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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1839
Page
2
AV R Johnson's Boston defeats O P Hare's Queen as Elateher's entry dominates. Plate event valued at 9100 runs three mile heats where Puckett's Bailie Peyton defeats Chifney with Morris's entry close behind. A horse named Charles-2 hests dies.
The article notes a pamphlet from the American Lyceum addressed to state governors urging unified education projects under the high pressure principle. It argues such large scale combinations threaten liberty, suggesting wealth aristocracy dominates public, private, political, and religious movements and undermines free institutions.
An early frost on Monday and Tuesday nights has damaged crops, with fears that the pea crop is entirely cut off. Farmers report severe cold, risking losses to local harvests and fruit trees as temperatures dropped unexpectedly.
A note of thanks to Isaac Norfleet Esq for a generous gift of turnips carrots and parsnips. The writer praises his produce and other friendly acts, calling him hard to beat in raising vegetables and in sociable gestures.
The Raleigh Star notes Thomas J. Lemay with Hugh McQueen joining its editorial staff. Lemay aims to enlarge and improve the Star if encouraged. The piece chides past political differences but wishes him success in journalism.
The Edenton postmaster, Mr Blond, recently stabbed by W Benbury, is recovering and expected to resume duties shortly, per Raleigh Standard.
The Raleigh Register notes the dissolution of Joseph Gales & Son with Weston R. Gales to run the business. Joseph Gales retires from public life while Weston R. Gales will publish the Register twice weekly in a brief format.
The meet featured Thomas Williams' Friendship defeating E J Wilson's Eliza in a $200 match race on day one. Day two saw F E J Wilson's Tom Walker best O P Slave's Fanny Wyatt for the Proprietor's Purse of $200. Day three included Omega, Col Johnson's Mary Blunt, and O P Hare's Job racing for the Jockey Club Purse of $1000 with a $1000 inside stake each. Omega won, Mary Blunt broke down in heat four. Raleigh Rex.
First day winner C P Hare's Andrewetta beat Morris's Crab and Dr Goodwyn's Goliah over mile heats in the Proprietor's Purse of 100. Second day, 300 purse two mile heats saw W R Johnson's Won der defeat Morris's Jubal and Goo Wants eh f by Luzborough. Jockey Club Purse for four mile heats totals 1,090 with inside stake 2,000 and three subscribers.
We predicted that stockholders of the Louisville Cincinnati and Charleston railroad Co would halt the road at Columbia at their late annual meeting. The move signals panic faith in South Carolina and provokes bitterness in other states. Debates in convention show acrimonious spirit. Wilmington dies.
Florida dispatches report violence at Orange Lake where a party of volunteers was attacked and prisoners taken. Fort Andrews saw a clash with a larger party of Indians with casualties, while a wounded Indian sought aid at Fort Pierce under surgeon care.
Wilmington reports ten more miles of rail line opening today reducing stage travel to zero miles on the remaining stretch. The completion of about 130 miles over a well built section promises the full line opening before Christmas, marking rapid progress in the nation’s rail network.
Several ships reported missing or misrouted, including Durdes and Cambreleme sailing from New York to this port. Dan gent and Sommers also depart from Philadelphia for this port as late shipments, with the Whig party current.
John Hoover was arraigned tried and convicted in the Superior Court at Iredell for the murder of a slave belonging to him. The witness testimony revealed shocking cruelty. A motion for a new trial was refused and an appeal was taken to the State Supreme Court, Lincolnton Banner.
The Newhern Spectator reports a family tragedy as Charles Fitch dies in infancy and within a week three more members Lacy aged 3 Stepheny aged 9 months and Milica Fitch the father are buried. The piece mourns the Providence and commends Mr Fitch as a pious, amiable man.
A stout negro man attacked Mr. Loftin Quinn at night near the Sound. He dragged him from a horse, beat, robbed, and tied him to a cart, then rode away on Quinns mare toward Newbern. He was soon captured and jailed. Wilmington authorities later offered $400 for his apprehension.
The outrage referenced by a Wilmington Chronicle report concerns Mr. Thos. F. L. Gause, a town resident and manager of a steam mill. On the 13th inst he encountered a stranger on his route, questioned the man’s identity, and pursued him after the suspect fled, nearly exhausting himself in the chase.
A violent incident left Mr Gause with a fractured skull and serious injuries. The same day a fugitive reportedly stole a horse near Elizabethtown and broke into a residence housing Black occupants, stealing clothing. He fled on foot toward Wilmington but eluded capture. reports also claim another horse theft near Shelter in the same county. The culprit’s identity remains unknown, with a string of offenses including attempted murder, highway robbery, three horse thefts, and a burglary within a week.
A Black prisoner fled from a jail in Onslow county after an attempted escape aided by a Black jail worker. The alarm triggered street chaos, with crowds, fire, and the destruction of a theatre, its costumes, and property. Injuries and widespread displacement followed as actors, staff, and families faced ruin.
Chs. F. Osborne, intelligent and efficient President of the Petersburg and Roanoke Rail Road Company, has resigned his office and Leary D. Bird, agent, has been appointed in his place. Hitch. Enq.
A private letter from Mobile reports that Alabama banks have passed a resolution not to advance funds for the upcoming cotton crop, signaling tighter credit conditions for planters.
The Cotton Circular is defended and criticized in a Southern Patriot letter by Mr. M Datiie. The author argues artificial prices would harm the South by creating a temporary boom and a harsh later drop, harming both regional and national interests. The Patriat notes the Circular would need bank capital beyond Southern institutions to support its provisions, deeming the plan infeasible and dangerous to the community.
A major blaze Tuesday afternoon consumed the National Theatre in New Fork and harmed nearby structures including the Breach Hpisto pal Church of Saat boora the Dutch Reformed Church and the African Methodist Church. Several other buildings were seriously damaged in the neighborhood.
AGA reports that free persons of color lingering in Alabama after the first of August face new restrictions under a law passed in the recent legislature session. The measure tightens reporting and eligibility requirements for residence and civil status affecting their legal standing and protections.
A French and British colonial boom in Morocco? No. The article notes Mexico beginning mortis multicaulis planting and silk production with growing orders for trees. Trinidad, Guadeloupe, and Jamaica move to revive mulberry and silk worm industries, with Jamaica’s legislature granting a £50,000 bounty to support plantations.
An advertisement in a Paris paper lists more than forty joint stock companies with shares for sale at discounts ranging from twenty five to ninety five percent. The notice highlights the troubled market and broad selling pressure affecting investors.
Washington Market notes corn 33 to 33 1/2 cents, bacon sides 11 cents, hams 12 cents, tart 12 to 12 1/2 cents. naval stores turpentine scarce. tar around 1.30 to 1.31. fish market lists shad at 10 dollars, herrings 5 to 6 dollars per barrel, with other small lots noted.
A patient, age fifty four, claims asthma lasting fifty four years was cured after using Dr Win Evans vegetable medicine starting in June. After two packages, the patient says relief was total and ongoing with no further attacks. The statement urges others with the condition to try the remedy.
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