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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1839
Page
2
The notice urges subscriptions to the Congressional Globe and Appendix and invites Democratic friends to send their names. It mentions the presidential race with Van Buren and notes races over the Tarboro course this week with details to follow in the next issue.
Saturday morning Mr James M Redmond reported a break in at his warehouse during the prior night. Thieves forced the front door and removed a barrel of brandy after moving a whiskey barrel and a rum barrel, leaving no trace of their route.
A trunk was stolen from a Wilmington stage near Rocky Mount on the 34th inst and another on the 9th. The trunks held wear ing apparel valued at 300 to 400 dollars. Agent of Wilmington Co. traced much of the clothing to William Price who had shown wax figures locally. Price claimed a negro fel low brought them. in his cabin the rest of the items were found. One trunk had its hide removed and the other burnt. The negro was whipped. Price escaped.
W R Gales editor and proprietor announces the Raleigh Register will print after January 1 twice weekly at five dollars per year and once weekly at three dollars per year.
The Washington Republican reports that the variance pending between the Hon. E Stanly and William IL Kennedy Esquire has been settled in a manner that honors both parties.
A Nash county Democratic Republicans gathering on Court day appointed Maj. Jno H. Drake as chair and Jus. S. Buttle as secretary. They adopted a preamble praising Martin Van Buren and his administration, urging re election and advocating separation of Bank and State and support for the Independent Treasury system.
A county meeting resolves to hold a Democratic Republican convention in Raleigh on January 1840 or later if needed to nominate a Republican candidate for governor. Eight delegates are appointed: Dr Richard Short Henry Pridgetn Bartley Deans Arch H Arrington obt C Hilliard Gens Henry Blount Col Ase Vick Willie Bunting, with the chairman added. Delegates may judge relative qualifications. Proceedings signed by chairman and secretary and sent to Tarboro Press for publication.
The Federal Whig Convention met in Raleigh on the 12th, nominating John M. Morehead of Guilford for Governor, Henry Clay of Kentucky for President, and Nathaniel P. Tallmadge of New York for Vice President. Minor objections to the Tallmadge ticket arose, but the slate was approved. Further notices are expected.
The Democracy celebrates the Massachusetts vote, with Federal papers in Boston noting Morton the Democratic Republican candidate likely elected by about 700 to 800 majority and a gain of around ten thousand Democratic votes. The Whigs offer various reasons, but the independent treasury is seen as the decisive issue.
The piece notes a mixed triumph for Federalism Abolitionism and Conservatism in New York with a Whig majority in Senate and House, while Democratic Republican gains advance. It cites historical contrasts from 1837 and last year, and predicts New York’s electoral vote for Van Buren amid evolving party strength.
Richmond Enquirer notes broad popular support for administration friends in New York elections. In all districts carrying Democratic majorities, Van Buren’s backers within the legislature gain strength, with 24 of 40 Congress members likely to align with his aims. The piece mentions anti bank and internal improvement debates as influencing the vote.
The Edenton Gazelle notes that veteran editor Thomas Ritchie, nominated by a Globe writer for Virginia governor, declines the honor. It lists his views as stated in the Richmond Enquirer issue of the 12th, shared by a polite friend. The piece reflects Democratic sentiment and Ritchie’s personal stance on the office.
An 1830s Virginia column weighs a newspaper editors stance on a gubernatorial nomination. The author denies any desire or qualification for the office, joking about arm chair leadership and saying they are too poor and busy to serve. The piece references Whig and Loco Foco opinions, and cites Petersburg papers applauding or lampooning the idea.
A New Era source claims a Democratic city group faces federal censure and accuses Blue suit factions of betraying party ascendancy in New York. It compares current critics to Americans at Bunker Hill, suggesting Democrats defend liberty against Federalists as forebears did.
The War Department learned some were planning to take Fox and Sac Indians to Europe for exhibition and profit. The President, guardian of the Indians, ordered measures to stop their export. We approve executive intervention and hope no more such speculative schemes are permitted. Wilmington Chron.
A collision on the Charleston and Hamburg Rail Road on Wednesday destroyed the Locomotives General Hayne and Charleston. The crash caused minimal additional damage beyond the engines’ destruction.
In a gale on Tuesday night the schooner Franklin Blount from New York drove ashore on Boddy Island two miles north of New Inlet. The vessel was total loss with cargo partly saved but much damaged. No lives were lost. Reported by Mushington Whig.
The county reports a remarkable revival with about 260 people professing religion in the last two to three months. Many more seek the blessed Saviour as Methodist ministers are credited for directing the effort phase of the revival with divine sanction.
Market listing shows corn at 250 dollars a ton and 3 dollars per bushel, bacon sides 11 cents, hams 12 cents, lard 12 1/2 cents. Naval stores include new dip 250, Ohl 205, tar 125, shad 310, squares or sterlings 86 to 650, whole 54 50. Dep.
Sarah Simmons of Prince George Virginia declares permanent cure from her distressing disease and recommends the treatment to all afflicted. The statement is signed Nat 10 and notes J. M. Repuoxa as agent in Tarboro.
Mr Joseph Bryan of Halifax County wed Miss Mary Louisa Higgs daughter of the late Willie Higgs in Scotland Neck on Thursday evening the 14th inst by L B K Dicken Esq The notice also corrects a prior item about the Bell marriage stating Patrick MacDowell Esq officiated instead of D Bryan Esq
In this county on the 5th inst. Dervid Garrett aged six years one month nine days, son of Mary and John P Pit, died after a croup illness. The child, described as intelligent and interesting, foretold his death and expressed satisfaction upon resting.
D. W. Dudley, dentist, proposes to resume practice and offers skilled treatment for teeth preservation and decay repair. He claims two years of professional work and reliable service. The notice states he can be found at Mrs. Gregory's Hotel, dated November 21, 1839.
Subscribers express gratitude for past favors and take pleasure in advising numerous customers about inexpensive cotton yarn options.
Petersburg Market notes for the week show article sales averaging 104 to 106 cents with rare lots at 107 to 108 cents. Market observers report general firm demand and slight increases on select items.
Norfolk market bulletin notes cotton at 10 111 cents the price range for corn from 60 to 65 cents bacon at twelve to twelve and a half cents per pound and lard at 12 to 13 cents per pound according to the Herald with a Nov 19 dateline.
A fifty four year asthma sufferer attests to a total cure after using Dr Wm Evans Vegetable Medicine. The patient, who began in childhood, endured nearly continuous symptoms for five years prior to trial, having tried numerous physicians and remedies without relief.
Blair and Rives of Washington publish a prospectus detailing the Congressional Globe and Appendix. They describe pricing, formats, and timing for subscriptions, urging readers to secure copies by December 9 and noting coverage of daily proceedings, yeas and nays, and full speeches.
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