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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1838
Page
2
A note thanks Hon. R. Strange Hon. Edw Stanly Hon. W Montgomery and Hon. J A Bynum for sundry congressional documents and speeches. The writer would provide a sketch of contents, especially Mr Strange’s reply to Mr. Biddle, but time and space prevent it.
Washington City April 25 letter complains of Whigs blocking publication of the committee's facts on bank frauds and specie payments. The writer accuses Whigs and abolitionists of secret plotting to destroy the Democracy, cites Webster and Biddle, and promises to publish yeas and nays once the report is disposed of. The piece ends urging publication and noting Webster's speech.
Vacancy caused by the death of Mr. McKim. To Rhode Island, the Whigs have been successful, but by a diminished majority. The note highlights a political shift with the Whigs maintaining influence in Rhode Island despite a slimmer margin.
State election returns from Virginia last week hint at Whig gains. Unfinished tallies indicate Democrats trailing, with Whigs poised for a small legislative majority. Whig candidate Slaughter elected to Congress replacing Patton who moved to Baltimore, while Whig Kennedy also elected to Congress.
From Charleston state comes a report of a fire that began on the 28th at 9 p.m. at the corner of King and Beresford streets. It consumed between 1200 and 2000 buildings before being checked, with extensive other property losses also recorded.
The Senate passed a bill to bar reissue of expired securities by Congress with a 29 to 13 vote. It also approved creating a board to adjust claims against the United States. The Pres ton re annexation of Texas remains a major topic. In the House, a Mes senger reported a direct arbitration offer from Germany, accepted by the U S President, as debate on the duel report continues with expulsion and censure proposals in play.
John B. Henderson was arrested by Mr Constable Beck and bound for trial by Justice Morsell for passing forged Treasury notes. Impressions from original plates found on Indu paper, with signatures and amounts indicating counterfeit printing. Notes mention detection clues, potential further forgeries, and a May Globe notice. Also notes bank resumption by Merchants Bank of Boston on the 24th.
Superior Court held a Spring Term with several land suits and one criminal case. Reiney Harrard was tried for the murder of William Hines. insufficient evidence led to a manslaughter verdict and branding. Judge Pearson presided. his charge to the jury was plain and able, and his conduct praised by all.
At our Fishery on Thursday last, 840 Rock Fish were caught in the seine at one haul to the delight of the Fishermen. This is the greatest haul we have known made here for many years.
At the Superior Court for Perqui mans county a trial ended with a verdict of manslaughter for Jim, owned by James Leigh, Esq. He was branded and executed. Judge Settle set May 25 for the execution of Thomas Roberts, who was convicted of murdering his wife at the Fall Term 1337 and had his sentence affirmed by the Supreme Court.
Randolph Manufacturing Company held a general stockholders meeting. Jesse Wheeler, Esq. was unanimously chosen Superintendent and will move to the county seat to supervise brick houses, pits, and related work. Machinery to be installed. directors plan Northbound for further machinery. A merchant mill, saw mill, and wool-carding machine are operating. stock is nearly filled. The firm seeks hardy, industrious youths for work and good living in a healthy location. vishboro Citizen.
The Marselle near Cincinnati on the 25th collapsed, killing about 125 passengers and injuring many as the captain’s speed display led to disaster. the Oronko at Princeton on the 21st lost a boiler flue, leaving nearly seventy deck passengers with only one survivor and many fatalities as passengers jumped overboard.
The legislature wrapped up a 99 day session after passing 331 acts. The Richmond Enquirer reports several important bills were enacted though many measures were smothered, with notable progress for internal improvements but still much work ahead.
The Fayetteville Observer outlines the Arsenal site on Hay Mount with a 75 acre tract. A 500 by 500 foot brick wall will enclose the central buildings including a 150 by 55 foot Arsenal Building and officers’ quarters. Workshops will line the square sides. Materials like lumber brick and stone are amassed nearby, with some stones weighing 4 to 5 tons.
The Navy of the United States comprises fifty five ships including a 120 gun ship. years of tonnage vary with fourteen at 44 guns and seven at 10. It enumerates fifty post captains, forty nine master commandants, two hundred seventy six lieutenants, forty nine surgeons, one hundred eighty one passed midshipmen, two hundred forty seven midshipmen, and one marine regiment among others.
The New Orleans Bulletin warns that private English tips claim Britain will recognize Texas independence, potentially ending hopes for Texas to join the United States and affecting regional annexation prospects.
A man named Marks shot Ledbetter and his wife near a fire in Prince George on Friday, both died instantly. The circumstances are described as dreadful but not yet fully authentic for public release.
While returning home near Somerville a pipe in a basket started a fire that engulfed Mrs. Van Arsdale in flames. she died within hours despite efforts to extinguish them. Her husband, Mr. Van Arsdale, sustained severe burns while trying to save her.
In Attleborough Massachusetts a man heating dampened gunpowder in a stove caused a blast that wrecked most of a store and shattered all its windows. He suffered facial burns and his two children were badly disfigured by the explosion.
The Gainesville Reporter reports at Greene county circuit court opening seven hundred eighteen new civil actions with likely over a thousand more in Sumpter at the April term. The Irwinton Herald notes a docket far larger than ever since county organization.
The District Court at Trenton New York presided by Judge Baldwin heard Culbreth of Maryland against Grissom and Salem New Jersey residents for rescuing a fugitive slave. After a laborious trial jurors awarded $1000 damages and costs to the plaintiff. A new trial motion will be argued at the next term.
The text argues that as physicians gain age and experience they give less medicine and rely more on nature’s restorative powers, doubting the specifics of art. It warns that many are harmed by the very medicines meant to cure them and urges consideration of a physician’s restrained prescribing.
An anecdote from the Virginia Advocate describes General Wool visiting the Tuilleries in Paris with gaudy dress and epaulets drawing courtiers’ eyes. Mr. Rives, American Minister, introduces him at a Levee, and Wool becomes the lion of the evening as he and the King discuss plans to travel to Antwerp and inspect fortresses and dockyards.
A distressed, fragmentary passage recalls Gen with guests dining before departure. It mentions fine trappings, Mr. Rives in modest dress, and a countryman who enjoyed his own ragout and drink at his hotel, lingering in quiet solitude.
English papers report upcoming June events and a discussion in the House of Commons on the negro apprentice system. Lord Dalhousie is noted, and Sirius passengers are mentioned as well. Liverpool commerce shows fair demand with a weekly market decline about four pence to four pence per pound.
Petersburg market brief notes dull trading for May V Co with flour at 797 50 and bacon quoted around 94 to 104. Wholesale range 350 to 375 appears listed amid columned prices and item codes.
Market report from Norfolk on May 1 shows Cotiny at 9 cents and Com at 75 cents. Prices for egg dulls range 9 to 9 cents and Her notes appear in the tally.
Washington market report notes price changes with entries for tar and dip related items. May 2 figures show a rise from 1.50 to 2.25 for a particular item and a tariff note of 120. The brief lists miscellaneous values and market shorthand typical of a local notes page.
In Bishop Ire's visitation schedule for spring, preacher PEWer Lewis dF Pucket is listed to deliver sermons at Kingston Candle Lip Snow Hill Aubrey's Creek Wy Oak Toisnot Union Plant Hill Tarborough Old Town Creek Fork Chapel Oak Grove and Calvary Church Tarboro on specified Sundays after Easter, May 20 and related dates.
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