Thursday, Aug. 25, 1808 Edenton Gazette August 25, 1808 Further returns of members of the Assembly from the late election: Craven County -- HENRY TILLMAN, Senate; JOHN S. NELSON and STEPHEN HARRIS, Commons; Town of Newbern -- WILLIAM GASTON. Thursday, Aug. 25, 1808 Edenton Gazette August 25, 1808 JOHN STANLY, ESQ. is elected for the Newbern District by a majority of 185 votes over WILLIAM BLACKLEDGE, ESQ.