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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1839
Page
2
A Saturday inquest at Mrs Gregory's plantation near this place concluded that Eilich, a enslaved man, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound with a United States musket the day before. He had been run away for months, returned to his mistress, and then shot himself in the side after expressing dissatisfaction. He was described as a likely and valuable enslaved person.
The Whig editor Mr. Machen was challenged in the streets by Mr. Wm. Kennedy over an article alleging Kennedy tried to bribe a voter at the recent election. The incident will be examined in a legal investigation.
A Lincolnton Republican correspondent notes uncertainty over county votes on the free school law and cites Lincoln County’s large rejection. The letter argues the 1825 act tied literary fund shares to white population, while the latest proposal would divide by territory, creating inequality for sparsely populated or uninhabited areas and swelling districts with 40 dollars per six miles square.
A speakers urges Lincoln County to reform literacy funding by dividing proceeds by student numbers rather than area. Proposes county superintendents to lay out near equal school sizes, with funds paid proportionally to schools and any shortfalls covered by employers. Endorses collective governance by employers and a board to decide school matters. PLAIN THINKER
State congratulates citizens on the prospect of a speedy Capitol completion. The project is praised as worthy of the state's character and resources. It expresses a wish for patriotic voices within the walls and for wise legislation to bring happiness and prosperity.
Commentary on hard times notes more than forty sheriffs behind in settling their Pub accounts. They face appearance in the city and potential heavy fines before October’s start, with crowds likely as the month ends.
Health report notes the disease has greatly abated in Charleston but remains active in Augusta and Mobile in an aggravated form. Local officials urge vigilance and continued hygiene measures to curb spread.
A 19 year old, Melanchaly M Traywood Nich olson of Richmond County, drowned while attempting to cross Lite River near Butlers Mills in Montgomery County. The incident occurred recently and authorities are notifying the public.
We report that Mr. Jossph Allison of Tredell county, visiting on Wednesday, was thrown from his horse about nine miles west of town and died within minutes. He was respected by those who knew him.
A Friday incident at Redlenton Norfolk shows Postmaster Bland stabbed through the body by Whitaker Benbury during a mail handover at the closed office door. Bland’s condition was grave. Benbury was arrested and jailed. Bland supports a large family. Benbury’s wife and four children face distress due to the act. The Norfolk Beacon reports the details as heard.
The first bale of new cotton for the season brought to Fayetteville Market was raised by Mr. John McNeill of Robeson. It sold for 114 cents per pound, signaling the start of the season and indicating market demand.
A gentleman arriving from North Carolina on Monday evening reports distressing effects of the late gale. He describes damage, fear, and cleanup needs as communities assess the storm's impact and mobilize assistance.
A severe gale in Tyrrell county caused tides to reach dangerous heights, forcing inhabitants into garrets and trees. Cattle from the county's lowlands were nearly all killed, with extensive property impact reported by the Norfolk Beacon.
Citizens subscribe a substantial sum to build a new piloting boat for Ocra coke Bar. The vessel, named Washington, is under construction on Core Sound and will be presented to Mr Musa Styron of Portsmouth in recognition of his rescue efforts during the storm of August 29 last.
A Whig convention in Pennsylvania met on the fourth with forty seven counties represented and harmony claimed. A Philadelphia Daily Advertiser correspondent notes friends of Mr Clay support Morrison as the only man to rally free forces against corrupt powers in Washington, while Clay cooperates in another sphere.
A large sale of Morus Mullicaulis trees occurred at Germantown cocoonery near Philadelphia owned by Dr. Physic. The sale totaled 260050 trees with prices ranging from 32 to 874 cents, about 24 cents per fut. Most trees were nearly branchless.
Mr Physie runs the world’s largest cocoonery in German Town Pennsylvania. This season it has fed 2,000,000 worms and maintains 400,000 mulberry trees. Plans call for 60 more acres and a projection of feeding millions next year.
Sept 7 Brunswick Ga reports a new stage line from Brunswick to Tallahassee and a rail connection via Iola and the Apalachicola River to St Josephs and New Orleans. A steam boat route to Wilmington via Charleston will speed Northern to Southern travel and rival the U S mail schedule by 36 to 48 hours. When the Brunswick and Florida Rail Road opens the journey will be far quicker while staging declines as rails advance.
The Pennsylvania Bank of the U States continues issuing Post Notes in New York at a discount of about 18 percent per year. The system weakens confidence, pressures other banks to suspend specie payments, and causes market panic in the North as several New York banks mirror the policy.
The New York Gazette voices strong condemnation of the Bank of Mississippi paper and its impact on currency, likening it to the Eagle Bank of New Haven’s post notes. The New York money market shows strain with high premiums in Wall Street, falling stock values, and fears that English bills may rise, while Southern states like Georgia face worsening bank conditions and scarce funds.
Gen Quitman and Seducer Thatcher, now in England, cannot move the sale of Mississippi State bonds transferred to the Mississippi Rail Road Bank. A Judge Thatcher letter confirms a prior report that about thirty millions of bonds and American securities lie dormant in the London market.
Ex Governor Reynolds and General Rawling brokered a sale of Stile bonds totaling four million dollars on favorable terms. Negotiated stipulations must be met on this side before monthly instalments can be drawn. London negotiations elevate Illinois for internal improvement. Balt timer.
The New York papers contradict the earlier claim that Indiana lost $1,000,000 due to a broker's failure. Bonds totaling that amount were said to be placed for sale, but the report has not held up under New York scrutiny.
Late from Europe the steamship British Queen reached New York on the 19th bringing Liverpool reports to August. The Cotton market fell further by four pence per pound while British stock market suffers moral panic and Bank of England bullion drain. Parliament prorogued August 7. The Queen affirms government resolve to uphold the empire and to unite Christendom to end the slave trade as Chartist threats are to be deterred by law.
Norfolk Market report dated Sept 20 shows Cotton at 11 715 cents, Corn at 70 10 72 cents, Hog round bacon 11 to 12 cents, Lard 12 to 13 cents. Market notes reflect commodity pricing.
Washington Market report dated Sept 24 lists corn at 53 a 3 50. Bunctions-sides 11 cents hams 12 cents Lard 124 cents naval stores turpentine scarce. Fish prices show new at 2 40 old unclear fur 125. Shad fish shad pish herrings cut 6 to 6 50 whale 34 50.
Communicated report says CPEMer Burwell Temple is expected to preside at Falls Var River on Tuesday before the first Sunday in October and again Wednesday at the Old Church in this place.
A historical medical notice certifies a patient with fifty four years of asthma who attributes the cure to treatment by Dr Wa Evans. The statement notes lifelong struggle from early age and claims notable relief starting from a specific year, marking a long duration before the cure was observed.
A patient reports five years of nearly constant illness and urgent pain. After consulting doctors and trying remedies, use of Dr William Evans Vegetable Medicine began in June and after two packages the sufferer was fully relieved and remains permanently cured, recommending it to others with the same distress.
In Halifax county on Thursday evening the 19th inst. by S. IL. Gre. Esq. Mr Johan M. Dickin to the amiable and much admired Miss Susan Ann Lundy Dickin.
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