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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1844
Page
1
The Tarborough Press lists weekly publication at two dollars per year paid in advance or two dollars and fifty cents after the year. Subscriptions may be discontinued with arrears. Ads up to a square cost one dollar first insertion and twenty five cents per further insertion. Longer ads and court notices cost more. Letters must be postpaid.
A reprint of the prospectus announcing the Wilmington Journal to be a Democratic paper edited by BH Dayrin Furstor with printers AV Porter. It outlines subscription rates, the paper’s political stance against Whig measures and federal policy, and appeals for Democratic patronage and support in Wilmington, N C., dated Sept. 21, 1844.
A verse urging support for Henry Clay and the Whig ticket, praising Pork and Dallas and invoking Tennessee and Pennsylvania as rallying lines. It cites a Tren ton New Jersey speech by Daniel Webster stating he should not address Whigs again in the presidential contest.
The piece outlines a complex plan by Democrats and Whigs to bolster Birney’s rival in Michigan’s Saginaw County. It details how Birney’s nomination would be secretly orchestrated by a slender Democratic meeting, with abolitionists denounced as deserters to suppress Birney support and sway the election toward Clay. The report cites Detroit Free Press and party protests, noting the approaching presidential election heightens the impact of this imposture.
The piece argues abolitionists fear Birney’s split, expose Clay via Cassius Clay, and accuse Whigs of fabricating anti liberty claims. It notes abolition presses seek to entangle democratic assets, while demanding a guaranty that Clay would liberate slaves before supporting him, predicting Cassius’ bond if Kinney’s plan fails.
In Wilcox County Alabama a fight on the 4th left W. W. Rives mortally wounded by Charles Tai who fled eastward. The Gazette notes the couple planned marriage between Rives and Miss Sarah Tait, daughter of Capt. J. A. Tait, with the license obtained and the ceremony set for eight o'clock Saturday morning at Cap. Tait’s residence.
Witnesses recount that during a ceremony at Capt. Tait's house a dispute led to an assault with a cane by Tait. Rives wrested the weapon, was shot in the stomach, and died the next morning. The ceremony had just begun, with Rives remembered as a valued, enterprising young man. His widow faces a future of grief as family and friends mourn.
The Raleigh Register notes a mail robbery between Salisbury and Cheraw occurred a few days ago involving 3700 in funds. A stage driver named Conial Feserman or Fresender was arrested and after examination bound over to trial at the United States Court in this city. A dispute on the sixth instant in Herories county led to a quarrel and a fight between Mr Botts and Mr Jones, late Speaker of the House.
A report concerns a missing mail from Wilmington due last Wednesday and a driver believed drowned. It also recounts a South Carolina Spartan letter noting Chang and Eng the Siamese twins now married with families and possibly touring the country. It adds a rumor that Governor Conway of Arkansas fled to Texas with enslaved people.
The article notes distilleries in New York and Brooklyn consuming about eight thousand bushels of grain daily, totaling over two and a half million bushels yearly. This supports production of around eight million gallons of whiskey annually, valued at approximately two and a half million dollars.
Judge Whitehead of Newark, acting as Master in Chancery, offers the Morris Canal for sale under foreclosure on a mortgage from a loan obtained in Holland. Reportedly purchased by New Jersey gentlemen believed to represent large capitalists for about a million dollars, roughly a quarter of its original cost, with plans to expand the canal to admit Pennsylvania coal boats direct to the city.
Electors for the president and vice president are named by district. Thomas Breage Jr of Noampn C holds the 2nd district. Henry Lb Toole of Adgeermea the 3rd. Abraham W Venable of Granell the 4th. George Whitheld of Lenoir the 5th. William S. Ashe of Neto Ha oms the 6th. David Reid of Cumberland the 7th. T Joseph Allison of Orange the 8th. Sih Daniel W Courts of Surry the 9th. Will J Alexander of Arecklenbur the 9th. George Bower of Ashe the 10th. Alexander F Gaston of Yancy the 11th.
A historical list names electors for district votes. Individuals include Thomas Praga Jr of Ble com e, Ab-shim W Veinh e of Granoted, George Whifill of Lenoir, Vivian S Auhs of New 6th, David Red of Cumberland, Joseph Allieon of Orange, Daniel W Courts of Surry, Will J Alexander of Mecklenburg, George Hower, Alexander F Guton of Fanry.
For Electora of President & Vice Pres't. Districta, 1st Thomas Bragg Jr of No'amp'n Co. 2nd Henry J. Toole of Edgecombe, Lrd Abraham W. Veoahie of COVmE 4th George Whitfield of Lenoir, Sid Willian S Ashe of Nee Hanover, 6th Davi Reid of Cumberland, 7th Joseph Allison of Orange, sty Daniel W. Cours of Surry, 6h Will J. Alexander of Mecklenburg, 10h George Bower of Ashe, Lith. Alexander F. Gaston of Yunegy.
A list of electors presented including Polk and Dalles for President and Vice President along with candidates such as Thoms Bragg J of Nap'amp'n Co Qo Henry Kl Poole Abrahi W. Venshle George Whithell William Ashe David Reid Joseph Allison Daniel W. Courts Will. Alexander George Bawer and Alexander P. Gaston, with regional affiliations and counties noted.
Fragmentary list of electors names with counties including Edgecombe Granville Lenoir New Hanover Orange Surry Mecklenburg and Ashe. Names include Thomas Brage Jr Abraham Venable George Whitfield William Ashe Joseph Allison Daniel Courts Will J Alexander George Bower Alexander Gasioa indicating a historical slate for presidential ticket.
For Electors of President and Vice President the following names are listed: Thomas Bragg of Nash County, Henry J. Towle of Edgecombe, Abraham W. Venable of Granville, William Ashe of New Hanover, Joseph Allison of Orange, Daniel W. Courts of Surry, William J. Alexander of Mecklenburg, George Hower of Litchfield, and Alexander F. Gaston of Warren County.
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