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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1844
Page
2
The speech urges extending debt relief for land buyers, notes public square and capitol enclosure needs, laments failed swamp land sales, and argues funds should come from state sources rather than taxation. It also criticizes railroad dealings and closes with a valedictory on gubernatorial tenure.
The Turboro' Male Academy held its examination last Thursday with a large attendance of ladies and gentlemen. Principal Mr Brooks led the sessions focusing on English, Classics, and Mathematics. Students answered promptly earning praise from the audience and anxious mothers. The evening featured declamation and dialogue, which the students performed with credit, and the piece closed with best wishes for the academy.
The coon press insists Polk will win by a popular minority. They say Polk’s South Carolina lead balances Clay majorities elsewhere. Clay’s state gains shrink, Polk’s rise appears as a morning beam, yet the public call it a majority. Confusion in the terms continues.
The Whig Press in Raleigh denounces rivals as uncharitable and misrepresentative. It condemns the rancor in The Register Independent and Star and laments ongoing abuse, vandal violence, and a failure to end rabid political warfare despite hopes from the late election.
The Standard of last Wednesday notes progress as committees work while the Legislature advances. Maurice Q. Waddell John D. Cameron and Joseph Holderby elected Engrossing Clerks by joint ballot. David Ovilaw of Bertie named Solicitor for the 1st Judicial Circuit. Hamilton C. Jones of Rowan re elected Solicitor for the Sixth Circuit. William Hill re elected Secretary of State. Horgess S. Gaither serves as Speaker and is elected Solicitor for the Seventh Circuit. Frederick Nash elected Judge of the Supreme Court and David F Caldwell elected Judge of the Superior Courts.
The l1th inst. is fixed as the election day for a Pitt County Senate vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Foreman. The vote will determine who fills the seat until a successor is elected or the term ends, with local officials confirming polling locations and procedures.
Extract from Raleigh Standard shows Dramatized debate after a failed ballot for Speaker. Louis D. Wilson urges withdrawal of his name to aid organization, while Edwards and Biggs publish a letter urging silence and a plan to end the embarrassment. The Wilson letter argues for concessions to form a functional whig majority to advance state welfare.
In Edgecombe and other counties, three thousand Whig voters staying home could push the voting power beyond actual strength. Fraudulent practices risk a false read majority that cannot be corrected once established, warning that a two to one margin may appear but be unreliable.
Congress met on Monday with Mr. Clay's official Tennessee majority noted at 114, reflecting party strength in the state. The record highlights the procedural start of the session and the stable alignment within the Tennessee delegation.
The next session of the above named academy will commence on the first Monday in January 1845. Languages and English branches will be taught to any extent required. J. B. Brooks, Principal. Deb. 7, 1844.
The Roanoke Republican announces Aventon Fenwale Academy will close on Friday the 13th of December. Reopens second Monday in January at Nash county location, 16 miles north of Nashville, 6 miles southeast of Ransom's Bridge, 6 miles north of Hilliardston. Miss Maury Casey to teach English, music, French, and drawing at 8435 per session. Tuition details and mid session admissions noted.
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