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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1842
Page
2
The Halifax Advocate defends its coverage of the Wise versus Stanly sparring episode, denouncing mutilated reporting and arguing for fair play. It notes contrasting Whig statements, cites blows and challenges, and mentions Wise’s bond of $3000 to avoid a challenge for a year while Stanly allegedly plans to challenge.
Washington City May 9 Personal ren contre reported between Wise and Stanly of the House of Representatives occurred on a Rhode Island racecourse. A carriage passed, then Wise and Stanly crossed paths. Wise struck Stanly a heavy blow after a jostle. Remnants of Rhode Island unrest continue with arrests and resignations. Dorr and Pearce viewed the President last week. Gov King seeks constitutional aid to enforce Rhode Island’s laws as needed.
A President's message to the Senate proclaims the Florida War over and urges leaving a force only to protect citizens. It notes about 250 Indians in Florida, 80 warriors, and recommends settlement by agriculture with an armed occupation and bounty land to encourage new settlers. The House passed the General Appropriation Bill on the 12th. Navy bills await Senate amendments.
The Washington papers publish Mr. Webster s letter to Maine and Massachusetts Governors revealing Ashburton has full powers to negotiate. He may propose a conventional line or an agreement based on just terms. Webster left Washington for the North on the 12th as Maine and Massachusetts prepare sessions.
Wallock Tustennugge and his party surrender to Col. Worth at Fort McClure in a small company, consisting of 26 warriors, marking the winding up of the Florida War.
Mr Simon Jeffreys aged 23 a native of Franklin county but long time resident of Fayetteville died suddenly in bed after retiring in usual health. He was found dead in the morning.
A fragment notes that at press time the Superior Court was in session and Judge Battle’s proceedings had not yet been noticed. The report indicates this is the first time judge Battle has been involved in a described matter.
The Newborn Spectator lauds a distinguished judge for his performance on the Supreme Court, praising his courtesy, patience, ready wit, and clear charges to juries. It notes his familiarity with practice and law, which aids despatch of business and earns respect from peers. The piece calls his appointment one of the best in a long time.
The War Secretary orders the Wilmington Division to hold troops in readiness for a state requisition. The item notes this as a first such request since the Whiskey Rebellion era under General Washington, with implications for Rhode Island.
On Saturday Mr. Lewis O'Brien of Jones county hunted wild turkeys with his son in law Gideon P. Whitehead. Hearing a turkey call he fired at a sound from the woods and fatally killed Mr. Whitehead, mistaking him for game. Whitehead leaves a wife and two children. O'Brien and family suffer deep sorrow.
The Richmond Enquirer notes Columbia and South Carolinian remarks on Mr Calhoun and Mr Clay’s resolutions on the protective policy and compromise. It warns that the South will resist perceived constitutional violations and the coming tariff episode, calling for firm opposition to any expansion of federal power over lands and districting. The piece previews further republication of House speeches to expose alleged misuse of constitutional powers.
In a period piece note, the article contrasts political fault lines over districting with a turf spectacle called the Great Race. Fashion, the northern mare, defeats Boston in two straight heats amid massive betting and an estimated seventy thousand spectators, signaling a shift in public attention from politics to sport.
Kentucky provides for paying thirteen hundred thousand dollars tied to stock fraud in the Bank of Kentucky name via Schuylkill Bank of Philadelphia. Cincinnati flour sales on the Sth at 406 54, whiskey at 124 13. Bowdoin College riot injures Professor Goodwin as attackers use nitric acid, four ringleaders arrested, Edenton Gaz.
A letter from Mexico dated April South 1843 argues the present dynasty will endure until the June congress convenes to draft a new constitution. Elections favor Santa Anna, foreshadowing a clash between the Executive and Congress with army backing and popular opposition.
Fragmentary remarks claim the late invasion of Texas by Arisia occurred without orders from Santa Anna and displeased the general. The report notes an officer numbered thirteen held command but the meaning is unclear from the transcription.
The Journal des Debats reports the French Government has formally signified to authorities in the French West Indies that it has adopted the principle of abolition. The mode means and amount of remuneration remain to be determined.
A report from Manzanilla de Cuba claims a clash between soldiers and black peasants left fifty dead. Runaway enslaved people are said to have formed a settlement in hills near St. Jago de Cuba, echoing similar settlements elsewhere.
A fragment notes the woods of Trelawny near Dromilly as described in a New York Herald piece from some years ago.
Washington Market price list shows corn wholesale at 2 25 to 2 50, bacon 6 to 64 cents, lard 6 to 64 cents, naval stores new dip 225, old 32 00, scrape 70 cents, tar 0 90, fish shad 62 to 7, herrings cut 2 75 to 3 00, whole 2 25 to 2 50, AHep.
A notice identifies JANES J VAUGHN of the 14 Regiment as a candidate for Brigadier General in the 5 Brigade of NC Memorial troops. The terse item records a leadership bid within the military organization.
Elder Perham Puckett is scheduled to preach at Tarboro on May 29 and at Lawrence's M. H. district on June 2. He will also speak at Kehokee June 2, Parker's June 4 and 5, South Quay June 13, Buckhorn June 14, Mount Tabor June 15, Pleasant Grove June 16, Conoko June 17, Cross Roads June 18 and 19, and Conetoe thereafter.
Favue proprietress announces the house will open in June with full comforts for patrons. Waters praised for liver and intermittent fevers, with many cures claimed. Shocco offers bar with wines, table luxuries, and reduced charges for early board. An attendant female teacher will care for children. May 13, 1843.
The ad lists EN'S fashionable black fur hats and cassimere hats from a celebrated manufacturer, along with 5 dozen men's brown brim drab hats and various prices. Also advertised are men's Panama hats, Leghorn hats, and 60 dozen men and boys white and colored palm leaf hats, plus calf and morocco shoes and gaiters. Store address is 542.
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