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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1844
Page
2
Inquest in this county on a missing 12 or 13 year old negro girl found dead in an old well near Battleboro. She belonged to Mr. Allen Ing who had bought her six months ago and she had been missing 10 or 12 days. The jury verdict: death by intentionally throwing herself into the well.
The Columbian Lady's and Gentleman's Magazine edited by John Inman invites readers to notice its prospects in advertising columns. It boasts contributions from eminent writers and asserts the paper richly merits and will receive public patronage.
Curiosity prompts examination of poll books returned to the Clerk. Insolvents 62. Bank President 1. Teiler 1. Regular Physicians 4. Steam Doctors 1. Idiots 1. Merchants Farmers Rail Road agents Manufacturers and Shop Keepers 48. 118 votes polled overall.
The Raleigh Standard notes returns from about forty counties showing Col Hoke leading Graham by 1710 votes with 24 991 to 23 251. It compares to 1842 results and lists gains by Democrats and Federalists in multiple counties, adding a note that no room remains for commentary this week.
Election returns list Nash Pitt Beaufort Aurlin Hillfar and Blount districts with party tallies. Hoke leads for governor in several counties while Graham edges him in others. elected senators include Foreman Tayloe Biggs Woodard and Joyner with mixed federalist and democratic wins. Sheriff results favor Ellison Mooring and Cooper across counties.
The Raleigh Standard highlights Gen Saunders remarks on the charge of terrorism against Ezekiel Polk, grandfather of Col. James Knox Polk, inviting public attention to the paper’s discussion and the facts Gen Saunders submits.
The Franklin Alabama paper’s 1844 note is quoted to counter Whig claims that James K. Polk’s grandfather was a Tory. Reverend Sulo Reese attests Ezekiel Polk served as a militia colonel during the Revolutionary War, denying Tory bloodlines and defending Polk’s Whig credentials.
The Globe reports on Santa Anna in Mexico and U.S. negotiations over Texas. It analyzes Mr Thompson’s proposals, Calhoun’s Senate approach, and the aim to delay treaty action. It argues Mexico will not yield Texas, warns that U.S. delay could block annexation, and condemns interposing to compel consent.
A Hillsboro dated letter describes a strangled man found in Peter Geringer’s mill pond after a Seine snag. The body, head and one hand missing, is identified only as a stranger. A bloody saddled horse nearby fuels speculation, but no culprit named. The note also reports Joseph Physic’s executors moving twenty one emancipated slaves from Newbern or Philadelphia, under North Carolina law, with the death of the former owner.
Edenton Sentinel reports the death of Martin W. Lucas Esq a Plymouth merchant struck by lightning on his way home from the Ocean Retreat. He was found sitting upright near the foot of the mainmast of the SDR John C Pettijoho after the mast was shattered. The death occurred instantly and the deceased remained in the same position.
The Lincoln Courier reports the United States Branch Mint in Charlotte burned Saturday morning, likely an incendiary act. Roof fire spread from carpenters’ work. interior losses include all contents except vault gold. Caldwell’s furniture loss estimated at 1,000 to 2,000 dollars. brick and stone building with machinery gone, rebuilding awaits Congressional funding.
Foreign news centers on the France Morocco quarrel nearing settlement. Louis Philippe shocks popularity by urging national provision for his family. Other items are dull. Cotton prices fell 4 4 pence per pound since earlier dates. Weekly sales total 17 500 bales through July 15.
A marriage occurred Thursday night in the county with Rev John F Speight officiating. The groom is Mr Jacobs Pope of Halifax County aged 16. The bride is Miss Martha Frances Parker daughter of Mr Richard Parker.
Henry I Tore, Democratic Elector nominee, announces he will address voters across Nash, Edgecombe, Tyrrell, Washington, Martin, Beaufort, Hyde, and Pitt counties on set dates from August to November, culminating at the presidential election day November 14. The schedule notes travel to court houses and county seats to meet constituents in detached sections.
Israel Post announces The Columbian Magazine to be published monthly in New York. He argues for a strong American literary market and invites prominent writers and publishers to contribute, promising engravings, music pages, and thoughtful criticism. Subscription options include one year for 3 dollars and two years for 5 dollars.
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