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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1839
Page
2
The Washington Whig expands on an improved sheet. Proposals to publish weekly papers at Newbern and Yanceyville named Torch Light aim to support the Republican party. The moves signal growing public interest in press enlightenment on agriculture politics science and literature.
In a letter to the Takboro Press Mr. T. H. Hall explains a reported agreement with Mr. Stanly on Atherton resolutions. He clarifies he believed Congress has no jurisdiction over slavery and says the misunderstanding arose from his remarks. He states he would vote for the resolutions as a Southern man and would have supported them in Congress.
A Republican meeting in Beaufort County held at the Courthouse on the first inst. elected War L. Kennedy in the chair and Jons W. Laraam as secretary. A ten member committee was named to nominate a candidate for Congress with firm support pledged if approved. Resolutions endorsed independent treasury and Van Buren alignment, and urged other counties to convene their own meetings.
A district meeting reports unanimous consent to nominate Dr. Thomas H. Hall of Edgecombe County as the Democratic candidate for the next United States Congress. Committee members present include Latham Clark Toole Rodman Satchwell. Kennedy presided, Laruaam secretary. The resolution authorizes sending notice to Dr. Hall and republication of the proceedings.
A large Beaufort gathering Wednesday night showed robust Republican enthusiasm. Speakers including W B Ropman and Toots lauded Dr Hall and denounced Whig tactics. Chairman William Kennedy delivered a long, spirited address, earning frequent cheers as the meeting conveyed a rare bipartisan energy.
The Democratic Republicans of Bertie Halifax and neighboring counties met at Britton's Crossroads on the 4th inst. in a convention and passed resolutions expressing loyalty to the current administration and high approval of Jesse Bynum's honest and faithful conduct in Congress for the district.
Our correspondent S Brown reports that on the 29th at Ocracoke, William Gaskill, about 60, died by self-inflicted musket discharge. The family, nearby, heard the shot and he expired instantly. He left a wife and several children, with no known cause for the melancholy act.
The steam packet McDonough traveling from New York to Mobile via Charleston struck the bar at Egg Harbor on Tuesday night and quickly broke apart. A number of passengers and all aboard, including officers and crew, were saved.
The Vanderbilt and North Carolina collided Saturday night near Georgetown light. Vanderbilt minorly damaged. North Carolina cut to the copper line and repaired in Charleston. South ern arrived from Charleston with the news. company directors will investigate to prevent future incidents.
Report notes that travel along the line will continue as other vessels replace the damaged boats until they can be repaired, with Wilmington Chronicle providing the update on ongoing adjustments and service continuity.
The Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road Company held its annual meeting at Waynesborough on the 6th and 7th instant. All officers were re-elected. The board resolved to borrow $300,000 to finish the work. Future annual meetings will be held in Wilmington on the first Monday in November.
A brief clipping from Portsmouth Old Dominion mocks a North Carolina politician Mr Stanly and a Mr Talliaferro. It ridicules their addresses to constituents and calls their rhetoric mawkish and meaningless while predicting a tough reelection for both in the next Congress.
A convention of citizens from Caswell Rockingham Stokes and Guilford Counties met at Wentworth in Rockingham County on Tuesday the 30th ult and nominated John Hill Esq as the Democratic candidate to represent the Ninth Congressional District in the U S Congress.
The Spring Term of the District of North Carolina began in this city. Judge Barbour and Judge Potter preside. On Tuesday Boardman a seaman brought from Newbern was tried for mutiny and attempted mutiny. He was found guilty and sentenced to two years imprisonment.
The valuable Grist and Saw Mill of the Rev. Lewis Taylor in Granville County were burned to the ground recently. Officials suspect an incendiary. It is the second mill destroyed within two years by likely the same band, now having reached a state to compete with any other mill.
The Cheraw Gazette reports a local gentleman planted 1000 Morus multicaulis buds will deliver roots with only two inches of main stock for 225 dollars. He reserves cuttings, expecting about 32,000 buds worth 960 dollars at six cents each or 320 dollars at one cent. Another sale offers buds to plant two thirds of an acre at three cents each, with next season delivery from the current crop.
A vast southward railroad would span the Florida Peninsula from Brunswick Georgia to the Gulf with 120 miles of level track and easy curves ahead. General Hamilton, a key enterprise backer, helps secure a loan. A branch would link to Columbus, promising New Orleans trade routes an escape from reefs and reefs dangers. Brunswick harbor cited as a potential emporium.
The President Directors and Stock holders of the Wetumpka Alabama Trading Company and free Banking Association fled the town in a body to Texas after swindling the community out of about 130000 to 140000 dollars.
A Mississippi deputy sheriff said the capital letters G T marked on several writs stood for Gone to Texas. The disclosure came during questioning about the marks found on legal documents.
The Natchez Courier estimates the total debt due the Banks of Mississippi at 42,000,000 dollars. The figure reflects the state of finance and the burden on creditors and the public finances in Mississippi.
Secretary Wherry confirms Rogers of Raleigh and Hatcher of Norfolk have concluded a post match for 20000 at four mile heats. The event will be run on the New Market Course near Petersburg on the opening day of the fall meeting. Names Ports mouth or Omega for Hatcher and Monarch or Queen for Rogers are listed with liberty to run either horse.
The New York Sunday Morning News reports that on a Saturday night an imported merchant, once in high standing, was detected at the custom-house attempting to pass a forged entry for a new goods invoice. Suspicion rose during examination and revealed further details.
The man had long forged a deputy collector signature to secure entry free. Upon discovery, he was arrested by the U S Marshal and jailed in the city prison for later disposal under Congress laws governing such cases.
From Europe to New York the steamship Liverpool reports a more favorable outlook. The cotton market shows less depression and fears of Bank of England curtailment fade. War anxieties subside and France is steadier. At Washington Market on May 14 corn sells at 4 dollars per unit, bacon scarce at 11 cents, lard 10 cents, naval stores steady, and fish prices steady to firm.
Report notes little change in Petersburg market with prime cotton sold at 15 cents, new at 15 cents, prime down to 14 cents, and common cotton slow to move. The brief update records ongoing price levels and dull demand.
A patient with a fifty four year asthma history reports immediate relief after using Dr Wm Evans Vegetable Medicine. He had tried many doctors and remedies with no relief before beginning the treatment in June. After two packages he claims complete, permanent cure and urges others with the illness to try it.
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