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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1844
Page
2
In Tarboro, the Whig Convention met on Tuesday November 28 in Mrs Gregorys Hotel upper story with ten present from Edgecombe and nearby counties The scene featured grand resolutions drawn by J F Hughes and remarks from the chair The gathering ended abruptly with theatrical compliments and mock gravity reflecting political vanity and satire.
The passage notes Mr. McKay as chairman of the Ways and Means committee, praising his experience and vigilance for the people's interests. It also mentions Senator Haywood’s assignment to three laborious committees and contrasts Senate and House committee leadership under Mangum and Jones. The piece criticizes partisan imbalances, citing Whig control and lack of Democrat chairmen in the Senate and Whig dominance in key House committees.
The president, with Senate advice and consent, appoints Abel P Upshur as Secretary of State replacing Daniel Webster. John Nelson named Attorney General in place of Hugh S Legare. On the 2nd, Mr Jarnagin introduced a bill to divide the United States into two military districts. On the 4th, discussions covered the Oregon question and executive business occupied much of the time.
In the House on the 29th alt the memorial by William Jones claiming freedom was discussed. Saunders argued the petitioner’s fate depends on proof of freedom or habeas corpus. The petition was referred to the Judiciary Committee. Reports followed on tariffs, Sub Treasury, and government economy during the week with votes noted.
The Democratic Signal prints Col Michael Hoke’s formal acceptance of the North Carolina gubernatorial nomination. The Raleigh letter dated December 16 1843 from Barzillai Graves John Webster and W W Avery asks Hoke to canvass the state and discuss issues with voters. Hoke replies December 20 acknowledging the unanimous nomination and pledging earnest support and statewide addresses.
The Supreme Court of North Carolina began its Winter Term in Raleigh on Monday. Licenses to practice law were granted to Robert R. Bridgers Tarborough Thomas H. Leary Jr Edenton John N. Washington Newbern John H. Coleman Asheville Wm B Pope Halifax Wm F Brown Caswell Benjamin F Atkins Cumberland Gaston Meares Wilmington Edwin A Heart Hillsboro Harrison W Coyington Richmond County.
In the County Courts a list of individuals appears including J. A. Moore and W. Stedman of Pittsboro, W. T. Dorich of Nash, B. M. Baxter of Currituck, G. B Gordon of Gates, W. F. Martin of Elizabeth City, Chas. de Choiceul of Henderson County, Jos. McClees of Tyrrell, W. P. Bynum of Stokes, J. B. Telfair of Washington, Geo. W. Brooks of Elizabeth City, Israel Fox of Randolph, John Rolen of Cherokee, John N. Houston of Iredell, David Fulton of Raleigh, John Luther Bridgers of Edgecombe, Shepard K. Nash of Hillsboro, Edward C Davidson of Mecklenburg.
The Raleigh Independent reports that Mr. Buchanan has addressed Pennsylvania political friends to withdraw his name from the presidential candidate list. The paper intends to publish the letter in its next issue.
The House passed a bill nearly unanimously to refund the fine imposed on General Jackson at New Orleans. President Tyler urged the measure in his second annual Message, and Madisonian notes he is the first president since the battle of New Orleans to recommend such a refund.
The Alexandria Gazette reports a rumored nomination of Mr. Spencer to the Supreme Court vacancy. The New York Aurora via its Washington Correspondent notes Spencer’s potential appointment, Henshaw shift to the Treasury, and Wise to the Navy. Mr. Webster has arrived in Washington.
The publisher announces a one year magazine starting February 1844 with advance payment required before the first number. Only one issue per subscriber until paid, aims for a uniform year end, promises substantial editorial quality, and offers a four Norton pages per month at three dollars yearly. Thomas Loring, Raleigh, January 7, 1844.
A Raleigh Standard report from Washington City notes Hon. William H. Haywood gaining high regard as a Senator and a social leader. A friend says the Democracy should pride in him as their sister representative. Also: steam boat service on the Neuse between Newbern and Waynesborough with a 36 hp engine, 21 inches draft, 120 miles in eleven hours, plus a Halifax to Norfolk iron steamer of about 80 feet, two feet of water. Distressing county incidents include two notable events nearby, including a son of Squire T. Spence involved in an accident while riding through an old field on a recent Wednesday night.
A rider is found dead after a horse threw him against a limb in Fay Car woods. Another rider, Mr. Rollins, dies instantly after the horse suddenly darts into a tree. A Southern Journal synopsis on Puseyism lists nine points including apostolic succession, baptismal regeneration, church authority over the state, and controversial views on the sacraments.
Late London Liverpool papers reach December 9 with England market stable. Repeal activity in Ireland cools but remains active. no major changes observed. News from London dated December 7 accompanies Liverpool reports.
Died. In this county on Sunday last after a short illness aged about five years Louisa daughter of Mr John A Vines. In Nash county on the 11th ult Mrs Maury Hilliard wife of James C Hilliard Esq and daughter of Mrs Mary Ruffin of this county. She left four small children and numerous friends to lament their loss. In Nash county on the Statilt Mr William Turner aged 92 years The deceased Was a Revolutionary soldier and a more patriotic spirit never inspired the breast of man than he possessed having lived and died in full faith of Democracy.
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