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Newspaper
Albany Patriot
Location
Albany, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1849
Page
2
The article discusses the formation of the present cabinet with accusations of ambition and personal aggrandizement surrounding Mr. Collamer, and describes a reporter’s tour of the Western & Atlantic railroad tunnel near Dalton, noting progress, safety, and planned completion by December with a rail link to Chattanooga.
The Daily Crescent cites a despatch from Mobile noting Parrott American consul arriving in New York with a load of gold dust and projecting California gold output near 30 million dollars this year. It mentions quicksilver and silver mines, reported platinum finds, a large diamond allegedly found in the Sacramento Valley, and skepticism about the diamond’s authenticity.
The New Orleans area experiences a three inch rainfall in the 24 hours ending the 14th. The Crescent and Crescent City news mention ongoing flood recovery efforts and hopes for completion of a breakwater or flood barrier. Community patience is urged as work progresses and officials report advancing milestones.
Local note from Cambridge Massachusetts reports a peculiar claim about Mr William Carter and a calf covered not with ball but bearing an odd description related to a Boston centric context. Community confusion follows as details are unclear and contested.
The issue reports Democratic nominations for 13th District, notes the death of President Polk, and publishes a lengthy discussion of usury laws. It includes foreign news from the Cambria, local political commentary, cholera remedy claims involving sulphur, and federal appointments affecting Georgia.
A letter from A. Y. Haurrox dated June 18 1849 warns that bollworm appears across farms, attacking cotton stalks three to four feet tall and threatens severe crop losses if the ravages continue into cold weather.
We rejoice that nominations by citizens at Newton during Court week gave general satisfaction. Only one Democrat objected. If Early county supports the nomination, the Senator will be elected by the full party strength of both counties. Baker will stay united and do her duty.
A political purge report says John Forsyth, described as an honest highminded gentleman and war veteran, is removed from the Columbus Georgia post office for supporting General Caan. J A L Lee is named postmaster, with mention of Democratic opposition and prior service with General Taylor in Mexico.
At a Thomasville gathering of the Thomas county Democrats the chair was W Ponder with John S Winn secretary. Committee selections and resolutions favor Governor Towns candidacy and support for Samuel J. Maxneary for Senate district, with delegation rules and publication in Albany Patriot. meeting adjourned.
The meeting appointed Wm. H. McElveen B. F. p. and F. G. Arnett as delegates with vacancies to be filled if needed. A five-member committee was named to notify Teece county Democrats to ratify the nomination. By motion, the party endorsed Geo. W. Towns for re election and adjourned.
The United States store ship Lexington, under Lieut F batard, arrived at intermediate port after departing from San Francisco on June 27. She carried 1676 pounds troy of gold from California valued at $3.1 million, plus 26 brass and iron guns captured from Mexicans. The vessel, absent months, also took on freight and guests including the crew of the Dover steamer Senator and other U.S. Navy officers and officials.
Fromi te Washington asks the Balti American Phil adelphia and southern whig press to answer a set of sharp questions about party coalitions. It cites Wilmot Proviso abolition stances by northern Whigs, votes against abolition petitions, and Texas annexation opposition, accusing southern Whigs of aiding abolitionist-leaning foes. The piece targets Democratic allies and presses critics to acknowledge alleged cross-aisle coalitions and hypocrisy.
A fragmentary report notes Methodist and Southern church debates amid broader religious and political shifts. It mentions missionary collections and administrative determinations, with references to officers and members, and figures cited in a partial tally. The text is unclear with several garbled terms and proper nouns.
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