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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1844
Page
2
The Raleigh Standard editor is urged to correct the Democratic elector candidate appointment for this district. It states Aug 27 but should read Aug 27, not Sept. The notice references George Wm Dallas of Penn. as vice president candidate.
The article notes a quiet election day with the Democracy securing advantages in the field. It compares current vote totals to a previous summer race, mentions Graham receiving more county votes than Clay, and looks ahead to the November presidential contest with cautious optimism.
Election returns show Edgecombe County with Hoke 1410 and Graham 118 for governor. In local races Louis D Wilson unopposed for Senate and Wm D Petway wins Sheriff. County results include Barnes 1074 and Bridgers 1096 for Commons with Mercer 63 and Pender 162. statewide party margins show Wayne county leading by about 600, Pitt 441 to 607 in governor race.
A Raleigh Standard letter from July 18 1844 notes the discontinuance of the Republican in Raleigh and conveys Democratic party hopes for renewed vigor. It praises Henry Javas Toote Esq for a two hour and a half speech on the Bank Tariff and national issues, citing his strong remarks and support from Beaufort Democrats.
The speaker urges Democrats to rise against a bitter foe and rally for a strong ticket. He praises Polk Dallas and a loyal elector, credits Toole for boosting support in Beaver Dam district, and declares the cause onward with victory anticipated in November.
The Supreme Courts announce the 1844 riding arrangement by judges across the Fair Circuits. Edenton Seattle Raleigh Caldwell Hillsborough Pearson Wilmington Bailey Salisbury Manly Morganton Battle.
The Raleigh Signal criticizes Hon. David L. Swain, President of the University, for his visit and partisan remarks during a July 4th celebration in Asheville Buncombe County, Fayetteville car.
Lieut Maury in a National Institute paper on the Gulf Stream cites a Roanoke Inlet fact. Drake entered Albemarle Sound through the inlet 250 years ago, now a sand bank out of reach at high tides. Seventy two years ago the inlet allowed twelve foot watercraft.
Fraudulent activities at the New York Treasury are unveiled with a partner in an importing house singled out for losses exceeding $200,000. Several prominent Custom House informers are implicated in the scheme.
On Saturday the White House opened to pay compliments to the Chief Magistrate and bride. Departments heads, foreign ministers in court dress, and Army and Navy officers in uniform, with their ladies, filled the rooms. The Mayor and his lady and capital elites offered congratulations. The bride, formerly Miss Gardner, and her sister guest charmed with education, travel, and graceful manners.
A grand White House wedding scene filled with visitors and celebrations. The President and his bride received warm welcomes from friends on the Portico and in the garden as guests thronged the premises, the spirited event marked by joy, fine cake, and champagne. The Navy Yard band provided music, and the crowd stayed long to honor the future First Lady.
Philo N. Rust, Esq, will not claim the 7300 damages awarded by the jury in Rust vs Webb for libel. Rust is satisfied with the verdict and declines receiving the money, honoring the justice done to his character.
P Shrivall, vocalist formerly with Seguin troupe, married here last Thursday evening. The bride, Miss Brown, a Georgia heiress and ward of Col Powell, is valued at about $70,000 in her own right, as reported by Philadelphia Spirit of the Times.
Massachusetts Connecticut and Maine papers warn the public about a woman calling herself Miss Parns worth who claims to collect books and monies for poor children in a Massachusetts school. She is denounced as a swindler. A Hartford paper recalls she collected about 6100 from Hartford residents last year and the editor says she is deranged.
A Ballston lad, son of Mr. Beach, was stung in the knee while in a field on Thursday. A small scratch was seen, but the leg swelled greatly despite medical aid until Saturday, when the boy died. Physicians termed the wound a bite by a poisonous snake.
Reports from Vera Cruz through New Orleans describe General Sentmanat’s expedition from New Orleans to Tobasco with a band of followers. After skirmishes with Mexican troops, Sentmanat was captured, executed, and his body mutilated. Santa Anna ends the armistice with Texas and orders renewed war plans. Congress allegedly refused funds, threatening invasion prospects.
Corn wholesale 1.50 per barrel. Bacon 74 cents. Lard 8 cents. Naval stores new dip 195 dollars old 31 70. Scrape 85 cents. Source: Whig.
Married events report two unions: James Savage wed Pheribee Lawrence, daughter of the late Rev. Joshua Lawrence, near Fayetteville on a Thursday evening. In Fayetteville, Jesse Hawley married Sarah Eliza Braddy, daughter of the late Job Braddy, Esq., on a Tuesday, per local notices.
In Martin county on the 4th ult Mr Hugh Hyman died in his 79th year after a long marriage of 63 years. He and his wife raised sixteen children and never had a corpse in their house until his death reflecting a long life together and enduring family ties.
A 19th century notice outlines dates and places for presidential addresses in Nash Edgecombe Tyrrell Washington Martin Beaufort Hyde Pitt and other counties. The schedule shows court house venues and dates in August to November ahead of the presidential election, noting the labor involved in addressing the people in multiple counties.
The proprietor believes American literary talent is vast but undervalued in publishing. A new monthly magazine, The Columbian Magazine, will showcase homegrown writers and meet rising demand for quality periodical literature. New York should host a publication without peer in merit or success, with monthly issues and strong enterprise.
The prospectus outlines assembling top authors and artists for a premier magazine. It promises Engravings, fashion plates, two pages of music, and critical commentary. Subscriptions and agent terms are listed, with delivery via the Columbian Magazine at Astor House.
Desire to move west prompts sale of lands in Nash County on Swift Creek near Enfield and Hilliardston with 104 leading road claim plus 700 acres in Edgecombe County near the W and R Railroad. Properties include comfortable houses, good water, orchards, outbuildings, and timber, suited to corn wheat oats. Immediate calls advised to inspect. William Batley July 15.
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