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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1837
Page
2
In a large turnout at the Court House Republicans nominate Gen Louis D Wilson for Congress. They call for a district convention to test sentiment and appoint delegates or unite behind this candidate if no convention is held. Edgecombe citizens back Wilson with energy to ensure success.
At Tarboro meeting of Edgecombe citizens on May 23 the group debated nominating a Democratic Republican candidate to replace Dr. Hall. Col Joab Pitt chaired, a resolutions committee drafted the proposal citing Union integrity and fidelity to Jefferson and Jackson, urging support for a pro administration candidate in the district race.
A district meeting urged Republicans to appoint delegates to convene at a central location to nominate a candidate, or, if no convention forms, support Genl Louis D Wilson for Congress. Speakers Benj R Hines and Dr John J Daniel praised Jacksonian measures. Delegates Norfleet and George Howard were chosen.
Dr Haut announces resignation from the State Legislature Senate representing this county as he retires from public life. The community offers best wishes for his health and happiness, praising his integrity and adherence to principles of old school Democracy despite political shifts in the district.
The notice states Col Joseph Bell is authorised to announce his candidacy for the office of County Court Clerk. The action signals his bid and formal backing for the clerkship role within the county government.
This week the county court tried the contested will of the late Godwin Cauton of this place. After a late session, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the will, validating its terms and the testator's wishes.
In a period of financial strain banks in New Orleans Mobile and Charleston have suspended specie payments. Duncan Cameron president of our State Bank has issued an address to the stockholders outlining the bank's stance and urging confidence while navigating the crisis.
An evening slip from the New York Evening Post notes a general improvement in the stock market. Money becomes more plentiful as excitement eases. Three Wall Street banks refuse to suspend. Country money grows abundant and brokers buy it at a discount.
Due to a strained money market the Cape Fear Bank will suspend its Raleigh and Salisbury branches for the present. The Charter Act requires two branches within a year, and directors plan to open them within a year. Subscriptions to the extended stock total about 600000, under the authorized 700000, making a sealing process unnecessary.
It is an encouraging fact for stockholders in railroad companies that their holdings show a higher mood and value than other property during hard times. In three days, several banks lost about $50 per share in the New York market while railroad stock declined less.
The Raleigh Standard reports receipt of a Circular from the Executive Committee of the University of North Carolina. It discusses the university's present condition and future prospects and hints at expanding on complaints. The editors promise to lay the letter before readers soon to encourage support from North Carolina citizens and families.
A Raleigh letter dated May 19 1837 reports the exterior stone work of the Capitol nearly completed, with the only remaining portion unspecified. The communication aims to provide a plain lucid exhibit of rebuilding progress for citizens.
The Western Portico dome and interior walls are nearing completion with workmen finishing roofs and starting copper covering. A new quarry eighteen miles west will supply quality stone for flagging vestibules and passages as the Capitol progresses, expected ready for the next Legislature.
Capt Farrow reports on the first of last week a black man washed ashore missing both arms and one leg. In Portsmouth a portion of a steamboat deck, a trunk with a lady's watch and other jewelry, and apparel marked Jane Hervey Washington HW hig were found. The items suggest loss at sea and possible rescue or recovery efforts underway.
A massive Philadelphia gathering of over 20,000 people adopted resolutions condemning long credit bonding of foreign goods. The measure is called dangerous, encouraging importing merchants, harming farmers and workers, and likely draining metallic currency by replacing real payment with promises to pay in constitutional coin.
The steamer Boston returned from its first Charleston trip, drawing praise for performance. Purchased by the Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road Company to run with another boat between Wilmington and Charleston, it impressed on trial. Directors and the President rode back to Charleston to arrange mutual benefits with the Charleston and Hamburg Rail Road, signaling closer Carolina ties.
The steam packet Boston departed Charleston on Tuesday after noon the 9th inst between 5 and 6 pm and reached Wilmington in about 16 hours. The time from bar to bar was a little over 12 hours.
The Secretary of War invites cadet exam attendees at West Point, featuring Alfred Moore formerly of our community among the invitees. The note indicates Moore's long residence and ties to the locality as part of the guest list for the Military Academy examination process.
The note references the Speaker of the House of Commons in the state legislature, indicating a topic about legislative leadership within a regional government body.
A Saturday train delay near a Portsmouth area bridge ends when a bull blocks the track. The engine cannot stop and the locomotive hits the bull, ripping apart two cars and throwing others off track, but miraculously no passengers are hurt.
Major Gwynn, engineer of the Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad, reports on a forthcoming double stage line between Halifax and Wilmington to cut travel time and costs. A steamboat trip Wilmington to Charleston has occurred, with aims to connect Augusta to Baltimore via a combined rail and water route. Commodore Dallas orders release of the Mexican brig Gen Urrea after its capture by the U S ship Natchez.
Washington Market report dated May 23 notes new dip in turpentine to 150 dollars, previously 125 dollars. Tar price listed at 100 dollars. Old price references provided for comparison.
Petersburg market notes show cotton trading from six to ten cents on May 22 with joint activity indicated. The brief item records price ranges and market movement for the day.
Latest from Europe warns of English mercantile distress as six New York packets delay. Despondency grows with departure of Pennsylvania and England without specie, cotton prices fall and buyers thin. France and Spain face commercial distress. no new political developments.
The Rev. Alfred Norman, Benjamin Watson, and others of the Methodist E Church are expected to conduct a two or three day event. The notice indicates a religious meeting planned to engage local congregants.
A brief note states a meeting at the Old Church to begin on the upcoming weekend including Thursday and Sunday near the end of the month. The language is garbled but indicates scheduling of services or a communal event.
In this county, on Friday 19th inst Mr John Cath aged about 55 is reported dead. Also on Wednesday 17th inst Mrs Boliza Worsley, wife of Mr J Worsley and daughter of Alf Spicer, Esq.Lucy Cargill Blount, aged 45 years, daughter of Gen Henry Blount, of Needham, recently died after a prolonged illness. The notices list multiple locals and ages with scant details.
Votice from Lemuel W. Lawrence dated May 22 1837 requests all persons due the AERIS land estate to exhibit their claims within the legally prescribed time. Debtors are urged to come forward. indulgence will not be granted.
A historical Q A discusses why pianos vary in price and quality, noting many secondhand or one to two year old instruments. It advises buyers to seek opinions from impartial judges and candid musicians, and to know which makers offer reliable instruments.
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