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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1841
Page
2
A weather summary notes heavy snow on Tuesday and Wednesday, six to ten inches in places, with persistent rain since January and saturated ground. Low lands and waterways overflow, delaying farmers’ spring tasks in this year described as remarkable for its rain and wet conditions.
On Wednesday last, five shares of the Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road Stock sold at public sale in this county for sixty four dollars per share on nine months credit. In August list, eleven shares sold here for forty five dollars 124 cents per share at twelve months credit, for which 51060 per share had been paid.
An advertising column note states the Governor issues a Proclamation directing an election of members of Congress on May 13 to ensure representation in the upcoming extra session of Congress to convene May 31. It also notes the U S Senate adjourned sine die on the 15th after acting on President’s agenda.
From the Richmond Enquirer, noting an extra session to begin May 31. It accuses the clique around General CLarrison of pushing a call under pretext of finances, aiming to abolish the Sub-Treasury, establish a National Bank, redistribute public land proceeds, and alter tariffs before party fractures and state legislatures respond.
President Harrison issues a proclamation calling both houses of Congress to meet in Washington on May 31 to discuss revenue and finance issues. He directs Senators and Representatives to assemble to receive information on the state of the union and to devise necessary measures. Secretary of State Daniel Webster accompanies the proclamation.
The text notes that before Congress met the Governor of Kentucky urged a session, and Mr. Clay announced an Extra Session to repeal the Independent Treasury. It argues the timing was driven by political aims, not new financial discoveries, to push the policies of Clay Webster and their allies.
Vice President Johnson delivers a valedictory address to the Senate after relinquishing the Speakership to a Virginian successor. He praises cordial, nonpartisan conduct, reflects on 32 years in public service, and wishes success to his successors. A note from Rendall's Expositor comments on the Washington public buildings transfer to the Whigs.
The Globe reports correspondence between Fan Buren and Missouri Governor Arnolds. Buren declines to be considered a candidate for reelection, a stance likely to endear him to the Democratic Party. Publication of the full exchange promised in the next issue.
A Western Carolinian item notes Mr. Charles Fisher announces he declines candidacy for re election to the next Congress. The piece praises Fisher as an honest, talented friend to the people’s rights and reflects on his career with the belief he strove to secure the ascent of correct principles.
The Governor of New York demands surrender of Robert Curry to Georgia for forgery, with Georgia and Virginia later linked in similar cases. New York’s executive previously refused similar requests, raising constitutional questions as Southern states insist on justice. Also notes a resolution between Senators Clay and King after Preston’s Senate intervention.
The Globe and Star note a settled dispute and a hand shake between Mr. Clay and Col. King as noted. Last Congress appropriations totaled 22,765,193 with Army 5,441,919 Navy 5,926,338 Civil and Diplomatic 8,030,005 Pensions 4,144,155 and other charges. After deducting 1,812,620 for Post Office, 17,913,573 remains for common treasury plus annual militia costs. Superior Court sessions report murders and trials including Richard the slave’s death sentence, Jarret’s manslaughter verdict and branding, and Roderic Mitchell’s punishment. Hillsboro Recorder.
An antique relic excerpt from Minerva or Anti-Jacobin reveals Franklin state taxes in 1788 Tennessee preface. It lists salaries in deer skins and other furs for governor justice attorney general and officials. The author notes reformers of today might benefit from this old law. ANTI-HUMBUG Chapel Hill February 9 1841.
Washington Market reports corn wholesale between 1 75 and 2 dollars per bushel, bacon sides nine to ten cents, hams twelve cents, naval stores with new dip at 180 dollars and old at 31 75, scrape at 70 cents, tar 1 05, shad fish eight to nine dollars, herrings cut four dollars, whole two dollars fifty to three dollars, pork four dollars fifty to five dollars.
Amiy Washington, daughter of John and Duan na Allison, wife of John T. Burnist, died Tuesday morning January 26 near Huntsville at age 16 turning 17. She left an infant 12 days old. The deceased died suddenly in the bloom of youth with a promising future ahead.
A Buntsville Alabama notice honors a woman famed for noble generous manners and wide friendship. Described as devoted wife daughter sister and friend she united with the C P church in 1839 and found solace in Christian faith after a long life of benevolence. The piece ends with a Biblical reflection from St Paul.
Governor Morehead issues a proclamation directing sheriffs and returning officers in North Carolina to open polls on May 13 for elections to the next U S Congress. Freemen are urged to vote in their counties and to meet for poll comparison as prescribed by law. This official act bears the Great Seal and date March 22, 1841 in Raleigh.
The subscriber begins a new butchering business in Tarboro early this spring and will supply residents with fresh meats twice weekly. Those with beeves shoats mutton or lamb for sale should contact Samuel S. Pyatt Tarboro February 10 1841.
Dr Phelps offers compound tomato pills touted as entirely vegetable cures for blood impurity and a wide range of ailments from scrofula to bilious diseases. The pamphlet claims universal praise, notes their regimen as a dinner pill, and presents physicians endorsing the remedy across the United States, Texas, and Canada.
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