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Newspaper

Tarboro Press

Location

Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1840

Page

2

Banks and Money Crises Echo in a Public Frustration

A speech laments the banking system as a ruinous usury scheme harming farmers and laborers. It criticizes stock jobbers, advocates suspending specie payments, and argues for distributing public funds to the people rather than centralized projects. The speaker condemns excessive government spending and calls for accountability in treasury use.

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Abolition, taxation, and political finger pointing in 1830s debate

The speaker blasts internal improvements and tariffs as wasteful, urges saving revenue for land, laments abolitionists, and ridicules party spin. He defends Harrison and criticizes Democrats, urging focus on deeds over rhetoric while noting age eligibility quirks for the presidency.

Black Brush Men and Van Buren Debate in 1830s Letter

A long political letter argues against using party color to smear opponents and defends Andrew Jackson and Van Buren. The writer criticizes newspapers for bias, defends the subtreasury, banks, and warns of abolitionism and internal improvements while urging support for Van Buren and Johnson. He denounces whigs, calls for state control of funds, and ends with rural economic hopes.

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Candidate for Congress Proposed by Wary Politician

Lawrence argues to George that both major parties seek his influence and he might run for Congress to unite them. He jokes about becoming a president, notes the public example would affect the nation, and quips that only fools oppose him while praising Van Buren amid political jabs and coded references.

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Essayist Eller Lawrence Comments on Politics and Court Proceedings

The article notes Eller deshua Lawrence of the Baptist denomination as a observant writer whose opinions gain respect though not active in politics. It reports the recent Superior Court in this county with Judge Laél presiding, noting no public-importance trials and a short session. It also mentions Judge Hall's satisfactory conduct and clear law explanations.

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Revolt Rumors and Executions Reported in Neighboring State

The Baleish Standard notes Northern papers report slave insurrection activity in a neighboring state. It cites the Picsyune story of a 25th ultime uprising in La Payette parish where about 400 enslaved people revolted, 40 confined, 20 to be hanged, and identifies four white abolition leaders and a notorious yellow scoundrel.

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Death of a Gentleman of Talents in Venezuela

An obituary notes the death of Mr Willimmon Williamson, a respected figure from Person County, Venezuela. It honors his talents, character, and official recognition in the Gazette of Venezuela, reflecting a dignified, formal tribute.

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Untitled fragment on Iowa statehood and territory

Incomplete text notes that the tasing of the sits of Iowa has been completed and mentions population figures surpassing a threshold for admission into the Union. The fragment references territorial entitlement and statehood discussion without clear dates or names.

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Disorder in Mexico as Urrea’s insurgents seize Giver House

Reports from Havana papers translated by Ds mo describe 13 days of skirmishes in the city victory by Urrea's insurgents who captured the Giver House and forced a capitulation. President Bustamante’s government allegedly collapsed as his forces dispersed while pursuing a controversial Love war, with fate of Bustamante’s kin unclear.

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Washington Market prices and items list

Washington Market records sale prices for Sept 16 show wholesale items at 32 dollars for 82 and 10 cents, hams at 10 cents, Naval Store includes new dip at 31 60 and old at 150, sense 70 cents, Tar 100, fish-shat and herrings priced at 4 60 for cut and 2 pounds for 53 00, Lep.

Washington Market Naval

Petersburg Market Report Shows Small Sales

Petersburg market report notes dull activity with a few small sales. Prices range from seven to nine cents for quality items, with the best quality commanding about ninety four cents per unit.

Petersburg Prince

Notable Obituaries and Public Figures Mentioned in County Notices

In this county on Wednesday List William Dancy about 66 years in Philadelphia a few days since Mr Thomas Benson of this county in Raleigh General Beverly Daniel aged 63 General Daniel widely esteemed by the community and mourned by friends He was Adj General of the Militia of this State and recently United States Marshal.

William Dancy Philadelphia Thomas Benson Raleigh Beverly Danielr Daniel

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