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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1835
Page
2
A writer critiques legislative enacting language and style, arguing law uses blunt, repetitive phrases to define intent. They examine be it enacted phrases, preambles, and contract-like clauses, noting complexity loosens clarity yet aids strict definition for enforcement.
The passage argues that while moral duty should guide behavior, laws are necessary to maintain order. It suggests citizens should read and understand legislative and judicial rules to a reasonable extent, given laws exist to regulate society and must be upheld.
The notice records the May 24 1833 report of Delegates election results. F L Dancy received 28 votes Ed D Macnair 25 Gen L D Wilson 17 Phesanton Sugg 16 S L Hart 12. 1 scattering. Rev Joshua Lawrence declined the Delegate nomination and urged repeal of the 32nd Constitution section with commentary published later.
Gov Swain issues a proclamation offering a 200 reward for the apprehension of James Wallace charged with the murder of Grandison Williams of Pinu county. Wallace is described as about sixteen to seventeen, fair complexioned with light hair blue eyes a round face a longish nose no beard about five feet three or four inches tall and weighing roughly one hundred fifteen to one hundred twenty pounds. He has freckles on cheeks and nose and walks with feet straight ahead.
At a Washington meeting on April 21 1835 officers and clerks expressed kindness and goodwill toward the late Postmaster General. Major Barry replied April 22 1835 acknowledging the resolutions and noting his pleasure in leaving his long association with such warm regard. He spoke of entering other public duties while hoping to keep streams of intelligence flowing.
In a formal closing, W. T. Barry expresses gratitude to General Post Office staff for their work with frontier settlers and distant communities. He hopes the government will raise compensation and place the Post Office on par with other executive departments. He signs as a friend and servant, addressing the meeting chairman and secretary with cordial regard.
The record lists local commodity prices with corn at 3 75 per barrel bacon at 123 and flour from 6 50 to 7 00 with minor spellings and punctuation reflecting a historical market notice. Prices shown for Halifar reflect typical midwest agricultural trading terms of the era.
In New York on May 16, cotton sales reached 4700 bales with Uplands at 17 to 20 and a small inferior parcel at 16. Florida at 17 to 20, Mobile at 17 to 21, New Orleans 18 to 21. Flour holds firm near 7 dollars, some inferior brands at 6 75. Naval stores rise as turpentine and tar gain 1 to 2 cents per barrel. North County Turpentine at 3.12, Wilmington at 3.50, and Tar at 2.75.
The United States Circuit Court for this State opened with Judge Henry Potter presiding after a letter from Chief Justice Marshall stated he was confined to his room and unable to attend due to bodily weakness from an extended walk. Marshall, returning from Washington, is described as seriously fatigued by a spinal ailment but recovering. he hoped to regain vigor soon.
The Pension Department in Washington negotiates with the Bank of the State to pay stipends for state pensioners granted by Congress of 1852. The bank would act as the payment agent at its principal bank in the city. No proposal has been made for pensions other than those under the act of 1832.
The Eliz City Times reports on the probability of Judge Donnell retiring from the bench after fifteen years of service. It notes his ongoing judicial duties and suggests his possible withdrawal to focus on family life while preserving the public’s trust and esteem in him.
Hon Bedford Brown and James Rainey esq named delegates from the district to attend the Baltimore Convention, which convenes on the 20th instant. Milton Snee.
Warrenton dated 16 May reports that William Garner was executed yesterday in accordance with the sentence from the recent term of the Superior Court. The notice notes the capital punishment carried out in the town.
At a late term of the Superior Court in Buncombe County Judge Settle presiding James Henry and James Sneed were tried and convicted of highway robbery and sentenced to be hung on the 24th instant. They are found to have taken a mare from Ellsberry Holcombe in January. The trial was ably conducted with careful testimony.
Five hundred dollars were realized a few days since in Fayetteville at a fair held by the Ladies of the Episcopal Church. The money is to be applied toward paying for a rectory.
In Charlotte on May 7 the Miners, employed by Capt John Penman, reported discovery of two veins of unusual richness. The ore in the vein is thought to yield about 13 dwts per bushel, 2 to 3 feet wide, with strong prospects of continuation from its location. Penman plans testing at the Tyrolese mill and to send more ore to London for valuation to attract capital. The journalist expects further information on the experiment.
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod, meeting in session, unanimously adopts a resolution to establish a Manual Labor School within its bounds and appoints a committee to implement the plan. Presbyterian bodies in the Presbytery also plan similar institutions with progress reported. German Reformed Church Synod reportedly considers a parallel effort.
Ohio. Governor Lucas returns to the seat of Government and we are glad to learn that the difficulties between Michigan and Ohio may be satisfactorily terminated, per the Y. Star.
U S Commissioners Rusin of Philadelphia Col Howard of Baltimore return from the disputed ground on Ohio and Michigan borders. Peace is restored for now and Ohio Legislature may meet to discuss a temporary arrangement until Congress or the Judiciary acts. No bloodshed occurred, a positive sign of mutual forbearance within the Confederacy.
The Hon Nehemiah R Knight is reelected U S Senator from Rhode Island for six years starting March 4 by a majority of three votes over Republican Elisha R Potter.
The Democratic State Convention at Lewistown unanimously nominated Henry A. Muhrlenburg for governor and elected delegates to the Baltimore National Convention on the 20th inst. to vote for Martin Van Buren. About 124 delegates attended, with broad unanimity. John C. Bueber of Dauphin served as president.
The Worfolk Herald warns that speculation has spread from land to grain and bread stuffs, lifting prices as if shortages exist though supplies are ample. Indian corn sells for up to 1 in New York and flour at 7, threatening monopolies and a 25 percent tax on ordinary consumption, recalling price shocks of 1915–1919 and the ensuing economic turmoil.
The New Orleans Bee notes a few cholera and smallpox cases linked to personal excess but declares general health good. Severe and persistent rain dominated two weeks with thunderstorms and dramatic weather, described as a vivid, powerful display of nature’s forces.
In Pensacola Gazette of the 25th alt., report says Mr Whittaker of Pensacola returned home with his wife after a public gathering and slit her throat from ear to ear. He then made an unsuccessful attempt to take his own life by a prior method.
Fragmentary OCR describes a ruling about a man found byng and weltering in blood, deemed entirely dead, with testimony suggesting actuation by another person. Details are incomplete and confusion in the text.
A report from the Treman office in Boston notes a malicious act involving cayenne pepper inflicted on several individuals. The incident caused excruciating pain and led to impairment of some victims. Further details are unclear from the fragment.
A garbled excerpt discusses French involvement and dates, referencing Mr. Bignon and a debate over a maximum allowance. It notes opposition, a substitute, and a proposition defeated by a margin, with mentions of Havre and Wie Hlch and a debate about acceptance by the United States.
Fragmentary report notes a royal appointment and a late test at ten o'clock. Mention of a message that some of the four appointees were sent home. Names and places are unclear.
Fragmentary OCR shows names and details of a marriage in Halifax but text is garbled. It references individuals Whitaker Moe William Whitener and Boddic with a residence and a Kes Atm Bor Mifeore. Unable to confirm full names, dates, or locations due to unreadable source.
In this place on hersley eve last, at an advanced age, Mrs 22 years. The notice records a death of a senior female figure, with limited readable details and no further biographical data available.
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