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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1840
Page
1
The text appears as a 19th century periodical page with subscription terms and advertising rates. It notes payment in advance, notice to discontinue, and penalties for late or misfiled advertisements. It mentions care in processing court orders and judicial notices and that letters to the editor must be prepaid to be attended.
A 1840 advertisement promotes Dr Evans Soothing Syrup as the cure for painful dentition. It claims to prevent convulsions fevers and distress by rubbing the syrup on a baby’s gums. It urges early use at four months and warns against counterfeits, listing Chatham Street York and several regular agents.
Fragmentary poem lines written in archaic spellings praise a beloved. The speaker declares love repeatedly amid imagery of skies stars moon moonlight spring and falling leaves. The text appears as a lyric dedication rather than a full narrative.
A late 19th century editorial denounces alleged election fraud and money power influencing outcomes. It celebrates Democratic resilience, blames whip hand and pipe layer fraud, and urges continued vigilance, unity, and activism to preserve constitutional liberty and the union. It laments new voter types and praises Van Buren’s standing while warning of corruption’s threat.
How to Pipe and the new meaning given by lexicographers in Philadelphia and New York, as Stevens Badger Jeffers & co promote an improved plan. The piece notes the term now connotes a grand public purpose beyond mere underground conduits.
An analysis of a Philadelphia legal discourse on language, spelling, and politics uses humor about a "living pipe" to critique Whig gains. The piece mocks pretentious linguists and ties the term to ballot voting, suggesting a metaphorical pipe driving federal majorities across states and implying perjury for 25 cents.
The Secretary of War orders the West India squadron to protect Key West and Florida Keys, with boat expeditions to cut off Indian incursions. Two fresh US regiments are sent to Florida, Governor to raise 1200 mounted and 500 foot troops. Surgeons may be received as needed. Officials examine volunteer expenditure. Poinsett aids Territory leaders in securing settlements and expelling Indians.
The source notes that Holland and Belgium have authorized their London ministers to negotiate with the Western government. The move signals formal discussions on the allied stance and potential arrangements, with officials preparing for forthcoming talks and diplomatic exchanges in London.
The Courier and Enquirer notes the new Republic of Texas seeks formal recognition. General Hefton, the diplomatic plenipotentiary, is reported preparing to travel to London to pursue this mission and secure official acknowledgment of Texan statehood.
On Wednesday afternoon around five o clock a gentleman named Lever Boughton, on a canal boat near Carlisle, was shot by a youth named 2 Wwint while loading a gun. Boughton died from his injuries and his sister accompanied his body home.
The Court of oyer and terminer at Philadelphia sentenced Abrubbell to ten days in the county prison for stoking MT Brewster, both members of the Philadelphia bar, in the presence of the Court. He was suspended from the present term.
A fragmentary history outlines a 1830s plan for a British colony near Spencer's Gulf and the Murray mouth. It covers committee formation, a royal charter rejection, later a company sale of 60,660 acres at 12s per acre, funding for emigrants, and settlement growth to 135,000 settlers with Acesside town, churches, newspapers, and a college fund.
Detected scholarly debate on pre Columbian transatlantic contact by Northern Europeans. The text cites Dr. Franklin noting a possible Danish or Norse exploration chain from Greenland toward Newfoundland and Nova Scotia to New England, suggesting non accidental arrival in the distant past.
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