Tarborough Press subscription and advertisement rates
The Tarborough Press sets weekly publication at two dollars and fifty cents per year in advance or three dollars after a year, with twenty-five cents monthly. Zipping readers may discontinue with arrears. distant subscribers must prepay or provide a local reference. Ads under a square: one dollar for first insertion, twenty-five cents per continuation. Longer ads prorated. court orders premiums 25 percent higher. Ads must note insertions or continue by default and be charged accordingly. Editor mail must be postpaid.
Press ends after volume four and appeals for support
The Washington Republican laments dwindling patronage forcing its closure after four volumes. The editors recount years of effort, defend independence, thank loyal readers and Democratic allies, and pledge continued interest in democracy and North Carolina's welfare despite retirement from public life.
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North Carolina
Republican ideals and education spread in North Carolina
A patriotic appeal stresses virtue, intelligence, morality, and religion as foundations of freedom. It urgesDemocratic principles, self government, and national unity, celebrating Carolina’s role in independence. announces continuation of the Republican newspaper with a young Democrat taking charge and asks supporters to rally.
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North Carolina
Carolina
Principles Not Men Defines Pricefarewell Card
A card from Price signaling a new editorial direction for the Republican. The editor pledges to end personal wars, focus on guiding principles over personalities, and keep the paper aligned with Democratic and Whig discussions at appropriate times. JOHN S. TELFAIR notes Washington date June 21, 1843.
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The
Republican
Price
Ediitor
Ais
Democratic Party
John
Telfair
Washington
Fire on Ellison wharf alarms Washington residents
Fire at about 3:30 am Sunday damaged the wharf of Mr. James Ellison, with authorities suspecting arson. Citizens rushed to protect property as flames initially looked menacing, raising fears for surrounding structures until the blaze was checked.
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Washington
James Ellison
Fire Suppression Praised by Neptune Fire Company
A large part of the Town faced danger from a blaze but timely citizen effort and the Neptune fire company contained it with minor property loss. About a thousand barrels of serape turpentine and several sheds were damaged. The Neptune Company and the Atlantic youth group earned praise for their energetic response and leadership on the scene.
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Neptune Fire Company
Neptune Company
Atlantic
Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road Stockholders Meet
The adjourned Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road stockholders meeting Tuesday discussed Reform and Retrenchment. A committee recommended reducing executive pay rather than abolishing offices, with President, Superintendent, and Treasurer salaries cut from 2500 to 1750, 1500 to 1200, and 1000 to 800 respectively. Directors elected: William Boylan, George W. Morc財ei, John S. Eaton, Patrick Hamilton, John E. Twitty.
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Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road
Messrs
Willam Boylan
Geo. W. Morcecai
John S. Eaton
Patrick Hamilton
John E. Twitty
Curious Death of a Dog Heartsick Owner Seeks Cause
A dog in the city on Saturday died after lingering with odd symptoms. On dissection a live snake about 24 inches long was found in the stomach acting as a bloodsucker. The owner sought to determine the cause of death based on this startling discovery.
Death of Congressman Barker Burnell of Nantucket
The Hon. Barker Burnell of Nantucket Mass died in Washington Thursday night of consumption in his 45th year. He entered public life without reproach and remained honest to the end, having been detained by illness at the Capitol during the last session of Congress.
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Congress
Barker Burnell
Nantucket
Mass
Washington
Capitol
Madisonian Adverts U S Loan of 86 Million
The Madisonian publishes the advertisement of the Secretary of the Treasury for a United States loan of 86,000,000 or any portion thereof in sums not less than 10,000, received until June 26. Proposals state cash loan amount for every 100 of stock redeemable after ten years, at 5 percent interest, payable semiannually, plus a 4 percent stock. Accepted sums to be paid to the nearest depository of the United States on June 30 with notice of acceptance.
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Madisonian
Secretary of the Treasury
U. States
United States
Watering places in Warren Springs county ad virtues and prices
Advertisers promote Watering places in Warren Springs County highlighting health benefits and luxurious mineral waters. Proprieties claim prices are low given high quality attractions and anticipate many visitors from Virginia and North Carolina during the season. The notes emphasize attentive service and the desirability of meeting strangers from the lower country.
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Warren Springs, &Co
Virginia
North Carolina
North Carolina’s plenty and population praised in Rep letter
A Warrenton Republican excerpt extols North Carolina comparing its riches to neighboring states. It lauds low taxes, strong minerals and water, sturdy industries, education, religion, and honest, talented citizens. It notes Virginia visitors urge locals to settle here, while some NC residents still seek the South or West before returning.
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Virginia
Commonwealth
North Carolina
Bay
Warrenton
Rep
Great day at Bunker Hill is commemorated with nation’s leaders
Thousands gathered on Bunker Hill to honor the great Revolution event with a monument atop the hill. Attendees included the U S President, heads of the central government, and the Governor of the Commonwealth. Surviving Revolution soldiers attended, twelve at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Reverend Ellis offered the prayer, and Daniel Webster delivered the oration, received with cheers. Reporters present have notes but publication will reflect the oration’s own revision.
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Bunker Hill
Sons of
New England
Bunker’s Hill
United Stated du
Gentral
Commonwealth
Bunker's Hill
Ellis
Charleston
Webster
Nat. Iné
Boundary Trouble Near Calais Aims at Tobin Missing
In Calais Maine a young man named John Tobin was striped tarred and feathered by men who crossed from New Brunswick into the province. He was accused of aiding a revenue collector at St Stephen to seize smuggled leather and suffered abuse with no proven cause.
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Calais
John Tobin
New Brunswick
Tobit
St. Stephen
Murder at Haywood County Linked to Four Suspects
The Brownsville Phoenix reports a murder of Mr. Thomas Branch in Haywood County on the night of the 24th. Four men were arrested. one confesses to delivering the first blow as others aided. The body, found mangled in a cane brake, was hidden after the crime. Suspects jailed for circuit court trial.
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Brownsville
Tenn
Phoénix
Thomas Branch
Haywood Courty
Branch
Fast Atlantic Passage Sets New Record for Steamers
The tribernia steamer of América on Fetord completed the voyage from Liverpool to America in nine days and thirteen hours, the quickest ever by any Atlantic steamer. The Colombia also made a rapid return in nine days and fifteen hours, marking one of the fastest passages on record.
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América
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