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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1835
Page
2
Report notes limited district turnout and a tentative tally. About 35 to 40 votes favored ratifying the amended Constitution, while around 1000 voted to reject it. Official results to be published in the next issue.
We have received a fine Beet from Mr B J Spruill measuring 24 inches in circumference, a mess of turnips 16 to 18 inches around, and a parcel of outstanding sweet potatoes raised by I Norfleet Esq in this county. The givers are thanked for their generous presents and their produce is praised as exceptional for the region.
The Globe outlines the next Congress composition with Anti Van Buren holding 25 Senate seats and 134 House seats, Van Buren 19 Senate and 101 House, 3 and 2 doubtful in Senate and House respectively, total 43 Senate and 210 House. Michigan statehood would add two Senate seats and one House seat. The Mangum Dinner at Jackson Northampton County drew about a thousand guests, most in agreement, with proceedings not yet published.
Our Whig friends in Northampton County North Carolina hosted Filie P. Alangum and B. OW Letté at a grand Gilr inst entertainment in Jackson town. About 600 dined, proceedings passed pleasantly with Whigs content amid looming defeat in the upcoming Presidential Election. plans to feast and speak when victory comes.
The Democratic party has secured a majority of 28 on joint ballot in the state legislature, a shift from last year when they were in the minority. The piece hints at Whig reaction to the result and a possible buzz.
The United States Court for the District of North Carolina will commence its Fall Term in this City on Thursday next, the 12th inst. Roleigh Reg.
A letter addressed to a local gentleman has been received regarding Bishop Ives. The note suggests church matters or clerical correspondence, with no further details disclosed in the fragment.
A September letter from the Bishop, written from Geneva, reports his health has materially improved and that he will likely return to America in the coming spring.
Raleigh date line reports Philo White signs over printing duties to Nathaniel O. Blake due to ill health and long hours. White will focus on editorials and legislative coverage, hoping to better serve readers and subscribers.
A three foot joint snake is in the possession of Williams, Haywood & Co. Drue gists, of this city, preserved in pieces for sale. The body shows variegated longitudinal color and can be divided into many small sections. Skepticism about joint snakes is addressed by the sighting. The Superior Court met this week with Judge Donnell, no major or capital cases on the docket, and a resignation planned for the next assembly.
On Friday last Peter Bolton, living about nine miles from this place, was shot by his son-in-law Eli Lambery. Bolton is badly wounded. Lambery has been arrested and committed. The tragedy arose from Lambery attempting to gain possession of his wife who stayed at Bolton's house. Fay. Jour.
Wilmington Press notes several cases of smallpox in the town and states the Police have adopted the most efficient means to prevent its extension.
Me J Seawell Jones unpublished history of the state gains attention in newspapers. The writer’s florid style and enthusiasm illuminate Raleigh era adventures and early settlement myths, bringing a romantic view to a previously dry or dull historical landscape.
The piece lauds the specimen for graphic interest and poetic coloring, predicting it will rank among the best productions of esteemed writers for style and detail. It notes regret over Mr. Jones’s need to defend Jefferson’s writings, contrasting with the “fiendish calumnies” label once used by Jefferson’s foe in Monticello.
The Liberator urges New York brethren to rally to the convention in life or death. It calls them to go in the spirit of Christ and early martyrs, unseduced by threats, ready to face slaughter without resistance, following the man found behind the pile of boards.
A severe gale struck Charleston on the tenth or eleventh last month, causing extensive damage. Ten to twelve wharves and about twenty vessels suffered varying degrees of harm.
A private letter from Brazoria reports daily alarm from Mexican forces near Gonzales with 2000 troops expected at the Brazos mouth by the 20th. Texians number about 500 inland. a Brazoria fort is under construction. A call to arms by Texians is noted, claiming the Gonzales action left the Mexican commander slain. Houston forces reportedly captured San Antonio with 1000 men. Cos’s convoy valued at $60,000 is said to be in Texan hands. The Mammoth Hog from Norfolk, raised in Ohio, died in Charleston. Dr. Strobel plans a skeleton.
The Augusta Sentinel reports the death of William Bryson, a prominent and respected merchant, following a poisoning incident. The notice outlines the loss to the business community and local commerce and marks a somber moment for the town.
Tie died on the 27th inst in this city. authorities believe poison was clandestinely administered in his food. A wider investigation is under way and all suspected servants have been arrested.
Dunstable Telegraph notes two unusual trials in a neighboring county this week. One involves assault and battery inside a church on a Sabbath by a clergyman against another clergyman. The other accuses a clergy member of stealing a tombstone.
Later from Europe the Charlemagne brings October dates from France and the Virginian from Liverpool shows a calm continent with improving Spanish affairs and a subtle undercurrent in France awaiting Toplitz congress. Cotton markets remain dull with no material price changes.
Elder Priam Pucket is by appointment to preach at Old Town Creek M H on Friday December 2 with additional services announced for Parborough Coneto Cross Roads Log Chapel Kehokee Lawrence's Upper Lawn Creek Falls Var River Pleasant Hill and other locations from December 2 through December 22 with dates given in archaic spellings and varied locales.
Married Thursday evening by Rev. Mr. Compton Daniel Hild wed Miss Susan Irwin Toole daughter of the late Geraldus Poole in Franklin County.
Gavi Hoge Esquire formerly of Raleigh died in New York City on the 25th, in the 48th year of his age.
The commissioners ordain that white male inhabitants aged 18 to 69 form squads of a captain and four men to patrol Tarborough three nights weekly and Sundays. Captains must notify, summon, and report attendance. substitutes allowed for absence or sickness. A penalty of twenty five dollars is imposed to enforce the regulation.
The Tarborough town regulation mandates fines of ten dollars for captains failing to perform duties and attendance of captains or their squads. It authorizes indictments for riotous conduct at late hours and allows Commissioners to form a night watch using white male inhabitants aged eighteen to sixty, directing regulations to enforce compliance when funds are insufficient.
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