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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1842
Page
2
The Washington Republican resumed publication on Thursday after a temporary halt. The editors explain they must reduce the paper size due to pressures from a corrupt Whig Congress and general rising costs. They ask readers to subscribe to restore the former larger format and promise to reexpand when funds allow.
The Fayetteville Carolinian cautions Democrats to back their presses as 17 Whig or 5 Democratic newspapers exist in the state. It notes the Washington Republican joined Democratic ranks and Salem Gazette shifted to neutrality. The piece urges debtors to pay up and promote Democratic papers to counter Whig control.
The Journal of Commerce estimates the Coons losses since 1840 at 71 018 votes across six states Louisiana North Carolina Illinois Vermont Maine and Ohio Adding Indiana Maryland and New Jersey the total loss in nine states tops 95 000
The Raleigh Standard notes that elections have occurred in Alabama Missouri Illinois North Carolina Louisiana Indiana Maine Maryland Pennsylvania Georgia Ohio South Carolina Kentucky Vermont and New Jersey. It claims of these fifteen states eleven sided with the Whigs and lists Kentucky one Vermont two New Jersey three as alleged returns.
Col Webb, who coined the term swhig to the whiggery, faced the Recorder's Court after a duel with Mr Marshall. On the 19th, Recorder Tallmadge cited the statute and the indictment, noting no crime was charged as the challenge was not a crime, allowing Webb to avoid punishment.
The Worcester Palladium notes Whigs claim the late tariff law works well and benefits the rich, citing Abbott Lawrence pocketing about one hundred thousand dollars. They argue wages have not risen and prices of merchandise are being raised nationwide.
Hardy Carrol one of the prisoners who recently broke jail in this city was near capture near Newhern. He tried to sell his stolen horse, was pursued, knocked from the horse but fled into a thicket. The fugitive was recaptured in the city on Monday morning and jailed.
An election is ordered for November 10 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Wm. B. Shepard Esq. in the Pasquotank and Perquimons senatorial district.
William Pullen was committed to the city jail on Monday last charged with killing Lewis at a corn husking the prior Saturday night. The report notes the alleged murder occurred during the husking event and Pullen’s detention follows the inquiry.
The Annual General Meeting of the Stockholders was held. Walter Gwynn submitted the annual report showing receipts for the year ending September 30, 1842 at 66 406 59 dollars, exceeding the prior year by 1 940 24. Expenditures for transport and repairs were reported at 60 403 56 7d, within the usual ratio.
The Philadelphia physician known for patent medicines, once jailed for debt, is released and resumes selling nostrums and lotions. His brief prison stay ends as he reopens his lucrative practice, seeking renewed profit from his familiar remedies.
After a long career of success, the Rice Horse Boston has retired from the Turf, ending a notable chapter in racing history.
The celebrated racer Boston yesterday won the four mile purse in two straight heats beating Wilton Brown Reliance and another horse. The two horses named are the same who beat him at Alexandria a few days ago. The time yesterday was 8:01 and 7:56, Bait Sun.
The New York Express reports counterfeit 100 dollar bills purporting to be from the Globe Bank of New York. The notes circulate for quick exchanges in the South, with discounts noted in Dry's price current. A man named Philips reportedly redeemed small sums at 25 Wall Street before vanishing. No such bank exists and no President or Cashier is identifiable.
Warren Superior Court opened its Fall Term with Judge Battle presiding. The only notable case was Green B Ellet of Granville County charged with murder in the death of David T Rooker. The grand jury indicted for manslaughter. after trial the jury found not guilty. Remarkably no juror was challenged.
The London Gazette reports that the North eastern boundary adjustment spurred a money market rally with public securities rising by a quarter per cent. Merchants welcomed peace terms and expressed satisfaction, while speculation grows on future treaties with the Algans as regional fortunes shift amid imperial maneuvers.
The Fayetteville Observer notes by a cotton industry writer discuss the vast output and efficiency claimed by perfected textile machinery. It emphasizes mechanical power, speed, and improving yields, reflecting optimism in industrial progress and regional manufacturing impact.
A report notes swift skill driven progress in Rockfish Factory. In the week ending the 5th, 100 looms produced 19,387 yards of fabric averaging 31 81-100 yards per loom per day. Yard wide fabric totaled 15,550 yards with others 3,5 7 yards 2 wide. Six weavers produced 3,872 yards weekly. A letter attached claims Southern goods are superior yet branded as undervalued by New Bedford merchants who say Northern-like tricks are needed to compete.
Grand Jury in Campbell County Tennessee finds a true bill against Geo Smith John H Todd Loftin Duke James Pearce and Leroy Brown for the murder of a slave owned by John Miller The men enticed the enslaved person into a loft while drunk and hung him for fun intending to release him soon The drunken frolic proved fatal and the killers face imprisonment or worse as in similar cases The article notes the perpetrators will likely pay dearly for their act
A duel in New Orleans on the Ist between Midshipman Culp of the Texan Navy and Mr. White left Culp wounded and dying, with his death occurring the following Monday. A note found on his person, written minutes before the engagement, expresses religious and moral opposition to dueling and reflects on duty, courage, and repentance, signed FIELDING R. CULP.
The issue titled The Loco's wrath to Coons and the dire spring of woes announces a dramatic, revolutionary tone. It notes the fall of Clay's reign, the slaying of many skins, and foreshadows more updates in a forthcoming issue.
Late European news reports a devastating Liverpool fire consuming 50,000 to 60,000 bales of cotton worth about two million dollars plus flour and turpentine. In the fortnight to September 23, cotton trade was limited and prices barely supported. London money market conditions are noted.
Prices in the produce markets have generally declined with large arrivals pushing down values. The report notes a 24 percent figure linked to these market conditions.
Washington Market on October 26 shows corn wholesale at 3 dollars per barrel pork products bacon 7 to 9 cents per pound lard 7 to 10 74 cents naval stores new dip 2 dollars 50 old 2 dollars 20 serpe 80 cents tar 100 dollars fish prices shad 64 dollars to 7 dollars herrings cut 4 dollars 00 to 34 25 whole 2 dollars 25 to 2 dollars 50 Whig reported.
Communicated schedule shows Elder Parham Pucket to preach from October 24 to November 6 at multiple North Carolina spots including Black Creek Contentnea Tossnot Upper Town Creek Pleasant Hill Sandy Grove Sappony Falls Tar River MWilliams Tarboro Old Town Creek Autrey's Creek White Oak and a Mradow.
In the county on Tuesday evening last, by Jos. Jo. B Pender, Esq., Mr. Litle berry Manning and Miss Pennina B Ex um are united in marriage.
Notice announces the Prospect Academy exercises will commence January 5 under the supervision of Rev Joint Speight Verms of the Board. Tuition adapts to current times, guardians urged to enroll children for thorough English instruction and moral training. October 26, 1842.
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