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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1840
Page
1
The Tarborough Press informs readers of weekly publication at Te Dollers and Fifty Cents per year paid in advance or Time Dollars at expiration. Subscriptions under a year priced per month. readers may discontinue with notice and arrears. Advertisements priced at One Dollar for first insertion and 25 cents for continuance. court and judicial ads 25 percent higher.
An 1810 advertisement touts Dr William Evans's Soothing Syrup as a safe, proven remedy for teething agony in infants. It claims rapid gums relief, convulsions prevention, and urges early use from four months, with testimonials to support its efficacy and directions for application. Counterfeit warnings and a list of regular agents accompany the notice.
Letters published from Bedford Brown and Robert Strange announce resignations from the U S Senate, to take effect after the next General Assembly. Brown cites opposition to resolutions of instruction and a desire to submit his course to the people, while Strange appeals to the people of North Carolina, stressing fidelity and duty as he resigns before the upcoming assembly. Both letters frame their actions as upholding state rights and public trust.
The Raleigh meeting on July 9 1840 organized with Col Allen Rogers as chair and Henry Fitts as president pro tem. Delegates from thirty counties attended one hundred four members. Richard M Jolson was nominated for Vice President with strong support and Martin Van Buren was endorsed for President. Johnson and other party leaders were urged for continued support and future delegate residency rules were discussed.
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