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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1842
Page
1
The Tarborough Press pricing details include a yearly subscription of two dollars and fifty cents if paid in advance, three dollars at year end, and five cents per month for periods under a year. Advertisements up to a square cost one dollar for the first insertion and twenty five cents for each continuation, with higher rates for longer notices and court orders. Letters to the editor must be postpaid.
A large crowd in Warren County North Carolina gathered September 2 1842 to honor John C Calhoun with a dinner at Shocco Springs. Hon R M Saunders and Hon J S Daniel attended. The event featured a long list of toasts praising Calhoun and constitutional principles, with remarks by Calhoun and supporters including R M Saunders and J Branch. A ball closed the day amid strong political sentiment.
A collection of invitations written in 1842 from Washington to U S senators James Buchanan James Butler and J Thompson declining or accepting a dinner in honor of John C Calhoun after Congress adjourns each letter cites health duties or political duties as reasons for decline and praising Calhouns service and republican values with remarks on North Carolina and Missouri roots.
A letter praising a six county committee and their friendship with Thomas H. Benton. He honors the Gentlemen and counties, notes the Democratic party’s auspicious prospects, and values moderation in party warfare. He expresses gratitude and respectfully acknowledges the courtesy.
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