose Creek Morattock Picot Skewar key Spring Green Cross Roads Log Chapel Rocky Swamp Reedy Creek through March 20 and into April with dates from the 15th to the 20th and beyond as listed.
Henry Foxstill admr of Robert Furhall deceased gives notice to all creditors to present claims within legal time or be barred. Indebted parties must settle before May Court next or be turned over for collection. March 24, 1842.
A historical advertisement extols Vegetable Life Pills by detailing cures for dyspepsia, costiveness, diarrhea, fevers, rheumatism, dropsies, worms, consumption, scurvy, skin eruptions, boils, and other ailments. It credits early success in saving lives, cites Mr. Moffat’s trial and cure, and invites trials through GEO. HOWARD in New York.
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