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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1844
Page
2
In a lengthy defense, Calhoun argues states cannot act bindingly in a national convention without mutual consent and denounces the proposed convention as a tool for domination by larger states. He pledges to oppose any candidate supporting protective tariffs or abolition agitation, warning that tariffs harm the many while abolition harms labor.
The Tarborough edition reports Col Michael Hoke of Lincoln and Mr Calhoun presenting Calhoun’s address declining to go before the Baltimore Convention. It argues for Democratic unity behind the nominee and opposes banks tariffs and distribution. The piece defends Calhoun’s principles and condemns Whig motives, urging reader reflection on the National Convention’s organization and state rights.
The letter urges the Convention to organize on laid down principles while acknowledging the likely outcome would be the same. It predicts Calhoun will back Van Buren, signaling a reunification of Calhoun and Van Buren factions in Virginia and across the United States amid the 1840 contest. The piece warns of a party that deceived the people in 1840.
The North State Whig defends its Washington county meeting report, pledges correction for any errors, cites reliance on a present attendee’s account, and notes an official publication aligning with their account. Also reports on Arrington’s ill health, Wise’s Brazil ministerial confirmation, Senate votes, and a Randolph County suicide.
A man in distress killed himself after a series of chores at the barn, leaving several small children. The column also notes a reported murder in Johnston County, a freedman suspect, and a dispute over unpaid printer charges involving a Christian Advocate subscriber.
In Wilmington on Sunday a fourteen year old boy named Charl killed his brother Adonis, twenty seven or eight, with a pistol. The killer and victim belonged to Mr. P. K. Dickinson. After the act a second pistol shot at Charl was ineffective. Community fear rose as youths possess pistols bought from town men, prompting a large public meeting to demand strict enforcement of laws. The article also notes progress on the Dismal Swamp Canal, Texas annexation moves, and late Mexican news including Santa Anna’s order for Americans to quit California and New Mexico.
A minister’s ultimatum demanded sports provisions or the rescission of the proclamation within 48 hours. The minister’s demand was complied with as recalls were issued and the proclamation was rescinded.
Market note lists wholesale price at 160 dollars per barrel for naval sic New dip 165 Old 31 65. Bacop 7 cents. Lard 74 to 8 cents. Scrap 65 cents. Ep.
The notice lists preaching dates and locations across Tarborough and surrounding hamlets. Elles P. Puckett and D. J. Monon are slated to preach at Meadow meeting house on March 3, with multiple stops including Autrey's Creek Old Tuy Creek Tarborough Hari sway Williams Lau rence Deep Creek Joyner and other local sites through March 24.
In this place on Wednesday night by L D Wilson Esq Mr Weldon G Hunter wed Miss Nancy Griffiths In this county on Tuesday night by J C Keight Exq Mr Wright Barney wed Mrs Mary Sharpe
PPPHE Subscriber calls attention to TABSIAS Wale and Female School with instruction in English branches Hebrew Greek Latin and French. Students may enter anytime with quarterly fees. session runs from early January to just before the last Monday in June. Principal J H Brooks oversees the institution and references male academy fees.
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