Ineffective House moves on adjournment efforts
In the House on the 17th an attempt to introduce a resolution to adjourn on June 15 failed and another member's bid to adjourn after the revenue bill passes also stalled.
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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1842
Page
2
Democratic Republican Nomination For Governor Henry Letter
A proclamation announces Louis D. Henry of Cumberland County as Democratic Republican nominee for governor with an August election date and platform including free trade and bank reform. The notice also states Ralph E. MacNair as a candidate to represent the county in the next General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis D. Henry
Cumberland County
LL D. Henry
Ralph E. Macnair
House of Commons
Citizens applaud Ralph E Macnair for county seat bid
The Grand Jury of May term 1842 in Tarbur o press expresses approval of Ralph E Macnair as a candidate for the County’s representation in the House of Commons. It notes pros pects for Henry and summarizes a quarrel between Wise and Stanly with rumors of a duel and a Baltimore eye injury, while asserting Wise’s presence in the House on Friday the 20th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph E. Macnair
House of Commons
Robert D. Hert
Chapman Norvell
William Webb
Wiliam Adkins
Joseph Farmer
Braswell Britt
Tho
H. Cutchen
John Braswell
William R. Toleson
Dawson Gardner
Robert Braswell
Benjamin Bynum
Wise
Stanly
Mr. Stanly
Mr. Wise
Mr. Whitney
Messrs. Stanly
Mr Stanly
Reverdy Johnson
Baltimore
Washington
New York
Messrs
House of Representatives
Senate Apportionment Bill Moves to 50,000 Ratio
In the Senate on Friday the Apportionment Bill was reported from the Judiciary Committee with amendments. The House ratio of 50,179 is proposed to be cut to 50,000 and to grant one member to any state with a fraction over 25,000. Another amendment would strike the provision forcing states to elect representatives on the District plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
Judiciary Committee
House
Committee
Niles Elected U S Senator by Connecticut Legislature
John M. Niles, lately Postmaster General, was triumphantly elected U S Senator by Connecticut Legislature for six years from March 4 next. Vote Niles 122 Baldwin 57 Scattering 2. Niles is a Democrat and an able man. The Rhode Island question highlights Democratic and Whig contrasts, with Democrats supporting free suffrage and Whigs defending King Charles's charter, per Hartford Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Niles
U. S
United States
Connecticut
Niles
R.S. Baldwin
Mr. Niles
Rhode Island
Hartford
Convention on Militia Code Proposed in Raleigh
Adjutant General R W Haywood urges a July convention in Raleigh to reform North Carolina militia laws and court martial procedures. Generals to attend. delegates chosen for military qualifications. uniform guidance optional. Also notes a horse race recap from the Jockey Club event with Boston defeating Mariner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Raleigh
N. Carolina
United States
R. W. Haywood
Adj
N.C. M
Dorr Rebellion Ends as Charter Party Flees Providence
A Rhode Island crisis unfolds from the night of the 17th into the next day. Federal Hill guards Dorr with six cannons while charter supporters defend property. Insurgents clash with suffrage forces and US troops occupy Dorrs head quarters. The pseudo Governor escapes as leaders urge sober, peaceful retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Dorr
Providence
Federal Hill
Charter
Col. Blodget
Charter Party
United States
Suffrage Party
Unsure Alleged Suffrage Standoff Over Cannon
Report notes suffrage supporters still occupy a cannon site refusing to surrender while they erect a breastwork. The artillery company threatens to seize the cannon by force, escalating tensions without acknowledgment of any right to intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al. Star
Boston Runner Boston against Fashion for $20000
Postscript to the Spirit of the Times reports Mr Long seeks a match at four mile heats with Fashion for $20000 and $5000 forfeit between Sept 25 and Oct 25, to be settled by agreement. He also offers $1000 bets on Boston winning the Jockey Club Purse at Union Course and $1000 on Boston winning the Jockey Club Purse at Camden and $1000 at Saratoga the following week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit of the Times
Union
Boston
Jockey Club
Camden
Trenton
Repudiation of Michigan State Debt Proclamation
Vice Governor of Michigan issues a proclamation repudiating about two million eight hundred thousand dollars of state debt. No consideration was received by the commonwealth and bonds loaned or sold to improvement companies were not honored. Bonds passed to innocent holders who relied on government redemption, but the state denies obligation and repudiates the debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Commonwealth
Fire destroys Porter and Kidder Steam Saw Mill
Wilmington May 14 fire wipes out the Steam Saw Mill of Messrs Porter and Kidder and a large lumber stock. Insurance on the mill about seven thousand dollars. lumber loss about three thousand dollars. Cause not yet learned. Second steam mill blaze this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Messrs. Porter &Kidder
Library News
Murder at Powell Farm Shocks County People
A post mortem on Mrs. Powell wife of Robt Powell of this county found death by violent beating to back and breast. She died Friday and was buried Saturday before being disinterred Monday for examination. Her husband Robt Powell was arrested on suspicion and jailed. Had Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Robt. Powell
Virginia Banks Seek Resumption of Specie Payments
The Virginia Banks aim to resume specie payments by July or November, hoping for success to avert further economic harm. Norfolk suffers from currency depreciation as trade shifts to other states, with NC notes trading at discounts but Virginia merchants and banks facing solvency doubts. The piece urges patience and mutual confidence among neighboring states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Norfolk
North Carolina
Baltimore
N. C
Resumption hopes ease fears in Norfolk trade
The Norfolk Herald notes relief as creditors promise to resume operations on July 1. They expect to press debtors to fund a restart, believing voluntary revival would restore confidence and avoid halting commerce, rather than resuming only under compulsion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Herald
Mob rule fears grow after Sumter court fire and abduction
In a Sumter Georgia court report dated May 9 1842 details a mob attacked the clerk’s office burning papers and notes. A deputy sheriff was kidnapped by armed men as the crowd dispersed and mob violence raised alarms about government stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
Georgia
Sherif
Friends of the Law
Foreign News and Markets Reported in Acadia Line
Foreign items note Liverpool dates to the fourth, Acadia receiving news in Boston, and a generally uninteresting pop news landscape. Money market described as easy with abundant funds and discounts near 3.5 percent. Morroco brief recounts an insult to U S Minister Carr and imperial authority response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Liverpool
Acadia
Boston
Afsanistan
Morocco
Vangier
Mgr. Carr
United States
Mahon
Washington Market Prices May 25 Report
Washington Market notes corn wholesale $225 and 82.50, bacon 6 to 64 cents, laré 6 to 64 cents. Naval stores show New dip $225 Olu $200, scrape 70 cents, tar 50 to 90. Fish section lists shad 6a 37, herrings cut $2 75 to $3.00, whole $2 25 to 2 50. Rep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Naval
Vaughn Named Brigadier General Candidate in NC National Guard
The 14 Regiment announces James J. Vaughn as a candidate for Brigadier General in the 5 Brigade of the North Carolina National Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Vaughn
14 Regiment
N.C. M
Preaching Tour of Elder Parham Puckett Across Towns
Elder Parham Puckett is scheduled to preach at Tarboro May 29 and 30 at Lawrence's meeting house and Kehokee June 31 at Parker's, South Quay Va June 4, Buckhorn June 13, Mount Tabor June 14, Pleasant Grove June 15, Conoko June 16, Cross Roads June 17, Conetoe June 18 and 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parham Puckett
Tarboro
Lawrence’s m. H
Kehokee
Parker’s
South Quay
Buckhorn
Mount Tabor
Pleasant Grove
Conoko
Cross Roads
Conetoe
Thomas E Tartt Dies At Mobile At 46
Died at Mobile Alabama of apoplexy on the 6th inst. Thomas E Tartt aged 46 formerly of this county was of the House of Tartt Stuart & Co a very enterprising and worthy citizen and greatly respected by all who knew him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Thomas E. Tartt
House of Tartt, Stuart & Co
Tartt
Shocco Springs Resort Ad Promises Comfort and Value
Ann Johnson announces Shocco Springs in Warren County will open in June with waters famed for liver and bilious fevers. The resort offers ice bar wines and a plentiful table, with liberal board deductions for early-season families and a female teacher to educate local children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Johnson
Shocco
May
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