Diplomatic dispatches on French indemnity and US envoy recall
A compilation of 1835 correspondence between Thomas Forsyth and James Barton detailing negotiations with France over the indemnity funds tied to the 1831 treaty. It includes exchanges with the Duke de Broglie, advise to wait for explicit French payment, and instructions about passports and possible departure from Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsyth
Barton
Washington
Thomas P. Banton
Livingston
Duke de Broglie
Mr. Livingston
United States
France
Messrs. de Rothschild
Treasury Department
Treasury
Pageot
John Forsyth
Mr. Forsyth
Derantment
Starr
Thomas P. Barroy
Caim
U. States
Segation
Beince
Banda
Tf Ne
Tam
Mr. Barton
D. Secartion
U.S
Paris
Duke de Bucche
Monnstevarn Ve Duc
Cravxstation
J—E
T.P. Barnoy
United Saves
U. S. of America
Havre
United Saes
Timay
Monsieur le Duc
Thos
P. Barton
Deaa de Broglie
Duke de Brogiie
Mr. Banes
United States of America
M’yarreter
Distressing Florida frontier dispatches face Civil War era
Report from St Augustine portrays inland raids and local distress as Florida militia regroup and patrols extend from Mandarin to Black Creek. Pilots Rockleff and Bowers escaped Indian fire. Samuel H Williams sugar house burns. Major Hart notes Col Parish engagement near Wetumpka with seven killed and two wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Rockleff
Jerry Bowers
Musquito
Halifax
St. Augustine
Samuel H. Williams
Sugar House
Florida
St. Johns
Mills
Mandarin
Julington Creek
Hernandez
Hart
Heap Quarters
Black Creek
Ward
Col. Parish
Middle Florida
Wetumpka
Indian attempt to seize two Ordnance pieces at Picolata
A volunteer reports an attack by about twenty Talcang at Picolata as guard of twelve escorts two artillery pieces. Indians feigned activity in an open field then opened fire from a hammock, but the guard repulsed them and pursued into thick cover. The schooner Alert later engaged Indian boats nine miles from Picolata.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter
Ss. Augustine
Putnam Wae
Indepenitent Company
St. Augustine
Musquito
Geo. Anderson
Douglas Dhamitt
Mer. Damnit
Maj. Parnan
Bulow’s
Dammit
Maj. Putnam
Picolata
Florida
Alert
Raichard
Pico'ata
Lake George
Savannah
Danger of French War and Jackson’s bluster, letter from W Thompson Jr
In a private letter W Thompson Jr warns that without unity and firmness the nation faces degradation and ruin. He criticizes President Jackson’s bluster and government patronage, calling the French War threat real and stressing despair among leading citizens about future destinies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
W. Thompson, Jr
Be just and fear not quote dated 1836
A dated exhortation appears with the line Be just, and fear not. The fragment notes Saturday January 20, 1836 as the visible reference. The piece presents a moral instruction rather than a news event.
Officers Elected in Corps and Tallahassee Rumor Denied
The Tallahassee Report notes officers elected Giwann Mc Laventiy Captain Jon V Cowarne First Lieutenant H B Horcomn Second Lieutenant F R Wirren Third Lieutenant N W Cocke Senior Sergeant The Columbus Enquirer disputes Tallahassee destruction by Seminoles saying no hostile Indians seen within hundreds of miles in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giwann McLaventiy
Jon V. Cowarne
H. B. Horcomn
F. R. Wirren
N. W. Cocke
Tallahassee
The
Columbus Enquirer
Florida
Savannah elects 200 volunteers for Florida support
Citizens of Savannah resolve to raise 200 volunteers for Florida and authorize the City Council to borrow funds. Planters' and Marine and Fire Insurance Banks pledge to advance $5,000 each to cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Florida
Admissions to the Bar and Hamburg Gun Confusion
The notice corrects prior claims about a cannon fired during Saturday embarkation in Hamburg. It states the cannon was obtained, manned, and fired by Mr Joan Siuane and Mr War, M. Fragen, agent of Mr Suvarz, who is absent, and other patriotic Hamburg citizens. Also lists new bar admissions: Zach B Harmon Forsyth GA P C Kain Augusta B Labuzan T W Miller St Marys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Lam
M. Pageot
Forsyth
U. States
United States
Joan Siuane
War
M. Fragen
Suvarz
Hamburg
Zach. B. Harman
Forsyth County
P. C. Kain
Augusta
B. Labuzan
T. W. Miller
Georgia
Ruovan A. Greene
Joux W. Lomein
Officers Elected for Corps Ceremony
The following gentlemen were elected officers: W W Holt captain W T Gould 1st lieutenant H H Cumming 2d lieutenant P F Eve 3 Lieutenant A J Miller 1st sergeant E Lafitte 2d sergeant A Johnston 3d sergeant W P Merriman 4th sergeant W H Maharry 1st corporal S I Combs 2d corporal J W Davies 3d corporal H D Leitner 4th corporal T Richards secretary J J Byrd treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Holt
W. T. Gould
H. H. Cumming
Nullifiers and Abolitionists Debate Misguided Doctrines
The article rejects linking Nullifiers with Abolitionists and denounces partisan squabbling. It urges Union men to prove honesty and patriotism through action and devotion to defend a suffering region, not through rhetoric.
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Nulifiers
DeKalb Gazette Promotes Local Journalism And Justice
Simoure Wainar Mixon announces a new Georgia paper DeKalb Gazette. The Alabama Journal notes editor Minor’s long service and the shared respect among editors. New Georgia Justice by Greene and Lomein praised. legislature approved funding for officers. Charleston Courier reports a $10,000 Florida aid appropriation and General Scott’s orders against Florida Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simoure Wainar Mixon
Alabama Journal
Georgia
DeKalb
Elitors
Minor
Charleston
Florida
Washington
Scotr
General's land route believed underway reportedly
Chronicle reports authorities believe the General is traveling by land. Col. Lrxnsar at the military post near the city has received similar information, suggesting a rapid movement or strategic relocation by land.
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Lrxnsar
To Arms Ordered Volunteers and Draft Report
The Governor orders six volunteer companies including the Macon Volunteers and Hancock Blues to rendezvous for immediate march to aid distressed brethren. The Baldwin County Cavalry is also ordered into service. A draft of 3500 men from multiple divisions is planned for future emergencies.
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Union
Macon
I. Seymour
Hancock Blues
A. S. Brown
State
Putnam
J. Merri
G. M
Augustan Volunteers Departure Letter from Savannah 1836
Extract describes Col. Dumine and Rev. Wirt uplifting volunteers in Augusta Savannah trip by boat to Demery's Ferry and Sister's Ferry. They lodge on board or ashore, endure rain and outdoor sleeping with blankets, then reach Savannah to a public welcome, exchanges, toasts, and barracks. They anticipate Florida campaign and express resolve amid privations.
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Col. Duwmine
Wirt
Hussars
Demery’s Ferry
Augusta
Georgia
Sister’s Ferry
Savannah
G. B. Laman
Wm. Dencay
Liberty County
U.S
David Mangin
Florida
Picolata
U. S
Mencoast
Augusta and Savannah Volunteers Headed to Florida
The Augusta Volunteers departed at nine in the morning aboard the Steamboat Florida under Capt. Merchant with U.S. Troops. A large crowd saw the send off as the vessel left the wharf. Nearly 250 men from Augusta and Savannah detachments sail for Florida to aid Floridians, under Gen. Clinch orders.
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Florida
Savannah
Augusta
U.S
Merchant
Phooenix
John David Mongin
Picolata
St. John’s River
Mongin
Clinch
Mercramr
U. S
Letter to Editors on Irish Rebels and St Marks Incident
A reader criticizes the Constitutionalist for italicizing Irish and labeling them as insurgents. He appeals for impartiality and cites the incident at St Marks where fifty Irish were arrested and imprisoned, calling the editors to avoid prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Constitutionalist
Messrs. Evitons
St. Marks
Editor requested to publish a notice in the Courier
A letter denounces a pro scription against patrons and urges action. It warns the editor to print the above notice once, signed by Stephen O’Kelly, and threatens further contact. The passage reflects tense rhetoric and demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen O’kelly
The
Courier
Hamburg Volunteers Head to Florida Aid
Eleven young men from Hamburg volunteered on Thursday the 21st to march to Florida to aid distressed citizens and defeat hostile forces. By Friday a town fund raised 331 dollars supported their travel to Charleston en route to Florida with music escort, as they departed amid cheers. Names listed include B A Mann and Gro R Faasen among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Hamburg
Charleston
W. Cunninouam
Navuaniga Penworth
B. A. Mann
Gro. R. Faasen
J. W. Vanno
Novon
N. DB. Wisz
Joan Saranay
Jony C. Marsey
Wasntheron Fror
Dayin C. Conn
Laukin Axpinsey
James Atricuerni
English and American Horse Merits Debated in Courier Letter
A correspondent criticizes a January Courier piece and argues English horses outperform American stock in racing history. He cites Touchstone’s Doncaster performance, references United States Magazine and New York Sporting Magazine analyses, and urges readers to compare weights, distances, and race types without bias.
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Messrs
Barrons
Courier
Joo. A. Jones
Turf Register
Argyle
Bertrand, Jr
Bertrand
Mr. Jones
Americas
Touchstone
Camel
Doncaster
United States Magazine
England
New York Sporting Magazine
Tasker
U. States Magazine
New York
C. K. Corpeux
Unfortunate Collision Aboard Wm. Gibbons In New York Port
From New York yesterday morning the Steam Packet Columbia arrived bringing New York papers to Saturday evening last. It notes six dead in the Wm. Gibbons disaster, with R. Torry reportedly living when the Columbia sailed. passenger list includes many named individuals. It also reports on Franco-American trade tensions and a Civilian opinion on the 24 June 183%, Reciprocity Convention and its implications.
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Columbia
New-York
Wm. Gibbons
R. Torry
Gibbons
Day
Smith
Lane
Robbins
Robi, Cochran
J. H. Sniffin
E. Sebring
C. Emmons
John Bryan
B. F. Rogers
N. Peck
R. Higham
K. ‘Talmage
Joseph Callender
E. Robbins
Wm. Swift
C. E. Carmichael
J. F. M’kenny
R. D. Hamlen
Frost
Minns
J. Wethershe
J. Hibbere
F. A. Barnard
C. Elmes
J. Tholman
Col. Fanning
R. Day
New-York Commercial
Advertiser & Advocate
France
United States
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Toomorrow
United Sates
Monsieur le Due
Ruth
Tomorcow
Jacksonville Courier
Anderson
Pendleton Messenger
Washinggton
Hammond
Quisi
Citizens Guard
Col. Gouth
Sucr
St. Marys
Augusta Guards
Dekalb Gazette
Augusta Chronicle
Vale
Strangas
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