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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1836
Page
1
An obscured ad fragment outlines subscription rates for Turborough Press by George Howard, noting annual and monthly payments, discontinuation rights, and advertisement insertion rules. It mentions payment in advance, consequences for missed issues, and mailing logistics in a local market.
A fragmented poem contemplates night as a time for rest dreams toil memory and prayer. It contrasts wandering thoughts with labor the pull of heavenly sights and the sorrow of departed loved ones while hinting at death and ultimate peace. Subtly evokes Brutus Cesar and religious longing as night unfolds.
Van Buren responds to a Northampton County letter asking if Congress can interfere with or abolish slavery in the District of Columbia. He acknowledges the public concern and emphasizes the need for a clear view on the constitutional power and its implications for welfare and happiness. The reply frames the topic as vital and seeks to inform fellow citizens.
A political letter outlines views on slavery in states and the District of Columbia. It argues Congress lacks constitutional power to interfere with slavery in states, questions federal control over DC, and pledges to oppose abolitionist pressure while preserving Union. It reflects concern for Maryland and Virginia cession terms and emphasizes noninterference with southern interests.
Speaker praises the Quakers for their steady, temperate stance against abolition agitation in the District of Columbia. He argues that abolitionist pressure risks national unity and urges patience, forecasting foreign indifference and urging noninterference by foreign powers while urging fellow citizens to oppose disruptive actions by abolitionists.
A fragmentary note from the Virginian Star describes a recent incident where a person fell from a cellar door to the gutter but suffered no injury. Details are sparse and names or dates are not provided.
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