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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1844
Page
2
The text appears as a fragmented statement listing refusals to accept various goods including flour beef pork fish lumber sugar molasses and rum. It references sugar molasses and rum as necessary items and mentions a figure or tag Raguer, but the overall context is unclear.
In Tarborough on Saturday January 20 1844 readers are urged to consider Mr Toole’s Washington speech praising the Democratic cause. The piece attacks Clay and Whig aristocracy, urges unity behind Baltimore Convention nominee, and disputes blame for 1840 votes and van Buren’s presidency amid post-revolution economic struggles and the revival of trade.
The Whigs claim the current state of affairs cannot worsen and urge a change by promising relief if entrusted with power. They attract producing classes and natural allies of Democracy, drawing in voters to defeat Mr Van Buren. Some once-deceived now return to fight for the constitution and country.
A Raleigh Standard critique denounces Hon. T L Clingman for backing rescission of the 24th Rule amid abolition petitions, warns constituents will remember his conduct, and criticizes Gov. Morehead’s administration and Whig attacks, arguing for scrutiny of promises versus performance.
A critical view traces John M. Morehead from optimistic campaign rhetoric to an impartial governor who courts aristocracy and power. It accuses him of demagogic promises, betraying popular sovereignty, aligning with Mr. Badger, and adopting partisan tactics. The piece lambasts his administration, legislative rhetoric, and alleged suppression of rivals, while urging local officials to fix dangerous street conditions by the bridge.
The Tarboro Male Academy has reopened under the auspices of Mr Josiah Brooks a Wake Forest College graduate and reputed for literary attainments. He is believed to be a capable administrator and it is hoped the venture will receive liberal encouragement from the community.
Journal notes discuss speculative chatter about large turnips in local markets. The item hints at possible price impacts and farming forecasts without naming individuals or exact figures. Readers are urged to watch forthcoming market reports for confirmation.
A Greene county gentleman reports pulling a twelve pound turnip from the garden of Edwin G Spaight Esq. He vows to try again if beaten and believes he can secure a specimen over fifteen pounds. The note adds a light brag of future yield.
In the Senate a debate on Oregon resolution action prompts Mr Haywood to question consistency with yesterday’s decision that the Senate cannot request information. The measure is postponed until Monday. In the House General McKay presents Ways and Means resolutions on general retrenchment as abolition discussion continues, while Mr Rhett attacks Mr Clingman amid Southern rights defense.
The Washington Republican attacks Mr Arrington over a tariff vote, alleging deliberate absence. It notes his later death in lawmaker A H Arrington’s wife’s obituary as context, and mocks New Abernian for portraying him as the sole actor. The piece hints the tariff faced strong local opposition.
The Raleigh Standard notes the Senate rejected Prof fit as Minister to Brazil and continued Rencher’s appointment to Portugal. It confirms Green W Caldwell as Superintendent of the Branch Mint at Charlotte. The Fayetteville Carolinian reports cotton prices in Fayetteville from 84 to 94 with a small lot at nine and a half cents per pound, and Petersburg values from 4 to 7 dollars in later dates.
The Raleigh Register notes a serious disturbance in Northampton County over damage to the Portsmouth Road. A detachment from Petersburg Rail Road, led by Mr. Rives who bought a judgment, moved to quell it. Rives and others were arrested and await a habeas corpus writ as the case heads to the Supreme Court in session. Washington Market Jan 11 reports corn wholesale at 1.75 per barrel and various hog and naval stores prices.
A brief lament for a rootless cobbler who sued in vain and faded to a closing end. His thread-bound soul rests beneath this stone, a quiet tomb for a life of hopeful struggle.
Reverend Those Carter is expected to preach in Tarboro on the third Sabbath in February and the Saturday beforeTuesday following, at Hardaway's meeting house near Mr L Hart's residence.
Married in the county on Thursday night by Rev. Wm. Hyman, Benjamin C. Mayo wed Evelina Jones daughter of Allen Jones. Another ceremony took place Thursday the 11th by Har- in the same vicinity.
The snippet lists individuals including Ward Esq and Mr William B Ley vett, with Miss Cinderillt Nelson, daughter of Mr Jonas Nelson, indicating a social or family connection noted in the society page. The fragmentary text suggests a genealogical or marriage related mention common to local notices.
In Moarivona Florida at a few weeks since Mr Irvae L Battle formerly of the county has died in the bloom of life and vigor of manhood deeply lamented by his relatives and friends this notice records his passing and tribute to his memory
To Parents and Guardians, kE invitation addressed to guardians and families. The notice calls attention to upcoming school events, parental involvement, and guidelines for student safety and communication with the school. Contains placeholder text and incomplete phrases from OCR.
A Tarbo post office list notes letters remaining unread as of June 1 1844. The notice warns that unclaimed items by April 1 next year will be sent to the General Post Office as dead letters. Names include Armstrong Eis Bee Bratley Willie Harlow A K Benson Bouten Bennett Mark Rev Bond Campbell Crisp Whitley Campbell Tha Cherry Ebiana Cauey Green Cobb Drane Drake Dishiel Donaldson and many others.
A short entry notes horses and vehicles in Tarboro with a date of January 10 in the 125th geography or gazetteer reference.
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