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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1844
Page
2
A political notice lists James K. Polk of Tennessee for president and George M. Dallas of Pennsylvania for vice president. It also supports Michael Hoke of Lincoln for governor. The document reflects a local 1844 campaign slate issued in Tarborough.
In Pitt County a May meeting nominated Benjamin Rives and Jno Randolph for the Commons and Henry J. Toole for the Senate. On July Fourth a large Democratic gathering at the Court House saw Rives accept and campaign actively while Randolph declined. Toole, named Elector for Polk and Dallas, also declined eventually. Col. Matthew L. Carr emerged as candidate for Senate. Sam L. Moore was named for the Whig rival and the Pitt reports express hopeful vigor for a Democratic win if nominees proceed.
The Standard’s reprint recalls the Raleigh 1832 Jackson Barbour convention. It notes opposition to Van Buren over tariff views, endorses P. P. Barbour as a free trade, strict constructionist, state rights candidate, and laments shifts in Iredell Dudley Manly Gilliam Rayner Waddell. It contrasts Polk with Barbour and criticizes Texas and the Independence anniversary scene.
A reflection on public sentiment praising liberty and the reunion of two nations as a stronger celebration of Freedom’s birthday. The cheering voice contrasts support for Texas, highlighting unity with a sister republic and the shared grasp of liberty.
Editorial correspondence from a letter to the editor reports Col Hoke addressing Lewisburg area supporters. The writer, based on conversations with his friends, believes Hoke feels confident of victory and would win by a large majority with more time to canvass the state.
A compact extract from John Randolph’s 1825 House speech attacks John Quincy Adams and the Adams Clay coalition. It recalls Randolph challenging Clay after a duel, calls Clay’s tactics bullying, and notes Randolph’s vigilance for public rights while commenting on political alignments and rivalries in the era.
A verbose political oration discusses how Crawford’s death and the Louisiana and New York votes affected the Crawford Adams contest. It claims collusion between Clay and Adams, with a South West preference shifting to Adams, and argues Parliament style pressure and fear of government collapse. The speaker accuses certain leaders of corrupt maneuvers and urges retirement of the administration.
The text condemns attempts to subdue public suspicion by alibis and falsehoods. It cites Mr. Clay's influence in 1811, argues witnesses overreach, and notes a shift in Mr. Clay's character after his trip to Europe, suggesting a loss of trust and rising doubts about integrity.
The New Orleans Courier quotes Gen Andrew Jackson arguing Texas is the key to U S safety, urging immediate annexation to curb British influence and prevent frontier depredations. The piece notes political shifts, Polk Dallas prospects, and Louisiana support, plus a summary of a Guilford hail storm and Joe Smith’s reported death in Carthage.
A mob and guards clashed as Mormon prisoners attempted to force entry into the jail. A guard was wounded, and multiple prisoners opened fire. Two men named Joe and Hiram, believed to be Mormon inmates, were killed after being struck by numerous bullets during the chaotic confrontation.
We are authorized to announce tours for D Wilson as a candidate for re election to the Senate at the forthcoming state general assembly election.
CP announces General Joshua Barnes as a candidate for re election to the House of Commons at the upcoming General Assembly election.
We are authorised to announce Robert R. Bridgers Esq as a candidate for the House of Commons at the ensuing election for members of the General Assembly of this State. We are authorised to announce WM. D. Petway as a candidate for re election at the ensuing election for the office of Sheriff of this county.
Louis C. Pender is authorized to announce his candidacy for the office of sheriff in the county. The declaration signals the upcoming election and endorsements supporting his bid.
An authorization notice proclaims Jesse Mercer as a candidate for the office of Sheriff in this county at the upcoming election.
Washington Market notes show corn wholesale at 190 dollars per barrel bacon six and a quarter 64 cents lard seven cents naval stores new dip 190 old 170 scrape 90 cents ep.
R D Addington announces his forthcoming visit to Tarboro in Edgecombe County to provide dental care including extracts plugs regulation and cleaning. He will exhibit artificial plates on arrival and urges those needing service to call promptly as his stay will be brief. July 10, 1844.
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