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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1844
Page
2
The notice states on Saturday June 1 1844 in Tarborough that Col Michael Moke of Lincoln is the governor candidate. It also announces Gen Louis D Wilson as a candidate for re election to the Senate and Gen Joshua Barnes as a candidate for re election to the House of Commons in 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. We are authorised to announce WM. D. Petway as a candidate for re election for Sheriff of this county. Louis C. Pender as a candidate for Sheriff of this county. Jesse Mercer as a candidate for Sheriff of this county.
A Edgecombe Democratic gathering at the Court House on May 28 1844 elected thirty four delegates from the county districts to represent in a Tarboro convention for electors. Gen Louis D Wilson chaired and James W Lancaster served as secretary.
A Greene Democratic meeting at Snow Hill Court House on May 25 1844 selected a candidate for the House of Commons and appointed delegates to meet in Kinston on May 28 with Lenoir Democrats. James P. Speight moved, Peter E. Saines was named Chairman and Wm Dixon and Jas P were named as officers.
A Greene County Democratic Republican meeting endorses strict adherence to constitutional limits, opposes a national bank and a harsh tariff, condemns distribution of public land proceeds, defends veto power, and condemns Henry Clay’s elevation. It pledges support for Baltimore nominees and for Cal Michael Hoke as governor, urging unity and active electoral efforts.
The Greene county meeting appoints one delegate from each captain's district to attend a Lenoir county gathering on the 28th to select a candidate for the Green and Lenoir senatorial district. Edwin G. Speight is recommended for the Senate, Peter E Hines for the House, with Jas. Brown and others named as delegates. The proceedings, thanks, and adjournment follow.
The Baltimore Democratic National Convention convened at noon with Saunders of North Carolina nominating Wright of Pennsylvania as chairman pro tem and Wright as secretary pro tem. Debate followed over adopting rules from 1832 and 1835 requiring two thirds for nominations, with Butler arguing for majority rule. A list of state delegation names was read, and the body adjourned to 4 p m with Wright named as president.
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The Globe of Monday night reports a Tyler convention in Baltimore with friends of John Tyler nominating him for the presidency and proceeding to unanimous choice just before dinner. The event underscores strong support for Tyler within the faction supportive of his candidacy.
The Senate on the 25th, after passing private bills, fixed June 17 as the adjournment date for the present session sine die. The motion to postpone until Friday next passed 24 to 21 on Mr Sevier's proposal. The House works on naval appropriation bill while the Senate debates the tariff bill.
The annual Protestant Episcopal Convention of the North Carolina Diocese met in this town from Wednesday the 22nd to Monday morning last. Clergy and laity attended in large numbers with many visitors. Services were held daily at St Peter's Church with sermons of high order. Bishop confirmed several and ordained Deacon N C Staughten. A missionary collection exceeded $200. The bishop’s distinctive principles and sermons were praised, and publication is hoped. Next convention will be in Fayetteville on the second Wednesday in May, 1845.
Ann Johnson advertises Shocco Springs Warren County offering ample provisions for visitors during the upcoming watering season beginning June 1. Rates are set for families and singles with per month, weekly, and daily prices, plus half price for children and servants and a monthly rate for horses.
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