County Court Session Yields Busy Week for Docket
Our County Court held a busy week with a heavy docket occupying both Court and Jury throughout. No notable or extraordinary events occurred, and nothing warrants special notice this time.
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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1841
Page
2
Democratic Meeting at Edgstown Court House 1941
A Tarboro press report describes a Democratic gathering at the Edgstown County Court House on Tuesday November 23 1941 to appoint delegates for a state Democratic Convention. Speakers praised Democratic principles, criticized the Federal Whigs, and approved resolutions urging loyalty to Jefferson Jackson and Van Buren era policies while condemning Whig governance and land sale bribery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgstembe County
Court House
P. Sugg
Jesse C. Knight
E Q
George Howard
T. R. Purnell
Benjamin
Wm. Norfleet
Geo Howard
Cal A. Bigas
John Tyler
Waeress
Federal
Whig Party
Jeffrson
Jackson
van Buren
Federal Party
N.C
Prince
Delegates named for Democratic Governor Convention
A party meeting resolved to appoint delegates to the governor convention on January 6. Delegates listed include R. E. Macnair, David G. Baker, Joshua Barnes, Wyatt Moye, Redman Bunn, Elwin Barnes, John P. Sharpe, J. J. Pippen, James Biggers, Jas. S. Battle, Wm. Bryan, and many others. The chair was thanked, and the proceedings ordered published in the Tarboro Press and Raleigh Standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocratic
James S. Bartle
Messrs
R. E. Macnair
David G. Baker
de. P. Sugg Col
Joshua Barnes
Wyatt Moye
Benj. Bits
Wm Norfleet
Redman Bunn
Eilwin Barnes
John P. Sharpe
J. J. Pippen
S. Wakter
James Biigers
Battle
D. Bryan
FL Daney
Willie Belcher
S.C Benjamin
Jo. P. Pill
Ep. Cromwell
S. B Staton
Jesse Mercer
Jas George
Harman Ward
R. T. Eagles
David Williams
Calvin Jones
Rod. Wimberly
Meedy Williford
E Q. Louis
Pender
David W. Bullucs
L. Ro Cherry
Tarboro’ Press
Raleigh Standard
Jissk CC
Difficult to collect newspaper dues despite many subscribers
The article notes that securing subscribers is easier than collecting dues. A collector sent out accounts totaling about $1600 and returned with only $17.50, having spent roughly $30 or $40 in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Hought
Murderers Committed for Killing Constable in Franklin County
Murder willowl Woodson Chamber and Calvin Griffin were committed to the jail on Monday last for the murder of Lettleberry Bunn, a Franklin County constable. The body was found buried in mud, seven to eight days after the shooting, with gruesome circumstances suggesting eventual detection. Ral. Reg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
willowl—Woodson Chamber
Calvin Griffin
Lettleberry Bunn
Franklin County
Bern
All is not gold that glitters in Burke County mines
A quotation on gold mine allure in Burke County notes that surface ore can resemble pure gold due to nearby ore influence, drawing many to seize the prize only to discover the truth that appearance deceives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke County
Destructive fire hits Walnut street shops in Coveh area
Petersburg, November 18 reports a major blaze on Walnut street in the Coveh Shop and adjacent properties. Jno Atkinson’s shed and the nearby Syme and Lynch properties burned, with several small tenements destroyed, while rear structures were pulled down to halt the spread and at least one house suffered roof damage. Authorities suspect an incendiary. a boy is under arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Powell’s Hotel
Presbyterian Church
Walnut Street
Jno. Atkinson
Dro Syme
Corch
Montgomery Lynch
William Weeks
Maryland Banks Likely to Resume Specie Redemptions Soon
A bulletin from a reliable source notes that Frederick banks plan to begin redeeming their notes in specie as of December first. It is believed that Maryland banks in general will soon resume specie payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Maryland
Indian Murders Reported Near Magnolia in Oct Letter
A letter from Marion Jefferson County dated October 25 describes an Indian attack around seven miles from Magnolia. The account notes that a party from the neighborhood was attacked by Indians yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Jeffrson County
Tallahasee
Florida
Magnolia
Indians Kill Seven In Palmetto Ambush Near St Marke
A party of seven or eight travelers near St Marke and Port Leon is attacked by Indians. Three men, Mesars Wiley W Wood Spooner and Henry Horn, are killed. Mrs Spooner escapes with her son while Mr Washington Vickers and Mr Jesse P Havis are pursued but saved by Vickers firing and Havis threatening with an unloaded gun. Robbers take likely 6 to 7 hundred dollars from the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Marke
Port- Leon
Wiley W Wood
Spooner
Henry Horn
Negro legislator elected in Townsend Massachusetts
A Black man is elected to the Legislature in Townsend. The initial election was voided for running past legal time, but a new meeting is planned. Massachusetts law bans color-based disqualification, and the individual has agreed to take his seat if elected, despite abolitionist resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
Massachusetts
Letter from Spetanburg reports pork prices and stock flow
A dated letter from Spetanburg S C dated the 13th states that in recent days stock has moved through this place from the West to supply the two Carolinas and notes pork has been offered at three and a half dollars per unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spetanburg
S.C
Carolinas
Wreck of the Ship John Paylor Causes Many Deaths
The Charleston Courier reports a tragic wreck of the John Paylor from New York off the Coral Reefs near Havana. Among the victims were 175 steerage passengers and several cabin passengers, including men women and children, resulting in a major loss of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Courier
John Paylor
New York
Havana
The Arkansas tragedy at Island 64 highlighted
The Arkansas Gazette reports a massacre at Island 64 where former associates of victims joined to murder and seize property. Lynchers allegedly burned homes, sold lands, and fled with sham judgments. Judge Lacy and other prominent citizens face threats if pursuing justice. Also notes a boy Harvey fined for shooting his father and escaping custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Arkansas Gazette
Island 64
Lis
the Gazette
Coahoma County
Lacy
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Precocius
Harvey
Wetumpka
Ala
Banking losses tallied at forty two million dollars in one year
The Philadelphia Spirit of the Times lists all sums lost by robbery corruption and mismanagement in banks within a year. It states bank names and known robber names at length. Aggregate losses total forty two million two hundred sixty four thousand dollars. A striking figure for swindling on a grand scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Spirit of the Times
Aail. Svar
Civil War in Texas Divides Counties into Regulators and Moderators
The New Orleans Crescent City reports Shel by county Texas is split into two violent factions called regulators lynchers and moderators decent people. Regulators number about 200 to moderators under 100 with ongoing killings and wounds on both sides. The piece decries the state of affairs and calls for extermination of robbers loafers sheep thieves and lynchers as the only remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
New Orleans Crescent City
Shelby County
Redlander
Revolt in Mexico Strengthens Santa Anna’s Rise
Reports from Vera Cruz via New Orleans confirm three weeks later that Santa Anna has secured the presidency as Bustamante faces a strong opposition. The rivals’ faction urged a convention to decide the leader, and the new government was organized the Sunday before a letter dated the 14th ultimo from Mexico City says.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
New Orleans
Mexico
Santa Anna
Bustamente
Ministers Named for the Ministry and Quiet in the Country
Gen Tornell as Minister of War, Gomez Pedraza as Minister of Foreign Affairs, C Castillon as Minister of Industry, and Francis Garcia as Minister of Finance were named. The country generally had become quiet, Bustamante to proceed to Havana and then to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Tornell
Gomez Pedraza
C. Castillon
Francis Garcia
Bustamente
Havana
Europe
Foreign News From Europe Warn of Turmoil and Rain Damages
The dispatch reports insurrection in Spain and unrest in France with London and Paris money markets unsettled. Trade is described as poor and heavy rains have damaged crops, forecasting wheat scarcity. A slight revenue increase is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western
Spain
France
London
Paris
Petersburg Market Report Shows Cotton Buoyant
Petersburg market notes cotton arrivals through November 17, with new crop fibers freely flowing and demand fair. Prices quoted at 04 a vf cents, reflecting steady buyer interest and ample supply for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Market Prices Report From Washington Market
Washington Market listing dated Nov 24 shows corn wholesale 32 00 to 82 25, bacon sides 7 to 8 cents, hams 9 cents, naval stores new dip 2 45 old 2 25, serape 90 cents, tar 105, fish shad 7 to 5s, herrings cut 3 25, whole 2 50 to 3 00, Hep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marriage Likely Sealed by Clergy at Local Residence
At the residence of Dr. P. A. R. C. Cohoon in this place, yesterday, Dr. Samuel Carson joined in matrimony to Mrs. Sarah Freeman by H Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. R.C. Cohoon
H Austin
Samuel Carson
Sarah Freeman
Seminary Education At Warrenton Grows With Noted Appointments
Mr and Mrs GRAVES AVE announce a fully staffed seminary with experienced teachers devoted to intellectual and moral improvement. Mr J Van den Berg appointed Professor of Music brings notable skill and vocal expertise. Warrenton’s salubrious climate and proximity to the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad draw pupils from eastern and southern portions of the state. The year runs two five month sessions beginning July and January. Winter session pricing remains the same except fuel at 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van den Bergibas
Warrenton
Gaston
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Tarborough
Tarboro
Warrenton Female Seminary
Ccundie
WM. Plummer
Thos. White
F. H. L. Plummer
M D. J.B Somervell
WM Eaton, Jr, Esq
Graves
Wilcox
Y H. Vanden Berg
Musi
Tion Sale
Jese Barnes
Dempsey Harrison
Jusial
Vick
David Taylor
Wenty
Sail Estate
Adm
Geo. Howard Warboro
Votice
FANE
Harman
Howard
Tarheors
Lurner
Hughes
North Carolina
Raleigh
Lensburg
Bittalion
Prrson
Blanka
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