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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1844
Page
2
The Tarborough printer states Louis C. Pender of Lincoln is authorized as a candidate for sheriff in the forthcoming election, with Col. Michael Hoke noted as governor candidate from Lincoln.
A Takburro press letter advocates Henry T. Clark, Esq as a suitable candidate to represent this county in the lower branch of the next Legislature. It notes potential retirements of current members and urges South side voters to back Clark, praising his talents and proclaiming he would defend the county against Federal attacks.
Chief Justice Roffin writes for the court in Edgecombe county case State v Lane stating the record contains no error and upholding the lower court. The decision reflects Supreme Court decline to overturn or modify the verdict.
The North State Whig rebuts charges from opponents over missed exchanges and alleged false statements. It details meetings in Washington county regarding Stanly's nomination for Governor, asserts its recollection of proceedings, and questions the Whig's morality while defending Dr. Hall against tariff disputes linked to Stanly.
The piece rails at Nag's Head opening attempts and mocks the politicians who push the issue as a mere hobby. It condemns repeated inquiries as futile, notes the tariff debate in the Senate, and highlights political grandstanding over real progress.
From the National Intelligencer the paper records the catastrophic bursting of a large gun on the United States ship Princeton. It announces the instantaneous deaths of Secretary Upshur and Secretary Gilmer along with Commodore Kennon and Virgil Maxcy, describing the calamity as the most awful and lamentable catastrophe ever encountered.
A gun on the United States Ship Princeton burst while returning up the Potomac below Fort Washington, killing notable officials including Secretary Upshur and Commodore Kennon and wounding seventeen sailors. President and other dignitaries were among the guests aboard as disaster struck. The bodies remained on the ship overnight and will be brought to the city this morning.
Raleigh Independent reports a sale of state guaranteed railroad bonds in the city last week at 95, an improvement of 4 percent over prior sales. Coroner's inquest finds Wesley Jones, Esq's slave died from excessive liquor consumed at local grog shops. Texas annexation news and Gov Reynolds' suicide noted with brief reports.
A fragment notes the governor has been in bad health for some time with reference to a past date. The unreadable text suggests a formal notice or update from an official source about the governor’s condition.
A servant girl married yesterday by a Justice of the Peace to a man, as they sought blessing from Bridgeport clergymen who all declined. The couple reportedly sought multiple ministers for a legal ceremony but were wed by the Justice. Details on the honeymoon remain unknown.
Washington market prices for wholesale commodities shown with Bacon at 7 cents per pound, lard ranging 7 to 74 cents, naval stores at 165 dollars per dip, old stock valued at 81 65, scrap around 65 cents, and ep noted as 7.
Rev. Thos. L. Carter will conduct Sabbath services in March at Weldon on the 2nd Sabbath and the preceding Saturday in Jackson Northampton county on the 3rd Sabbath at Lee's Chapel Bertie county the 4th Sabbath and preceding Saturday at Tarboro and the 5th Sabbath preceding Saturday at Hardaway.
Notice states a small red back bound paper book titled statistical and historical account of Exigecombe by Jer Battle is missing between this place and Mrs Sugg’s on the Sparta road during November term of County Court. Property of Wm F Davey esq. Reward offered. Leave with Mr Howard Tarboro or provide recovery information. Williams Bines. Feb 28 1844.
Notice announces Miss Lane as teacher at Conetoe Academy newly opened. Tuition five cents daily for all branches. Board locally from 350 to 400 dollars per month or ten cents daily if students go home. J H Daniel signed February 25 1844. Board and tuition in proportion to time. Hope to obtain boarders and scholars.
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