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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1839
Page
2
A 1939 Washington Whig reprint discusses Stanly’s remarks, accusations of falsehood, and party war with the Democrats in Tarborough. The piece debates phrases about conqueror and truth, noting disputes over words and the ethics of campaign rhetoric between opposing factions.
Washington papers detail a coastal storm on Wednesday the 27th ultimo. Hyde county crops suffered wind and tide damage, Portsmouth saw Rumley’s store swept away, Dr. Dudley’s store destroyed with goods and books lost. Between 500 and 1000 head of livestock perished. ships suffered damage and injury.
The Bar crew reports Eli Moyt of Washington bound to Boston with vessel and cargo total loss. Capt. Bartimeus Williams drowned. Schrs. Thomas Wynns Melissa Orion Henry Bateman and several lighters, all of Washington, were injured. Other vessels from various places also suffered damage in the incident.
Attention is called to the new prospectus of the Republican published in Washington. The paper is conducted with spirit and ability, and its discontinuance would be regrettable. Subscriptions are welcome at this office.
The Warrenton Reporter reports that a prior advertisement offering to pay a dollar each for one hundred thousand Morus Multicaulis trees proved a complete hoax, exposing the deceptive scheme and its broad claims.
A few skeins of sewing silk produced in Pitt county were presented by Mr J Atkinson. Judges deem them equal or superior to foreign silk and they are on view at the office. The Raleigh Register notes Miss Mary White of Pitt county made a fine domestic silk reel on Gay’s machine, her first effort, and Pitt’s growing silk industry is welcomed.
The Raleigh Register argues that five Federalists beat eight Democrats in Congress, while the Edenton Gazette highlights unresolved math and rival tallies. The piece contrasts Democratic and Federal counts across districts and hints at state totals, noting expectations for Van Buren versus Clay.
The Albany Argus and Raleigh Standard report Henry Clay supporters fade as Van Buren is seen winning the presidency again. They estimate a large electoral majority in 1840, following his 1836 victory by 43 votes and projecting a 140 vote margin.
The Knoxville Argus notes Col. Polk discusses the Vice Presidency for the Republican Party, arguing that gratitude is secondary unless all factors are equal. It emphasizes evaluating the most practical policy in selecting a candidate, suggesting the party should prioritize strategic considerations over personal favors.
The piece extols Col Polk as having unparalleled claims and extraordinary advantages. It asserts seals and testimonies will extend to the Union and calls the move a mighty revolution in political conflicts. It expresses confidence that Democratic Republicans in North Carolina will favor the sentiments of the Argus.
Federal Members of Congress Joseph L. Tillinghast and W. B. Cranston are reelected in Rhode Island amid a notable Democratic Republican gain. In 1836 Cranston and Tillinghast held a majority of 1020 over Pearse and Howard, while this election’s average majority is about 300.
A Charleston Courier letter from August 29 reports Augusta Georgia shaken by yellow fever with 14 deaths last week and 120 fever cases. The writer plans to move to the sand hills to sleep at night hoping to escape, noting that several respected citizens have fallen ill or died and many residents are preparing to leave.
Nelson, a slave owned by Mrs. Wilkins, was confined in the city prison days ago charged with murdering another slave belonging to Mr. Benjamin Ward. The Raleigh Register reports the incident in local news.
Judah Delano longtime proofreader for Gales and Seaton died at 5 o clock Monday after six weeks as publisher of The Albemarle Sentinel in Edenton North Carolina. A Maine native aged 43, he leaves a grieving wife and children.
Norfolk arrival cites Commodore Mayo aboard the Poinsett sending boats up the river to Cape Florida. They captured Tuskinungy and all of Sam Jones's family, eighteen people, who were under Macomb's treaty and aware of Col Harney's command massacre.
The New York Express notes depressed moneyed operations in England and a Wall Street mood of excitement due to specie movements. Amid turmoil there are bright spots with crowded hotels and rising city activity, and crops slated for market. A July 31 dispatch reports Richmond Turner and Barnes hanged for the Wright family murders in Washington County, plus others ordered to quit. Washington letters say U.S. Expedition vessels pushed south and reached Valparaiso by mid May.
The squadron remains in excellent health and spirits after fatigue as the expedition pressed further south than any prior American effort. It leaves behind French and Russian discoveries, signaling a notable achievement for the U S Navy in Nat Intel reports.
The News from England reports that despite rising cotton sales from mid July to early August manufacturers show limited participation in gains. The Bank of England appears nearly powerless after two failed attempts to secure specie loans in Paris, with a later circular claiming a loan success not easing London anger. The piece mocks paper money regimes and comments that Britain’s currency teeters near bankruptcy, criticizing regulation as a reliance on promises to pay.
Norfolk market report lists cotton at 11 213 cents per pound, corn 70 to 71 cents, bacon hog round 12 to 13 cents, lard 12 to 13 cents. Prices reflect aggregate trading for the day in the era's standard units.
Corn remains at 350, bacon holders ask 12 cents, lard 124 cents. Naval stores show new box turpentine 225, 52 30. old 175. tar 130. Fishshad 10, herrings, cut 56 to 36 50, whole 450. Feb.
Elder Burwell Temple is slated to preach at Falls Tar River on Tuesday before the first Sunday in October and again Wednesday at the Old Church in this place. On the second Saturday in September Elder C. A. Craig is to preach in the Baptist church in Tarboro and Tarboro church officials expect to engage his services as pastor for the coming year.
Notice from Prince George County Virginia dated November 19 filed by J M Hepson Tarboro agent regarding the estate or land matter involving Sarah Simmons with unspecified details in the OCR text.
The Republican in Wave, North Carolina announces a six month run, seeking subscribers to sustain publication amid hostility from Whigs. It brands itself a Jeffersonian, opposes monopoly, supports free trade and labor rights, and backs the current administration on Republican principles. Subscriptions are three dollars per year. September 2, 1839.
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