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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1844
Page
2
James K. Polk writes to S P Chase and Thomas Heaton and the Cincinnati committee, stating he must differ widely from their views. He cites frankness as the reason for his explicit opinions and signs as an obedient servant.
Verbal report lists 21 delegates appointed by Nash to the convention. Locally, Ballas of Pennsylvania is noted for vice president and Wirhertt Moke of Lincoln for governor. The dispatch encourages Pitt friends to gather and act, with delegates from this county and Martin, Vier mentioned.
A long roster of district candidates is provided with paired names for districts 1 through 17 plus additional individuals MARTIN T. WARD J. S. YARREL and others. The text enumerates endorsers or associates across districts with numerous Esq. titles and military ranks and includes many personal names.
A large Beaufort county gathering at the Court-House on Wednesday evening June 5th 1844 endorsed Polk and Dallas, urged unity and organization, and appointed a five member committee to draft resolutions supporting the Baltimore Democratic National Convention. The meeting featured remarks by Will Ellison and Matthew Shaw on topics including Bank Distribution and the party's principles.
The Beaufort County Democratic gathering endorsed Polk and Dallas for national ticket and Texas annexation. Delegates were named to the Tarboro convention for elector nomination, with numerous precinct appointments listed. The meeting praised the Baltimore Convention's unity and adjourned after adopting resolutions and authorizing publication.
At a June 15 1844 meeting at James C Marks house the Democratic Association No 15 endorsed James K Polk for President and George M Dallas for Vice President. They praised Polk and Dallas as Jeffersonian Republicans opposing the national bank tariff and protective measures and urged full party reunion to drive Federalism from the land.
Congress reports a Senate move on a Benton bill for Texas annexation with a 25 to 20 vote, a party-line result with Hannegan and Tallmadge dissenting. The two Houses adjourned sine die at noon Monday, marking the session’s formal close.
The President nominated or confirmed several officials including John Branch as Governor of the Florida Territory from August 1844, George M. Bibb as Secretary of the Treasury, Nathaniel P. Tallmadge as Governor of the Wisconsin Territory from September 13, James D. Hallyburton as Judge of the Eastern District of Virginia, T. G. Scott as Deputy Postmaster in Raleigh, and John McRae as Deputy Postmaster in Fayetteville. Also T. A. Howard named Charge d Affaires to Texas and R. Wickliffe Jr. named Charge dAffaires to Sardinia.
The Democratic Signal notes Whig acceptance of nominees but cites Mr Dallas as reporting in 1832 for a Bank recharter then distanced by his Senate stance and later anti Bank speech. It quotes Mr Walker and Mr Ellis confirming Dallas opposed the Bank while obeying Pennsylvania legislature, plus a Texas annexation letter. Changes near Harrison and Clay reflect shifting support toward annexation and Polk Dallas.
The Raleigh Standard notes the Supreme Court session opening on the 3d instant as it licenses numerous gentlemen to practice law. Listed are names across Superior Courts County Courts and various counties including Fayetteville Pitt Franklin Nash Granville and more with affiliations to towns such as Fayetteville Pitt county Newbern Salisbury and Raleigh.
A damaged OCR fragment lists Gen F Rounsaville, Robert Anderson, Yenceyville, William Le Long, and Hallifax county with unclear context or action. The readable elements suggest a public notice or court docket listing individuals and places, but specifics are unreadable.
Mrs. Cannady wife of Mr Dorris Cannady of this county committed death by own action on Tuesday last by hanging herself with two hanks of thread. Ral Reg.
The U S Gazette reports a massive silver and gold ore mass weighing three hundred ounces from a Davidson county North Carolina mine. The ore yields about seventy percent metal, described as the largest mass ever made in the United States and now being successfully worked.
A Friday morning blast at Black Heath Coal Pit near Chesterfield occurred when a furnace fail cut air flow. A barrel of gunpowder ignited, triggering gas, killing or injuring twelve workers including four Englishmen and eight Africans. Gifford and Hall assisted. one English survivor was found unconscious but likely to recover. Funeral sermons scheduled. the incident recalls a 1840 disaster despite safety measures.
The Cincinnati Chronicle reports a lightning strike on Thursday two weeks ago at the Horner home near Lebanon Ohio. Four daughters aged sisters were instantly killed while two were in the front room upstairs. Mrs Horner was seriously injured and insensible for a time. Mr Horner was stunned but recovered.
Rumors from the Canada frontier describe violent unrest near the Lachine Canal as Irish laborers recently dismissed for interfering in a Montreal election confront contractors and overseers. Soldiers reportedly refused to fire as rioters clashed, with officers alarmed by mutinous conduct and a planned seizure of those who would not join the revolt. A Pittsburg rumor also hints at Niagara outbreaks between Patriots and civil authorities, with troops called out and Patriots dispersed, but reliability is uncertain.
Washington Market dated June 20 shows corn wholesale at 190 dollars per barrel bacon at 74 cents per pound lard at 7 cents per pound naval stores include new dip at 200 dollars old at 81 and scrape at 90 cents per rep to end.
In this county Mr John fy my age advanced and Mrs Lee aged 92 died on Wednesday. In Petersburg Warren Harris a table merchant died suddenly last week after a morning fit while in his counting room. He had been a resident only a short time but made many friends who mourn his departure.
We are authorized to announce General Louis D Wilson as a candidate for re election to the Senate at the upcoming election for members of the General Assembly of this state.
Georgia announces General Joshua Barnes as a candidate for re election to the House of Commons at the upcoming General Assembly election. Barnes seeks continued service in the legislature and urges voter support in the electoral process.
The communication proclaims WM. D. PETWAY as a candidate for re election to the office of Sheriff of this county. The notice signals an official candidacy ahead of the forthcoming election.
Louis C. Pender is authorized to announce his candidacy for the office of sheriff in the upcoming county election. He seeks the support of voters to secure the position and promote public safety.
The notice announces Jesse Mercer as a candidate at the forthcoming election for the office of Sheriff of this county. Mercer is presented in official terms as a contender seeking the sheriff position.
Warrenton Male Academy resumes exercises on July 5 1944 under Principal R A Ezell A M. Tuition and board terms remain as previously published. Public urged to consult Trustees and patrons for scholarship and moral department details.
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