Louisville Cincinnati and Charleston Rail Road Plan Revealed
The Columbia Telescope reports on a new act incorporating a railroad from Louisville to Cincinnati via the Ohio River. A South Carolina led commission, chaired by Gen. Hayne, will survey mountain passes with U.S. Army officers and civil engineers. Chief Engineer Col. Gadsden, a South Carolina native and Jackson era veteran, will guide surveys with support from Col. Brisbane and Mr. Featherstone. Kentucky and Tennessee pledges promise funds to advance construction, with a Knoxville Convention planned for July 4 to review progress. The Board adjourned to meet at Flat Rock on June 20 to finalize plans and report for the convention.
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Cincinnati
Louisville
Ohio River
North
Caro
Tennessee
Kentucky
Columbia
Gen. Hayne
Col. Blanding
Thol. F. Jones
Carr. Wintiams
Jaeut
Drayrtox
Ligor
Warre
U. S Army
Feathenstonmavon
Col. Brisbane
Florida
Hucen
Coxcock
Knoxville
Board of Internal Improvements
Col. Gadsden
Antleman
Shretchout
Bifles
South Carolina
Gen. Gadsden
Corps of
U.S. Engineers
New Orleans
Jackson
Bernard
Washington
War Department
Col
Gadsden
Charleston
Allegany
Cumberland Mountains
Brisbane
Holmes
United States
Featherstonechough
Flat Rock
Col. Branpine
Col. B
Thenoxville
Knoxvilty
Ohio
North Carolina
Georgia
Rail Road Convention Promoted by Southern States
A Charleston to Cincinnati railroad plan prompts a Knoxville Convention invitation. South Carolina urges delegates from all states to discuss a charter, funds, and harmony, with Kentucky and Tennessee officials endorsing a joint effort to advance the project before July.
Knoxville meeting delegates urge joint internal improvements
Dr James G M Ramsey and others named as delegates to the 4th of July Convention for Knox county. A resolution calls for timely cooperation with other states on internal improvement projects and directs copies of the proceedings to legislators and meeting chairmen in other cities. Meeting adjourned with John Williams as Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. M. Ramsey
H. L. White
Wm. B. Reese
Pryor Lea
Calvin Morgan
Knox County
Wm. B. A. Ramsey
General Assembly
S. R. Rogers
Knoxville
East Tennessee
Charleston
Columbia
Cincinnati
John Williams
Wo. Swan
Internal Improvement Meeting in Ohio Discusses Railroads to Charleston
Citizens at the Ohio State House in Columbus on Saturday January 9 1836 consider railroad expansion from Cincinnati to Charleston South Carolina and approve sending delegates to a Knoxville Tennessee convention on July 4 1836. Governor Lucas chairs. D Drake R T Lytle J S Williams Joseph Vance Joseph Lyman John M Creed Barter B Harlan Elijah Vance Jeremiah Morrow Samuel Forrer and William Allen named as delegates. President authorized to fill vacancies. Co operation with Indiana to build a road from its capital to Cincinnati is urged as vital for northern states.
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Knox County
Court House
Knoxville
John Williams
Wa. Sway
Wm. B.A. Ramsey
W. B. A. Ramsey
John R. Nelson
John M’millan
Wm. Lindsay
James Campbell
South and
North Carolina
Charleston
Cincinnati
East Tennessee
Columbia
Kentucky
Georgia
Tennessee
South Carolina
General Assembly
James G. M. Ramsey
D. P. Armstrong
Jas. King
David A. Deadrick
Louisville
Capitol
Frankfort
Thomas Metcalfe
Wm. Norvell
Henry Clay
J. J. Crittenden
R. M. Johnson
Ren. Hardin
John Chambers
R. J. Underwood
John Calhoun
Samuel Nicholas
Robert Wickliffe
James Taylor
Samuel Daviess
Garrett Davis
Daniel Breck
Samuel Lusk
Hugh White
Richard Hawes
Commonwealth
William Norvett
Preston
Charlesten
Robert Y. Hayne
John ©. Calhoun
Abram Blanding
Bayless J. Earle A. P. Butler
William McWillie
Ohio
State House
Columbus
Lucas
Sawyer
Montgomery
Wray Thomas
John 8. Williams
Williams
Creed
Fairfield
Tenn
D. Drake
R. T. Lytle
J. 8. Williams
Hamilton
Joseph Vance
Champaign
Joseph Lyman
Portage
John M. Creed
Barter B. Harlan
Clinton
Elijah Vance
Butler
Jeremiah Morrow
Warren
Samuel Forrer
William Allen
Ross
Mr. Morrow
James
Chamaign
Ohio River
Indiana
Statewide assembly on proposed Rail Road in Charleston Hall
Citizens from all parts of the state gathered in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Friday evening December 4 to discuss the proposed Rail Road. Gen Hamilton moved that Governor McDuffie be called to the chair with Thomas J. Withers serving as secretary, after which Gen Hayne, chair of the Charleston committee, presented resolutions.
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House of Representatives
Hamilton
McDuffie
Thomas J. Withers
Gen. Hayne
Charleston
Pinckney Consulted Colleagues Faces Strong Disapproval
Mr Pinckney sought input from colleagues on his resolutions and faced clear opposition. Pickens states Pinckney discussed the matter days before introduction and sought Pickens’ view but was met with strenuous rebuke and concern it would deepen national division. Pickens says Calhoun, Thompson, and Griffin were not consulted and expresses lasting contempt for the move.
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House of Representatives
Wx. M. Gress
Charleston Courier
South Carolina
Be Just and Fear Not Editors In Florida Notice
Augusta edition notes one editor remains in Augusta while the other leaves for Florida and urges subscribers and creditors to settle debts promptly to support the paper during their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Col Twiggs Arrives in City for Overnight Stay
Col Twiggs, a gallant U S Army officer, arrived in the city yesterday and lodged at the Globe Hotel as his home base during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Twiggs
U. S. Army
Globe Hotel
Death sentence carried out for Katy the slave
The slave Katy, condemned months ago for poisoning Mrs. Murren of this city, was yesterday executed. The case attracted wide attention as details of the trial and the ensuing executions were reported by local observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
Hanchback plays impressive new drama on Thursday
On Thursday evening last the new play called the Hanchback by Kyowns premiered. Master Walton the Hanchback, played by Mr. Young, was well portrayed. Fathom by Mr. Barnes was inimitable, Helen by Mrs. Hart well sustained, and Julia by Miss Charlotte Barnes shown deep understanding.
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Kyowns
Master Walton
Young
Fathom
Mr. Barnes
Helen
Clifford
Editor notes blame for missing Charleston Courier delivery
The editors state blame lies with them not the Courier editor for not receiving the Charleston Courier dated with subscribers in the city. They claim the Courier was withheld or misdirected via the Constitutionalist and say the public can judge whether such conduct deserves censure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Courier
Constitutionalist
Railroad meetings push Charleston to Ohio River link
Col R Y Harne forwards notes from Columbia Charleston Knoxville Frankfort and Cincinnati meetings on a Charleston to Ohio River railroad. Delegates will gather in Knoxville on July 4 to review routes costs and feasibility with engineers. States along the line seek joint action to advance a nation spanning project. Georgia is urged to join this major improvement benefiting the entire country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Y. Harne
Columbia
S. C
Charleston
D. C
Knoxville
Georgia
Limited Partnerships Debate Prompts Georgia Adoption Hope
In a constitutional opinion from the Constitutionalist, the idea of allowing limited partnerships in Georgia is urged. The piece cites Pennsylvania's recent law, European practice, and advocates public disclosure of such partnerships, arguing capitalists could invest without full liability. It recalls Judge Berrien's prior support and urges lawmakers to reconsider in the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Europe
Judge Berrien
Abolition Petitions Sparks Senate Dilemma In Debate
The editor notes the Union party finds no fault with Congress over abolition petitions but claims Senator Culberson lifted his arms and decried receiving petitions, prompting cross‑faction reproach. The confrontation highlights tensions among Federal Union, Constitutionalists, and Nilifiers amid heated rhetoric.
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Union Party
Congress
Curnprat
Federal Union
Questioning Glascock and Van Buren on slavery stance
The piece debates Gen. Glascock's alignment with the Van Buren faction and abolitionist pressure. It questions his voting with Nulifiers, and whether he would back a candidate opposing southern interests and slavery, urging principle over party.
Palmyra Impressions and Philology Notes From a March Issue
A reader hails the March number of a periodical with Piso letters from Palmyra and a new Philology treatise by Wenstron. The Palmyra letter vividly describes approaching Palmyra, its palaces, temples, and marble vistas, comparing the city to Rome and entertaining visions of the Elysian Fields. The piece endorses Wenstren's scholarly arguments and urges fair consideration of his views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Monthly
Palmyra
Aurelian
Piso
Curries
Rome
Noan Winston
Tiber
Palmyrenes
Italy
Elysian Fields
Parthenon
Phidias
Wenstren
Simplifying Spelling Through Analogy in Derivatives
A discussion on spelling variants and analogy in English, arguing for uniform use of letters in derivatives. It cites words like install and installment and suggests using a single 2 in Soretell and related forms to streamline spelling without changing sound or meaning.
Augusta Mayor Named For Perpetuity By Legislature
A Georgian reports that a special act of the last Georgia legislature declares Samuel Hat as Mayor of Augusta "for perpetuity" after serving the term prescribed by law. The act overrules rotation limits and opposition based on republican principles and local policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Ephrons
Georgia
Augusta
Samuel Hats
Samuel Hat
Citizens urge vote for Col. William Crimina for mayor
A civic notice urges Augusta residents to elect Col. William Crimina as mayor, arguing the office is vital and the current crisis demands a qualified leader. It appeals to voters to choose the candidate deemed best suited to discharge duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Eprrons
Col
Wittiama Crimina
Maxon
Augusta
FIVE HUNDRED VOTERS. Savannah Georgian Florida News
Report from Florida quotes several letters and extracts about military actions near Volusia and Volusia County. It notes Gen Eustis and Gen Scott, Indian attacks, and casualties among South Carolina volunteers. The Etwan steam packet carried the news from Picolata Jacksonville and St Johns Bar, with details of delays and battlefield reports.
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Etiwan
Sassard
Picolata
Jacksonville
St. Marys
St. John’s Bar
Scorr
Fort Drane
Scott
Ouithlacoochee
Carolina
Volusia
Picoxara
Eustis
St. Johns
Ashley
Lata
South Carolina
Gaines
Pinckney's Report Delayed and Slavery District Debate
Charleston papers note Mr Pinckney's Report was expected Friday week last but has not appeared. A Report has been submitted to the committee waiving constitutional power over Slavery in the District and appealing to a claimed duty to abolition. The Charleston Mercury may be disappointed if the Report seeks no clear declaration on Congress authority.
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Luther
Blackwood
Earth
Charleston Mercury
Lisbon
Downs
England
Evening Star
Charleston
Pinckney
The
Congress
van Buren
Wise, Hammond, Glascock, &c
Legislature adjourns after arduous session on internal improvements
Correspondence from Cotrumavs, Ouro dated March 14 1836 notes the Legislature adjourned after a lengthy session. It praises adopting a system of internal improvements and mentions northern counties benefiting from canal works tied to streams feeding the Ohio River, with further bills to lean the streams.
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U. S
Cotrumavs
Ouro
Albany
Commonwealth
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Exetra
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Charleston Rail Road
Legistate of
tLieut. Reid
Mr. F
C. Columbia
Cincinnati and Charleston Rail Road
U. S. Telegraph
Theatre
the Constitutionalist
Glascock
van Bunen
Grascoen
Mr. van Buren
Manvin Way Burney
Knickerbocker
Augusta Chronicle
Savannah
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