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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1841
Page
2
The article notes an address by Hon J Bynum to his constituents announcing his decision not to run for Congress again. It praises him as a fearless advocate for Southern rights and his impact on the Halifax district Republicans. It also announces The Extra Standard first issue from Raleigh and promotes subscriptions.
The United States Senate remains in session with all Cabinet nominations reportedly confirmed unanimously in each case, though no further action appears pending. This marks a quiet close to major confirmations as the chamber continues legislative business.
The article lists cabinet appointments including Daniel Webster as Secretary of State Thomas Ewing as Treasury John Bell as War George E Badger as Navy John J Crittenden as Attorney General and Francis Granger as Postmaster General It notes a Senate dispute over printer dismission Blair and Rives with a 26 to 18 vote and describes changes in presiding officers Richard M Johnson and a new temporary presider King of Alabama.
From the Globe: a partisan critique arguing the inaugural praises the Constitution while overstating threats to democracy. It contends popular will concentrates power in the presidency, which is given veto power to curb legislators and keep the people in control through elections. It warns against threats to popular rights and promotes vigilance against the executive.
The piece argues Mr Webster’s Inaugural aims to undermine popular sovereignty and revive a Bank backed system. It credits past presidents like Washington Jefferson Madison Monroe Jackson for guarding liberties and claims Webster seeks a national bank national debt and land bids through the new Administration.
The Raleigh Standard reports the appointment of GF Peter V. Daniel as Associate Judge of the U S Supreme Court to replace the late judge Arbour. Federal Senators opposed the nomination, with Clay and Southard leading heated opposition. A quorum issue and jeering speeches marked the confirmation process amid factional strife.
The Twenty sixth Congress expired by constitutional limitation and adjourned last night. The paper will, as duties permit, detail the sessions and assess which business was completed before adjournment.
The passage notes that all annual appropriation bills were approved, keeping the government moving in its usual path. It critiques the session for acting on very few committee reports and only a handful of private claims, noting that only about a dozen measures were disposed of in the last three days rather than hundreds.
The National Intelligencer notes a surge in thefts since March Fourth, including a daylight robbery of a clergyman during church services. Police report additional wallet thefts by day’s end, with valuables taken from strangers and residents alike.
The Washington correspondent of the New York Journal of Commerce reports that an extra session of Congress in May was formally decided upon by the new Cabinet on Friday last.
A New York letter reports a dispute between the Secretary of the Treasury and the port’s Collector over emoluments and fees. Hoyt argues fees stay with him, while the government claims the emoluments after a $5000 deduction, with about $40,000 in fees since Hoyt took office. The secretary asks for the funds to be credited to the government pending court decision.
Niagara frontier residents unite to seek legislative aid for better protection. They request an appropriation to build an Arsenal in Pekin village, Niagara County. The appeal calls for urgent defense improvements to safeguard lives and property along the exposed frontier.
A young journeyman tailor named Swartz disappeared from a Fayetteville stage in Cumberland County. Near Bluff Meeting House on Sunday two churchgoers found a dead man suspended by the neck from a limb, described as Swartz. He wore a claret frock coat, drab pants and white shirt, with a hairbrush, initials L. H W. S on the handle, a tailor’s thimble, a small trunk key, and a 33 note from Humphreys of Greensboro. Sheriff Edwards was notified. no motive given. An inquest jury had been summoned but had not yet returned its verdict.
A Washington Whig notice announces the paper will be discontinued temporarily due to subscriber defaults. The excerpt laments the reliance of country and town papers on external support and recalls a terse maxim on breaking a press by withholding patronage, urging reader action.
The piece argues that breaking such a press by lies, threats, or hiring scribes fails. The real method is for many contributors to withhold small sums owed to the editor, and for friends to delay contracts. This collective financial pressure would topple the established publication.
A Tampa dispatch claims Gen Armistead plans to move 89 captured Native Americans west of the Mississippi. Guards will prevent escapes. two attempted departures ended fatally. Major Belknap is assigned to escort them to their new homes after orderly relocation.
The Louisiana Senate advanced a resolution authorizing seizure and sale of the officers of the Neeshville Railroad to satisfy a debt owed to the state. The move aims to recover funds and enforce the state’s claim amid financial obligations.
Dr Charles Raymond died aged twenty seven in Borrefentre after assisting in opening the corpse of Abr John Bradner's child who died of a disease now prevalent. A small thumb wound swelled to the shoulder and chest, and on the seventh day after onset caused death, a warning to physicians.
A State Department summary to Congress estimates 115,200 emigrants entered the United States by sea in 1840. The figure includes Americans returning from abroad during the year, per the New York Democratic press clipping.
A New London County tale describes Daniel Whipple and Noah Whipple, cousins who married sisters, each with large families. Destitute, Noah a stone mason and widower, takes Daniel’s wife and bears Daniel’s children, forming a united 32 member family. A moral urging fathers and mothers to admire their perseverance and communal support.
The read text presents garbled phrases about countenances, instructions, and speakers named "Old Rip's" with unclear meaning. It lacks coherent events, names, dates, or places to establish a clear news item or outcome for a concise summary.
Washington Market listings show hat goods at 9 to 82 cents, hams at 12 cents, new dips at 80, old at 175, tar at 5, fish shad 8 or 9, herrings various, and wholesale totals for stalls and stores around 25 to 300 dollars. Prices reflect a daily market summary with multiple item notices and vendor figures.
Married in this county on Wednesday by W C Leigh Esq were May Lashoe and Eliza Wilkinson daughter of Abner Wilkinson. The notice records a local union with family connections and the officiant.
Confused OCR note outlines plans for a racing season with references to Pralam, Stalin, and imperial themes. Mentions health, next events, and a setup around carriages, servants, and housing terms, with scattered phrases about maps and accommodations.
Priam, a sixteen hand stallion with a storied racing record, is put forward as a premier breeding prospect. The report notes his victories abroad and in England, with reference to his performance in major matches and the earnings he has amassed, including $50,000 from Crucifix. At current prices, he stands as the only Sibian in America, and buyers are urged to act quickly to secure a chance to own this landmark horse. For more details, a handbill is available.
Samuel 8 Tarboro reports an upcoming butcher service offering twice weekly meat supply. Advertisement notes early spring availability and ready to serve customers, with location in Tarboro dated February 10, 1841.
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