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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1836
Page
2
Parboro, Saturday May 7 1836. Town Creek May 4 1836. Benja Sharpe informs Edgecombe voters he will not seek a Senate seat this year citing home concerns and a desire for a more qualified candidate. He thanks the voters for their confidence and pledges gratitude.
The draft notice suggests Dr Hall would consent to represent Edgecombe County in the Senatorial branch of the General Assembly if elected. It states belief that it will meet the wishes of the people and respectfully presents his name for the upcoming election as many voters indicate.
The Hon. Jesse Speight passed through this place recently visiting his family in Greenecoomy. He stated that Congress will likely not adjourn before some time in June.
John Edmondson has been appointed Postmaster at Scotland Neck in Halifax County. The notice confirms the official appointment and location, indicating a key postal position in the town.
Governor Spaight issues a proclamation offering two hundred dollars for the apprehension of John Bellamy late of Warrenton who stands indicted by the Warren county grand jury for the murder of William C. Mayfield of the same county Bellamy has fled the area.
A young African American man, owned by Mr. Baker Staton, died in a singular incident while ploughing. After unhooking trace chains to throw them on the horse, the horse bolted with the chained man and the chain wound around his arm, catching and killing him as the horse dragged him.
A fragment argues about U S policy toward Texas. It notes the Globe’s claim that the Intelligencer misreads recent talks with Mexico and accuses officials of aiding the Texans. The item hints at government breach of treaty and calls out malign influence surrounding the report.
The text defends government restraint in meddling with neighboring nations while asserting firm defense of national honor and citizens' rights. It emphasizes that officers are to use lawful measures to thwart invasion schemes and that the President remains slow to offend yet steadfast in protecting the country’s rights.
Senate debates a plan to share public land avails with states and Benton pushes a resolution to require only gold and silver coins for land payments. House discusses President’s ability to hire up to 10,000 volunteers for western frontier defense amid alarm over frontier intel. Cincinnati resolutions urge Texas independence, while Alabama’s King cautions against actions while Mexico treaty status looms.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports an alleged plan by some western members of Congress to relocate the seat of government to Cincinnati. It is believed abolitionists in the District of Columbia would support such a move.
The Western Whig and La Grange Herald began publication in La Grange Fayette County Tennessee. Printed by Robert J. Yancy former editor of the Oxford Examiner. Raleigh Standard reports the launch.
The Raleigh Star reports Bishop Ives letter stating the Episcopal Convention will meet in Newbern next week with Wilmington date April 22 1836. After a week with no new smallpox cases physicians say there is no danger.
A reader reports touring the Halifax and Weldon road a few days ago and expresses satisfaction at the road’s rapid progress toward completion, noting the favorable view and pleasing signs of advancement.
Fragment from Halifax Adv remarks on a road project, expressing hope it reaches full functioning status and benefits the community. No specific date or names provided.
A Nash county gathering at the courthouse on April 16 1836 resolves to support Martin Van Buren for President and Richard M Johnson for Vice President. Five delegates are chosen to join a May 7 meeting at Henry Simms to select Electors pledged to the Van Buren Johnson ticket. Delegates named: Henry Blount Isaac Sessums James S Battle Jn Arrington Arthur Whitfield.
Our latest accounts list 64 Republicans and 53 Whigs in Virginia. The tally reflects party strength across counties and signals shifting political support ahead of the next electoral cycle.
Rhode Island voters participated in the gubernatorial election and races for statewide offices. The ballot covered the governor position and several state executive roles, with outcomes awaiting certification.
Rhode Island results on Wednesday indicate an administration majority gain. Francis, the Van Buren and Anti Masonic candidate for governor, led with 694 more votes in all towns except five. The Whigs lost four legislators but gained three, signaling a regional drift toward the administration in Maine New Hampshire and Connecticut.
Petersburg Market report for May 2 notes cotton prices at minus 16 to 18 with demand described as very limited. Source entries indicate market inactivity and tight buying interest among purchasers.
New York Market on April 23 reports weekly cotton transactions totaling 1500 bales with a 4 cent decline, 2 cents from mid March highs. Actual sales since last report under 1000 bales, but 1500 shipped for owners. Prices nominal at 15 21 cents, stock 42,247 bales vs 53,657 last year. Star.
The era’s press questions Gen Scott’s fate after crossing the Withlacoochee. It notes a possible move toward Tampa Bay, Indian detachments gathering supplies, and retreat into the Everglades. Osceola is praised as a capable leader, with concerns the campaign may end for summer. A Richmond Whig private letter claims Scott arrived at Tampa Bay and Indians dispersed to Everglades.
A New Orleans Bee report from April 20 details Fannin's company massacre in Texas and Mexican Indian movements. It includes a recreated correspondent letter, motives behind events, and mentions Gen Gaines or Gov White seeking 3000 volunteers to deter incursions. The account notes Indian attacks on Texians and a possible Houston army advance.
Contingent under Col. Fannin evacuated Goliad March 19 and faced a 2000 strong enemy near the fort. After fierce fighting, a capitulation was signed and soldiers were marched toward Copano for transport to New Orleans. Fire opened during the march. many fell, with a few managing to escape into nearby brush and grass.
The Louisville Journal reports Col Manny at Fort Jesup uncovered Santa Anna's letter urging Indians to attack Texans and promising Texan lands after extermination, and to incite Louisiana slaves to kill their masters. Col Manny sent the letter to Washington as evidence. Col Lewis and Geo. C. Childress confirmed the facts to our informant.
The fragment signals concerns of an impending border clash described as a threat using an Indian tomahawk on the eve of heightened tensions. No further context or details are provided in the readable text.
Fragmented text lists bent tribes and frontiers including Seminoles Florida Creek Commanches Pawnee Red River Witine Green Bay near Des Moines. Mentions Santa Anna Osceola and preconcerted movements, plus anticipated large expenditures and appropriations from the Treasury.
From Cape de Forois via brig Elizabeth reports the Pearl from Boston was robbed off the Isle of Mayo by a clipper brig, about $4000 in dry goods stolen. A conspiracy among slaves at St Jago was suppressed, with many slaves killed and ringleaders shot. The plan was to massacre Porto Praya population.
Mr Ranney the engineer of the New Orleans and Nashville Rail Road has contracted for one of Mr Stephenson's locomotives. The engine is to draw 200 tons at 60 miles per hour, as reported by the London Mechanics Magazine.
Fishermen in Lynnhaven Bay near Norfolk hauled up about 25 bales of corn, advertised for sale on the 25th to benefit all concerned. The remark notes the South’s wealth in cotton and unexpectedly rich bay and river waters.
Capt George Flowers of the sehr Pocalontas jumped overboard Friday April 14 while en route from this place to Charleston. He sank in minutes, efforts to save him failed. The melancholy catastrophe is attributed to insanity from intemperance. He was worthy and intelligent, and would have been an ornament to his profession were it not for this flaw.
The Rev. Geo. Storrs was sentenced to three months confinement with hard labor in the Pittsfield New Hampshire House of correction for preaching abolitionism.
The Albemarle Sound fisheries, previously promising, are overrun by rings that drive rushes of fish down rivers in vast numbers. Large catches spoiled for want of salt as some inns and fishery owners, lacking salt, chose to release nets and allow fish to pass free rather than shore them. Norfolk Herald reports the scene.
The Japici ous appearance of the sky Friday night hints at a genuine aurora borealis. The New York Evening Star notes bright rays streaming in irregular lines from the zenith, extending toward the southwest, with splendor visible in northern cities and limited visibility locally.
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