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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1835
Page
2
A treatise from Common Sense on history explains history as a telescope for viewing the distant past. It argues history furnishes truths, aids reason, and guides public and personal virtue, noting we only see parts of events and must judge authors by their chosen focus and clarity.
Paris dates show progress on the American treaty with favorable signs toward payment of the claim, minus a deductive portion. Reports discuss ministerial sentiment, possible political fallout, and potential failures. Mina regains command in Castile, while Wellington pursues swift Spanish settlement. Election results split 373 Reformers to 234 Tories per Courier, with rival tallies. Mehemet Ali peace talks advance as Egypt may be recognized with indemnity. Vienna reports intensified diplomacy and English mediation.
French papers to February 16 report no rupture in relations with the United States as the treaty appropriation bill nears passage. The Petersburg Intelligencer notes improved sentiment after the Senate report in response to the President’s message. Liverpool cotton market active February 4 with 16,000 bales sold and 1-8 advance. February 9 activity slowed by 14 arriving U.S. ships.
Governor issues circular to sheriffs detailing duties under Convention Acts. Published to disseminate information statewide. Raleigh Reg.
March 2 1835 executive department in Raleigh issues a notice to prevent mistake or delay in the dis use of a directive. The fragment indicates an administrative communication likely addressing procedural clarity.
A formal notice outlines duties under the Acts concerning a Constitutional Convention. It stresses uniform action, calls polls to open April 1 and 2, requires duplicate county poll statements sworn and sent to Raleigh, warns of penalties, and fixes deadlines to deliver returns by April 14. Delegates’ election likely May 21, with travel compensation.
A killer who murdered Porteus on Coxs mountain in Tennessee last October has been captured in Orange County. The victim, a Huntsville Alabama store clerk traveling on business, was robbed and brutally butchered for his money. The fugitive had wandered, living a troubled, nomadic life since the crime. He previously appeared in the city area in December, disposing of part of his plan.
Report describes steps by Mordecai to raise the alarm about a black boy and a shirt marked with Mr Porteus. The suspected thief is identified as John Callan, who claims the name Campbell. He is a tailor by trade and connected to the incident.
New York Market notes limited activity but steady demand. Cotton sales total 2500 with Mobile 174 to 19, Uplands 15% to 174, New Orleans 16 to 184, Florida 15 to 154. Lard: western Ohio 74 to 74 cts, Northern dull at 84 to 9 cts. Naval Stores: Turpentine up, Wilmington 312, North County 275, Tar 175 to 1874.
Within the week the railroad supply runs about 100 bales daily and prices advanced. A lot of around 50 bales of fair quality sold at 16 cents, inferior grades went from 14 to 15 2 cents depending on quality. Cotton commands 15 4 to 16 cents. Subhead note dated July.
The Petersburg Journal reports seven or eight small pox cases in town over six to eight weeks. With widespread vaccination already ordered and enforced, officials believe the measures are slowing the spread. The editors urge everyone not yet vaccinated to obtain the preventive shot promptly.
The Raleigh Stand congratulates citizens of North Carolina and the South and West on Congress passing a law to branch the United States Mint. The new mints will be located in Charlotte North Carolina Lumpkin County Georgia and New Orleans Louisiana.
Major John Beard Jr disposes of the Western Carolinian to Smith and Hampton who will run the paper. The senior partner takes the Editorial chair while the business duties shift to the junior partner.
The schooner Trent, under Captain Jones, accidentally caught fire on the 5th while anchored at Ocra Coke. Fifteen bales of cotton, the cabin house, and part of the foresail burned before the crew checked the blaze. The vessel sustained no damage and continued voyage the next day.
News from Paris eleven days later cheers readers with prospects of the Indemnity Bill passing the chambers. Stocks rise in Paris on the report and the Senate's unanimous vote.
A garbled passage references U S policy, Majesty and rights assertion, mixed with names like Havre Bordeaux and Richmond. It hints at a speech praising a President's message and treaty energy, noting merchants and deputies reacting across cities to a successful bill.
A fragmentary notice indicates Senator Poindegres wrote to Mississippi authorities, urging withdrawal from councils of the nation as of the present session. The letter is dated December 31, with Pey referenced, suggesting publication in the Natchez Journal.
Col R A Jat writes to his constituents stating his determination to seek a seat in Congress and his plan to retire after five terms. He says the move will cap a thirty year service as a representative from the same district.
From the North Carolina region comes a report that primary meetings have been held in counties to elect delegates to conventions for the Congressional District and the Presidency. It praises certain figures, urges reinforcement of reform principles, and notes expectations for Speigel, Bynum, Hawkins, and Cogan to be drawn into public view by Republicans in their districts. The piece elevates Republicans as resolute Carolina representatives.
A partial source fragment discusses relations within Congress at the start of a session. It notes factions or opinions about how a question should be treated and mentions unanimous sentiment in both chambers. The lines are garbled and lack clear context or complete facts.
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