Public figure praised for intellect and service in society
The piece lauds a prominent statesman for his intellect, character, and public service, noting his keen studies after a Russia trip, favored prospects for cabinet service, and broad literary contributions. It highlights his dignity, oratory, and republican loyalty while urging continued public trust. A large New Orleans fire report follows, describing destruction of 280 to 300 houses in three hours after starting in Gott's carpenter shop near Franklin and Jackson streets.
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New Orleans
Tarborough Polk Batias Hoke ticket for 1844 ticket
The Tarborough edition lists candidates for the 1844 election with James K. Polk from Tennessee for president, George W. Batias of Pennsylvania for vice president, and Wichad Hoke of Lincoln for governor, all slated for Saturday, June 15.
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James K. Polk
Tennessee
George Wi. Batias
Penn
Wichad Hoke
Lincoln
Immediate annexation of Texas drives political pledge
The piece argues for immediate Texas annexation, stating the nation will pursue admission under current terms. It contends the next presidency will decide the issue, with Polk pledged for annexation and Clay opposed, urging support for candidates who will advance immediate annexation.
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Texas
Polk
Clay
Senate Rejects Texas Annexation by Narrow Vote
The Senate, in secret session, voted 16 yeas to 85 nays on ratifying the Texas annexation treaty. The piece argues the rejection harms national interests, predicts reversal by the people, and criticizes leaders including Henry Clay and Mr. Benton. It asserts public opinion favors Texas admission and union of the two nations.
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Senate
Texas
United States
Yeas
Messrs
Atchison
Bagh
Breese
Buchanan
Colquitt
Fulton
Haywood
Henderson
Huger
Lewis
McDuffie
Semple
Sevier
Steigeot
Walker
Woodbury
Nays
Allen
Archer
Atherton
Barrow
Bates
Bayard
Benton
Berrien
Choate
Clayton
Crittenden
Dayton
Evans
Fairfield
Foster
Francis
Huntington
Jarnagin
Johnson
Mangum
Merrick
Miller
Morehead
Niles
Pearce
Phelps
Porter
Rives
Simmons
Tallmadge
Tappan
Upham
White
Woodbridge
Wright
Missouri
Mississippi
Whig Senator Supports Ratification Amid Senate Debate
The lone Whig senator voted yes on ratification while the House swiftly passes principal appropriation bills and moves toward adjournment scheduled for Monday next.
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House of Representatives
Senator Haywood and North Carolina on Texas annexation
The writer praises Democratic Senator Haywood for faithfully reflecting North Carolina’s wishes on Texas annexation. He commends Haywood’s firm opposition to lavish public spending and to grants of public lands, arguing such frugality would better the country and preserve justice and national faith if backed by an able colleague in the Senate.
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Texas
Haywood
North Carolina
Senate
Unanimous House ruling seats John W. Jones in Virginia
The House of Representatives has decided unanimously that John W. Jones is entitled to his seat over John M. Batts in Virginia. This marks the sole unanimous action this session and contrasts with earlier impeachment positions against the President.
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House of Representatives
John M. Batts
John W. Jones
Virginia
Jones
Congress
Prolific political tabloid sale in Raleigh shop window
A satirical catalog touts remainders from a political campaign including many pamphlets and loose papers. Items mocked include Ogles Omnibus of Lies, Standing Army Humbug, and Negro Testimony, with references to the Whig party figures and local editors. The note promises bargain terms and directs inquiries to Raleigh or Sparta Edgecombe.
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Badger
Granville
Whig Clarion
Siram W. Husted
Little Blower
Joe Miller
Whig Party
Roanoke Republican
Charles Numskill Webb
Halifax
Sancho Panza
Matty
Marion
Scuppernong Weller
Josiah Crudup
Grimke Crenshaw
Edney
U. States
Universal Whig Party
Raleigh
Tesl
Sparta
Edgecombe
National Intelligencer Nicks Polk Rallying Cry Young Hickory
The National Intelligencer ridicules Gov. Polk naming him Young Hickory in contrast to Old Hickory. Democrats adopt the moniker as a rallying cry, energizing roughly 20,000 memocrists in the Park last week and heightening party enthusiasm. The paper forecasts consequences for its earlier indiscreet jibe.
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National Intelligencer
Gov. Polk
Young Hi
Old Hickory
Hermitage
Young Hickory
Petersburg Electors Align With Polk in 1840 Nomination
James K. Polk nominated, Richard Kidder Meade and Judge Gholson of Petersburg renounce Clay and declare support for Polk. The Roanoke Republican editor reportedly spent two days composing the name Frelinghuysen with a copy before him.
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James K. Polk
Young Hickory
Richard Kidder Meade
Harrison
Judge Gholson
Petersburg
Mr. Clay
Polk
Roanoke Republican
Frelinghuysen
Edward Stanly the political Tom Thumb speech at Trenton
Edward Stanly nicknamed the political Tom Thumb has traveled the Northern States with Clay and Brownlow. The New York Herald reports he spoke at Trenton in favor of Black Dan for the succession and questioned the alliance of Clay and Webster as inseparable. The remark about "Bifil and Black George" drew sharp comment.
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Edward Stanly
Tom Thumb
Clay, Brownlow
New York Herald
Trenton
Black Dan
Stanly
Clay
Webster
Examination of the Sty in the Tarboro' Male Academy
The examination, under the supervision of Mr J H R, occurred Friday of last week and was well attended. Students performed admirably, pleasing their parents and guardians, and all present were gratified by the display of effort and progress shown by the attendees.
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Tarboro’ Male Academy
Weing
Specimen of New Type from L Johnson Foundry
The paper presents a specimen of new type from Mr L Johnson of Philadelphia. Most type used from that foundry with high finish variety of style and durability. Readers are invited to view the advertisement in the paper's advertising columns.
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L. Johnson
Philadelphia
Murder in Wilkes County Claims Four Victims
Raleigh Register reports a brutal murder in Wilkes County last week. A man named W. W. Ped, reportedly carrying a substantial sum, was shot on the public highway. Two men have been arrested and jailed on charges related to the crime.
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Wilkes County
W. W. Ped
Raleigh Register
County Candidates General Louis D Wilson for State Senate
The committee announces General Louis D Wilson as a candidate for re election to the State Senate at the upcoming election for the General Assembly.
Candidate Announcements for House of Commons Election
Authorized notices announce Gen Joshua Barnes aged 44 seeking re election to the House of Commons and Robert R Bridgers Esq as a candidate for the same election for members of the General Assembly of this State.
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Joshua Barnes
House of Commons
General Assembly
Robert R- Bridgers
Sheriff Election Announcements Include Petway and Pender
We are authorised to announce WM. D. PETWAY as a candidate for re election for sheriff of this county and we are authorised to announce LOUIS C. PENDER as a candidate for sheriff of this county in the ensuing election.
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WM. D. Petway
Louis C. Pender
Jesse Mercer
JESsE MERCER Declared Sheriff Candidate in County Race
An official notice announces JESsE MERCER as a candidate for Sheriff in the upcoming county election. The filing confirms MERCER seeks the office and appears on the official ballot.
Mercer and Miss Outten Married in Gosport
A Gosport ceremony on Monday afternoon united Dr Thomas N Mercer of Edgecombe County North Carolina with Miss Mary Jane Outten, daughter of William Outten Esquire. The notice notes wedding cake and warm wishes from the printer, wishing them long happiness.
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Gosport
Vernon Eskridge
Thomas N Mercer
Edgecombe County
N. C
Mary Jane
William Outten
Portsmouth
Death notices from a colonial era era Died
Died. Sir Williamston aged 78 after seven months confined to his room with paralysis. In Nashville North Carolina on 9th inst. cholera morbus, Samuel Brotin clerk of the County Court in 47th year. Native of Stockbridge MA, resident here 15 years, represented the county in 1835 legislature. A chasm in society from untimely end, last 48 hours illness, death marked him. The deceased was active and useful, aid from healing art was in vain. The grim monster Death.
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Williamston
Joseph Iggs
Nashville
N.C
Samuul Brotiin
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Tarborough
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LA Bagatelle
N. Carolina
Tacitus
Tarboro
Beaufort County
Tar
Pamlico
John McRae
Vacitus
Eidgecombe
Agricultural Society
Jeremiah Buttle
Press
McRae
Roanoke
Jeremiah Battle
Swain
Brownlow
Genl. Jackson
Louis D. Wilson
Territory of
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Ben.j. D. Patt
C. Newa
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