04 Sep 1841
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1841
Page
1
The Tarbdorough Press by George Howard announces weekly publication at ten dollars and forty rent, or three dollars per month, with annual terms and advance payment for distant subscribers. Advertisements up to a square cost one poll per insertion, with higher rates for continuations and other sizes. Letters to the editor must be postpaid.
A historical advertisements page lists Dr Harrells CELEBRATED PREPARED MEDICINES with extracts of Sarsaparilla and Blood Root for blood disorders and debility, Buchu and Ursa Ursi for mucous disease and gonorrhea, Camomile Tone for fever and ague, Antispasmodic for vomiting and cramps, Carrageen Moss and Squills cough remedy, Amibilious Tomato Pills for varied digestive and blood-purifying effects, Tooth Powder for dental care, all priced and described as concentrated, science-based remedies offered by GEO HOWARD agent.
The Raleigh Standard reports the St Louis four for murder and details confessions, including Avadison and Brown, who aided runaways for abolitionist funds. It cites slave trading, revenue from freeing slaves, and connections to Ohio, Illinois, and Missouri societies. It notes agents, conventions, and the Opelousas Enquirer condemning abolitionism.
In Mississippi, Mrs. Roper murdered three of her eleven children with an axe during a mental derangement episode. She intended to kill two more and then hang herself, but her husband intervened. She now appears distressed yet sane, claiming the act was a misguided attempt to ease their burden.
The Halifax Post reports the death of an only daughter, about 20, after her mother mistook medicine for Epsom salts and gave a fatal dose. The girl displayed burning throat, vomiting, swelling, convulsions, and ultimately died in agony despite doctor intervention and castor oil treatment.
A reader reports a fatal incident after a corrosive mist or draught caused a person to collapse. The note states the draught was consumed around half past eleven and left a stiffened corpse. The fragment suggests a sudden death linked to the substance.
John M Nalty a Roman Catholic priest was found guilty in Franklin county New York for seduction of Patrick M Farling’s daughter. The jury awarded $2 500 to the plaintiff. The trial detailed the priest’s use of trust, luring the young woman to Hogansburg house where others resided. Judge Willard emphasized the value of female virtue. The defendant plans a bill of exceptions and a possible new trial.
A large bundle of champagne wine labels, printed in England for the American market, recently passed through the Boston Custom House and are now in New York. The notice warns champagne drinkers to beware.
The account estimates money losses at 300000 dollars, goods aboard at 73000 dollars, merchandise at 20000 dollars, and emigrants’ specie at about 180000 dollars, highlighting immense property sacrifice and the fearsome destruction of human life.
A Newfoundland dog pursued two swans and their cygnets on Pittsville lake. The male swan made a clever maneuver, leaped onto the dog’s back, and sank it, saving the cygnets and proving the swans’ protective instinct during a quiet lakeside scene.
A vivid, truncated scene describes a rider fleeing a distance and making for home despite the whistle of a master while a horse with arched neck carries a bordo arched over with his convey.
The report states Matthias, brother of Joe Smith, is not dead and was aboard a North River steamboat last week. He appeared grave yet rascal like and matched the imposter description in public rumor.
A 25 year old man was shown in a New York City university exhibition exposing his chest. At a professor's request he revealed breasts identical to those of a 20 year old woman. Despite masculine head and frame, he appeared and behaved as a young woman, showing maiden timidity before withdrawing.
A 19th century note identifies Liatris as Rattlesnake Master with three species Listria Spicata Listris Scarosa and Liatris Squarrosa. It describes using a root decoction in milk and a poultice plus internal liquor. The plant is credited with terebiothinate and diuretic properties as the remedy.
Arguelles has been elected personal guardian of the Spanish Queen. He has endured much in the cause of liberalism, yet his opinions may not estrange him from Espartero. Concord between them would affect the stability of constitutional government. Espartero’s official policy is a hundred thousand dollars as sole Regent of Spain.
An English special train was sent from Birmingham to London on election business. It stopped at seven intermediate stations with a total delay of fourteen minutes, arriving at Easton station at 3:15 a.m. The journey covered 1124 miles, exclusive of stoppages, in two hours and fifty seven minutes.
A performer dances on a two foot high box while a cane rests on a tree as he moves to music audience witnesses the box removed and he continues to dance midair. The trick is hidden by an iron cane painted to resemble a stick and a concealed elastic mechanism.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.