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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1836
Page
2
The article highlights Mr. Sidney Weller the prolific vine culturist offering views on the American system of vine culture. Readers may seek his vines or assistance from the paper in obtaining them.
A pamphlet from the Republican Presidential Committee is discussed as to be printed in full in the next issue. The note warns Republicans to stay alert as electors prove near, fearing Whig gains may lead to overindulgence if November results turn unfavorable. President leaves the Hermitage en route to Washington via Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Mons Pontais longtime French minister to Buenos Ayres receives appointment as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States. The move signals strengthened diplomatic ties and notable expansion of Pontais duties.
Mecklenburg county court records show William Warner convicted of murdering William Stillwell on election day in August last. He was sentenced to be hanged on October 21 but received a gubernatorial pardon after community mitigating circumstances prompted mercy recommendations.
Barzillai Kerr, about 15, was killed in Milton on the 15th in a clash with Johnson Sneed, also about 15. Sneed is jailed awaiting trial.
Judge Saunders presided as two week Fall Term wrapped up with major business. The trial of Thomas Curtis for killing Thomas Cash in 1832 ended in a manslaughter conviction. Curtis was branded on the hand and sentenced to six months imprisonment after fleeing the county and being captured in Alabama.
Our University reports an ordinance by the Executive Committee allowing natives of the state who show talents, diligence, and morals to study without tuition fees. Beneficiaries may also occupy college rooms rent free when not needed by paying students, countering the claim that the school is only for rich men's sons.
The Greensboro Beacon notes Hon. Jesse Speight passed through Greensboro on his way to Mississippi. He has purchased a farm there, sold property at home, and plans to move his family as soon as possible. Nesb’r Speer mentions the latest developments.
Washington Market notes a more animated Turpentine market this past week with price gains. New quotes at 245 and 280 dollars for all grades, with some sales at a shade higher. Market arrivals remain small. Tar at 160 dollars.
Petersburg Market notes cotton prices with old cotton at 13.4 16 ets. New cotton not yet offered at market with only six bales renewed.
Catton upland quoted at 124 to 120. Turpentine in demand with North county sales at 270 cash and 3 on time. Tar steady to moderate demand with sales at 2 1/4 to 2 1/2. Navy stores prices reflected in the week’s activity.
The Cholera is rapidly abating in Charleston but has appeared with considerable virulence on the plantations.
Major General in command announces cessation of hostilities with Creek Nation. Over 2,500 hostile Indians captured by Alabama troops and allied Creeks, including more than 700 warriors. The Army of the South reports successful operations across the campaign and praises officers and soldiers.
The narrative notes hundreds of Indians driven back to swamps after clashes with Georgia troops. troops from Georgia and Alabama to be discharged or assigned, with praise for officers and volunteers. Tennessee Brigade praised for Creek country duties and moving toward Florida where fighting continues. calls out Indian depredations and violent attacks on settlers near Jacksonville Florida with reports of burned houses and fallen inhabitants.
A Red River frontier incident details a woman attacked by Indians who entered a house, shot Mr Johns, scalped the woman with a butcher knife, and set the house on fire. She survived, extinguished flames with her blood, fled to a swamp, and was found by her husband’s father and Mr McKenny after nightfall.
From New Orleans papers dated 15th ult Texas news notes Gen. Houston elected President and Lamar Vice President. A failed rescue of Santa Anna by a Mexican Consul employee is mentioned, Texas schooner Terrible captured prizes, and Houston calls for troops to back U S forces at Nacogdoches. Reports warn of Cherokee and Prairie Indian tensions and renewed Mexican hostility to Texas.
Communicated notice announces the circuit's third quarterly meeting to be held at Tarboro on Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16 in 1836, by divine permission.
In this county on Tuesday evening last, by J J Pippen, William Taylor married Elizabeth Taylor in a quiet ceremony recorded by local officials.
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