North Carolina Democrats Defend Polk Annexation View
In a Raleigh statement dated Sept 10 1844 Democratic leaders including L D Henry chair state central committee declare Polk's annexation stance is pro peace and honorably pursued. They refute rumors tying Democrats to war and note no major North Carolina meetings oppose annexation while Clay party meetings remain sparse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Polk
North Carolina
Texas
Clay Party
Louis D. Henry
Cha’m. Josiah
0. Watson
Weldon N. Edwards
Thos. N. Cameron
Perrin Busbee
Charles Fisher
Gabriel Holmes
Joseph Allison
William R. Poole
Louis B. Wilson
B. B. Smith
James B. Shepard
George W. Whitfield
Thomas Bragg
William White
Alpheus Jones
Wilson W. Whitaker
Burton Craig
John Hill
Gaston H. Wilder
William W. Holden
Democratic State Central Committee
Raleigh
N. Carolina
Democratic Electors Named for Polk Ticket in 1844
A historical note lists presidential and vice presidential electors for James K. Polk and George M. Dallas from Tennessee and Pennsylvania respectively. It names district electors Thomas Bragg Henry I Toole A W Venable and others. The notice calls attention to a Democratic Central Committee address published in earlier columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Central Committee
The Letter Controversy and Henry Clay’s Renown
A twenty year fervor surrounds Henry Clay’s alleged corrupt bargain with John Quincy Adams in 1825. The piece cites circumstantial evidence, inclining toward guilt, anchored by Clay’s letter to Francis P Blair urging Kentucky congressmen to vote Adams for Secretary of State. Clay’s own admission contrasts with his hesitance to publish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay
John Quincy
Clay
Adams
Ghent
Boyd
House of Reps
Mr. Clay
Francis P. Blair
Lay
Blair
Congress
Kentucky
Silent Clay Charged With Treachery Over Twenty Years
A northern political dispute accuses Henry Clay and his allies of corruption and concealment. The piece blasts Gov. Dudley, Kinney, and others for serving Clay while demanding him to publish a revealing letter. It likens Clay to Macbeth and predicts a future historian will label him talented but corrupt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Badger
Gov. Dudley
Kinney
Henry Clay
Clay
Boyd
White
Macbeth
Maine Election Echoes Polk Victory in Whig Realignment
The Raleigh Register weighs Maine and other states in the 1840s election, arguing the Whigs have little hope in Maine while Loco Focos boast. It questions Pennsylvania New York and Ohio trends, projects Polk victory with 142 electoral votes, and jokes about a committee to award Krause cigars if wrong. The piece critiques press certainty and invites challenged forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Tan
Harrison
Loco Foco
United States
Raleigh Register
Pennsylvania
Clay
Foco
Genl. Harrison
Register
Polk
New York
Ohio
South Carolina
Edgecombe
New Hampshire
Alabama
Arkansas
Illinois
Virginia
Mississippi
Michigan
Missouri
The
Krauses
H. Ferdinand Harriss
Mass Meetings and Public Gatherings Describe Social Trends
A fragment notes mass meetings and public gatherings as a social mirror. The piece reflects on spectator amusement at evolving civic rituals and collective behavior in a historical community context.
Coon meetings mocked as failed revival by Raleigh Register
The Raleigh Register ridicules mass meetings for the so called coon revival. It cites the tariff of 1842 blamed for depredations on farmers and calls the attempt to rally the coons in public view a miserable abortion. Names Ham Jones Genl Adney and Orator Frog appear in dialect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Richard Hines
Coon Central Committee
Ham Jones
Genl
Adney
Jackson
Whig polemic and Jacksonian retaliation in The Register
The Register’s Tuesday issue attacks the Democratic reply to Ezekiel Polk’s vindication, condemns Henry Clay as the false embodiment of party, and accuses Democrats of perjury while praising Jackson’s constitutional actions. It singles out British gold accusations, attacks J Watson Webb, and warns that coonery and bad counsel threaten affairs in North Carolina.
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Democratic Central Committee
Polk
Dallas
Clay
Nat. Intelligencer
J. Watson Webb
U.S
Webb
England
First
The
Register
Jackson
New Orleans
Ienry
North Carolina
Using Up At Edenton In Washington Whig Correspondent
A Plymouth correspondent recounts a tit for tat incident where Mr. Toole was handled by Mr. Augustus Moore of Edenton. The tone suggests disbelief in the account and the editor aligns with that view. The writer hints at a Nashville parallel and questions why others did not wait for Toole to reply.
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Washington
Plymouth
Toole
Augustus Moore
Edenton
Bartholomew F. Moore
Nashville
Mr. Toole
Mr. Moore
Where is Mr Collins in the district campaign
The piece questions the absence of Mr Collins the Whig Elector for the district. It recalls his July stump against Mr Norman the Democrat for the Washington county Commons seat and asks if he fears a tougher race against the Electoral opponent or if his 1840 activity has faded. It ponders his current status and whereabouts.
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Norman
the Commons
Washington County
Collins
Wilmington's Democratic Journal Aims for North Carolina Ascendancy
A new Democratic newspaper debuts in Wilmington under editor David Fulton and publishers A L Price and Fulton. The reviewer notes Fulton is a promising young lawyer, Price is experienced, and expects the Cape Fear Democrats to support the venture for a permanent democratic ascendancy in the state. The piece wishes the enterprise success and reflects on the editorial quality and typography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
David Fulton
A. L. Price
Fulton
Price
Cape Fear
Democratic Journal
North Carolina
President election prediction by Raleigh Register editor
The Raleigh Register editor, through travel observation, asserts superior opinion on the presidential outcome. He declares Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland North Carolina Georgia Louisiana Indiana Tennessee Kentucky Ohio as certain victories for the favored candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himbard
Raleigh Register
Vermont
Massachusetts
Riplay
Ode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
N. Carolina
Georgia
Louisiana
Indiana
Tennessee
Kentucky
Ohio
Doubtful bets on 1840 election certainties across states
The offer lists bets on Polk vs Clay outcomes with stakes across Western, Southern, and Northern states, including Ohio Illinois Missouri Alabama Mississippi and others. It mentions payment scales from $10 to $50 and notes the stakes may rise. authors await editor notification to stake the sum.
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Virginia
Missouri
Mississippi
Polk
Maine
Hampshire
South Carolina
Alabama
Kansas
Ohio
Indian
Illinois
Michigan
Arksys
Louisiana
Jessee
Kentucky
Carolina
Sollee
Georgia
Vermont
New Hampshire
Massachuset
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Yok
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Clay
Harrison
Polk. Ltd
Buren
Texas
Whig
Lexington Colton Factory Fire in Davidson County
The Lexington Colton Factory in Davidson County, North Carolina, burned last Tuesday night. It is believed to be an accidental blaze, discovered after flames had advanced beyond control. Loss to the company is estimated between 260,000 and 380,000, with the illuminated flames described as astonishingly bright by Greensborough Patriot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Colton
Davidson County
Greensborough
Death of Mrs Caroline Williams near Falkland Pitt County
Mrs Caroline Williams wife of Dr Robt Williams of Pitt and daughter of Maj John H Drake died near Falkland on the 22nd instant. Surviving husband and five young children mourn a wife and mother whose good heart benevolence refined taste and education made her home a cherished refuge. Her memory lingers in gifts and memories of domestic affection and warm friendship. Communicated.
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Falkland
Pitt County
Caroline Wiliams
Rob’t Williams
Pitt
John H. Drake
Education class fees and winter wood tax notice
The notice lists class fees of 12 dollars for the first session with advance payment, then 10 dollars for the second and third sessions, with specific fees for French and Satin at 10 dollars, Music at 20 dollars, and a three dollar fee. A wood tax for the Winter Session is 50 cents. Dated Sept 24 1944 in Edenton Sentinel.
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Wasington Hig
Ahaan
Edenton Sentinel
Will Lowey
T. R
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tarborough
James K. Polk
George M. Dallas
Penn
Henry I. Toole
A. W. Venable
George Whitfield
William S. Ashe
David Reid
D. W. Coutts
W. J. Alexander
George Bower
U. S. Senate
Gen. Jackson
Mr. Collins
Wilmington Journal
Tarborof
Pre&s
R. D. Hart
Thomas R. Owen
Vlarch
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