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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1839
Page
2
Notes from a public gathering in Washington regarding the nomination of a Republican candidate for Governor. A county muster soon afterwards offers citizens a chance to respond. Some suggest January 5 as a better convention date to assemble and empower a general ticket for electors.
Jos. Ino. Pippen of Edgecombe County describes a publicized remedy for snake bites. A enslaved woman allegedly recovered after applying crushed weed juice and milk, then binding the foot, with the author urging families to keep the plant dried and prepared in milk for immediate use. A specimen is available at the office.
Citizens investing in Morus Multicaulis report strong returns. Local nurseryman Robert So rey of this county sold about 400 trees for $500, after paying $15 for buds this year. In Wilmington town, 1250 Morus Multicaulis trees sold Tuesday from one to eight feet at 45 cents each, buyers paying on the spot and assuming future season risks.
A report notes large numbers of Matberrs trees thriving near Northeer Massachusetts and millions more on Prince's grounds around Flashing L. L.Y. Star. The figures indicate extensive arboreal presence in these local areas.
An unusual sight race occurred on a Wednesday as a buck appeared on the track and raced a locomotive for two miles. The deer kept pace along a straight line, watched by passengers, before being chased away to avoid danger.
The passage notes strong encouragement for the Democratic Republicans of North Carolina amid an upcoming crisis and thanks correspondents for their accounts, signaling active engagement and optimism about the political situation.
The piece urges counties to intensify preparation and support proper candidates to shift Federal Whiggery counties toward Democratic Republican after noting Federalism masquerading as whigism. The author expresses confidence but emphasizes active effort to influence the result.
The Vermont election returns from 154 towns favor the Democrats, with 79 Democrats to 55 Federalists elected to the House and a net Democratic gain of forty eight. The House total stands at 212, Federal majority last year was about Lilly, governor race now elected Federalists with a Gov. and majority of Senators, Democrats hold the House by eight or ten on joint ballot.
The annual state election held Monday the 9th produced broadly favorable returns with Gay re elected by a substantial margin estimated at three to four thousand. Democrats carried every branch of government in a pronounced victory.
The University reports a promising start to the session with Sl seniors, 46 juniors, 40 sophomores, 20 freshmen, and 51 irregulars. The total remains near last year, with expected freshman gains and good order among students. Strong faculty leadership and student energy are seen as engines for competitive growth nationally.
A board of officers meets to examine candidates for admission into the ory. The test covers health, ability to endure fatigue, English education, reading and writing, arithmetic basics, and knowledge of U. S. history, company history, and constitutional government.
A reader letter cites an exchange paper reporting Tsarist Russia requiring specie payments and restricting government notes. The writer questions U S policy, condemns dual currencies, and argues Whig critics push depreciating paper for taxes, harming common people while aiding bankers.
The New York Journal of Commerce evaluates Great Western market reports noting no benefit from the news and signaling a pause in cotton trading as prices stall.
Flour remains affordable with few sales. 8000 bushels of Virginia and Maryland wheat traded at 1.374 cents per bushel. Corn remains plentiful with 9000 bushels of southern corn sold at 50 cents per bushel. Turpentine strong around 2.50 and 2.37 per gallon, spirits at 30 cents. Stocks generally lower, United States Bank higher, money less in demand.
In New York on Saturday at the Brokers Board United States Bank opened at 104 and slid to 102. 400 shares sold at par, down $5 from the prior day. The Journal notes no new disclosures but a broad selloff. Redemptions of safety fund notes halt as State Bank ceased redeeming, other banks follow. Market remains unsettled with post notes weak and London and Paris bills trading.
About sixty emi grants from Norway passed through Buffido New York en route to Illinois to embark in farming. More companies from the distant region are expected soon in the United States.
The steam ship Great Western reached New York after a voyage from Britain. Cotton prices were steady with some softness in middling grades as exporters show strong buying. Harvests across regions are favorable, while the Bank of England borrows two million from France, signaling strain on England’s money system and higher domestic interest rates.
Norfolk Market reports prices for September 13 with cotton at 11 113 cents, corn 70 10 72 cents, bacon 11 to 12 cents per pound, and lard 12 to 13 cents per pound as listed in the Herald.
Corn continues at 350. Baccon-holders still ask 12. Lard at 1241. Naval Stores show very little turpentine on market. New tar at 240 and Old tar at 190. Fish shad and herrings quoted from 6 to 650 per whole, 450 per line.
A Tarboro press piece attacks Whig led free schools as a gull trap aimed at molding youth in a factional creed. It warns abolitionist teachers from Down East and blue light preachers will steer the young to dangerous ideas while political interests profit, urging Old Rip to defend liberty and money from taxation.
Elder Burwell Temple is slated to preach at the Falls Tor River on Tuesday before the first Sunday in October and again on Wednesday at the Old Church in this place. The schedule follows local religious observances with two sermons planned in consecutive days.
SARS SIMMONS of Prince George County Virginia certifies a fifty four year asthma history. After six months on Dr Evans vegetable medicine, she sought no further relief yet reports complete and permanent cure and recommends the treatment to others. Agent Paris Store reports success.
In Pitt County on Friday the 13th instant Col Aurel Liderson is referenced in a brief notice. The fragmentary text suggests a local event or acknowledgment linked to the named individual.
Commission directs sale on a credit of six months on a Saturday in September at the subservient's premises in likely Vegroes. Property of Eozsheth George deceased. Aimed to make a division of wd property equally among the heirs. Consisting of fellows, boys, and women.
Administrator of the estate of Henry Tomlinson, deceased, to sell at public sale on Monday October 21 next, at the shop occupied by the deceased. Items include cloths, cassimeres and assorted dry goods, plus a lot of ready made clothing. Sale to take place at the late residence of the deceased.
An old advertisement extols Tomato and Slippery Elm Pills as exceptionally effective for fevers liver complaints jaundice headaches loss of appetite constipation female ailments and general disease. Claims superior cleansing and blood purification with gentle cathartic action and preventive benefits during epidemics. Sold 50 cents per box with agents recruited via mail order to Dr A Harrell Elizabeth City NC.
A list of individuals from Pasquotank and surrounding regions is cited with various ailments such as bilious sickness, loss of appetite, sick stomach, dyspepsia, headache, and digestive distress. Names include Charles Brigtt, Josigh Prichett, Charles Hartel, Rev. GoM. Keesee, Joseph Ramsey, Robert Simpson, James Cartwright, Rev. James A. Bulldog, Zon Culpepper, Rev. Joseph Turner, Joseph Sharboer, and many others. dated September 21, 1839.
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