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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1841
Page
2
The article notes that polls open Thursday May 13 in the county and that H J Toole of Pitt County is presented to the Democratic voters as a suitable candidate. It cites federal delays requiring an extra session and urges Democrats to vote, praising Toole as a champion of Democratic principles.
In a letter published by the Washington Republican Henry Toole of Pitt County declines a Democratic bid for Congress. He cites unequal prospects against Edward Stanly, his strong States Rights Republican stance, and his willingness to support a equal contest if offered. The piece notes the Republican party’s view of national policy amid a looming Extra Session and urges Democrats to vote for Toole in the district.
Henry I Toole responds to Alfred L Price stating he cannot consent to run as a candidate. He cites insufficient time to canvass the district yet vows no drop in support for the party principles. He defends inherited principles and youthful enthusiasm, underscoring continued faith as years pass.
On Wednesday last, Mr. John Williams was re-elected Magistrate of Police of Tarboro, after declining to qualify within the legal time after the regular election held on the first Monday in last month.
In a Tarboro Press reminiscence Josuuga Lawrence uses opossum fighting to critique state and United States banks and corporate power. He argues legislatures tie tails of self interest to people, causing conflict, and urges state sovereignty against a national bank, urging readers to think for themselves.
Washington reports that on Saturday at two o clock President Tyler welcomed the Diplomatic Body at the President's Mansion. With the British Minister absent due to indisposition, Russian Minister Bodisco led the corps. The President and envoys exchanged remarks on U S and British relations and the prospect of lasting peace.
The paper announces ceasing publication after completing its 4th volume, citing unpaid debts totaling over $3,000 and dependence on timely collections. It seeks assurance of prompt payments to resume, or permanently end the Citizens, with exchanges hoped to continue until August first. The note samples tax and rail news items and a brief history of the independent treasury bill.
A historical note questions the renewal of the government alliance with the First Bank of the United States. Jefferson advocated discontinuation while Van Buren later framed a devout consummation. The Extra Session is expected to settle the issue.
Report from the St Louis Republican details a fatal arson attack on a corner store where two young clerks, Jacob Weaver and Jesse Baker, are implicated by the fire and violence. Weaver dies from injuries. Baker is missing presumed dead. Pettus saves his financial records. fires destroy Pettus’s banking rooms and nearby firms. A wall crushes Chief Engineer Ansell S. Kimball. Rewards total 35,300 dollars. few suspects yet identified.
The Great Western enters the harbor with late news from England and the Continent. Metacord imprisonment is scarcely commented on in English papers. Continental intelligence is late but deemed unimportant. The Colton market is dull with no price changes. Havre prices show improvement. Washington Market reports corn at $1 75 a bushel, lacon-sides 9 cents, hams 11 cents. Naval stores prices for new and old dip, scrape, and tur are listed. fish shad, herrings are priced.
The notice lists multiple locations and dates for preaching engagements by Elder Puckett from Greenville Swamp through Town Creek and others in June, and Elder Burns from Virgin with a schedule spanning Richland Chine, Bay, Stump Sound, Weville, North East, Bell's, Newport, Slocumb’s Creek, Swift Cat, Galloway’s, and Town Creek venues.
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