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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1844
Page
2
A political rally style notice lists James K. Polk of Tennessee for president and George Dallas of Pennsylvania for vice president, with William Hoke of Lincoln proposed for governor, published in Tarborough on Saturday July 20 1844.
In Whig exchanges Whig ladies embroider banners for rallies. The piece urges Democratic ladies of Edgecombe to craft a banner with patriotic mottoes featuring POLK, DALLAS, and TEXAS and promises to suggest a use for it.
The advertisement highlights Dr Addington with testimonials on his professional skill in Dental Surgery and his gentlemanly deportment. It notes his periodical visits to this place and states the testimonials are of satisfactory and superior character.
Henry Tooz addressed a large audience at Mr. James C. Marks’s residence near Edgecombe and Halifax line. The dinner celebrated farm crops and civic unity, with 300 guests and H. J. Toole delivering a strong stump speech on Texas and Tariff, praised as a leading orator.
The note explains that no description of the speech will be given to allow every district resident opportunity to hear and judge for themselves.
Mr Editor notes Harrell’s muster in Coneto last Saturday showing strong Democratic support in a Republican area. About 125 attended, only one Whig. Wm F Casey, absent county candidate, spoke on Democratic and Whig creeds, tariff and bank policy, urging young men to join the cause for Polk Dallas and Texas.
A citizen writer urges a neutral look at state policy on rail road liabilities and debt. The piece, aimed at both Whigs and Democrats, calls for a careful, impartial examination of state finances and taxation in light of potential exposure. It emphasizes local matters deserve scrutiny amid national politics.
A historical exposé argues that North Carolina shifted from claims of no public debt to heavy taxation tied to Whig era rail road funding. It banners the Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road as a private venture backed by state loans, noting $500,000 then $300,000 loans and the looming interest and principal payments, with party responsibility highlighted.
The piece scrutinizes 1838 and 1840 North Carolina acts funding the Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road. It contrasts public credit used for a public road with credit for private gain, noting insufficient security, mounting debts, and accruing interest as of 1843 with future principal due in 1845 and 1846. The author faulted lawmakers of both acts, urging accountability.
From 1844 to 1846 the state faces a looming shortage as principal and interest on rail road debt total about 147000 to be paid by July 1846. The treasury relies on the school fund, which must be repaid from current taxes, exhausting balances after salaries. The piece argues taxes must rise sharply, borrowing ensues, and a looming insolvency risks closing mortgages and favors corporate interests over the state. It condemns misapplied sequestration profits and repeated failures to foreclose or fund a sinking fund, warning that state security hinges on prudent administration.
A fragment argues that the 1838 and 1840 legislatures bankrupted the state, leaving heavy debts and rising taxes. It urges accountability for those involved and for candidates in the next Assembly to address the governor as the state’s agent and trustee. The text references Macon and stresses the need for fiscal responsibility.
We are authorized to announce General Louis D Wilson seeks re election to the Senate at the upcoming election for members of the General Assembly. The notice urges voters to support his candidacy in the statewide contest.
A notice announces insnuA BARNES as a candidate for re election to the House of Commons at the upcoming election for members of the General Assembly of this State.
We are authorized to announce Robert Rt. Bridgers Esq as a candidate for the House of Commons at the upcoming general assembly election. We are authorized to announce WM. D. Petway as a candidate for re election for sheriff of this county in the ensuing election.
Louis C Pender announces candidacy for sheriff of the county in the upcoming election. The statement publicly confirms his bid and outlines intent to run for the office.
Officials announce Jesse Mercer as a candidate in the upcoming election for the office of sheriff of the county. The pronouncement confirms Mercer’s bid and marks the formal entry into the race.
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