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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1835
Page
1
A critique of Bible style and influence contrasts its revered literary merit with a callous treatment of charity, noting the paradox of preaching religion while neglecting the hungry. The piece argues the Bible’s direct moral lessons surpass other writings, while warning against insincere religious campaigns that ignore social needs.
A shipment of fifty nine tons of Bibles sails from England to Antigua and Jamaica for distribution. Churches and mission groups will receive the Bibles for use in local services and education, supporting religious outreach in the Caribbean.
Yesterday two incidents rocked markets. Albany Commercial Bank cashier Bartow vanished amid embezzlement revelations tied to stock speculation. A young man named Wilding defrauded brokers of 41000 in stock, cashed checks, then fled. brokers recovered the funds after a theft worth about 1000 in expenses.
A man calling himself 5. 5. Green visited the American House, stayed briefly, left suddenly, and moved to the Exchange under the name Seth S. Green. He then resided at Broomfield House as George C. Green, with trunks broken and a $20 theft, later at Kilburns as George C. Wyman with eight trunks opened and items stolen. Arrested and bound over for trial in Municipal Court, Boston Atlas.
A Suffolk resident reports a male horse sired a foal last year and again on the 13th of last month. The colt, seen with its dam in the pasture, is described as well formed and showing more horse traits than mule. Kilby notes the stallion is about 11 or 12 years old.
A cabinetmaker named John McCowen murdered his wife and two young children in a Walnut near Columbia street home. He fled over Mill creek bridge, was overtaken by officers three and a half miles away, and confessed he would be hanged. A mob would have lynched him before he was driven to jail.
We report the death of Mr. James Rowe, partner of Mr. R. Russell in the management of the New Orleans Nashville Louisville and Cincinnati Theatres. He shot himself on Friday evening the 2d inst and died Saturday evening after lingering. Rowe was highly respected.
A respected and estimable man, Mr Rowe, died by suicide in sorrow after the recent death of his wife in New Orleans. He left behind several children and a wide circle of friends mourning his melancholy end. His grief followed a prosperous, independent life and hints of an unsettled mind from a letter written days before.
A blaze at Halifax Court House Virginia on Saturday night destroyed the jail and a quantity of muskets swords and other items kept in the upper story for safekeeping Two prisoners a black man and a white man were confined and neither escaped Authorities suspect arson but have not identified a suspect Efforts are underway to locate the incendiary.
A Philadelphia Courant denounces a man who could not borrow or steal money for his usual liquor and cut his wife's hair to sell it for about forty cents, spending the proceeds on rum. The piece condemns the act as disgraceful and vile, reflecting public outrage at such degradation.
The Mississippi lawyers under the Lynch code reportedly stripp ed and laid a man named Win Earl on the ground then dragged a large tom cat by the tail across his back. The cat's claws left deep marks, and the victim's back will hardly need scratching for a year according to the Boston Gazette.
The ship Adam Lodge arrived at Charleston with eight full blood English horses for Wade Hampton, bought at the last Hang sale in England by Dr. Nol for Mr. Hampton. The cargo includes two brood mares. Col. Richardson also received a superior brood mare, and Hampton obtained valuable English sheep.
The report states the suspect complied immediately, then his body was hurled behind the same log where the victim’s body had been found. The incident concludes with findings pointing to foul play and a swift investigation underway.
The 406th anniversary of printing was marked at Slaerlem Holland with orations poems a public dinner and illuminations A monument to Lawrence Koster will be erected A Chinese claim to block printing 500 years earlier is noted while Europe knew little of it
Mr Gurley of the Colonization Society calls upon ladies to assemble this afternoon at the Masonic Temple to hear a colored missionary from Africa. The plea is denounced as disreputable, with critics contending women should not meddle in Liberia affairs or emancipation efforts. travellers should address men or seek other work, per the Boston Courier.
The Philadelphia Herald reports that Mary McKinley, a longtime fancy dry goods dealer, defaulted on 120000 to 150000 dollars. The sheriff attached her rear storehouse, uncovering a large quantity of goods. She planned to travel to Ireland but now faces fraud accusations and likely delay.
The August issue of the American Baptist Magazine cites a journal entry from missionary Kincaid in Burmah. On August 27, 1634, a ten year old girl fully covered in hair visited, described with long silky hair obscuring facial features, while she answered questions politely.
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