Railroad survey board names and plans for Louisville to Cincinnati route
The Columbia Telescope reports on the Louisville Cincinnati and Charleston Rail Road project. A state commission, led by Gen Hayne, selects Col. Gadsden as Chief Engineer with U.S. Army officers and civilian engineers to survey mountain passes. Tennessee and Kentucky legislative pledges and potential funding are noted, with a July Knoxville Convention target and a June Flat Rock adjournment.
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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
Rail Road Convention urged for Knoxville July event
The article urges South Carolina and neighboring states to appoint delegates to a Knoxville Convention on July 4 to promote a Charleston to Cincinnati railroad. It details aims, includes Kentucky and Tennessee support, and calls for state charters and funding, with committees appointed to coordinate across states.
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Tennessee
Kentucky
Ohio
South Carolina
Knoxville
Preston
Columbia
Cincinnati
Charlesten
Robert Y. Hayne
John ©. Calhoun
Abram Blanding
Bayless J. Earle A. P. Butler
William McWillie
Delegates named for Knox county 4th of July Convention
In conformity with the 2d Resolution Dr James G M Ramsey Hon H L White Hon Wm B Reese Hon Pryor Lea and Calvin Morgan were appointed delegates to the 4th of July Convention for Knox county and the chairman was also made a delegate. A resolution urged ample provision for internal improvement and co operation with other states before adjournment.
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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 Columbus Ohio 1836 Delegates Named
A large Ohio gathering at the State House in Columbus on January 9, 1836, discussed railroad plans from Cincinnati to Charleston. Delegates were named to attend a Knoxville convention on July 4, 1836, with Governor Lucas as president. The meeting urged northern state cooperation, noting Indiana should build a road from its capital to Cincinnati to aid the project.
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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
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
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 Hall Meeting Denounces Proposed Railroad
Citizens from across the State gathered in the Hall of Representatives on Friday evening December 4 to discuss the proposed railroad. Governor McDuffie presided with Thomas J. Withers as secretary. General Hayne, head of the Charleston committee, presented resolutions that were seconded by Col.
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House of Representatives
Hamilton
McDuffie
Thomas J. Withers
Gen. Hayne
Charleston
Pickens Denounces Pinckney Resolutions After Consultations
In a House letter dated March 21, 1836, F W Pickens says Pinckney spoke with colleagues about his Resolutions and faced warm opposition. Pickens recounts Pinckney’s approach, noting he sought no Calhoun or generals’ input, and asserts the move would divide the country and betray its motives.
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House of Representatives
Wx. M. Gress
Charleston Courier
South Carolina
Be just and fear not editors leave Augusta paper
The Augusta paper announces editors in Florida and a second editor departing, urging readers and locals to settle debts promptly to aid the establishment during the editors’ absence. It states confidence in the gentlemen entrusted with the paper and underscores devotion to subscribers.
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Florida
Col Twiggs Arrives, Lodges at Globe Hotel
Col Twiggs, a gallant officer of the U S Army, arrived in the city yesterday and took lodging at the Globe Hotel.
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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. Details indicate a formal carrying out of the death sentence amid regional reaction.
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Katy
Hanchback Debut Praised by Local Theatregoers
On Thursday evening last the new play by Kyowns titled the Hanchback was staged for the first time. Master Walton performed by Mr. Young drew praise, Fathom by Mr. Barnes was inimitable, Helen by Mrs. Hart well sustained, and Julia by Miss Charlotte Barnes impressed, with her soliloquy showing conflicted passion and lingering love for Clifford despite scandalous conduct and abandonment.
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Kyowns
Master Walton
Young
Fathom
Mr. Barnes
Helen
Clifford
Courier non receipt blamed on editors and public course
The editors announce fault lies with the Charleston Courier and its editors not the Constitutionalist, noting bundles were withheld from this office and directed to the Constitutionalist. The piece invites public judgment on such conduct and warns against using them as examples of discretion.
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Charleston
Courier
Constitutionalist
Railroad meetings planned to connect Charleston to Ohio River
Col R Y Harne supplies Columbia Telegraph report on meetings in Columbia Charleston Knoxville Frankfort and Cincinnati about a Charleston to Ohio river railroad. Delegates from many counties will meet in Knoxville on July 4 to review engineering input and costs. Georgia urged to join the ambitious project, seen as a major national improvement and economic boost.
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R. Y. Harne
Columbia
S. C
Charleston
D. C
Knoxville
Georgia
Limited Partnerships Proposed for Georgia Capital Trade
The Constitutionalist argues Georgia should adopt limited partnerships like Pennsylvania. It notes benefits from enabling investors to fund ventures without full liability, cites European practice, recalls Judge Berrien’s prior effort, and urges return to the legislature to pass the measure.
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Pennsylvania
Georgia
Europe
Judge Berrien
Abolition Petitions Stir Railing Among Union Factions
The editor notes the Union party has shown no fault with Congress over abolition petitions yet prompts a countercharge. Senator Curnprat, rising, declared he could not vote to receive abolitionist petitions, while regional allies faced criticism for their stance. Local factions and figures are invoked in a moral clash over petition handling.
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Union Party
Congress
Curnprat
Federal Union
Question on Glascock and Van Buren issue in Congress
The piece questions Gen. Glascock's vote alignment with the Van Buren faction and his stance on abolition. It argues he should not support a candidate whose views oppose Southern institutions, given his elevated congressional position. The writer questions whether Glascock will influence the election to favor a platform anti to slavery.
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Glascock
Federal Union
van Bunen
Congress
Grascoen
Mr. van Buren
Manvin Way Burney
Palmyra in Rome's shadow through Piso letters
A March issue review applauds Palmyra letters by Piso from Rome, with vivid scenes of Palmyra’s vast majesty, its palaces and marble temples, and Rome’s comparison. It highlights Wenstren’s philology treatise and urges fair consideration of his arguments.
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New York Monthly
Palmyra
Aurelian
Piso
Curries
Rome
Noan Winston
Tiber
Palmyrenes
Italy
Elysian Fields
Parthenon
Phidias
Wenstren
Simplifying Spelling by Reducing Redundant Letters
A discourse argues for simpler spelling by keeping uniform derivation using U in words like install and foretell. It questions analogy as rule, proposing to drop extraneous letters in Soretell and related forms to improve sound and utility without changing meaning.
Augusta Chronicle declares Samuel Hats mayor for perpetuity
In Augusta a special act of the legislature overrules term limits, declaring Samuel Hats as Mayor of the city for perpetuity. The bid for perpetual tenure cites rotation principles and police considerations, asserting Hats sole qualification after serving the legal term.
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Messrs. Ephors
Georgia
Augusta
Samuel Hats
Samuel Hat
Citizens Endorse Col. William Crimina for Mayor
A civic notice urges Augusta residents to vote for Col. William Crimina as mayor, arguing the office is crucial and that a change is needed to meet current duties. The letter appeals to voters to choose the best qualified candidate for the city.
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Messrs
Eprrons
Col
Wittiama Crimina
Maxon
Augusta
FIVE HUNDRED VOTERS
Savannah Georgian summarizes latest Florida dispatches from the steam packet Etiwan with reports of attacks on U S forces near Volusia and Volusia area actions. Letters describe casualties among South Carolina volunteers and Indian ambushes, with details of Gen Scott and Gen Eustis movements and anticipated marching orders.
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Lata
Volusia
South Carolina
Gaines
Eustis
Pinckney's Report Delays and Slavery Question
Charleston papers note Mr Pinckney's Report was due Friday last but has not appeared likely due to an unseen obstacle. A report to the committee bypasses the District Slavery issue, claiming abolition would breach faith, while Charleston Mercury expects no constitutional limit by Congress. The outcome hinges on committee edits and Van Buren party stance in the House amid Wise, Hammond, and Glascock efforts.
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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 Ardous Session In 1836
Correspondence from Cotrumavs Ouro dated March 14 1836 reports the Legislature adjourned after a lengthy session. It notes Albany Regency influence on politics and credits the body with adopting a proper system of internal improvement and advancing canal and river works linked to Ohio River watersheds.
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U. S
Cotrumavs
Ouro
Albany
Commonwealth
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