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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1839
Page
2
Republican candidate Fon Passment and Martin Van Buren feature in a brief 1839 election notice. The item presents a local political snippet with naming of figures and date, typical of period notices.
The Halifax N C Democrat reprints a call for a Republican convention to nominate a governor candidate for North Carolina's August election. It urges unity across counties Beaufort Surry Mecklenburg and others to unite Republicans and heal divisions. Names mentioned include General Blount of Beaufort Mr Haywood Judge Saunders of Raleigh Mr Henry of Fayetteville and Mr Connor serving as congressman.
A vimor reports the death of the venerable Ex-President Jackson amid recent orientation. Tennessee papers give no mention of such a lamentable circumstance, indicating the rumor is unsupported by local reporting.
An account notes the Presidents reception with no city pageantry as workingmen suspend labor to show support. The piece contrasts honest crowds with royal pomp and says electoral results in agricultural regions prove strong backing for protective measures and simple government.
A Globe opinion fragment argues that the figure in question will deserve homage from every honest Republican of this and future generations, reflecting editorial sentiment on loyalty and legacy.
A man calling himself George Waterson arrived from New York and was arrested Sunday evening on theft charges. Examined before Dobbs and Womble, esqs., he faced accusations of stealing a gas watch and cane, attempting to pass a counterfeit ten dollar bill, stealing a fay watch from a grocer, and stealing a patent lock key. Bail demands ranged from 100 to 700 dollars. he was committed to bail for the next Superior Court. He had 3400 in money, many keys, and a scar on his throat, about 30 years old. Raleigh Stand.
Florida remains harassed by Indians with depredations on settlers. The piece urges Congress to provide relief funds and protections despite opposition. It cites Tallahassee Star commentary claiming Indians are elusive and note simultaneous movements by the governor with 200 troops and white settlers. The tone expresses harsh punitive wishes toward the Native groups.
In Lexington reports a race between Wagner and Grey Eagle notes Wagner declined a $10,000 challenge from the beaten rival. Wagner supporters threaten to back him against Greg Esgle or any US horse in 4 mile heats for $10,000 plus. Boston counters with a £ mile heats offer of $50,000 per mile on any chosen course. Raleigh Reg.
The Spirit of the Times reports Mr. McDaniel turned down a five thousand dollar offer for his mare Ellen Thomas a full sister to Vashti after a Baltimore race last week in which she was defeated by Col Johnson's horse Wagner’s sister.
The Danville Reporter notes a gentleman from that vicin ity bought 4000 buds of Morus Multicaulis in February for 100 dollars. Half sprouted due to seasonality, yet he has since sold buds totaling 1500 dollars. With buds and roots on hand fetching current prices, he estimates clear profits at 3500 dollars.
A cruel act near Mr Selby’s tavern lot left a horse in danger after an unknown assailant cut its throat. The incident, described in harsh terms, calls for tar and feather punishment for the villain, reflectingcommunity outrage reported by Washington Rep.
Dr Robert C Bond and Dr Bosush perform a complete mastectomy for cancer, hailed as the first successful operation of its kind in Halifax County in many years. The surgeons report full success and note the historic achievement for the region.
The Fall Term of Halifax Superior Court convened here last week with Judge Saunders in charge. One case on the docket, Allen AL Pittman, was tried as a murder suspect in the Edward J. King case but the jury acquitted him for lack of evidence.
On Thursday the sixteen year old David Carpenter son of William Carpenter of this county stood on a wagon wheel and was thrown to the ground. The wagon passed over him as he lay beneath the loaded wheel. He is reported severely injured and immediate medical aid is being sought.
A man sustained injuries from an incident occurring four miles south of Lincolnton, described as “the middle of his body” causing the fatal injury that led to his death the following morning, as reported by the Lincolnton Banner.
The North Carolina Synod met at the New Presbyterian Church to try Reverend Colton of Fayetteville in a slander case over a pamphlet attacking old side Presbyterians. The presbytery found the charges sustained by nearly unanimous vote after a plea of not guilty, with Colton making written acknowledgments and peace restoring. Colton is described as talented with a strong book and defense, per the Lincolnton Rep.
Gloom in Belfilow as four aboard the Dewit Clinton drown returning from Milwaukie Lake Michewan. Captain Squires and A T E Gardener survive by clinging to a boat. Drowned: Randall clerk Vosborough steward Brown mate Norwegia agent for emigration. Brown carried ten in s7009 and 5490 in gold lost. Garliner lost his coat with 5900. M. OF. Poper:
The exchange revisits a supposed duel and a history that was never written by J. Sewell Jones of North Carolina. A Mr. Mel claims the episode was a hoax and questions McL s involvement and eyewitness accounts. The Norfolk Beacon is accused of echoing the error about Jones s History of North Carolina.
From northern papers comes the claim that the United States Bank has failed disastrously not merely suspended. Ten million of its notes have been protested in France. The vast institution appears to be wrecked while smaller issues face the same potential fate.
A harsh editorial argues that banks in bankruptcy should follow individuals in liquidating assets or ceasing operations. It urges paper mills to settle debts or surrender property, condemning continuing business without accountability. The piece frames this as a test of honesty and responsibility.
Gov Porter of Pennsylvania urges the Attorney General to enforce suppression of all notes checks or bills under five dollars. The move, praised as prompt and honorable, may prompt similar action in Virginia.
A $10,000 race at the Oakland Course on Wednesday week saw Grey Eagle win the first heat by two lengths and Wagner take the second by a neck. Grey Eagle then suffered a tendon issue in her foot and was withdrawn, allowing Wagner to claim the purse.
Mr Calicote of Coffeeville shot Mr B F Edrington a few days since when sheriff seized Calicote property. Edrington and others aided the sheriff. Calicote armed with bowie knife and double barrel gun. A fight at Calicote's house ended with Edrington dying from gunshot injuries.
The Lafayette Indiana Free Press notes in its October 10 issue that there are more fat hogs in that Indiana section than ever fed in a single season. The remark highlights a booming livestock trend in the area.
A Frenchman named Bogar in Peoria Illinois pursued his fleeing wife who rode away on horseback and killed her, plus a man who helped her. Bogar then shot off his own face and died. The wife survived despite two pistol wounds and fled to a friend's house. she is German and recovering.
From 50 to 100 thousand types are gathered and placed in proper positions for each weekly issue. It is not surprising that a few are misplaced or that errors occur when assembling such a large number of tiny pieces.
Markets report from Norfoth on October 29 cites cotton at 11 to 14 cents, corn up to 72 cents, bacon around 12 to 13, lard 12 to 13 cents, with general price movement noted and regional supply details limited by fragmentary text.
Corn brings 259 per bushel with a 3 cent margin. Bacon sides 11 cents, hams 12 cents, sardines 121 cents. Naval stores turpentine market very slow. Oil quoted at 2. O T 82 35. War 40851 45. Fish shad 310. Her rings cul 55. WW 55 dep 54 50.
Sarah Simmons of Prince George County Virginia writes that after fifty four years with asthma she found relief within two packages of Dr William Evans Vegetable Medicine. She states the condition has not recurred since June last and endorses the remedy to others afflicted by the disease. Ged M Repuoxa, Agent, Tarboro.
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