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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1844
Page
2
George W. Dallas of Penn stands for vice presidency with an election slated for Monday November 4 1544. The notation appears in a local electoral notice urging voters to support Dallas in the upcoming contest.
The Supreme Court cites State v Lane from Edgecombe to reverse the lower judgment and issue a peremptory mandamus. This likely seals the fate of Harry Tane, convicted of murdering John Bedford, as the case will return to the Superior Court next week for final decision.
The item on our first page presents matter of fact eloquence from the Baltimore Republican. It argues for wider circulation to enlighten the people and serves as material for public meetings and speakers at gatherings.
The letter writer condemns Clay’s changing positions on annexation, accusing him of self promotion and concealed aims. The third letter allegedly confirms he is personally in favor but politically opposed, prompting charges of double dealing and dishonesty to split Northern and Southern support.
A reader notes Mr. Clay’s initial letter mobilized many against Texas then he abandons supporters and hedges his position. The piece accuses dishonest politicians and mocks Clay’s Texas policy flip as leaving the public in doubt about which way the snake tracks, South or back.
The Raleigh Register replies to a notice about orders to the legislature, calling the Whigs independent yet urging them to wait for Raleigh. The dispute labels Edgecombe figures as Locofoco and mocks Granny Gales. The letter accuses the paper of spoils politics and laments shared disappointment amid regional tensions.
Mr. Howard heard Henry I Toore address Pitt County freemen in Greenville. He attacked Federalism and its programs as tyrannical, likening them to King George III. The speaker linked Whig measures to revolutionary grievances and condemned promises, contracts, and economic acts from 1840 onward.
The piece recounts political factional arguments surrounding bank power, tariffs, and the veto, praising Toole for attacking these measures and urging Democratic voters to support Polk and Dallas in the upcoming election. It mentions figures like Clay Dudley Morehead and references the Texas issue and constitutional veto power. The narrative blends campaign rhetoric with travel notes from Buck Taylor touring Red Sulphur Springs and Monroe County, praising the springs and resort town.
Editorial letter travels from Hot Springs to the Mississippi valley recounting the Alleghany Ridge journey past White Sulphur Mastin's Hotel and Salt Sulphur inn. The writer notes Salt Sulphur springs reputed for cures and praises the hotel table and mountain fare.
Foreign. The Great Western arrived at New York with advices to Aug 17. Cotton demand remains favorable to buyers though no shift in cottontendency. English crop news favors England, not America. The Duke of York is anticipated to be named, and the Duc de Bordeaux proclaims Bourbon succession rights after the Angouleme death. Liverpool cotton market shows moderated demand and lower prices late week. Elder S. Chandlere sermons schedule span Falls River to Kehukee association in Halifax.
In Raleigh on Thursday morning 2S ult the Rev Dr Mason united Hon ZR J Daniel representative to Congress Halifax District with Miss Frances Stith of Raleigh in marriage.
In Johnston County on Saturday morning last died Ransom Esq. senator elect from that county for the ensuing Legislature. Also noted is the recent death of James Harper Esq. in Greene County, member elect to the House of Commons of the next Legislature. Saunders, fly to the
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