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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1844
Page
2
We are authorised to announce Louis C. Pender of Lincoln as a candidate for Sheriff in the upcoming election. We are authorised to announce Jesse Mercer as a candidate for Sheriff of this county. Michael Mole of Lincoln is listed for Governor.
The Superior Court met this week with Judge Pearson presiding. Henry Lane, convicted of murdering John Bedford, appealed to the Supreme Court. after the death of Judge Gaston the question arose whether Ruffin and Daniel could form a full court. The assembly had not addressed vacancies, yet Pearson ruled the act casus omissus allowing three members, and the two judges set aside Lane’s order pending re-hearing. Pearson’s bench conduct earns praise and rumor places him as a likely successor to the Supreme Court vacancy.
The District No.5 precincts organize as a Democratic Association led by Maj. Lunsford R. Cherry as president and W. Draughorn, John F. Speight, and Wo. D. Bryan in key posts. The piece urges mobilization across all county precincts to defend rights and promote facts, calling for widespread associations and public addresses.
The nomination of Mr. Calhoun as Secretary of State is unanimously ratified by the Opposition Senate and praised across Whig and Democrat papers. The public response is a notable testimonial to his abilities, though his acceptance remains uncertain. Prominent leaders Clay Van Buren and Webster previously held the post.
Calhoun alone gained broad confidence and private virtues, while the statesman’s splendid abilities silenced envy and triumphed over party. The open opposition of a Senate faction was overcome as Calhoun united support.
A public urging to end the franking privilege and curb high postage. The piece cites Post Master General figures showing vast free mail by Congress members and argues for taxing their postage like regular pay, reducing overall rates and funding a fairer postal system. It appeals to the press and people to press Congress for reform.
A public spat erupts as one editor accuses a rival of false statements about a nomination at a Washington meeting. The author cites Raleigh Register proceedings to dispute the claims, vows no further notice, and notes the editor’s alleged indictment in Superior Court for libel against a fellow editor.
The Rev Scuppernong Weller continues to publish political critiques in the Roanoke Republican provoking remarks on vanity and age. Mrs Nancy Williams, wife of Roderick Williams, died from severe burns after falling into a fire while boiling clothes, despite timely help from her daughter and neighbor A K Barlow. Congress adjourned in memory of Senator Frek of Pennsylvania as Mr McKay in Ways and Means outlined a tariff bill with notable duty reductions and promised a detailed follow up with tables.
The Globe and Baltimore American dispute nominees for Secretary of the Navy with James M. Mason and R. M. T. Hunter named. Other rumored appointments include Wilson Shannon as Minister to Mexico and Captain Win Bolton as head of the Bureau of Construction and Repairs. A Court of Inquiry is said to be formed to probe the Princeton disaster, with Bolton, Aulie, and Ramsay on the panel.
The Raleigh Standard notes debt to Hon. William H. Haywood for the Treasury and General Land Office annual report. It shows 1,639,674 acres sold in 1843, yielding over two million dollars, surpassing 1842 sales by more than six hundred thousand dollars.
The Secretary states that out of a large land sale, not more than two thousand acres sold above the minimum price of 125 per acre due to preemption rules allowing settlers to gain prime land cheaply. Over 100,000 patents for lands were issued and transmitted to purchasers in 1843.
Mr Edward Stanly is appointed to represent the eighth Congressional District at the Whig National Convention with Mr William H Washington as his alternate The Pennsylvania Democratic Convention adjourned on the 6th They nominated Henry A Muhlenberg for governor The Presidential vote counted Van Buren 91 Johnson 36 Cass 1 Johnson unanimously chosen for vice president A young man William Wallace McFarland reportedly killed himself at Laurel Hill Richmond County North Carolina on the 5th by shooting.
Washington papers recount the president and son’s near peril after burial ceremonies for those killed on the Princeton. A negro man’s quick intervention prevented a fatal accident as the carriage fled down Pennsylvania Avenue toward a rock quarry near Gallliburn’s hotel. In Raleigh Independent, money market news notes abundant funds, rising spring business, and a surge in fraudulent bank activity condemned. frauds in England involve fake legatees and mislaid dividends. Petersburg Cotton market remains dull with minor declines, corn steady.
Cotton is dull and will barely bring 9 cents. Bacon arrives slowly and sells at 6 to 7 cents. Pork is scarce and prices nominal. Lard at 7 cents. Corn not very (incomplete).
Plenty sells for 55 to 60 cents as trade remains brisk this week. The market activity shows strong demand and steady pricing across the period.
Newhen Market on March 12 shows unsettled tones amid a general decline with corn at 31 65 a 3iH per barrel and bacon around 7 cents. turpentine and tar quoted steady. Washington Market on March 14 reports wholesale corn at 31 60 per barrel, bacon 5 to 7 cents, lard up to 10 cents, and naval stores with dip prices at 170 and 170. steps 65 cents.
A riddle reports a 13 letter name with clues naming a small NY town a mountain in Asia a river in Alabama a Georgia county a Swiss river an Asian island a Scottish river a Persian town a Prussian river a Arabian town a US lake an European island and a kingdom between two mountains The narrator E A B requests a solution with references to a brave war hero nicknamed Whale.
Rev Thomas L Carter will preach on the first Sabbath in March at Welting second Sabbath and the Saturday before at Jackson Northampton County third Sabbath at Lees Chapel Bertie County fourth Sabbath and Saturday before at Tarboro fifth Sabbath and Saturday before at Hardaway's
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