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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1839
Page
2
GPeVhe term of the Superior Court was held this week with Judge Saunders presiding. Henry Bryan was appointed Clerk of the Court after Wm Norfleet resigned. The court adjourned on Wednesday with little business to transact. The Washington Republican notes a public meeting on the 3rd inst related to the gubernatorial nomination to be printed next.
A letter from a western resident once living in the county describes a yellow substance on Tar River banks thought to be a gold mine. Ruffin’s Farmers Register reprints an 1738 Virginia Gazette ad claiming a copper mine near Tar River, North Carolina, but notes the ad lacks proof of profitable ore.
The Elizabeth City Phoenix extols North Carolina as capable of thriving crops and industries from almonds to silk. It argues the state’s geography favors silk and wool production, plus vast timber, naval stores, and animal husbandry, claiming wealth from rivers and fisheries.
The article extols North Carolina’s varied gifts across horticulture botany and mineralogy as wealth sources, noting prosperous valleys and forests nearby despite poor ridges. It argues soil poverty elsewhere supports richer fertility and abundance in other areas, with Norfolk letters observing regional commerce and potential for expansion.
The piece argues for dissolving the paper money alliance between banks and the state. It warns against monetary tyranny and urges Congress to restore constitutional currency in gold and silver, ending the fiat money system. It asserts hard money as legal tender and predicts a move to curb Mammon’s influence. Poris would Gid Doi.
The piece cites a Philadelphia Star correspondent noting a whig shift after Kentucky Tennessee and Indiana results. It claims Clay should withdraw to avoid defeat and favors Harrison as the only viable rival to Van Buren, citing Seward and anti slavery factions.
Prices for Morus Milticontis climb as demand surges. Dr Armstead of Plymouth sold 5000 trees for 10 060 and refused 2 per tree for the remainder, about 23090 trees, saying he will not take less. An ad in Raleigh Standard offers 10 to 12 thousand trees at 2 per tree, minimum three feet tall, to be delivered in November by Jos B Hinton.
A brief political note mentions expectations for gains in three months and criticizes those promoting northern advertisements on favorable terms as inferior in quality. Washington Rep.
The Danville Reporter notes recent contracts for Morus Multicaulis at 114 cents per foot measured by roots stalks and branches. It says E Wilkins near Gaston refused two hundred thousand dollars for his lot of multicaults and invites the caller to discuss further.
The dreadful scourge of yellow fever is reported raging in New Orleans, Mobile, Charleston, and Augusta. It is said to be abating in New Orleans, Mobile, and Charleston, but appears to be increasing in Augusta.
The Schooner seen off the northern coast was captured by the U S surveying brig Washington on the 27th and towed to New London Connecticut. It proved to be a suspected Spanish vessel bound from Elavana to Neuvitas with a white crew and passengers and many slaves. The slaves killed all but two whites and seized the schooner.
The Legislature of Pennsylvania passed a law prohibiting betting on elections with disqualification for bettors during the bet and a fine equal to three times the wager. The measure aims to end a foolish practice, urged as a model for every state.
The Alesan dria Gazette reports a slave returned voluntarily to the Arlington estate in this vicinity after growing tired of the North. He says it is not the place it has been advertised to be for colored people. This marks the second such instance in a few years.
Reports in the Buffalo Commercial claim the young woman aboard a Lake Erie steamboat died from injuries caused by Capt Appleby. Post mortem by Dr Verer of Geneva attributes death to earlier abuse. The parent travels to Sandusky with medical affidavits as authorities prepare for action.
The daughter of famed Dr. Swaim of Philadelphia wore a twenty thousand dollar necklace at Saratoga. Crowned head in Europe allegedly sent the jewels to reward Dr. Swaim for curing a royal family member of scrofula after a visit to Europe. The gift centers on a royal diamond string valued at $20,000 with about twenty five stones, each worth at least $1,000.
Dr Dwyell convicted of gross swindling in the banking business in Philadelphia was sentenced Saturday morning to three years imprisonment in the Eastern Penitentiary of Pennsylvania.
A Paris letter dated 28 July claims France has agreed to recognize Texas independence. The Times notes an official announcement is expected soon, signaling a major diplomatic shift and welcomed support for Texian sovereignty.
The passage notes the recognition is openly discussed in court and high circles as settled. It states M. Pontois, French minister to the United States, now in Paris, has shown strong interest on Texas behalf, acting as a representative of an enlightened and liberal government.
Norfolk Market reports on September 6 with cotton at 11 213 cents, corn 70 to 71 cents, bacon (hog round) 12 to 125 cents, and lard at 12 to 13 cents. Jerald.
Washington Market reports corn at 350, bacon holders seeking 12 cents, lard at 1121 cents, naval stores new box turpentine 225 a 52 30, old 175, tar 150. Fish haddock 10, herrings cut 63650 whale 450. Atep.
Communicated that EMer Burwell Temple is expected to preach on Tuesday before the first Sunday in October at Palls Tar River and on Wednesday at the Old Church in this place.
In Nashville on the 7th, by Tenry Blount, attor ney, Daniel Batchelor aged 75 wed Elisabeth Creukman. The ceremony officiated by Benjamin Creukman at a city church, witnessed by family and close friends.
A 54 year sufferer of asthma describes lifelong battle with the disease and failed relief from physicians. After using Evans' Vegetable Medicine, the patient reports permanent cure and recommends it to others afflicted.
A fragmented note describes a horse theft on Sunday near a river crossing. It mentions a five feet high mare, about five to six years old, white Spraloon or Sprloon, with specific markings. The mare was reportedly sold and traded, with rewards offered for recovery and delivery of the animal.
An 1839 advertisement extolls the cure for bilious diseases using WILLIAM B. MOFFAT’s List Pills and Pacinix Willers. It claims bile regulation aids digestion, heart and vascular function, and describes symptoms of bilious illness. The piece directs readers to order from MOFFAT at 375 Broadway New York with gratis explanations at 975 Broadway and notes GEO. HOWARD in Tarboro North Carolina.
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