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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1835
Page
2
War Orotse notes polls will open Monday week November 9 and continue for two days to vote on ratifying proposed amendments to the state Constitution. Readers are urged to attend due to the importance of the issue.
A few days ago a mess of green peas harvested from Mrs. C. C. plants in this county appeared fresh and green, coming from the third coop this season. Nearby field peas were destroyed by early frosts, making the resilience notable.
Washington Whig editors quote a Pettigrew message sent to the Whig dinner honoring Co. McLeod in Lenoir on the 17th. The sentiment argues political honesty as the cure for public council evils and criticizes betraying administrations. They note Pettigrew was elected as a friend of the Administration, which editors do not deny.
Returns from most Pennsylvania counties indicate Ritner leading Woll and Mahlenburg for Governor while Administration gains widen since 1832. Opposition wins in Pennsylvania and Georgia produce Governor and congressional seats, Maryland Whigs triumph, New Jersey Admin wins, and partial Ohio returns hint Administration success.
The Tarbor of Press reports a freak of nature case dated the 20th inst. a visit to a growth woman claimed to have delivered a living child without a head. On examination the infant was breathing and crying, with a body and limbs seemingly proportioned though the head was absent, presenting astonishment to the observer.
Report of a newborn with no skull or brain, described as sunken and skull lacking brain membranes. The infant lived about thirty hours and did not suck. Observed features noted as skull absence and woolly hair at the neck. diagnosis attributed by J. Lawrence, M.D.
An extra sheet from the Red River Herald reports Gen. Cos landing near the Brasses mouth with 400 troops to join 700 federal soldiers at San Antonio de Bexar, aiming to quell Texan resistance. Proclamations promise revenue collection, citizen disarmament, military government, and confiscation of rebel property.
The week saw the arrival of Mr Grann and his surveying party for a Weldon to Helijay railroad. The route spans seven and a half miles with few deep cuts, no major viaducts more than three or four feet, and an estimated cost of 30 to 40 thousand dollars to complete and operate cars. About 15 thousand dollars has been subscribed and total funds are expected to rise within weeks.
Charles Manly of this city visited Tennessee as a university agent to dispose of vast University lands in the Western District. The Jackson Truth Teller reports these lands have been sold to a group of gentlemen on speculation. Ralph Reg.
The Mail Contractors at Washington paid a tribute on the 14th instant. They passed resolutions expressing their high regard for his character and services and offering condolence for his loss.
At a regular monthly meeting in New York the Anti-Slavery Society passed resolutions praising growing support for emancipation and urging steadfast action in religion liberty and law. They cite rising public sentiment in non-slave-holding states and declare slavery or no slavery as the issue. The New York Star notes 11 000 subscribers to both it and the Evangelist, with about 350 societies and at least 79 000 members.
Petersburg Market notes daily arrivals from 50 to 100 bales with prime cotton priced at 15 cents. Market outlook and price guidance for buyers and sellers.
Our stock is light about 3000 bales with sales to 1000 bales. Upland 14 to 174 cts, new JOO Mobile 14 to 19 cts. 200 Tennessee and New Orleans 14 to 15, Florida 1st to 17 cents. Turpentine scarce. held 25 cents higher. North County cargo 1100 levels sold under $4. Wilmington firm at 4450. Tar dull with reductions available.
The U S Mint Branch at Charlotte awards the building contract to Reuben Perry and Thomas P. Ligon for 29,700 dollars. Their bid was the lowest among four or five bidders. Authorities credit their reputation and character to prompt, faithful completion of work.
Sidney Weller of Brinkleyville Halifax county reports a Scuppernong grape from his vineyard measuring over four inches round and weighing 214 grains. Though not fully ripe, he plans preserving it in proof spirits and notes extensive successful grape cultivation in that branch of husbandry.
The Tennessee legislature met under the new constitution in Nashville. The following day Judge White was unanimously re-elected to the United States Senate. The event marks a notable political shift and leadership continuity in Knoxville and Washington.
This week Judge Norwood presided in Rowan Superior Court where Isaac Albright and an accomplice named Mowbry faced trial for stealing the negro of Mr. Charles Fisher. Albright was acquitted while Mowbry, previously tried in Iredell, remains under death sentence. Witnesses were largely the same in both cases, though Albright’s defense notes the exclusion of certain confessions as gained via promises.
The Salisbury Watchman notes there is no evidence that Albright or Mowbray had ever been in Rowan and questions whether the negro was stolen in this county.
The Mill edgeville Journal cites multiple unconfirmed reports of arrests in Monro county describing a broad but unverified number. Accounts vary, mentioning twenty to thirty or more detained, with some claiming confessions to extensive plots. Some detainees reportedly whipped and discharged or sent for further examination, none executed yet.
A New Orleans quarrel ends with the killing of Mr Trimble by free negroes and a pistol shot at attorney Mr Nixon who guided the culprit to the watchhouse. The piece notes 60,000 residents, 35,000 colored, 15,000 free, barred from residence without white employment, trade, or carrying arms.
Major M L Lemore convicted of manslaughter for the Columbia South Carolina killing of Colonel Myers. He is sentenced to a $5000 fine and two years imprisonment.
An August 11 letter from a Mediterranean American Squadron officer reports a duel at Gergente in Sicily on August 6 between Lt. David Kt. Stewart and acting Lt. Turner. Stewart was fatally wounded, dying from his injuries, and Turner sustained a leg wound.
From the Schenectady Democrat comes news that Professor B F Joslin reports a second tail attached to the Halley comet, in a position different from the previously observed tail. This is the first known instance of Halley exhibiting two tails, with more details promised later.
The Philadelphia Gazette reports Larry Jarvis of Bath Steuben County New York killed his wife with a fire shovel and is jailed. It also notes Charles Craige, recently appointed Promonitor of Lehigh County, died by his own hand. A foot race for the Proprietor's Purse follows, featuring Pryor of Alabama versus Polly of Georgetown, D.C., both undefeated.
The leaders of the insurrection at Port Praya sailed in a schooner with plunder after leaving Praya seeking the Polacca near Norfolk. They headed for Mogadore where, according to the Norfolk Beacon, they were arrested by a Portuguese frigate.
A pair of perfectly formed mulatto infants are shown at No 187 Broadway, joined in the upper bodies and faces. Born prematurely in Virginia, they lived only a few hours. The display claims no deception and invites physicians and the curious to view this intimate union.
Appointment lists Priam Packer as a preacher at multiple locations including Yarborough Coneto Cross Roads Log Chapel Rehokee and Lawrence's over December 11 to 19 with daily services in various towns. Com.
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