Dissolution of British Ministry and French Cabinet Shifts
London reports the dissolution of the Melbourne ministry and the formation of a new French cabinet led by the Duke of Bassano, with a Paris focus on the anticipated ratification of the United States treaty. Telegraphed items note Wellington’s possible return to power, and Queen Victoria’s role in these political upheavals. The Navy and Army rosters, pensions, and coastal surveys are also summarized with figures for 1834–35.
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Europe
New York
Marshall
London
Liverpool
Lord Melbourne
Duke of Bassanoes
Lvingetn
France
United States
Lord Spencer
Duke of Wellington
Tinea
Morning Chronicle
Lord Althorp
Normandie
Pell
Paris
Havre
America
Toulon
Journal Des Descats
Interior
Marine
Constitutionnel
Duke de Bassano
Teste, Passy
Charles Dupin
M. Dupin
Corneil
U. States
M. ‘Thiers
Constitutionaliet
WAR Department
Army of the United States
Loombee
Western
Gaines
Engineer Department
Savannah River
Co 8
Ordnance Department
States and Territories
Treasury
Fever River
Missouri
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Commissioner ‘of Pensions
Georgia
Secretary of the Navy
Ship of the Line
West Indies
Brazil
Pacific Ocean
Marine Corps
Boston
Norfolk
Navy Yards
Navy Pension Fund
Navy Department
Congress
Phil. Gazette
Sulkies
Washington
Governor’s Refusal to Testify Linked to Political Peril
The article reports a House investigation into Judge Roe’s conduct and the push to obtain Governor Lumpkin’s sworn testimony and related papers. It questions the Governor’s refusal to testify, arguing it challenges republican principles and the state’s laws, and suggests concealed materials may reveal plans tied to the late election and possible private interests.
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House of Representatives
Roe
Lumpkin
Hooper
Flary nEervsep Yo Po
Georgia Rail Road Charter Push Amid Nullification Debate
The Montgomery Advertiser reports a bill for a Columbus Georgia to Pensacola rail line may pass both houses. It notes aims to shift eastern mail routes and urges counteracting public policy measures in Alabama. Also discusses Georgia nullification history and Governor Lumpkin’s stance.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Columbus
Georgia
Florida
Pensacola
Senate
Louse of
Representatives
Mobile
Mississippi
New Orleans
Mechanics Magazine promoted in Augusta reading room
The Augusta paper urges readers to consider the Mechanics Magazine, a cheap and valuable periodical at $3 per year. Each issue contains about sixty four pages with engravings and scientific knowledge, recommended for mechanics and the public, with the table of contents shown in the advertising columns.
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Mechanics? Magazine
Georgia legislature overstaffed with 198 acts passed
The Georgia Legislature, after its last session, laments excessive and variable lawmaking. It notes the Union majority blocked a bill to reduce member numbers and questions when the people will end costly overlegislation. It warns of continued cajolement and bewilderment over public funds.
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Georgia
New York Literary Gazette Changes Publication Plan
The New York Literary Gazette announces a shift from semi monthly large quarto issues to a single weekly one sheet edition each Saturday starting January. The publication will include a foreign and domestic news summary and is edited by A D Parmox Esq. Subscribers urged to review in reading room.
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NEW York Literary Gazette
Fine Arta Sciences
A. D. Parrnsox
New York
Treason Bills and Prison Reform Discussed in 1830s Debates
The piece contrasts South Carolina’s push for a treason definition with Georgia’s new law on crimes against the state and people. It praises Massachusetts Boston prison discipline efforts, outlining the ninth annual report and key topics from confinement to prison reform, and notes the Union Governor's stance and cross-state parallels.
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Greenville Mountaineer
South Carolina
Union
Mountaineer
Carolina
Georgia
Prison Discipline Society
State Prison Discipline Society of
Boston
Society
Massachusetts
United States
Leverett Street
Bridewell
New York City
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Washington City
Cincinnati
Louisville
Kent
New Orleans
Maine
State
Houses of Correction
South Boston
Dedham
Worcester
Greenfield
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Blackwell’s Island
New York
Sing Sing
Auburn
N. Y
Rochester
Genesee
New Jersey
New Penitentiary
New County
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Virginia
Tennessee
Columbus
Ohio
Kingston
Upper Canada
Lower Canada
Mass
N. Hampshire
House of Refuge
Vermont
R. Island
Pennsylvania
State Rights Party Whig Convention in Mississippi
The State Rights Party of Mississippi endorses a National Whig Convention to be held in Pittsburg to nominate President and Vice President. It urges an unpledged or principles only ticket, arguing the South should vote for principles over men to protect Southern interests and influence.
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State Rights Party
Mississippi
Jackson
Pittsburg
United States
Do Their Duty First Then Let Consequences Follow
A moral urging that leaders must model right conduct and guide the people. If authorities fail to act rightly, they bear responsibility for the public missteps, while leaders who persist in wrong doing should not blame the people for the resulting outcomes.
Georgia Legislature Adjourns and Cherokee Proceedings
The Georgia Legislature adjourned on Saturday. A committee investigating Judge Hooper of the Cherokee Circuit may continue during the recess and publish testimony after completion, with a report to the next legislature. The Cherokee bill and a Savannah River bridge bill have become law.
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Hooper
Cherokee Circuit
Savannah River
Adjournment and Executive Pressure Mark Georgia Legislature
The Georgia Legislature adjourned on Saturday night amid controversy over executive influence. The governor’s recommendations were largely ignored or overridden, including a proposal to penalize counsel for Indians and a bank recharter for Darien. A weekly House vote recorded 62 yeas to 70 nays on Hooper charges, with Union members voting no. The Willedgeville Times notes the clash between executive power and legislative independence.
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Hooper
Darien
Gordon
Hardeman
Oglethorpe
Willedgeville Times
Bill to regulate Deposite sites and sale of Bank stock debated
Washington reports that Mr Polk and the Ways and Means Committee proposed a bill to regulate deposits in local banks and to permit sale of United States Bank stock, seen as part of the President's plan to dismantle the Bank. Debate covered tariff protection and committee referrals, with War with France discussed and Alfred Huger named Charleston Postmaster.
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Charleton Mercury
Washington
Polk
Committee of Ways and Means
United States
House
Senate
Mr. C
Committee of Manufactures
Mr. Chambers
Pennsylvania
Committee On Manufactures
Stewart
France
Papis
Col. Pursfox
Alfred Huger
Charleston
Gen Hamilton Speech Reported by E. W. Johnson
The Charleston Mercury lauds E W Johnson co editor of the Telescope for exclusive and thorough reporting of Gen Hamilton’s speech. It praises Johnson’s memory and method, noting he uses few words to capture argument essence without stenography. The piece commends his role at the South Carolina College Library guiding literary acquisitions.
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E. W. Johnson
Telescope
Johnson
South Carolina College
Charleston Mercury
Exoneration of Graves Counsel by Federal Union
The Indian counsel for James Graves is cleared of blame for attempting to provoke conflict between state and federal authorities. The court states they defended Graves and were not party to the earlier criticisms. New facts show the earlier strictures do not apply to these gentlemen.
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Col
Samuel Rockwell
Wm. Y. Hansell
James Graves
Supreme Court
Graves
Federal Union
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Charleeton Mercury
Gov, Swalnis
Register
Gov, Swain
North Carolina
Hudson
Wilmington
Cape Fear
Newbern
Neuse
Plymouth
Roanoke
Milledeeville Times
Wasutheron
Tipton
Indiana
Paradelpha
Chisolm
Augusta
Georgiia
Gen. Hamilton
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