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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1839
Page
2
The column notes Republican candidate for president Martin Van Buren. It reports Democratic voters in the state favor Judge Romulus M Saunders as governor candidate, subject to the convention on the 8th. It mentions a Washington Republican suggestion and a Edenton Gazette quote praising Saunders as a strong Republican ally.
Alfred L. Price assumes the role of Elitor and Publisher at the Washington Republican. He states the paper’s politics remain unchanged but aims to give it a more moral tone.
The 2d inst House of Representatives failed to organize due to New Jersey seating dispute. Mr Adams chaired the House as Bynum challenged claims that NJ seats were lawfully earned, arguing sovereignty of the people over the Governor and urging representation of NJ citizens rather than executive will. The friction mirrors a broader constitutional debate on rightful seating.
The speaker argues the House must judge its members and that no action can occur until the chamber is organized. He faults the New Jersey governor for attempting to influence proceedings and cites constitutional authority and state law as the basis for the House’s exclusive power.
The Democratic Review argues the New Jersey electoral fraud by the Governor and Council, detailing October election results and county by county majorities. It asserts Whig control in eight counties and Essex, condemning the conspiracy that deprived constitutional rights and elected a Whig governor, with claims of manipulation during the panic era.
The text analyzes New Jersey reapportionment advantages for Whigs, noting Mercer and Burlington gains while Hunterdon loses seats. It argues the Whig rise does not reflect statewide policy views, details the 1838 and 1839 election disputes, and documents the Harrisburg National Whig Convention results with Harrison receiving a majority of votes for the U S presidency.
The excerpt notes totals for several state matchups such as Diana Illinois and Clay Rhode Island with 148 and 96 respectively. It records The Hon. John Tyler of Virginia receiving the Vice Presidential nomination by unanimous vote, and ends with a jab about Henry Clay.
A fragment notes a Petersburg Virginia paper called The Jdimerican Statesman printed three times weekly by Burwell and Allegree at five dollars per year. It aims to support the people against the aristocracy and positions itself as an efficient publication.
The Supreme Court of North Carolina will begin its Winter Term in Raleigh on Monday the 30th. The city hosts the session as justices convene to consider cases and issue rulings during the term.
A youth named Heasley from Chat him County was shot by rival Madison Johnson on Saturday night. Heasley died Wednesday after lingering injuries. Jubuson remains in prison as the case unfolds.
The board of internal improvement met at Fayetteville on Monday to open subscriptions for the Western Railroad. Gov. Dudley and other dignitaries attended along with many leading citizens. Books opened and a handsome subscription obtained. Rev. Simeon Colton named agent with a salary of 1,590 to travel and solicit subscriptions.
In Bloomingdale, Indiana the West reports Messrs Young and Halleek bought 40 900 pounds of pork at 2 090 per hundredweight. The Springfield Journal notes pork sells in Alton for 250 and 2300 per 100 pounds nett, 3 per 100 pounds dressed here. Merchants are urged to enter the pork trade or farmers face ruinous prices and widespread suffering. Postmaster Matt Kendall notes a letter can be franked if written by the sender.
The Liverpool arrived in New York on Wednesday night with dispatches from Havre London and Liverpool dated November 13 16. Trade reports are cautiously favorable with English money and cotton markets steadier. The Bank of England shows no immediate suspension, cotton sales brisk and prices higher. Local market notes include Washington and Norfolk quotes for December with cotton at 10 to 11 cents and provisions and naval stores pricing.
The Rev Jota Sinzzitary will preach in Tarboro on the first Sunday in January, as announced by the church committee.
Zpenefus Cromwell and Jane Bieoencz were married in Mertin County on Thursday last by Reverend William Hyman, binding the couple in matrimony.
In this county, on Thursday last, died Mr. Theophilus Cherry.
A long notice promotes a legal compendium titled Justice of the Peace and Public Officers. It touts a revised statute digest with summary of statutes, forms, precedents, and notes, designed for officials and general readers. Turner & Hugues announce the work available at a retail price of three dollars with discounts for resellers, dated December 1959 in Rich Chep'er.
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