Tyler Addresses Union and Texas Annexation in 1844
President John Tyler defends the union and opposes dissolution threats from both North and South. He argues Texas annexation would strengthen the country and notes efforts to secure it, while acknowledging uncertain prospects after the Senate rejected a treaty. He calls for impartial historical review of his presidency and actions. Washington, Aug. 20, 1844.
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North
Texas
Senate
John Tyler
Washington
Election and speech at Court House in Edgecombe 1844
The Democracy of Edgecombe recalls an election on November 4 1844 with electors named David Reid Joseph Allison D W Coutts W J Alexander and George Bower. Henry I Toole addressed the crowd at the Court House praising party origins opposing a national bank and tariffs while Ferdinand Harris argued in a audible dispute.
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David Reid
Joseph Allison
D. W. Coutts
W. J. Alexander
George Bower
Edgecombe
Henry I. Toole
Federal
Peace
National Republican
Whig
Cven
Toole
Ferdinand Harris
Tyro
Public Speaking and Betting in the Whig Debate
A report criticizes Whig orators for betting during a public debate as a substitute for argument. It praises Edward Stanly's later speeches and condemns Mr. Clay's followers for similar gambling bravado. The piece notes court delays to accommodate political speeches and tolls on the public.
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Edward Stanly
Harris
Belling
Clay
Court House
Edgecombe
Whigs shift as Polk and Dallas gain support across nation
The document notes growing endorsements for Polk and Dallas from private citizens, Whig congressmen, and Harrison electors. It claims the Whig President has denounced Henry Clay for unprincipled conduct, signaling a surge toward the Polk ticket and hinting at further defections.
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Polk
Dallas
Tyler Withdraws From Presidential Race Stirring Democratic Support
The Richmond Enquirer notes Tyler’s withdrawal and praises the spirit of his friends. It cites the Madisonian, Mercury, and Aurora backing Polk Dallas and Carroll, with mass meetings planned in Baltimore Philadelphia New York to unite behind the Democrat ticket.
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Tyler
Richmond Enquirer
Madisonian
Polk
Dallas
Mercury
Philadelphia
Aurora
New York
Baltimore
Mr. Tyler
Maryland
Carroll
Official vote for Governor delayed for late counties
From the Raleigh Standard the official vote for Governor is postponed as twenty-five counties remain unreported. The paper plans a corrected table next week. Gen George Whitfield of Lenoir has been nominated as the Democratic Elector candidate for the Fourth District comprising Greene and Lenoir counties.
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Secretary of State
George Whitfield
Lenoir
Greene, le
Political shifts noted in 29th Congress elections
The report lists sixteen elected members for the 29th Congress across Louisiana Illinois Missouri and other states with a net gain of one Whig in Louisiana. It notes Democratic gains in seven states since Polk and Dallas nomination, totaling 74,000, exceeding half of the Whig majority from 1840.
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Louisiana
Ilinois
Missouri
Dalley’s Magical Pain Extractor Advised by Reader
A Tarboro reader praises Dalley’s Magical Pain Extractor for treating severe blood bite rings in spring 1844. After applying thick plaster, pain eased, swelling lessened, and a large discharge occurred before full relief. The letter urges others to try the ointment as a beneficial remedy for inflammatory skin conditions.
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Dalley
N.C. H
Elder Chandler Preaches Before Kehukee Association Tour
For The Tarrboro Press Elder S. Chandler will preach on Tuesday at Falls Tar River on Wednesday Ardaway's on Thursday Tarboro' and Friday Lawrence's en route to Kehukee Association to be held at Kehukee meeting house Halifax county commencing Saturday before the first Sunday in October.
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S. Chandler
Falls Tar River
Ardaway’s
Tarboro
Lawrence’s
Kehukee Association
Kehukee Meeting House
Halifax County
Tosnot
Halifax
Dawson's Roads
Williamston
Lower
Edgecombe
Upper
Bridgers’s
Joshua Barnes
N.C
P. Sharpe
Eid-De Camp
Roanoke Advocate
Deaths in Greenville and Hamilton County
DIED In Greenville Pit county on Tuesday the 20th Inst Commanda B consort of William Sherrod and daughter of Goold and Martha Hoyt after a brief illness in her 18th year leaving two children and a large circle of friends and relatives to deplore her untimely death. At the residence of his father near Hamilton Martin county on Tuesday the 23d July Mr Hezekiah T Williams aged 22 years after a brief illness of congestive fever surrounded by family and cheerfulness the youth’s premature death noted by Washington Whig.
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Greenville
Pit County
Commanda B
William Sherrod
Goold
Martha Hoyt
Raleigh
Hamilton
Martin County
Hezekiah T. Williams
Mr. Williams
Elector Henry S. Toore to Address District Counties
Democratic Elector nominee Henry S. Toore announces he will address voters in Nash County on August 13 at the Court House and in subsequent counties including Elgecombe Tyrrell Wastington Martin Beaufort and Pitt on dates through November 4 presidential election day. The schedule responds to requests to speak at dispersed county gatherings and covers substantial compensated labor.
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Henry S. Toore
E.q
Court House of Nash Co
Elgecombe
Tyrrell
Wastington
Martin
Beaufort
Pitt
Brinkleyville Vineyard Advertises Grapes and Wines
A historical notice from Brinkleyville Post Office district Halifax county N C by S Weller promotes ripe Scuppernong grapes and other varieties for purchase with stated prices per gallon and per person. The subscriber offers wine samples to visitors and promises entertainment and reasonable board for travelers, citing temperance support and a local vineyard exhibit.
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Wes Frais
Orla
Buroy
Brinkleyville
Halifax County
S. Weller
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