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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1837
Page
2
Hon R Strange sent a pamphlet of Calhoun's speech on the bill authorizing Treasury Notes. Calhoun supports separating fiscal operations from banks and describes the plan as a return to ancient practice of collecting and disbursing public money, not a new device.
The Senate read a third time and passed bills to remit duties on fire destroyed goods in New York and to increase funds for suppressing Indian hostilities. A joint resolution fixing Congress adjournment for Monday the 9th was agreed. In the House, the October deposit instalment bill passed 118 to 106 amid questions on sub-treasuries and federal costs. Remonstrances against Texas annexation and calls to abolish slavery in DC persist, largely from female citizens.
The narrative recalls Webster's push for a federal bank on the eve of New York bank suspensions. Petitions from the West urged action, some sent to the Senate Finance Committee. The committee rejected the memorialists’ prayer. Clay proposed an amendment about a Bank of the United States pending public support. Tallmadge added that the Senate believes a clear majority opposes a national bank.
The Senate rejected all amendments to establish a national bank after a heated debate sparked by Mr. Clay who argued for a bank as relief and unity. The Finance committee’s original measure carried 16 to 15 amid House opposition, signaling a decisive shift against the bank, with warnings of looming bank power in government. Globe, 26th ult.
A deputation of Sioux chiefs visits Washington City proposing to sell lands for 1.6 million dollars, having been offered 1 million. A second group of Iowas Foxes and Sacs also attend seeking similar terms. The Cincinnati Gazette reports a Winnebago deputation is en route to Washington City.
A previous note misidentified the deceased as Judge Gaston. William Gaston, a Savannah merchant, died on the 21st in New York of apoplexy.
A fragment notes that old State Bank and Newbern Bank notes remain in circulation but will be worthless after the first Monday next month. Holders are advised to present them promptly to the current banks for redemption by officers still redeeming them.
The Raleigh Register reports that current collegiate enrollment exceeds any time in the past thirteen years. Freshmen and Sophomores, seen as a prosperity gauge, are higher than since the institution’s founding.
The Kehokee Baptist Association conducted its annual session at Lawrence's meeting house. Participants gathered to discuss church concerns, liberties, and community outreach as part of the regional gathering.
County hosts a large gathering of preachers from across the state. The Contentnea Baptist Association will meet at Town Creek meeting house, starting Friday before the fourth Sunday in the month, with about 5000 attending Sunday events and a harmonious program.
Halifax and Sheldon Rail Road is in full operation. Passengers to North or South should use the road. A daily morning coach connects with Norfolk and Petersburg roads and returns each evening to meet the southbound coaches. Merchants have mostly received fall goods via the railroad, and soon a bridge across the Roanoke will allow cars to run from Halifax to Norfolk without delay.
An assistant engineer said the iron would be laid to Smith's Creek by the 28th inst. September. As proof of speed, both locomotives have been moved to the depot and placed on the track, signaling imminent progress for stockholders and the public.
The steamboat Boston has finished repairs and will resume trips to Charleston as soon as a piston can be obtained from that city.
The Hillsboro Recorder reports a meteoric explosion Sunday afternoon felt as a heavy carriage rumble for one or two seconds, heard 18 to 20 miles around Hillsboro. Similar explosions were reported in Raleigh, Liberty meeting loose ten miles north, alarming a camp meeting. Several meteors larger than shooting stars have recently been seen in the vicinity.
R G Moore reaffirms partnership with Pasteur Moore to publish the Newbern Spectator. The paper is enlarged and improved in appearance and will advance further enhancements if patronage grows while current patrons must meet terms.
A man identified as a Black worker pled guilty to the murder of his master Hardy Jones in Johnston County. He was tried at Johnston Superior Court, convicted, and sentenced to hang on Friday, December 1, per Raleigh Reg.
Governor Sir John Harvey of New Brunswick shifts troops from St John and Frederickson toward the Madawaska dispute. American forces at Houston on the frontier also mobilize, signaling potential meeting of lines. The report condemns the imprisonment of Mr. Greely for his actions.
A fragment argues that Britain occupies disputed territory with impunity and warns that Congress must address the subject or share in disgrace and shame. The remark reflects heated political rhetoric urging action and accountability.
A new device dubbed the Cotton Cultivator has been patented in Washington City. Southern gentlemen deem it a useful contrivance for cultivating and thinning cotton, expected to replace fifty men’s labor. It removes earth from each side of the row, thins with hoes set at even distances, and harrows the ground after passing.
The President and Directors of the Literary Fund have secured Mr. Charles B. Shaw, former Chief Engineer of Virginia Public Works, as Engineer to supervise the draining of the swamp lands. He is expected to assume duties immediately.
The Jacksonville Courier reports Gen Jesup met with Don Hajo Tuskine haw and Billy Hicks at Fort King on the 19th and 20th. The envoys claimed to be emissaries from Micanopy Jumper Alligator and others, professing peace and a move west under treaty terms. They promised to return stolen horses and refrain from depredations, though Abiaca Sam Jones and allies still favor war. Officers distrust the promises and expect a sharp contest, noting the group has left Fort King and made no new depredations.
General Atkinson reports 300 Missouri mounted volunteers have accepted assignment by the War Department for service in Florida under Major A. S. Morgan. The detachment will rendezvous at Jefferson Barracks between October 7 and 15. New York Star notes the order and timing.
Gen Wool has arrived at Richmond where a court martial appears to have an honorable acquittal. Hicks the half‑Cherokee passes Richmond en route to Washington to push treaty changes. Col Nelson, newly appointed for Cherokee protection, reports from New Echota that John Ross’s council favors force over removal and supports war. He claims 1500 Creeks can be disarmed now.
The Congress of Texas was to assemble in Houston on the 25th of last month. President Houston announced the session, citing a serious impediment arising from unsettled boundary issues as the principal objective of the proclamation.
The report says Gen Houston may resign as Texas president to lead an expedition against the parent state, while the Texas Telegraph notes Jackson M Parker was killed by Indians near Nueces and Comanche bands ravage lands west of the Rio Grande. Wealthy Mexicans move families to Zacatecas amid Texian advance fears.
Thomas Evans of North Carolina was taken up in Charleston charged with selling a kidnapped negro boy to Mr. Ashley. He had also decoyed an old enslaved man. The theft occurred Saturday night about 100 miles from Charleston. The victims spoke out, and Evans was pursued and jailed within six days with the money recovered.
A Kentucky report from Louisville dated September 1 describes Jones and Thompson facing execution for attempting to murder and rob William S. Thomas, an exchange broker. The confession traces Jones's violent career from London merchant失败 to mutiny, killings at sea, slave voyage death tolls, and repeated robberies across multiple cities before capture.
The account describes a man who fled with a $2,000 robbery near St Louis, then traveled to Lewisby. He attracted attention in a public house on Sth Street, and a planned robbery was interrupted by Thomas’s servant, forcing a hurried retreat. The suspect, about forty five to fifty, tall and well educated, was described as infidel and isolated from clergy, and met a grim end on gallows.
Foreign missions receipts of the American Board of Foreign Missions totaled 252076 53 for the year past and expenditures including last year amount to 293456 08. The figures indicate rising costs and sustained funding needs for ongoing overseas work.
In recent days New Orleans saw a substantial arrival of cotton, with no fewer than 689 balks noted. The same period brought about 4000 bushels of flour, including 900 bushels from Virginia, highlighting regional trade activity.
Washington Market reports a new dip with turpentine at 100 dollarsold price 169. Ter price 150 dollars. Whig note on market activity showing shifting prices across commodities and debt terms as of October 3.
Petersburg market notes dull prices 8 to 10 cents per pound for cotton in Sept 1850. Receipts last week were large, stock on hand increased. Only one bale of new crop remains to market. Local manufacturers will buy at 9 to 10 cents when available.
The Market notes novvy ket remains in good condition while government bills sell at premium. Bonds curtail rapidly but discount new issues shows strength. Genesee flour and common lint prices are listed. The cotton market rises with corn edging up and Southern markets quoted at cents per bushel.
A marriage is recorded in this place on Sunday by H. Austin Esq. Elijah Elliott married Mrs. Margaret Ford. The notice confirms the union and officiant, reflecting local society announcements.
Died at Hot Springs Vier na on Thursday 25 Spencer D Cotten a long time merchant here left a wife two children and many relatives mourn his loss He was esteemed for integrity and upright manners Also in the county Frederick Philips aged 66 Chariah Lassnett aged about 4 3 and De Lane aged about 43 are noted with family details and sorrowful remembrance
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