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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1836
Page
2
A political note from Kentucky promotes Richard M. Johnson as vice presidential candidate. The fragment mentions support and expected campaigning activity within the state. It fits a brief update on party affairs and candidate promotion.
The polls open Thursday week on November 10 for fifteen Presidential electors. The Whigs push for control and Republicans are urged to vote and ensure neighbors do likewise. Pennsylvania and Ohio vote November 4 while Rhode Island votes November 23.
A Raleigh Standard notice states the paper does not grow cotton or use tobacco yet submits the challenge to its readers discretion for consideration. The remark frames a modest stance while inviting reader input.
The Free men of Caswell County issue a public challenge declaring opposition to the Peace Candidate and reaffirming loyalty to Thomas Jefferson and Republican principles. They invite sister counties, recalling past support in the War of 1812 and vow to uphold Union and republican ideals with a pledge noted as a hogshead of Dan Riv.
The Raleigh Standard reports a Democratic pledge to back Nat Macon and Rosert Love over John Loomer and J K Williams in November. It notes the death of Henry Skinner and the nomination of Dr Gideon C Marchant of Currituck as Eventon district elector candidate, praising his integrity.
Authentic intelligence from Columbus indicates Vance is elected governor, though margins are not yet settled. The Legislature shows Van Buren by 38 of 535 in joint ballots, with Republicans confident to carry Ohio in November as Whigs also claim the state for Harrison. The Journal notes New Jersey results and a close Whig Van Buren split in state offices.
Col Wa Wynn, veteran turfite, advertises his stock of thoroughbreds including Flortilla and Isabella and adds a bold wager. He bets the world that Martin Van Buren will win the next U.S. presidency, tying it to Hugh L. White, Gen W H Harrison, and Daniel Webster Jr. The wager must be negotiated in specie banks by Oct 1. Cotton prices rise to 7.5 to 7.2 cents as receipts remain limited in Petersburg Market report.
Washington Market reports continued gains in turpentine with sales this week at 3.10 dollars for new stock and 3 dollars for old. Scrape at 1.3d per tal, 40. Tar priced at 1.60. Data from Whig.
New York market report dated October 18 notes follow remains inactive. The Western tour priced at $9.50 for common and good brands, with notable sales activity reported.
European Wheat quoted at 185 to 187 cents for 90 days red. Rye and Corn unchanged from last week with fair demand. Talented oil products: Tur pentine sold at 4.25 dollars per barrel, per Journal of Commerce.
The Charleston arrived from Jacksonville with news of Gov Call’s forces clashing with Indians near Fort Drane. A skirmish on Monday drove the reds into hammocks, leaving four dead. a Tuesday engagement left five more. No American casualties reported. Major Pierce travels to join Gen Call at Volusia.
The Texas Telegraph extracts show Gen Houston elected President of Texas. Military and civil power would be unified for decisive action. Mexico is described as in looser unbridled anarchy with a new General Bravo unpopular among troops and resistance to authority. The Mobile Register notes internal policy and foreign negotiation weakness in Mexico.
Col. C P Greene reports from New Orleans that Captains Carnes and Teal have escaped imprisonment in Matamoros and reached the Texan camp. Intelligence dated September 6, 1600, places Gen Bravo as chief and Gen Valencia second in command with reinforcements for Matamoros and a possible Texan reinvasion soon. Greene left La Baca river in good health. Rusk recently recovered. Greve and Huston in good shape.
A gale on the 10th and 11th caused multiple shipwrecks along the coast. The brig Lortune, laden with lumber, stranded and lost. schooner Susan Mary Snow bound for New York discharged naval stores, then damaged and brought back for repairs. brig Railway grounded in ballast, with chances of lightening. Smaller craft Schr. Ladies' Fancy and Sailors' De- also affected.
Reports from Newbern Spec say light on shore six miles north of Hatteras with cargo saved. Schooners Select and Convoy ashore. Select got off, Convoy probably did. Seaman Summers ashore at Kinnikeet, cargo saved but damaged. A large brig ashore north of Hatteras. Steam packet William Gibbons from New York to Charleston ashore at Chicamacombo. 150 passengers, most chartered to Charleston. Many smaller vessels on shore. coast observer notes wrecks strewn along coast. No lives lost. property damage only.
Portsmouth Roads North Carolina Oct 13 report lists ten ships ashore along the coast between New Lilet and Cape Hatteras. Among them the brig Fortune commanded by Captain Chamberlain was totally lost. Weather and disaster notes from the Worfell Herald.
Bicknell's Reporter notes from good authority that the Bank of the United States directors plan to propose to the State Legislature at the next session to abandon their charter, on the condition that the bonus already paid to the State be returned to the Bank.
A Gr A letter to the Editor of the Patriot dated Cincinnati Oct 15 notes the pork season is near and banks offer no funds until Treasury orders are rescinded. Contracts for hogs at market price $5 to $6 are under way. Banks may only finance via drafts on the East or later on the South. Arkansas Times reports Pontotoc Mississippi land sales fell fifty percent versus earlier sales with 25 percent premium paid for Silver on sale day.
The Philadelphia Daily Advertiser reports that Mexican Minister Gorostiza arrived at the Mansion House from Washington. It notes concerns that negotiations with the U S government have ended unsatisfactorily and that he plans to return home with his diplomatic family, a disappointment to peace advocates and U S commercial interests.
In the Quburn New York Journal report, a fierce snow storm began Tuesday night the 5th and persisted through Wednesday and Thursday, with depths of 24 to 26 inches in town and 13 to 14 inches measured in an open field. The weight of the wet snow caused extensive damage to fruit and forest trees as branches snapped under the load, toppling entire orchards.
The passage notes severe damage from a rain and October snow storm of 1836. Trees are badly injured, noble trees ruined, and orchards and ornamental trees near the village suffer significant harm. A fresh snow storm arrives with three consecutive Wednesdays of snowfall.
News from Havre dated Sept 15 details European affairs via Paris journals. Soult reportedly rejected the war portfolio, rumor places Gen Bernard in line for the post, and the king may trust him. Spain reports health concerns of the queen regent, rising ultra liberal demands, and decrees selling convent bells and furniture to fund war. Cholera claims French garrison troops at Anecua.
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