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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1840
Page
2
A brief report states a light snow storm occurred Wednesday with no reported damage to fruit trees or gardens. The inquiry notes the event was not severe enough to affect crops or outdoor plantings in the area.
The Elgecombe Delegation adapts to convene on the fourth Monday of April instead of the second, to appoint a Republican Elector and Delegate to Baltimore. The Washington representative notes the change from prior advertisement.
In the Senate the nonassumption resolutions passed with few dissenters except the fifth with seven. Prentiss of Vermont was the lone Whig to vote for them as other Whigs abstained. The resolutions condemn federal assumption of state debts for internal objects. In the House, debate continues on the Independent Treasury bill.
Washington City editorial critiques Senator Buchanan's banking critique, noting its popularity and the perceived harm of banking on wages. It acknowledges Buchanan as able and influential, questions originality, and invites readers to consider prior discussion before accepting his doctrine as sound.
The writer argues over publication of Judge Strange’s letters and a recent speech on national debt, praising Strange for originality while accusing North Carolina editors of neglecting his earlier letter. It suggests editors should publish both letter and commentary to honor public figures and bolster the state’s standing in the Union.
The Virginia Republican Convention nominated James K. Polk for vice president. Maryland Democrats met in Annapolis on the 21st and backed a Baltimore National Convention on May 5 with confidence in Martin Van Buren and Richard M. Johnson. Tennessee’s great State Convention also approved Baltimore’s convention and recommended Polk for the vice presidency.
The Wilmington Railroad now runs from Wilmington to the Roanoke with daily US Mail and passenger service. The Chesapeake Line begins daily service between Portsmouth and Baltimore with first class boats. Travelers to the South finish staging in Baltimore before a steamer to Norfolk and rail to Weldon and Wilmington, ending with swift connections to Charleston. The line touts advantages over others on the northern and southern travel routes through Virginia, promising handsome profits for the company.
The Raleigh and Gaston Railroad was completed on the 21st instant, greeted by loud acclamations of citizens. Ground was first broken in 1837. The distance between Raleigh and Gaston is eighty four and a half miles.
The Virginia Legislature adjourned on the 19th instant after a long session of 17 days and the passage of 199 measures. No U S Senator was elected.
Information from Washington states the judgment in the Commercial and Rail Bank of Vicksburg versus Slocomb and Co. has been reversed. Judge Barbour delivered the opinion settling jurisdiction and affirming that suits on notes and post notes cannot be maintained in the lower court.
A legal note states that United States Courts and Mississippi tribunals alone hold competent jurisdiction in such cases, underscoring the authority of state courts over related matters. The excerpt emphasizes exclusive jurisdiction and cites the id. reference for the ruling.
In a prudent move reflecting hard times, the leading merchants of the region vow not to travel north this spring for purchases. The Fayetteville Observer urges supporting local stock disposal and debt settlement, urging fashionable shoppers to curb excess.
The excerpt notes that in October 1843 Secretary of the Treasury Taney steered the Manhattan Bank toward accommodating merchants with duties, amid political hostility claims. It argues the bank’s later blame on the Treasury is opportunistic sophistry, as critiqued by the Globe.
The Maryland Legislature approves a bill fixing resumption of specie payments on the tenth day of the next year or ten days after, with Philadelphia and Virginia banks to resume promptly if they do so sooner.
The Louisville Journal reports a recent legislative act authorizes the Governor to issue bonds totaling 1.5 million dollars for internal improvements. Two bond types are allowed: 3.5 million redeemable in 80 years at 6 percent, or up to 1 million bonds at six years at 6 percent. Bonds must be at least 100 dollars, not below Kentucky paper par, with contractors paid in bonds.
A Mississippi Senate hearing on the Union Bank of Mississippi reveals four million dollars in liabilities expected by next May and resources largely suspended. The directors face severe censure for alleged squandered sums, with one million personally liable and two million cited as mismanagement in the report.
A critique argues that distributing public land proceeds to states would restore debt-crippled states and raise stock values, enriching English and domestic stockjobbers. It condemns the scheme as sheer rascality proposed by London brokers and Wall Street manipulators, backed by a public clamor against increased gambling in government debt.
Fragment from a historical piece denouncing political Harlequins tied to the United States Bank. It accuses them of bribery and corruption, portraying the bank as wielding power against popular virtue and free government, intensifying its influence with greater threats.
In St Augustine News 8th inst a dramatic report credits Major Loomis and Cuban auxiliaries with using bloodhounds to corner an Indian near Wacassassa. The dogs overpower the foe and the piece argues for buying hundreds of dogs to end the war with minimal bloodshed, claiming 1000 soldiers and 100 dogs suffice to subdue tribes and spare millions.
Beekeeper delivered 420 dozen bees to a single buyer from Randolph County last Thursday. The sale fetched between thirty and forty dollars, as reported by Firyetlevitle Obs.
U S Bank shares fell in New York to 78, a 2 percent drop, while Philadelphia quoted 794, down 1 percent from the prior day. Girard Bank traded at 33.532, originally 350, and Vicksburg Bank in Philadelphia moved to 994, down from 100. Norfolk. Her.
From Canton through Oct 29 reports indicate escalating friction between Chinese authorities and British imperial forces over the opium trade. A British sloop reportedly fired on Chinese boats, killing about five hundred, prompting immediate plans to blockade Canton.
Latest accounts claim the Federalists are detested and their army dispersed. Filesola is said to be marching on Texas with 8,858 troops to concentrate at Ris Gronte by Spring. Texans are expected to give them a warm reception.
Sincular Centru-Miss Janette White aged 17 died in Millersburgh Ohio on the 25th latest due to iron inflammation from a back puncture caused by a pin used in fastening her dress.
Petersburg Market notes limited variation since last report with sales ranging by quality from 6 to 9 cents. Good fair parcels bring 8 cents and prime at 9 cents, according to Salesman.
Washington Market prices March 24 show Corn at 2.00 to 2.10 per bushel, bacon sides 9 cents, hams 10 to 11 cents, Pork 6.4 to 7. per hundredweight, Naval Stores New dip 2.25, Old 2.00, Scrape 0.70 to 0.75, Tur 31 to 1.10, Fish shal 7.11, herrings cut 5 to 5.50, whole 2.50 to 3.00.
Elder P. Pucket is expected to preach beginning March 27 at Conentnea morning, then March 28 Tisnot, March 29 Union, March 30 rest, March 31 Lawrence's, April Conetoe, April 2 Tarboro, April 3 Old Town Creek, April 4 rest, April 5 White Oak, April 6 Autrey's Creek, April 7 Tison's, April 8 Meadow, April 9 Col. Jones's.
A late entry notes a Saddling business advert seeking a junior apprentice aged 15 to 18 years. Preference given to someone with education. The notice emphasizes the desire for a well grown and capable learner to begin training soon.
A historical testimonial from Nansemond County Virginia by David Dunford dated 25 February asserts a vegetable tonic mixture purports to cleanse the blood, relieve ague, and restore vitality. It describes the liver producing bile and a nerve-like illness, then cites a Portsmouth attack and Somerton treatment culminating in a supposed permanent cure after De Cola and one bottle of tonic.
A 1839 document from Winton North Carolina records an agent selling Dr Cohoon's tonic mixture claimed to cure ague and fever after months of other remedies failed. The seller asserts personal observation of speedy cures and includes a certification by Dr Cohoon granting liberty to publish.
Nunsemonid Co Va issues a peculiar notice dated April 18 1839 certifying that Dr Colioo Fonte Moxture provides an efficacious remedy for the ague and fever. The maker asserts personal trial of the mixture and its suitability at all stages of the disease.
Hertford County North Carolina June 2 1839 I do certify that I have taken Dr Cy hoon's Tonic Mixture and used it in my family and it has proved to be one of its best medicines for ague and fever Jailliam P Britton
A Colerain North Carolina letter dated July 27 1839 describes an agent named J Hardy importing and distributing a tonic mixture. It notes 9 bottles handed to Hardy with 3 dozen more requested and reports 12 months of successful use in a family. Multiple agents and towns across North Carolina and nearby states are listed for distribution. The date March 7 1840 appears with an agent signature.
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