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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1836
Page
2
The Washington Whig notes widespread age and bilious complaints in the lower state with many cases but few fatalities. It mentions hot dry weather and recent rains, causing sickness in towns nearby and in the town itself, including both children and adults. The paper reports on disrupted publication due to a principal assistant's illness and promises to prevent future failures.
Health of the Town laments a severe bilious fever season with many cases, some fatal, across Newbern. A negro boy Jesse is jailed for attempting to assault a white orphan girl near Core Creek, after pursuing Worthington and her cousin. one girl escaped to raise alarm.
Reports detail a near miss when a negro attempted a base assault on a young girl as she rode with two judges toward Lenoir Court. The judges, Donwell and G S Attmore, pursued and captured the assailant after the girls identified him. The girl is about fourteen, the offender slightly older, and the accused awaits trial. Separately, Lemuel Turner was tried for the murder of Capt J D Harwell in Halifax, with a sentence of hanging slated for January next.
The Salisbury Watchmen reports that at Wadesborough on Tuesday last negroes sold for 1300 dollars with 12 months credit. The piece argues, with a harsh view of slavery, that sending the slave population South would be in the true interest of the country if prices stay as they are, since they cannot earn interest on their value.
The State Bank will establish a branch here and begin operation early next month. John C. Mhberieghaus has been appointed cashier according to the Elizabeth City Times.
Capt. Taylor formerly of this town sailed from Mobile aboard the Gibbnst heading north to collect about $12,000 for purchasing and equipping a brig of war to aid Texas against Mexican forces. He plans a return to New Bern to receive the support of old friends and hopes for Carolina and Virginia aid to meet the needed goal.
About thirty able men left Sunday on the steamer Ironette for Norfolk to embark for Texas. They are Virginians, armed and prepared to serve as mechanics and soldiers. FP Robert Power has left Tex as, disgraced in that country by striking a feeble old man. Faleigh Reg. Tezian Emigrants.
In Petersburg on Sept 23 three bales of new cotton arrived with one at 169.3 cents. Other prices remained near previous levels. A parcel of good to prime cotton sold two days earlier at 15.16 cents.
Local inventory notes indicate stock on hand is becoming somewhat reduced at the concession area. Wares running low may affect customers seeking quick purchases.
A Florida letter reports General Jesup and General Armstrong with 2,500 to 3,000 Tennessee volunteers and regulars marching toward Florida. The Globe notes downfall of Seminole hostilities may occur before Congress convenes, weather permitting.
The Columbus Ga Enquirer reports a 600 Creek regiment formed at Tuskegee and mustered for U S service to proceed to Florida to fight the Seminoles. Capt J F Lane, aiding Gen Jesup, is named commander with rank of Colonel. Paddy Carr promoted to Major, Jim Boy to accompany. The army will move forthwith. Florida action expected.
Maryland politics sparks a constitutional dispute after 21 Whigs and 19 Republicans elected to appoint 15 State Senators failed to meet. Republicans argue the electoral scheme is unequal and unjust though they claim voter majorities exist. The situation prompts speculation on future outcomes.
Marriages report Joshua L Lawrence weds Harriet Mayo in this county and Nathaniel M Terredi weds Eliza W Ellis in Washington. Deaths note William Smith aged 9, Mrs Mary Bellamy aged about 64, Mrs Maria Bynum after illness, and John T Hilliard aged 34, a Philadelphia Medical College graduate, who died after returning to Halifax County.
An obituary notes Pr Hilliard endured severe afflictions ending his earthly career on the eighth day. It cites his strong moral worth and wide affection among relatives and friends in his native state and beyond. The writer affirms his Christian faith and belief in a blessed afterlife, praying he now rests in the presence of God. A. W MM.
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