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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1837
Page
2
On Monday last Francis L. Dancy Esq was elected Magistrate of Police to replace Russell Chapman who declined the position in this town.
The notice states Michael Hearn will not seek another term as Clerk of the County Court. The passage then shifts to a long catalog of 19th century clothing and accessories offered by a tailor, followed by Washington Whig commentary on Edward Stanly’s nomination for Congress and party positions on surplus revenue and taxes.
A political letter discusses nomination motives as preserving the Constitution and Southern institutions, urging support for a candidate as a means to gain the state's share of lands surplus, while resisting interference with Southern institutions. It promises district briefing in three months and thanks recipients for meeting wishes.
Plans outline a tri weekly steamboat service between Charleston and Welldon with a steamboat and stages purchased. One boat will operate now. another under contract to be ready in October, by which time 50 miles of the road will be complete with coaches and cars and a daily stage line expected. The State recently subscribed to two fifths of the company’s stock. Treasurer reports total stock receipts of 36316311 dollars, expenditures of 19417385 dollars, leaving 16898920 dollars on hand.
At the Wilmington court house meeting of stockholders Gen James Owen was unanimously elected president and six directors named for the year. A transfer rule for stock was adopted, salaries for officers raised, and a resolution praised the board’s progress. The meeting adjourned after publishing the president’s report. The Wilmington Adv. notes the Boston steamboat’s arrival and its plan to run Wilmington to Charleston.
The Boston is praised as one of the finest finished and best built boats in New York, possibly the very best. Its strength and beauty suit it to the sea, and it is predicted to prove a valuable investment and attract travel from North to South.
A call by officials to withdraw federal troops from the Indian territory in North Carolina was presented, urging swift action by the administration. The request highlights concerns over military presence and its impact on regional governance.
The United States Court for the District of North Carolina begins its Spring Term in Raleigh on Friday with Judges Barbour and Potter presiding. The mate and part of the crew of the steam packet William Gibbons of Charleston are confined, awaiting trial for outrages tied to a wreck last fall off the coast.
For several days observers note multiple sunlit spots appearing on the solar disk including one unusually large area. Reports suggest transient features or atmospheric effects without clear scientific explanation. Further monitoring urged.
A general Banking Law passed by the Michigan Legislature allows twelve freeholders in any county to exercise banking powers upon complying with the General Act. Notices must be published for 30 days. 30 percent of capital paid in specie before starting, and 10 percent more every six months. President and Directors must furnish security equal to liabilities, approved by county treasurer and clerk. Stock taxed at 0.5 percent annually. Banks fall under a Safety Fund Act, modeled after New York. The report also covers market prices for turpentine, tar, cotton, and notes railroad route surveys near Fayetteville and Western Rail Road, favoring the upper route near Crane Creek.
A single seine haul at a Roanoke fishery brought ashore upwards of three thousand rocks or fish, each weighing from 30 to 75 pounds. The large catch underscores the abundant fishing yield reported at the Roanoke waterway.
The Portsmouth Times notes a claim that the smallest size would weigh 30 pounds and dares readers to beat it. The remark mirrors a playful or promotional tone typical of the era.
Report from the Roanoke River near Halifax states no Negroes were killed by lightning Saturday night while fishing, though one man was severely injured.
Governor Lynch voices support for post notes issued for thirteen months bearing interest from date. Proposes surplus revenue divided among banks participating, with ample security for bonds. Belief that no stop laws or measures will impair contract validity.
The New Orleans Bulletin reports a rumor that Yazoo County Mississippi citizens tore down their Court House and forced the Sheriff to resign, with adjoining counties allegedly considering similar resignations. The piece questions the rumor and urges caution before believing such drastic actions, expressing hope law and order prevail.
New Bedford Mercury reports a brutal massacre of seventy native missionaries on Wallis Island in August 1835. English missionaries had sent native teachers to the Friendly group to spread Christianity but all were killed in a barbarous act. Barnard, ex-officer of the Salem, witnessed events and was aboard Vincennes when it touched at Wallis.
Com notes that Rev Mr Craig will preach in Tarboro Baptist Church on the second Sunday which falls on the 14th of this month. The brief item states the date and the venue without additional details.
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