Nominations for Governor Listed on February 15 1940
A ballot notice lists Democratic Republican and State Rights nominations for governor on Saturday February 15, 1940. The item records the political slate and date for the statewide race.
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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1840
Page
2
Debates Over State Debts and Party Crossfire
The piece compares Pennsylvania and New York state debt policies, contrasting Governor Porter’s demand to pay debts with Governor Seward’s call to extend credit. It cites Albany Argus and New York Herald critiques, flags Whig accusations of Democratic extravagance, and notes tensions around abolitionists and Democratic nominee Saunders amid national party infighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Pennsylvania
Seward
New York
Empire
Albany Argus
New York Herald
Europe
Abolition Talk Sparks Critique of Representative Stanly
Washington City correspondent reports a Raleigh Standard letter accusing Representative Stanly of stoking abolitionist sentiment. The writer claims his conduct pushes national discourse toward abolition, alleging he labels governors and officers from non slaveholding states as abolitionists and cites past votes as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
Raleigh Standard
Congress
Stanly
United States
van Buren
Calhoun Speech Dominates Senate Debates On Debts Report
The Senate debated the Assumption of State Debts with Mr. Calhoun delivering a lengthy, influential speech praised for its maxims and condensation. Printing 30,000 copies was ordered, and the House focused on petitions relating to local and private matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Calhoun
Preston
Globe
Mr. C
Congress
New Hampshire
House of Representatives
Appointment of Judge in Superior Courts
Edward Hall of Warren county was yesterday appointed Judge of the Superior Courts by the Governor and Council, filling the vacancy from Judge Saunders resignation as reported by al. Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hall
Warren County
Saunders
al. Star
Fresh Shad Sold in Wilmington Market
Fresh shad were sold in Wilmington Market on the 28th ultimo with several lots reported as moving briskly. This sale reflects active regional fish trade and market demand among local buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Silk operations under way in Halifax county
A letter from Halifax county North Carolina reports two silk establishments being built there. One is by Mr. Thomas M. Pearce and the other by Col. Andrew Joyner. Both have long been engaged in raising Multicaults and reject the label Humbuggery used by opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County
N.C
Thomas M. Pearce
Andrew Joyner
Fur
Tison's Store Report on a North Carolina Planter
Washington Republican notes from Tison's Store Pitt Co January 22 1840 a statement of Benjamin Streeter a Green County planter for the past year He ran ten ploughs employed thirty hands including men women boys and girls He reared 1200 bbls corn 22 790 lbs pork 31 bales cotton and 66 fathoms cattle weighing 14790 pounds averaging 2234 pounds each The note mentions sales of the year and expectations for the present year, with details on livestock and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tison
Pitt Co
Farming over politics in North Carolina urged
The writer argues that farmers should focus on agriculture rather than politics, noting high prices for corn pork and cotton will yield about 3000 dollars from 1000 pounds of bacon. The letter laments political divisions and hopes for unity. A fatal rail accident near Greensville kills the engineer Mr Hackney and a colored fireman. two others near the blast escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Carolina
Greensville
Mr. Hackney
Pel. Sialesman
Daniel Webster on Harrison Ticket in 1835
Daniel Webster refused to join Gen. Harrison on a presidential ticket, stating he would not act to elevate a man who faced scorn from foes and contempt from friends. The remark reflects Webster’s cautious stance amid early 19th century politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
William H. Harrison
Mr. Webster
Gen. Harrison
Resumption Bill Passes House Amid Banking Pressure
The Resumption Bill passed the Pennsylvania House 69 to 24 and is expected to reach the Senate. Banks would be required to resume specie payments by the sixth instant or forfeit their charters and be wound up, triggering much excitement in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
Senate
Philaelphiia
Resumption and Bank Debates in 1833 Michigan and PA
A Michigan Senate resolution to require Detroit banks to redeem all issues on demand was laid on the table by the lieutenant governor. The Spirit of the Times cites five Philadelphia banks resuming specie payments. Alabama rejects bank suspension legality. A U S Bank charter sale rumor. Mississippi Federal Court rules contracts for slaves illegal merchandize and void, amid likely impact on debts to northern traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate of Michigan
Committee On Banks
Detroit
Philadelphia Spirit of the Times
Philadelphia Bank
Farmers’ and Mechanics Bank
Commercial Bank
Bank of North America
Mechanics’ Bank
Alabama
House
Senate
U.S
Pennsylvania
Norfolk Herald
Mississippi
British defence orders in Canada warn of war risk
Public alarm grows as Britain orders immediate defence measures across Upper and Lower Canada and Nova Scotia. Fortifications rise from Mackinaw to Passamaquoddy, with barracks near Detroit and repairs at Fort Malden. Ottawa and Washington study the risk of war as talks on peace and territory grow tense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper
Lower Canada
Nova Scotia
Mackinaw
Passamaquoddy
Lake Erie
Ontario
St. Lawrence
N. E
Detroit
Fort Malden
Chippewa
New Brunswick
Canada
Quebec
Washington
War Department
Great Britain
United States
War security promises urged by Star editorial
A brief passage argues that prompt measures are needed to provide security and protection in case of war, urging action and confidence in the scale of protection promised by Star.
Methodist Conference Appoints For North Carolina Year
North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church met at New Bern and adjourned. Delegates to the General Conference in Baltimore were named. A long list of district appointments across Raleigh, New Bern, Washington, Danville, Salisbury and other districts follows. fasting days, May and October, were set aside. Cotton market in Petersburg noted decline and dull sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Conference
North Carolina
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Newbern
Morris
Mocksville
Davie County
H. G. Leigh
Moses Breek
James Jamieson
Baltimore
Raleigh
A.G. Leigh
P. E. Raleigh
Jno. T. Brame
Alfred Norman
Tar River
Joseph Goodman
P. Ww. Archer Smithfield
James E. Joiner Granville
David B. Nicholson Person
William E. Pell
Hillshoro
C. Featherston
Hillsboro
Ro. C. Maynard Amos W
Beaufort
Sidney D. Bumpass
Washington District
Ko. J. Carson
Washington
Ira T. Wyche
Roanoke
John BE. Edwards
Tarborough
John Tillette
Plymouth
Thomson Garrard
Mattamuskeet
Alsa H. Tucker
Bath
Neuse
Henry Gray
Portsmouth
Ocracoke
William M. Wash
Norfolk Market Prices Report February six
Norfolk market report lists cotton at 8.94 cents per pound, corn from 45 to 50 cents, bacon hog round at 10 to 11 cents, and lard at 10 to 12 cents. Prices reflect typical midwinter trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Urboru
Collee
Lotton
Barre
Washington Market Prices on February 11
Washington Market report lists corn at 2.00 dollars, bacon sides 10 cents, hams 11 cents, pork between 6 and 7 dollars per cwt. Naval stores show new dip at 230 dollars, old at 2 dollars 15 cents, scrape 85 cents, tar 1 to 110. Shad fish at 7 dollars, herrings cut at 5, whole 250483 00. market described as dull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Preacher Pucket to Speak at Contentneam March 27
Communicated list shows Elder P. Pucket expected to preach at Contentneam on March 27 with a sequence of nearby communities and dates including Toisnot Union Tarboro Conetoe and Autrey's Creek among others leading up to April 8 at Col. Jones's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder P. Pucket
Contentneam
Toisnot
Union
Rest
Lawrence’s
Tarboro
Conetoe
Olt Town Creek
Autrey’s Creek
Tison’s
Meow
Col. Jones
Obituary of Norfolk Acre Foreman President of Agricultural Society
The obituary celebrates the life of Foreman a Norfolk native who resided in St. Brides Parish Norfolk County. He promoted agriculture, helped form an Agricultural Society and served as its President. Relocation to North Carolina did not dim his civic efforts until a wasting disease claimed his life after nearly two years. His manners and public spirit reflected social virtue and thoughtful devotion to neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Tarborough
Foreman
St. Brides Parish
Nofolk
North Carolina
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Washington Republican
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P. Doub
P. E. Halifax
H. Speck
Franklin
John T. St
Orange
John Riche Bennet T. Blake
F. College
William W. Kane
Orregon
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England
Benj. Batts
Robert Joyner
Elizabeth Dicken
Nashville
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Cone
Williamston
MICHL
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Wellington
Southgate
M. Redmond
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