Georgia project promises canal and railroad future
A July 22 1836 Camden County letter discusses a proposed drainage and railway route from the Okefenokee to the Suwannee and St Marys rivers. It claims a railroad grade through a vast pine hammock region would open immense value, rivaling Virginia’s Dismal Swamp, with tax exemp tions for a favored company and broader national impact.
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Star of the
Georgia
Bernard
Suwannee
St. Marys River
Lraders
Othe
Virginia
Camden County
National railroad plan from Brunswick to St Marks gains backing
A Boston Portland and Georgia group secures a Florida Georgia charter for a double track Gulf to Atlantic railroad from St Marks to Brunswick. The route promises fast passenger and mail service, naval and commercial defense, cheaper shipping, and a lucrative stock opportunity with two million dollars capital.รัฐ
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Gulf of Mexico
New Orleans
Atlantic
Boston
Portland
Georgia
Legislative Council of
Florida
State of Georgia
St Marks
Brunswick
Colerain
S& Marys River
United States
New Jeans
St. Marks
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
U. States
Newang
Lake Pontchartrain
Mobile
Pensacola
St. Josephs
Apa- Tachicola
Theouthern
Isthmus
Virginia
Westerns
Carolinas
Brunswick and
Congress
Eaterton
Providence
Hiladelphia
Mopris
Niles
Bahama Islands
Cuba
Atlantic States
Union
Mississippi River
Georgia Line
Mississippi
Navy Yard
Pinckney Report Sparks Abolitionist Clash in Telegraph
The Emancipator quotes Mr Pinckneys report admitting Congress can abolish slavery and the District, while denouncing his critique as an old woman's whine. Abolitionists vow to outlive the report and continue battle, while opponents mock religious fanaticism and demand action over expediency.
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MR. Pinckney
Telegraph
Jackson administration policy cited and questioned
The piece critiques the Jackson administration’s policy agenda accusing it of empty reforms and excessive government spending. It argues only one purported policy, currency regulation, was pursued while propping up bank paper and contradicts Beaton’s stance on the money issue.
Benton and party clash over bank bill and currency policy
The piece recounts Mr Benton’s repeated calls for decisive action on the District bank bill and specie payments. It notes the party’s desertion, the debate on deposit banks, and Benton’s critique of the Jackson administration as undermining hard money, directing the government toward paper currency and spoils politics.
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Benton
Gen. Jackson
Agin
Senate
Ile
Jackson
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Mr. Benton
Democratic Party
Spoils Party
Gate
Fragmentary Prose on Lessons From Experience
A reflective passage suggests that if nations learn from past experience it could benefit others long after virtue fades, offering a cautious note on the lasting value of wisdom and virtue.
Indian War News From Lumpkin Road Skirmish Report
An 1836 letter reports 98 American troops under Capt Calhoun clashing with about 300 enemy ten miles from Roanoke on the Lumpkin road. Five Americans killed, 15 wounded, and a retreat ordered as forces pursue toward Florida. Reports detail Gen Sanford and others marching, Indian expulsions, and threats of famine or hostilities if camps fail to assemble by August 1.
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Columaus
Calhoun
Roanoke
Lumpkin Road
Florida
Sanford
Delaparier
Sledge
Byne
Bostwick
Brewer
Greer
West Point
Hoxte
Metamora
Chickasahatchie Swamp
Fort Gaines
Fort McCrary
Alford
Jessup
United States
Lumpkin
Stewart
Jernigan
Columbus
Jernigan’s Troop Beats Odds in Creek War Skirmish
In a mounted pursuit near Lumpkin and Chickasahatchee swamp, Captain Jernigan led about 80 Columbus volunteers against an estimated 300 Creek warriors. After a 19 to 20 minute engagement with casualties on both sides, whites retreated then renewed pursuit into the swamp. The clash ended with significant Creek losses and praise for Jernigan's leadership.
Generals Scott and Jesup Arouse Political Stir in 183? Dispatch
Correspondent from Charleston notes Gen. Scott's demand for the War Office records after arriving from Baltimore. A Jesup letter to Blair is cited with an endorsement by the President calling Scott to answer for his Florida and Creek campaigns. Rumors of a Court of Inquiry rise amid public prejudice and policy critique. The Treasury orders gold or silver for land payments threaten southern banks and land sales. Storm reports severe hail and crop damage in Glynn County and Glynn plantations.
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Charleston Courier
Wasnixeron
Congress
Executive Department
Gen. Scott
Scott
Baltimore
War Office
Secretary of War
Harris
Indian Bureau
Jesup
Secretary of the Treasury
van Buren
A'abama
Mobile Chronicle
Glynn
Glynn County
King’s
Telegraph
Anapasa
Dean Lin
Florida
Alabama
Enea Mico
Enea Mathla
Tuskegee
Columbus
Thomas
Francis P. Brain
Washington City
A. J
Congressional Ticket and City Health Report
Augusta reports the congressional ticket slate listing Josmus C. Alford Edward J. Black W T Colquitt William C. Dawson R W Habersham John H Howard Joseph W Jackson Thomas Butler King Eugenis A Nesbit and Augusta health notes show fifteen interments in July including six whites and nine blacks.
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Josmus C. Alford
Troup
Edward J. Black
Scriven
W. T. Colquitt
Muscogee
William C. Dawson
Greene
R. W. Habersham
Habersham
John H. Howard
Baldwin
Joseph W. Jackson
Chatham
Thomas Butler King
Glynn
Eugenius A. Nesbit
Morgan
Augusta
New Post Office Established at Walker Court House Georgia
A post office has been newly established at Walker Court House in Georgia with R M Accuck appointed as postmaster.
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Walker Court House
Georgia
R. M. Accuck
Steam Packet Jnn Gibbons Arrives With New York Papers
The Steam Packet Jan Gibbons commanded by Capt Spinney reached Charleston on Wednesday morning from New York. She brought news from that city up to Saturday last, the day she sailed. No later foreign intelligence or notable domestic news is contained in the papers.
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Jnn. Gibbons
Spinney
Charleston
New York
Marines March Into Cherokee Country
The Columbus Herald reports Marines in the neighborhood will march at once to the Cherokee country. An express states the Ross party has risen violently, destroying property as they advance, and that an order from the Secretary of War directs Marines at Port Mitchell and nearby areas to join the new action.
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Columbus Herald
Ross
Port Mitchell
Letter From Alabama Planter Forecasts Short Cotton Crop
A Green ville letter dated July 24 reports a very short cotton crop in Alabama with near total loss in the upper Mississippi. A Montgomery letter dated the 1st says crops are in a bad way and no plantation can expect more than a half crop.
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Alabama
Greenville
Upper
Mississippi
Montgomery
Ala
Memorial to Congress on Indian Hostilities in the South
The writer reflects on the Washington papers reporting a memorial to Congress. He praises organizers for compelling the government to examine the causes of late eastern Indian hostilities and to sift the war through documentary evidence. The note expresses astonishment at how little he knows of Eastern Alabama citizens’ plight and frontier events.
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Civitate
Massis Eprrons
Alabama
Georgia
Congress
Washington Papers
Honest Land Dealers and the Memorial to Congress
The speaker defends land speculation as a lawful, honorable pursuit and lauds the memorial to Congress as a historic appeal by farmers and yeomen against injustice. He praises Dixon H. Lewis and Henry A. Wisn for upholding Cicero’s ideals and protecting the poor, calling for lasting national remembrance.
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Congress
Dixon H. Lewis
Henry A. Wisn
Cicero
Attempted Railroad Robbery Near East Brunswick
Newark Daily Advertiser reports three men hid in the woods and tried to halt the U S mail on the railroad about four miles east of East Brunswick. The driver and guard fired. the assailants fled. Obstructions were placed on the track, including planks, a swept wheel, and a large stone. A reward of $500 was offered for the perpetrators.
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Newark Daily Advertiser
U. States Mail
East Brunswick
Tilted Mexican politics and Texian war stance noted
The report states a two million force loan declared in Mexico City, protests by English and French ministers against foreign contributions, Santa Anna’s party losing power and the Federal party gaining. It notes Texas war plans with reinforcements awaited, General Houston absent, Lamar gaining full confidence, and no major moves until late September.
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Mexico
Santa Anna
Federal
Texas
New Orleans
Houston
Nacogdoches
Lamar
Bristol Firm Plans Steam Packets to New York
A Bristol house writes from May 26 proposing to build large steam packets to New York. The senior partner chairs a joint stock company for the venture and aims to commence construction soon. They suggest forming local companies owning packet shares to cooperate for mutual benefit.
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England
Bristol
New York
Briston
Massacre Near Fort Union Exterminated Duchamp Family
A St Louis correspondent reports a massacre near Fort Union at the mouth of the Yellow Stone in June. A half breed Duchamp family killed a half breed named Ram triggering a vengeful attack by neighboring half breeds and French voyagers. They besieged the Duchamps in a block house. a fire was set by a Frenchman. Flames spread as the defenders fired from within.
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St. Louis
Fort Union
Yellow Stone River
Duchamp
Duchamps
Health of Davien in mid July described as excellent
The Telegraph notes the general health of Davien is at its best for the year. Pleasant July weather with a refreshing breeze helps dissipate the sun’s heat, contributing to overall good health and well being in the town.
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Davien
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