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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1837
Page
2
Senator Strange addresses the chamber on Calhoun’s amendment taxing depositories and other fiscal measures. He defends government actions, argues the currency crisis has global roots, and questions the Bank of the United States. He supports a Sub Treasury approach while criticizing state banks and the bank ban, urging constitutional and prudent policy amid financial distress.
Mr S. addressed numerous objections to the deposit banks and argued the Executive patronage would be manageable. He claimed the scheme would not be great or dangerous and cited currency concerns. He said banks should favor the Sub-Treasury plan as it would increase specie, and he concluded as a decisive advocate and supporter.
The paper states a January 1 transition from the religious periodical it has published to devote more time to the Tarboro Press editorial and mechanical work. Improvements to typographical appearance are planned and the editors thank readers for past support.
The president appointed Mr Slade as Consul of the United States for the port of Buenos Ayres with the advice and consent of the Senate. The record expresses belief that he will perform his duties with honor to himself and credit to his country.
A Lynchburg Virginian piece disputes Staunton Spectator’s claim about Felix Roberts the traveling jeweler. It asserts Roberts is alive and well, contradicting the earlier account copied into the paper.
GM T Bland retires from the Portsmouth Times. J T Hill remains sole proprietor and will continue the paper with a neutral political stance as in the past.
The course pursued by Mr. Calhoun on the Sub-treasury project has caused much speculation and uncertainty about its impact on the Nullifying Whig faction. The South Carolina delegation, aside from Preston and Thompson, is said to unite with Calhoun in supporting the measure.
Pleasants and Gallagher editors of the Richmond Whig diverge on the Sub-treasury system with one approving and the other opposing. The disagreement may benefit readers by presenting both sides, a streak of fat and a streak of lean on the same subject.
A New York letter dated the 20th reports the sudden death of Judge William Gaston of North Carolina. Gaston is described as a gentleman of distinguished talents and worth whose character is well known and appreciated across the country.
We learn with pleasure that Alfred M Slade Esq of Martin county has been appointed to a new judicial or official post. The notice names the district and outlines the honor and expected duties, highlighting the county seat and associated legal authority involved.
The Fayetteville Journal notes Dillon Jordan Jr. Esq. has been appointed by the President as a Commissioner under the act of March to investigate depredations by Seminole and Creek Indians on Georgia Alabama and Florida citizens. Messrs. Pease and Smith join him in the commission.
Congress approved Treasury notes issuance and extended Revenue Bond payments. A Florida war appropriation of 1.6 million passed second reading. Rives proposed deposits with state banks amid debate with Calhoun over Biddle influence. In the House, additional depository duties and sub treasury plans circulated, with resolutions on foreign state annexation and Florida war investigations. Debates centered on delaying fourth installment of state deposits amid many petitions against the measure.
A bill titled Gow of Pesos was presented, with the measure discussed in both the Senate and the House. The session featured debates on fiscal policy and potential impacts, but no final action was reported.
Raleigh Rug notes Mr Adams declared an oilers day before the House that many North citizens prefer dissolving the Union to accepting annexation. The writer describes northern hatred of Southern slavery as universal and rancorous, observed during a New England visit. All parties condemn slavery as a national sin.
Grand Gulf Advertiser reports Mississippi banks will advance the full crop value to planters and half of the next crop at seven percent interest. Cotton to be delivered at designated river points and shipped by banks to Europe for cash, allowing planters to avoid shipment costs while banks replenish specie.
The Rich mound Inquirer cites a respected authority saying Virginia banks could resume without danger by February 20. Southern banks may be slightly later, likely after July 1, since crops there may not be fully available until then.
The Bank of the State of North Carolina joins a proposed Bank Convention to set a date for resuming specie payments. The bank leaders regret not fixing an earlier meeting. They stand ready to resume at once as banks nationwide adopt the measure. The Raleigh Star notes the bank’s strong liquidity, second only to two others among 86 depository banks per the Treasury report.
Halifax, Sept 27. Jaimes Fort was shot in this county on Saturday last by Pink Broom and died shortly after.
A stage driver named Loftis was captured at Ashville after confessing that he and two accomplices conducted a year long mail robbery ring across Wadesborough Charlotte Statesville and Ashville. About $600 found on Loftis matched as stolen. The other two fled and were pursued by Col Savith and local authorities. no capture reported.
The Edenton Gazette reports that the tomb containing the remains of the late Jontal Coffield was entered in the morning. Details are incomplete due to fragmented text.
Distressing news from New Orleans reports a rise in yellow fever cases. The Bulletin notes an increasing trend with about 60 new cases daily over recent days, indicating a worsening outbreak in the city.
A late report from Patterson New Jersey states the grand jury indicted 49 persons for selling liquors. The court refused to receive a communication from the discharged jury and the case involves licensed grocers as previously.
A fragment reports a cattle sale near Philadelphia on the 12th with tin prices ranging from $300 to $699 for bulls and other stock. The legible portion notes values between $300 and $350 for some bulls.
The St Augustine Herald reports the capture of two Indian chiefs Philip and Uchee Billy along with ten warriors and several women and children. Lt. McNeill was mortally wounded and led a charge before dying. About 35 captives were taken to St Ange line on the 12th. McNeill distinguished himself before his death.
The City Pennsylvania from Liverpool furnishes London dates to August 21. Liverpool Cotton trade remains firm with strong prices. London Courier reports in Parliament elections Reformers 345 and Tories 313 of 653 total members. In France dissolution of Chambers unsettled. In Spain Don Carlos gains influence and is expected to move toward Castile Valencia and Arragot to confront Madrid.
Dispatch from Boston reports Portugal's alt. war intensifying with daily skirmishes between military factions. Most favor the Constitution and government, while efforts to alter by force mount. General Danha leads a large force toward Lisbon. martial law proclaimed nationwide as Queen awaits delivery.
Washington Market reports a new dip turpentine offering at one dollar, with an old price of one hundred sixty dollars and a far price of one hundred fifty dollars, as listed by Whig.
Market notes from Petersburg show sheet words about cotton prices, quoting 8 to 1/2 cents. The fragment references Sepa6e and indicates market activity without complete figures or date details.
Edward C. Parks and Celia Price were married on a Tuesday in June officiated by Jus er Esq. The couple tied the knot at the described place.
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