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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1844
Page
2
The Tarborough press notes a Democratic party meeting on May Court Tuesday to arrange the selection of a Democratic elector for the district. The convention to choose an elector will be held in Tarboro in late June, and Edgecombe must appoint delegates in time.
A Democrat urges the Tarboro press to publish a public meeting on Tuesday of our Court that also expresses opinion on Texas annexation. He notes such meetings are spreading across the South and argue annexation is a matter of great interest to the South and the entire Union.
In the Senate on the 15th a President informed the body he ordered a military force to Texas frontier to open talks with the Texas Republic and a naval force to Vera Cruz to deter any Mexican expedition against Texas. On the 16th the Niles case committee reported no sufficient reason he cannot take his seat. In the House on the 13th the Senate adjournment resolution set for the 27th was adopted after substituting June 17.
A historic sequence of Native American clashes in Kensington and surrounding Philadelphia counties led to deadly violence, extensive property damage estimated at 250000 dollars, and a large mob-driven disruption of public meetings. Records cite seven killed, six seriously wounded, and many more injured as 30 to 40 buildings burned or destroyed.
A prolonged riot in Kensington escalates from a market clash to widespread arson and shooting. Native Americans clash with Irish figures, police and militia intervene, burning St Michael’s Church and multiple homes, with dozens injured or killed and extensive property destruction. Crowds march, flag protests, and authorities secure key squares and churches.
Hartford Daily Times reports Andrew Jackson rebutting rumors of a letter to General Hamilton recanting the charge of a corrupt bargain between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay. Jackson states he remembers no such letter and offers to reveal writings if requested, stressing no secrets and unchanged opinion.
The Portsmouth Index reports the Nottoway bridge on the Portsmouth and Roanoke Rail Road about 42 miles from Portsmouth was destroyed by fire on Monday night the 13th. A safe substitute boat will carry passengers with no inconvenience. The cause is believed to be sparks from the engine that passed earlier.
The Superior Court adjourned after a crowded criminal docket. A defamation case Cutlar and Wife vs Fisher yielded $1000 to the plaintiff with a denied new trial. State vs Jerome ended in acquittal on a theft charge. Calvin McIntosh was convicted of manslaughter in a fatal shooting and branded before discharge. Numerous misdemeanor indictments followed. Newbernian.
In the latest shipping news the Royal Mail steamer Britannia reached Boston last Saturday after a 14 day voyage. A string of good harvests and revived trade pushed revenue higher, yielding a surplus of £1,400,000. O Connell faced judgment and appeal, with a new trial motion pending. Morocco declares war on Spain and mobilizes 40,000 horsemen. Liverpool cotton markets show no price change. Charles John dies on March 8 at 4 AM. his son Oscar II proclaims succession and vows to continue the Sweden Norway governance.
We are authorised to announce Louis C. Pender as a candidate for sheriff of this county and Jesse Mercer as a candidate for sheriff of this county in the forthcoming election.
ANN JOHNSON announces Shocco Springs Warren County will open water season starting the Ist of tas next. She offers full amenities at fixed rates: families at 16 66 23 per month, singles 20 per month, weekly and daily options, and children or servants at half price. Horses are twelve dollars per month. Propriety stresses salubrious water, airy grounds, good buildings, and unremitting attention to health, comfort, and pleasure.
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