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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1844
Page
2
Tarborough Frour County Court met last week and decided to re establish the Special Court appointing L D Wilson S L Hart J J Pippen Benj Batts and Harman Ward as the Special Court On the same day Robert H Austin was reelected County Trustee without opposition The county tax on land was set at 7 cents per 100 valuation 27 cents on each taxable poll Parish tax 7 cents on land 18 cents on the poll Patrol tax 15 cents on each taxable slave
The Edgecombe county voter letter from R. E. MacNair explains he cannot run again due to private duties and ineligibility after selling part of his property. He expresses gratitude for past support, asserts a clean record, and urges constituents to scrutinize his acts while defending Democratic principles and urging wise judgment.
A historical note condemns rising Abolition petitions and refutes Southern support for them. It lauds the tabled motion by a one vote margin, upholding the 21st Rule and denounces Mr Clingman for betraying his country. The piece calls for accountability and cautions against politicized fear.
The speaker warns a young man who opposes the majority view on abolition that he becomes a public target by breaking with colleagues and opposing country interests. He urges the South to present an undivided front on abolition, threatening punishment for faithless leaders and calling for Whig and Democrat unity to defend the cause.
The writer commends Mr. Barringer of North Carolina for resisting abolition petitions and supporting General Jackson's fin e, contrasting him with Whig colleague Mr Clingman. The notice portrays Barringer as true to the South and a steady opponent of Jacksonian policies.
The North State Whig reviews speeches by Mr. Stanly and F. H. Hawks as repeatedly described as thrilling. The editor doubts the claimed excitement and suggests the phrase is a stock cliché used to flatter a local politician, leaving readers to imagine audience reactions.
A Tanboro letter criticizes Representative Arrington for three months of absence from Congress due to private or family matters. It argues that major issues like abolition petitions and tariff decisions hinge on steady attendance and calls for his resignation to allow another representative to serve the people. The writer warns that private grief should not sacrifice national and Southern interests.
The House decided by a single vote to retain the 21st Rule excluding Abolition Petitions. Members Bar ringer Daniel Deberry Rayner Reid and Saunders of this State voted for it while Clingman opposed. The Washington Spectator notes the South largely in support with two exceptions, and the North mostly opposed beyond the Potomac.
The Senate adopted resolutions amid grief over the Princeton catastrophe. The House read President Tyler's message announcing Abel Upshur and Thomas Gilmer dead, with other officials harmed, and set funeral observances and mourning rules. A debate over Wise’s Rio ministerial appointment followed, reflecting party dynamics and past criticisms.
The President announces that John Nelson, Attorney General, will discharge duties of Secretary of State ad interim until a successor to A P Upshur is appointed. He also says Commodore Warrington will perform duties of Secretary of the Navy until a successor to Gilmer is appointed.
From the Glote, a letter requests publication of the day on which the Democrat party plans to hold its national convention. The note seeks timely disclosure of the convention date and related scheduling details.
The national convention will meet in Baltimore to nominate candidates for President and Vice President of the United States. Monday, May 27, is the fourth Monday of that month on which the event is scheduled.
In Maryland, the election for members of Congress on the Lath inst produced Whig majorities, with all seats the state is entitled to captured by Whig candidates. The result highlights a Whig gain across Maryland in the late period.
The North State Whig reports a villain from Out North State based in Elizabeth City who swindled local citizens out of about 350 by posing as an agent and borrowing papers from the Postmaster. He then traveled to Greenville and likely went South. Public warning urged.
About six weeks ago a man calling himself W G Burgess visited residents claiming to be an agent for Granham's Magazine and others. He presented a forged agency certificate and collected 40 to 50 dollars before numbers failed to arrive, with Graham confirming the impostor used multiple aliases and claimed to be a printer. Edenton Sentinet reports similar activity in nearby areas, with 30 to 40 dollars taken there, and only Henner's New York Herald delivered.
The Raleigh Register notes counterfeits of a Planter's and Mechanic's Bank of S C ten dollar notes with whiter paper and stiff handwriting, bearing Robison Ravenel signatures. It also reports a Knoxville trunk robbery near Hillsboro with valuables recovered and four color suspects committed for trial. Hardy Carroll, a noted criminal, was captured and jailed after a local pursuit.
Fragmentary notes allege a man linked to the Col., Leod's store robbery at Smithfield. Readable text hints at investigations and accusations centering on the individual, with sparse details about evidence or charges.
The tribunal adjourned on Monday after remaining in session for 66 days. Justice Rol Mar reported the conclusion of the term and scheduled forthcoming matters.
Edenton Sentinel questions editorial apparent hesitation about a local desense claim. It notes five cases in one family within a mile of town and other cases about two miles away, urging the editor to state plainly the truth.
Nicholas Biddle Esquire, famed former President of the United States Bank, died at his Andalusia country residence on February 28. He was born in Philadelphia in 1786, aged 53 at his death.
Eye witness from the Princeton explosion says Captain Stockton fired the gun himself and exclaimed in shock he would have been satisfied to be the only sufferer. Two men were severely injured, a lady unhurt, and many aboard saved by delaying a toast. The gun, Peacemaker, had 25 lbs powder and 45 fired, heated and unapproved by the Ordinance Department.
Rev. Thos. L Carter will preach on the 1st Sabbath in March at Weldon the 2nd Sabbath and the Saturday before at Jackson Northampton County the 3rd Sabbath at Lee's Chapel Bertie County the 4th Sabbath and the Saturday before at Tarboro and the 5th Sabbath and the Saturday before at Hardaway's.
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