Calhoun in Doubt as Democratic Split Rumors Roil Tarborough
The Tarborough column reports intense public speculation over John C. Calhoun’s political future amid rumors of breaking with the Democratic Party and aligning with the Whigs. It notes Calhoun’s standing, party dynamics, and cautious calls by allies, while summarizing Senate and House actions including treasury reports and a rejected Navy secretary nomination.
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Limes
Calhoun
Federal Party
Henry Clay
Jno. C. Calhoun
Union
Lucder
Sth
Henshaw
the Navy
Senate
Globe
Death of Judge Gaston Shocks Raleigh Community
The Raleigh Standard reports the sudden death of Honorable William Gaston, a judge of the North Carolina Supreme Court. He died last evening about eight o'clock at Mrs. Taylor's residence in Raleigh. The piece pays tribute to his career and lasting influence on the state's history.
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Judge Gaston
William Gaston
Supreme Cowt of
North Carolina
Circuit riding arrangement for 1844 spring circuits
The judges have set the following assignments for theSpring Circuits of 1844 Lt Edenton Judge Bailey Newbern Nach Raleugh Pearson Hillsborough Dick Wilmington Manly Salisbury Bante Morganton Settle included.
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Bailey
Newbern
Nach
Raleugh
Pearson
Hillsborough
Wilmington
Manly
Salisbury
Bante
Morganton
Settle
Washington Republican on Mr Arrington’s absence
The Washington Republican reports Mrs Arrington’s serious illness led Mr Arrington to leave his post in Washington City and remain detained. It notes the absence from the House of Representatives was necessary and expresses hope for Mrs Arrington’s recovery, denying earlier reports of her death.
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Woodbury
House of Representatives
Committee On Public Lands
Tragic shooting in Chorowinty District claims Isaac Esswarts
A man named Isaac Esswarts was killed in Chorowinty District last Saturday when a gun discharged during a return from a muster. A young man, Noah Mobley, is jailed locally on possible charges. investigators suspect an accidental discharge.
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Isaac Esswarts
Chorowinty
Noah Mobley
Hey
Mobley
Eloquent Appeal From North Carolina Youth
The piece discusses a young North Carolina editor and his stirring address to the Democratic Party. It praises his talents, Republican principles, and calls for action to secure victory without endangering the nation. The notice frames him as a promising voice in a season of political dispute.
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North Carolina
Yarborough Press
Edistorial Corps
Tath
Honor and resolve in Virginia Republican address
The piece lauds George Howard Jr. as a fearless, principled Republican unafraid to oppose demagogues. It urges Virginians to embrace such men who stand firm for the Constitution and democracy, resisting factional pressure and preferring steadfast principles over mere power.
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Baltimore
Achilles
George Howard, Jr
Virginia
Union
Letter withdraws Col. Johnson from presidential race
A letter published in Pennsylvania papers from Seth Salisbury withdraws Cal Johnson as a presidency candidate. The Father of the Washington City Spectator says he believes Salisbury acted without authority in the matter.
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Col. Johnson
Pennsylvania
Seth Salisbury
Cal. Johnson
Washington City Spectator
Salisbury
Democratic Presses Standings for Presidential Aspirants
The Democratic Presses show Van Buren leading with 100 votes, Calhoun 24, Tyler 8, Johnson 5, and Cass 3 in the preferentes for the Presidency.
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van Buren
Calhoun
Tyler
Johnson
Cass
Alabama Convention Nominees and House of Congress Sermon
The Alabama Democrat State Convention nominated Van Buren for President and King for Vice President with 67 to 50 votes over Calhoun for the first office. Fol King was unanimously chosen for the Vice Presidency. A Sunday sermon at the Capitol by Mrs Rachel Baker critiqued Congress, urging honesty and denouncing dueling as cowardly.
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van Buren
Senator King
Calhoun
King
Congress
Capitol
Rachel Baker
Money market rubber stamp from financial pages
The lath iist New York Tribune notes a jump in money rates since days ago as banks tried to raise interest and capialists stepped in to buy loans at prior prices. First paper yields 3.4 percent and loans on solid stocks 4.5 percent.
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The
New York Tribune
Insurrection in Havana Report Reaches New Orleans
A Havana dispatch dated December 23 notes worsening conditions and rising trouble from enslaved people on estates owned by the Aldamas and the Alphonsos. An extensive conspiracy left nearly five hundred enslaved people killed and many captured, with Americans in Matanzas reporting concerns.
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New Orleans
Aldamas
Alphonsos
Matanzas
Miss Dix Tours Jails and Poor Houses for Insane Children
Miss Dix of Boston visits every county in New York Michigan and beyond to inspect jails and almshouses. She travels over three thousand miles alone to study conditions and plans to present findings to the public and to legislatures.
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Boston
Albany Adiyvertiser
Fry
Eventig
Miss Dix
Otica
Massachusetts
Gwew
Calamity near Mt Lows claims steamship passengers
A vessel named Shepverdess struck near Mt Lows causing water to flood three mines. About 200 passengers were aboard with 40 lost. Mrs Wright of Meeslenborg Va and Mrs Muer of the same state survived with six children. the latter lost several servants. Judge Thompson of Indiana notes a subscription dispute and a Pennsylvania circuit ruling on newspaper delivery.
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Cabrno
Wright
Meeslenborg
Muer
Togethther
Liverpool Prices and Market Dullness in New York Trade
Report notes dates from Liverpool arrive in New York up to December 18. News is scarce with modest cotton price decline and a very dull Gram market.
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Liverpool
New York
Texas annexation and Houston letter in New Orleans news
Reports from Galveston to New Orleans through the 4th detail near unanimity in Congress for annexation to the United States. Houston reportedly refused a Senate information request on negotiations with England Prince and the United States, stirring House debates and a vote to copy diplomatic correspondence. Cotton and corn prices in Fayetteville and Wilmington markets rise with mixed activity, while pork supplies shrink and prices steady in New Bern markets.
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Galveston
Washington
Texas
Congress
United States
Presient
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Senate
England
Prince
Mexico
House of Representatives
Pork pricing records and market notes from Washington Market
The report shows hog prices ranging weekly from 350 to 34.00 per cwt with sales often at 34 or higher for good quality pork. Prices cited include 85 50 360 475 and B4 for various lots with cash and short credit. Little lard arriving at 7 cents per pound and corn supply near demand with barrel prices around 160 and retail about 1.75. Washington Market notes dated Jan 25 show bacon at 7 cents and lard 74 to 8 cents with naval stores figures and old stock at 165 and scrape 65 cents.
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Colton
Gsad
Prin Pal
Baron
Washington Market
Naval
Newdip
Reverend L Carter to Preach in Tarboro on February Sabbath
Communicated notice states Rev L Carter will preach in Tarboro on the third Sabbath in February and the preceding Saturday at Hardy way's meeting house near Mr SL Hart's residence.
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Has L Carter
Tarboro
Fursday
Hardyway
SL. Hart
Nce
Obituaries for Ellinor and Parker in county deaths
In this county, on Monday last, Arg. Rilnor, wife of Mr. James Ellinor, died. Also, on Tuesday last, Weeks Parker, aged 75, passed away.
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James Knight
Arg. Rilnor
James Ellinor
Weeks Parker
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