This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1844
Page
2
The paper urges re annexation of Texas while criticizing the National Intelligencer for opposing it. It attacks the Federal party and William H. Clay, denounces electoral tactics, and defends protectionist policy with a 1832 speech excerpt. The piece condemns secrecy in negotiations and argues unity with Texas benefits.
The fragment suggests a discussion of political or intellectual contention titled Federal Humbuggery and Freud. It hints at a current contest or dispute the writer hoped would unfold, but readable specifics are unavailable in the excerpt.
A fragment notes individuals becoming recipients of gratuity from the General Government. The brief hints at a formal designation or list of grantees and suggests administrative action or policy context without detailing names or amounts.
The writer corrects Tacitus noting Pamlico and Tar rivers are the same and hints at many Revolutionary era incidents in Edgecombe County worth publishing for broader historical understanding.
The article urges strict enforcement of militia laws and discipline. It reports a Cumberland Court Martial in Augusta, Ga, reviewing a colonel of the 33d North Carolina Militia and detailing officers, secrecy of votes, and emphasis on duty regardless of wealth or rank. The piece calls for accountability to safeguard the nation.
Extract from a Charleston Courier letter dated March 15 1844 says Mr Calhoun will travel to Washington soon to answer calls of country. Texas and Oregon will be main issues for his great mind. Haywood in Senate proposes retrenchment measures including President salary 15000 and other top officials salaries with two year terms and annual reports of staff.
The report cites removals and appointments to fill vacancies with times noted. Bills were read twice and referred to committees. The West Point abolition proposal was discussed and rejected while the Army academy appropriation passed. Oregon question dominates the Senate and Rhode Island lawmakers push Dorr memorial in the House.
The New Hampshire election favors Democrats with 115,255 votes for Steele the governor candidate while Colby has 6,888 and others 3,508 from 71 towns. Whigs and Democrats elected to the Legislature total 35 and 54 respectively, Abolition votes about double last year.
Petersburg Railroad wreck leaves engineer and firemen dead in gruesome blast. Smith, a cautious veteran, perished with his crew as boiler exploded sending body parts and debris along the right of way. A Negro fireman died, another scalded, as authorities recount the harrowing scene. Also notes bank failure in Columbus and local deaths of Elmund Jones and James Elam.
A crowded gathering described as the fullest and most respectable met to consider solutions after an incident at Mey punishments. The report notes the incensed community sought redress while prices at the Washington Market are listed: wholesale $160 per barrel and lard 5 to 10 cents.
Louis C. Pender is authorized to announce his candidacy for the office of official in this country in the forthcoming election.
The notice states that Jesse Mercer is authorized to announce his candidacy for the office of sheriff in this county. It confirms the upcoming election and Mercer’s intention to seek the position.
Rt Rev Bishop Ives is appointed to preach on the 20th and 21st of April in Tarboro Calyy church. Rev Cheshire preaches on the Friday before. Elder James Osbourn is expected to preach in Tarboro on the 6th and 7th April and at Falls Tar River on the 13th and 14th.
In Charlotte on the 15th, townsfolk confronted a shocking incident from the 12th. John Jamison James Mulwee and James Warren placed effigies atop the Court House and posted obscene bills denigrating local youths. Jamison and Mulwee were tarred and feathered and banished. Warren, an apprentice, received lenient treatment after penitence.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.