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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1844
Page
2
Tarborough issues from February 3 1844 promote Col Michael Hoke of Lincoln as gubernatorial candidate and call readers to the speeches of Messrs Saunders and Brown on the 21st role, noting a crisis in the South and urging action.
The piece argues for Col. Hoke over Mr. Graham in the NC gubernatorial race. It portrays the Whigs as anxious and Federalists as losing power, praises Hoke’s integrity, popular support, and tenure in the State Legislature, and attacks balanced by noting Graham’s preference for legislative selection.
A fragment notes Mr H. voting to subordinate offices that theoretically belonged to the people but were controlled by others, asserting he has consistently shown himself a friend of honest Republican institutions.
The North State Whig editor defends a critical reading of Mr Toole and argues the column's spirit was respectful. The piece praises patriotic restraint shown after Arrington's nomination and questions a Whig meeting in Washington county while urging unity and continued public service.
A fragmentary letter discusses the Press and Democratic papers in the state. It praises the Signal under Bushee and notes the Ajax Telumon of the Standard's criticisms. Edgecombe County is urged to support the Press. Mentions resignations at Wake Forest tutor, and Ralph’s plans for June in Greensboro.
A fragment notes a remark about card handling and betting culture in college circles. It mentions the speaker doubting tricks in early hands and warns the claim may be unverified, reflecting casual gamesmanship rather than a formal event.
Judge Williamson praised the University during his June visit, noting that evidence showed instruction was able and thorough. He urged students to apply themselves more closely and perseveringly to rise to the level of the best.
The piece describes capricious weather with a bright Sunday, a sunlit morning, and rapid snow melt. Tuesday returns with snow, sleigh rides canceled by rain. It notes Senate debates on Mr McDuffy and House Rules as the prominent congressional topics.
From the Raleigh Standard story in the Charleston Courier, Calhoun declares he will not seek the Democratic Convention nomination in Baltimore next May, urging supporters to consider his principles. The piece also discusses General Cass and Mr Buchanan rumors, Southern backing for Calhoun, and calls for Beaufort delegation unity while praising Gen Saunders for anti abolitionist stands.
The Governor summons the Council of State to meet on February 12 to appoint a member of the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Gaston.
The Washington Republican notes a District Convention in town on February 22 to appoint a delegate to represent the Republican party of the 8th Congressional district in the Baltimore Convention. It suggests Democrats may search among prominent figures for suitable representation.
The Britannia arrived in Boston with news from Europe dated fourteen days earlier. The report notes cotton prices were up and that market excitement was high. No further major details were provided in the readable text.
The Rev Thomas L Carter is expected to attend services at Tartore on the third Sunday in February and the Saturday before Tuesday following the meeting at Hunda Way’s meeting house near Mrs L Hart’s residence. The notice records church attendance and local scheduling.
Married in Greenville on Sunday by Rev Samuel Pearce. Thomas Gorham and Susan Selby, daughter of Benjamin Mo Selby, are wed.
Willis IV Porter aged in the south year of life died in this place last Saturday. He was the son of Mr. Joe Porter.
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