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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1840
Page
2
The shore returns show Harrison leading by about 10 000 votes with anticipated gains. States tallied give Van Buren only New Hampshire Virginia South Carolina Missouri Arkansas totaling 48 electoral votes while Harrison would hold 216 votes for a 195 vote majority.
The General Assembly of North Carolina met in Raleigh at the new Capitol yesterday about 3 o’clock P.M. The Senate elected Col A Joyner of Halifax as Speaker on the first ballot with 27 votes while Louis D Wilson of Edgecombe opposed with 21 votes. Thomas G Stone of Fauklin was also mentioned in the report.
The Whigs chose William A. Graham of Orange as Speak er pro tempore with no vote and Charles Manly as Principal Clerk in the Commons. Edmund B. Freeman elected Clerk Assistant. Finch and Anderson named Doorkeepers. In Wake, Stokes, Green Hill see session notes as Federal Court in North Carolina reports continue with Judges Barbour and Potter in attendance.
In a missive from Cla ysville Alabama October 24 1840 John Starnes denounces Edward Stanly and British Whigs for spreading incendiary materials. He asks the editor to publish his letter clearing himself of party taint and pledges Democratic support while condemning Whig slander and alleged party corruption.
Just before ad journment at Court on Saturday afternoon the court pronounced the death sentence on Charus the negro found guilty Tuesday of murdering Mr Edwarts Bryan's overseer. The judge and others were moved, but Charus showed no emotion. He will be hanged on the 20th instant between noon and two.
A proposal to raise an army of sixteen hundred men to march beyond Texas frontier settlements and build blockhouses, stock provisions, and conduct a winter campaign under General Houston. Mexico remains hostile toward Texas, though a Texian agent hopes for recognition after internal turmoil subsides.
The Central Railroad of Georgia advances rapidly toward completion with 122 miles in use and 48 miles ready for grading on the section to Oconee. The line runs from Savannah to Macon, totaling exactly 1902 miles.
Extract dated 16 October 1840 notes M Wheaton United States minister in Berlin touring Gemann Confederation states to study industry commerce and institutions. Wheaton, a renowned statesman, has aided US German commercial ties and is praised for efforts to boost commerce and friendship between nations.
Wm. P. Davies is tried, convicted, and sentenced to twelve months in the Penitentiary for killing A. J. Davis, late proprietor of the St. Louis Armory. A letter from a young lady recounts a Mississippi steamboat rescue when she nearly fell overboard and was saved by a stranger who refused reward. In Somerville, James Womack shot Town Constable George D. Smith. Smith died shortly after, and Womack is jailed.
The Yow Tree brings dates to Galveston as late as the 5th instant. Texas crops appear abundant with an estimated 50,000 bales of cotton and ample grain. Provisions may not be imported due to domestic abundance, though money is scarce and population sparse. Emigration prospects are favorable, offering cheaper, more comfortable settlement. A proclamation by Felix Houston invites Texas citizens to consider emigration.
Reported Britannia arrival in Boston with Liverpool dates to October 29, noting political events depress Cotton prices by about 1S1d over two weeks. In Canton, English and American ships prepare to quit by June end as teas clear from the market and the expedition remains unresolved. An attempt on Louis Philippe near the Tuilleries on the 15th failed. Carmes was captured and claimed no accomplices.
Describes multiple parcels near Nash ville North Carolina including a 70 acre tract with improvements orchards and mill seats on Sods Creek a 750 acre adjoining tract with mill improvements a 50 acre tract on low grounds and a 200 acre tract at Suppony clerk near Jun Lewis residence plus town lots in Nashville with a two story dwelling and outbuildings. Terms to suit purchasers and viewing urged by INO Drake Senr Nashville NC. November 6 1840.
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