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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1841
Page
2
On Saturday November 20 1941 Gen Scott issued a circular answering questions from several states about the modern Federal Whig school. He would likely be the Whig candidate unless Antimasons or Abolitionists block him in convention. He would accept if allowed to keep his stated principles and convictions.
The elections in Michigan favored the Democrats with majorities in both Houses and Democratic candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor projected to win by 4000 to 6000 votes. Federal Whigs won in Massachusetts with their Governor and a legislative majority.
The article notes that the state Democrats plan a convention with a full meeting likely. It suggests a county meeting on Tuesday to appoint delegates, outlining the first step toward the forthcoming party gathering.
The secretary to the late Central Committee of the Democratic Party of North Carolina recalls a January convention call for Raleigh on the 10th and asks withdrawal of the notice. He will announce the meeting place once designated. Aal. Sand.
The Fall Term of the United States Court for the District of North Carolina commenced in this city on Friday, the 12th inst. The note marks the start of sessions and indicates the term's early proceedings.
Notice invites readers to view a Prospectus offering insight into the controlling influences of Congressional proceedings. It positions the works as a minute history of Congress and a detailed record of speeches by prominent members. The office also mentions a copy of the late Extra Session and offers to assist Democratic friends in obtaining copies.
The prospectus explains continued publication for ten Congress sessions. It covers contents, printing format, and pricing. The Globe prints daily proceedings with abridged speeches, full resolutions, and yeas and nays, on a double royal sheet with small type.
Blair and Rives announce printing plans for the Congressional Globe and Appendix. They explain the relationship between Globe and Appendix, pricing per copy, discounts for bulk orders, and delivery timelines for the next session, urging subscribers to pay by December 15 to ensure shipment.
The Chronicle reports the Wil ngeon and Kalegi Rail Road Company held its annual meeting in Wilmington on the 9th with Dr J Hill presiding as president.
Gen James Owen declines further service and Ex Governor Edward B Dudley is elected President. Directors for the year include P K Dickinson Alexander Anderson Thomas H Wright Robert H Cowan Samuel Potter and B F Moore. A resolution calls for correspondence with rail road steam boat and stage companies on Atlantic travel to convene delegates for a uniform fare discussion.
A wave of thefts and crimes alarms the city over several nights. Robberies target a Western Stage trunk, a traveling carriage trunk, and a wagoner in Baptist Grove. A horse saddlebags assault occurs on Capitol Square, and a house fire attempt is reported on Large Street. Municipal vigilance and individual caution are urged.
Edward Boling alias Sidney T. Smith faced trial before Judge Nash for bigamy. The jury found him guilty and he was sentenced to branding with the letter B on the left cheek, three years in Guilford jail, and thirty-nine lashings in three sessions before term expiration, in the presence of the court.
Kentucky papers report pork plentiful with prices around 212 dollars 50 cents and bacon in Louisville selling at 2 1 2 for shoulders 3 1 2 for middlings and 5 cents for hams. Thousands of hogs are en route to eastern markets with pork offered by drovers at 375 dollars in Lynchburg.
In Beaufort County the Superior Court, presided by Judge Settle, heard the case of Efi L Swanner for killing his brother James. Swanner pleaded not guilty, was found guilty of manslaughter by a 12 man jury, and sentenced to six months in prison with branding. The youth, about twenty, appeared greatly affected.
A Monday morning blaze in Petersburg destroyed Powell’s Hotel stables and the Presbyterian Church. Fire officials say the hotel and church furnishings were ruined, along with 31 guest horses and the riding horse of Dr. Jones. The stables of Dr. Jones and a dentist office were also affected.
The Petersburg Intelligencer reports that Shop by Shore and Ford were largely destroyed by a major fire. It notes minimal water access delayed suppression, criticizing municipal policy for hindering a 20 to 30 thousand dollar outlay. The blaze endangered Mechanics Hall Masonic Hall and the Sycamore Street area, with a sizable loss to hotels and worshippers.
Joshua Lawrence argues that muskets burst when wads are not rammed to the powder and provides anecdotes from his 6th year of age to emphasize proper loading. He urges all shooters to ram the wad hard to the powder and to avoid overloading, claiming cannons burn only as much as the charge permits and snow tests can prove safety.
The steamships Britannia and Great Western arrived in Boston and New York respectively on the 7th and 9th. Political news seems unremarkable. Mr. Stevenson, former minister at the British court, arrived with his family aboard the Great Western. No change in the cotton market. English papers discuss a possible war and active preparations begin.
Petersburg Market on November 10 reports cotton selling around nine to ve cents per pound.
Washington Market notes corn wholesale at 2 25 to 2 25 per 3 bushels? Bacon sides 7 to 8 cents per pound hams 9 cents. Naval Stores New dip 2 45 old 32 25. Scrape 90 cents. Tur 1 05. Fish shad 7 to 8 cents per pound. Herrings cut 33 25 to 2 50? whole 2 50 to 33 00. Afep.
Six months credit will be given, purchasers providing bond and approved security before transfer of property. On the same day, one year hire of twenty four likely Africans belonging to the estate of Joshua Barnes administrator. Nov. 9, 1841.
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