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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1844
Page
2
The Raleigh periodical notes Col. Michael Hoke of Lincoln as a gubernatorial candidate. It promises to publish in the next description of Mr. Clay’s Raleigh visit, as reported by the Democratic Signal.
A Tarboro Press report notes Edgecombe Democratic members meet on April 20 and unanimously pledge support against Henry Clay and federalism in November. They nominate Robt. R. Bridgers and James S. Battle for the county’s next House of Commons seats and appoint a three member committee to seek their acceptance.
In the Senate on the 18th a major portion of time was spent on a bill to authorize a congressional subscription for 1 500 copies of Robert Greenhow's history of Oregon California and the other territories on the northwest coast of North America The bill was amended to strike out the provision for no distribution of a portion of these books and was engrossed for a third reading by a 27 to 13 vote In the House on the 10th two attempts were made to take up the Tariff bill and set a day for its consideration Joseph R Ingersoll offered a resolution to postpone further consideration until the last Tuesday in December but it failed 83 to 100 The Globe calls this a test vote and predicts the House will pass the new Tariff bill.
The Raleigh Standard reports North Carolina will send delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore on the fourth Monday in May. Districts two three four five six seven eight have appointed delegates with first and ninth still awaiting selections. A Gatesville convention calls for the ninth district, while the first district has seen no activity.
The fragment notes a discussion around Mr Cxar's views on a central issue. It underscores the significance of his stance, signaling a broader controversy or policy debate shaping perceptions among readers and officials. Further details remain unclear due to the fragmentary source.
A Texas congressionally signed letter dated January 2 1844 declares that nine tenths of Texans would welcome annexation by the United States on terms equal to other states. The message counters misimpressions in Washington about Texan reluctance and urges openness to U S overtures toward joining the Union.
The Raleigh Star reports that Mexico and Texas have agreed to an armistice until a joint commission meets in Mexico City to establish a permanent basis of peace. The agreement signals a pause in hostilities as diplomatic talks proceed.
A New York Herald correspondent reports that Calhoun's stance on the Oregon boundary has stalled negotiations with Packenham, who must seek further instructions from his government before resuming talks. The piece also notes Edenton and Elizabeth City tied by a Small Pox interdiction, a severe Warrenton hailstorm damaging windows and orchards, and Virginia Massachusetts federal representation tensions over slaveholding state representation.
In the Massachusetts Legislature strong feeling arose as members debated conduct amid the confederacy dispute. Both Houses referred the matter to special committees to examine the issue and uphold manliness and dignity among representatives.
Foreign notes recount Siddons arrival bringing Liverpool dates to March 14. O'Connell petitions Commons for repeal of the union after an animated Covent Garden dinner. Ireland shows tempered mood yet resolute Repeal spirit. France experiences floods and low mood. Alicant siege continues. Circassians near 200,000 in Caucasus with Russia pushing conquest. Syria unrest with 12,000 Maronites taking arms. Haiti reports Captain Shephard from Port au Prince notes President Rivera advancing with 16,000 near St Domingo, rebels retreating with 40,000 in army. capitulation expected. Market and naval prices listed for corn, bacon, lard, naval stores.
We are authorized to announce Louis C Pender as a candidate at the upcoming election for the office of Sheriff of this county.
Official notice proclaims JESsE MERCER as a candidate for the office of Sheriff in the forthcoming county election. The declaration confirms his bid and seeks voter support in the race.
The Rev Jacob Frieze, by divine permission, will preach at Ellis's meeting-house near Pitt's Cross Roads on April 24, at Tarboro on April 25, at Hardaway's near Spencer L. Hart's on April 26, and at Upper Town Creek on April 27 and 28 starting at 11 A. M. Each location invites the public to attend.
An 1844 notice invites patients to visit Tarboro on the 10th or 12th of next month for dental treatments. It lists procedures for beauty and preservation, gum diseases, and incorruptible or mineral teeth with plates, springs, and clasps. Numerous doctors and local figures are named. those seeking services should leave an address with Des. Thomas or McNair for immediate attendance.
Tyr HOWARD will accommodate a few genteel persons with board by the month or year. Prices according to the times, April 1844.
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