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Tarboroush Press
Grange Howard
Democratic Meeting in Craven Calls for Jacksonian Principles
A large Craven Democratic Republicans meeting at New Bern Court House on Tuesday 14th inst formed by Counsel B Ward as chair and secretaries Thos Marshall and R Taylor. Delegates drafted resolutions endorsing Jackson and Van Buren principles, opposing Henry Clay 50 million National Bank and asserting strict constitutional limits on federal power, with focus on protecting the South from unconstitutional federal overreach.
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Craven
Court House
Newbern
B. Ward
E Q
Thos. Marshall
R.taylor
Secretares
Wood
George BE. Caraway
Geo. S Stevenson
Washington Carman
B. P F.tucker
P.P
Andrew Jackson
Martin van Buren
Henry Clay
Democratic meeting endorses Craven candidates and unity
A Craven county assembly adopts resolutions opposing certain protective tariffs and the Bankrupt Act of 1841, supports Henry Clay’s land bill opposition, and endorses Pasteur for Senate with Dewey and Street for House. It plans a vigilance committee for districts, appoints correspondence officers, and forwards the proceedings to the Washington Republican and Raleigh Standard.
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Henry Clay
Democratic Party
Craven
Pasteur
Senate
Oliver
Dewey
Nath'l
House of Commons
General Assembly
Democrats of
Jus. Roberson
J.C. Stevenson
J. E. Morris
L. C. Bishop
John L. Lee
N. H M. Brown
Ro Castix
C. D. Foy
Wm. Singleton
W. D. O. Lary
Newbern
Nathan Whitford
Allen Alderson
Saint Street
John Jackson
Church Chapman
E. Hardy
Jesse Lancaster
John Hardy
Lathams
David Real
David R. Whitford
Bryan Whitford
Alfred Real
Wm. Ernil
Little Swift Creek
Ek. Rhem
J. 5. White
H. Rhem
Jno
J. B. Neal
Leonard Smith
Adams’ Creek
Col
M. Hoke
Thos. J. Pasteur
J. Dissolway
Sami’ EB
Chapman
Washington Republican
Raleigh Standard
Councel B. Wood
Electors for President and Vice President urged by Democratic committee
At a late meeting of the Democratic Executive State Central Committee in Raleigh the importance of appointing Electors for President and Vice President was urged. It proposed that conventions selecting the principal Elector also appoint at least one Assistant Elector in each district, with a possible second per district depending on circumstances.
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Democratic Executive State Central Committee
Democratic Plan Promises Plain Speaking to Voters in North Carolina
The document urges clear talk to the people, criticizing Federal Whig acts and outlining a Virginia style plan adopted by the Democratic Party. It lists electoral districts for North Carolina from First to Eleventh Districts with counties named, and notes district statuses as of 1842.
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Whig Party
Democratic
Virginia
North Carolina
Carriuck
Camden
Pasquotank
Perquimans
Gate
Chowan
Hertford
Northwimpton
Bertie
Washington
Tyrrel
Beaufort
Hyde
Pit
Martin
Edgecoorbe
Nash
Halifax
Warren
Franklin
Wake
Granville
Greene
Lenoir
Craven
Jones
Carteret
Wayne
Duplin
Johnston
Sampson
Onslow
New Hanover
Brunswick
Columbus
Bladen
Robeson
Richmond
Cumberland
Moore
Chatam
Randolph
Stanly
Montgomery
Orange
Guilford
Caswell
Person
Rockingham
Stokes
Davidson
Surry
Davie
Anson
Mecklenburg
Cabarrus
Lincoln
Rowan
Iredell
Wilkes
Ashe
Caldwell
Burke
Cleveland
Rutherford
Valley
Bancombe
Henderson
Macon
Haywood
Cherokee
Brownlow slander of Gen Jackson answered by Andrew Jackson
Gen Andrew Jackson replies to a Raleigh slander by William G Brownlow regarding a widow in a Presbyterian Church. Jackson denies writing any letters to Gov Jones or involving a widow, calls Brownlow a vile slanderer, and asks for corroborating witnesses to deny the accusations. He notes Brownlow’s public statements during Mr Clay’s visit and asserts the need to expose the slander.
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William G. Brownlow
Gen. Jackson
Raleigh
Brownlow
R. M. Pearson
Col. Pearson
Nicholas Williams
Jackson
Tennessee
Baltimore
Gen
America
William Ashley
James Litchford
Litchford
Clay
Ashley
Gov. Jones
Mr. Brownlow
Gov
Liteford
Perrin Bushee
Alegd
North Carolina
Jamesborough Whig
Gov. Doness
Presbyterian Church
Gov. Jas Elder
Gov Jones
Jonesboro
Whig
Drowning of George Crockett in Wilmington River
A sixteen year old clerk named George Crockett, employed by Messrs Shelton and Mallory, drowned while swimming near the upper wharves on Saturday. He could swim little, likely lost presence of mind. The body was recovered on Sunday. he was from New Haven, Connecticut and bore a good character.
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George
Crockett
Mesars
Shelton & Mallory
New Haven
Conn
Wilmington Chronicle
Fire destroys McRae stable and wash-house on Boundary Street
The Wilmington Messenger reports that on Wednesday at about 5 am the stable and wash-house on General Alex McRae's Boundary Street lot were entirely destroyed by fire. The blaze is suspected to be the work of an incendiary.
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Wilmington Messenger
Alex’d McRae
Boundary Streeet
Fire Alarm Night Brick Shop Blaze At Midnight
A Tuesday night fire alarm woke citizens when a brick shop filled with combustible material, occupied by Mr. A., was discovered to be the blaze. Fire crews responded as the structure burned, highlighting the danger of the combustible contents.
Fire destroys Jones property with all belongings lost
The Washington Whig reports a daytime fire behind the paper office where Mr Jones lost all his materials clothes tools and possessions. Firefighters and citizens contained the blaze with no wind aiding spread, saving adjacent structures.
California Drought Widespread With Cattle Perishings Reported
Reports from Mazatlan state describe four years of deficient rainfall in California with only a single shower in twelve months ending January first. Vegetables failed, cattle died in the hundreds, and locals struggled to obtain food and water for survival.
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California
Mazatlan
Army moves to Sabine river. naval fleet rallies in Gulf
General Gaines orders a division to establish heart quarters on the Sabine river. A sizable naval force of seventeen sail will rendezvous soon in the Gulf of Mexico. The Union steamship will be flagship under Commodore Conner. Measures are precautionary and not to spark alarm. armistice with Mexico expired May 1st but hostilities unlikely.
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Gaines
Sabine River
Gulf of Mexico
Union
Conner
Texas
Mexico
VY. O. Com
Conviction of Ex Gov Dorr in Rhode Island Treason Trial
The Providence Gazette reports ex governor Thomas W. Dorr was convicted of treason by the Rhode Island Supreme Court in Newport after a two hour and a quarter jury deliberation. Dorr moved for arrest of judgment on a bill of exceptions.
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Dorr
Providence
Gugrtte
Thomas W. Dorr
Supreme Court of
State of
Rhode Island
New Port
Race Beloween Fashion and Colonel Pursues 4-Mile Battle
Fashion and Colonel faced a 4 mile race over the Kendall Course for a 700 dollar purse. The first four miles went in 7 minutes 6 seconds, Fashion leading by a length to a length and a half. At the start of the second heat Colonel was withdrawn, leaving Fashion to gallop to the purse with ease. Balt. Pat.
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Fashion
Colonel
Kendall
Balt
Pat
The Methodist General Conference Slavery Debate
The Raleigh Independent reports dispute within the Methodist General Conference over slavery. Maine’s Hobard presented a petition against Texas annexation as a move to curb slavery, while Cartwright urged referring the memorial to Congress and Sandford sought withdrawal of the petition. The piece warns northern meddling could push southern clergy to focus on local affairs.
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Methodist General Conference
Hobard
Maine
Texas
Cartwright
Congress
Washington
Sandford
Methodist Conference
Raleigh Independent
Reward offered for church arsonists and Kensington murderers
Philadelphia reports quiet streets as the Mayor and Council announce an 81000 reward for apprehension of the Catholic church burners. A petition seeks Governor's aid to provide a reward for murderers and rioters in Kensington outside city jurisdiction.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Kensington
Cure for Croup Remedy With Oak Ash and Molasses
A reader touts a folk remedy for croup using strong oak ashes dissolved and sweetened with molasses, given in one to three spoonfuls until relief appears. The report claims the child often sleeps quietly after the dose and urges continued dosing until the ailment ends.
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