Pickens Speaker Rouses Congress With Fierce Attack
The Charleston Courier reports Mr. Pickens of South Carolina delivering a sharp oration on the Fortification Bill and administration abuses. He warned of despotism, urged resistance, and invoked Washington Adams and Rutledge as symbols while lawmakers clashed over slavery and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Pickens
U.S. Telegraph
Pickens
Phillippic
South Carolina
George M’duffie
General Jackson
Philipic
Wise
Hannibal
Banks
Mr. P
Washington
Rutledge
Adams
Heaven
Charleston
Washineton
John Robinson
Virginia
Pinckney
Congress
District of Columbia
Owens
Georgia
House
Storer
Dams
Meister
Confederacy
Heister
Yeas
Messrs
Clark
Denny
Everett
W. Jackson
Jones
Philpot
Potts
Slade
Thompson and Pickens
Wise and Robinson
Glascock
Gee
Chambers
United States
Alabama
Creek War Incidents Report from Frontiers and Fort McCreary
Dispatches from Columbus detail Creek War actions with Gen McDougald troops crossing the Chattahoochee in pursuit of a half breed band led by Jin Fenry. Indians burn plantations, kill, and threaten surrounding settlements as Gen McDougald dispatches volunteers and Upson Cavalry to Fort McCreary and fortifies positions with Maj. Gen. Scott in command.
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Fien
McDougald
Chattahoochee
Columbus Guards
Evans
Jim Henry
Uchee
Georgia
John Victory
Columbus
Cus-e-ta-had-jo
Al-ka-had-jo
Bailey
Neah Micco
Bne Mathla
Noah Mieco
Ene Mathla
Fort McCreary
Upson
Howard
Santard
McIntosh Hall
P.S
Gov
Schley
Scott
Jessup
U. S. Army
Fort Ingersoll
Alabama
Sincere Van Burenism in New York Bank Growth
The article notes the Van Buren party’s push for specie currency but records that in New York during the current legislative session more banks were created than ever before. It cites a letter from Van Buren applauding Ohio’s slander against banks, and describes a quiet reception of the letter amid bank-creation activity.
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van Buren
Granger
New York
Ohio
Monopolies and bankings critique across legislatures
The piece argues that legislatures in multiple states have produced a wave of perceived monsters by opposing monopolies and banks. It questions why the public supports a party it views as openly false and corrupt, suggesting moral failing or ignorance as reasons, and warns against descending into despotism.
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Jackson van Buren
Maine
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Virginia
Augusta Sexton's May Interments Report
The City Sexton reports seven interments in May in Augusta. Five whites and two blacks were buried in local cemeteries during the month.
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Sexton
Central Bank Names Reovam A Garcyn Cashier in Georgia
Reovam A. Garcyn, Esq. has been appointed cashier at the Central Bank of Georgia following the resignation of Joax W. Porter, Esq. The change reflects ongoing leadership updates within the state financial institution.
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Reovam A. Garcyn, Esq
Central Bank of Georgia
Vnce Joax W. Porter
Draft orders issued for select Georgia divisions
The Milledgeville Standard notes the Governor has ordered a draft of every sixth man from the 4th 7th 11th and 12th Divisions with Newton Walton Gwinnett and Jackson previously exempted to be held ready for any emergency.
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Milledgeville Standard of Union
31St Ul
G. M
Newton
Walton
Gwinnett
Jackson
Governor Names Commanders for Creek Campaign and Executive Appointments
Major General Jony W. A. Sasronn of the 2nd Division is appointed to command the forces recently ordered out against the Creek Indians. Captain Hamilton B. Garrurnn becomes Secretary of the Executive Department, replacing Rup pam A. Garene, Esq. who was named Cashier of the Central Bank.
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Jony W. A. Sasronn
G. M
Hamilton B. Garrurnn
Ruppam A. Garene
Central Bank
Northern papers arrive from New York via steam packet Columbia
We gratefully acknowledge correspondence from the Charleston Mercury and other northern papers received up to the 28th ult. through the Steam Packet Columbia and the railroad, aiding us after a gap in mail deliveries since Saturday.
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Charleston Mercury
Columbia
New York
Deaths of Edward Livingston and Enwann Siginesroy
The New York Commercial Advertiser reports the death of Edward Livingston late Minister to France at his Red Hook estate after a short illness. Philadelphia’s United States Gazette notes Enwann Siginesroy also died after a bilious illness likely from ice water, with a funeral planned at his Red Hook country residence in Dutchess County.
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Edward Livingston
France
Livingston
Red Hook
United States Gazette
Philadelphia
Enwann Siginesroy
Dutchess County
Burke Hussars Set Out For War From Waynesborough
A correspondent reports the Burke Hussars under Captain Busan Bre left Waynesborough on the 81st for the seat of war. Col. Thomas M. Benney spoke to them and citizens donated funds for horses and equipment as volunteers prepared to march at 1 PM with prayers for a safe return.
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Burke Hussars
Busan Bre
Waynesborough
Thomas M. Benney
Hussars
Creek War Turmoil and Local Deaths Reported in Georgia
The Columbus Herald notes Col Joux B Hogan dismissed from Creek Nation agency and says Indian removal will be a rapid military operation. The Florida Intel reports editor Rowann Cuanpixa dies after Wednesday night. Athens Whig mentions subscription default by Wm L Faver. Clark Volunteers march to Creek depredation sites. officers listed. New Orleans papers show Texas war news. Mobile Chronicle cites end of war and Houston victory boosting volunteer migrations.
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Joux B. Hogan
Columbus Herald
Rowann Cuanpixa
Florida
Intel
Wm. L. Faver
Eatonton
Georgia
Whig
Athens
Clark Volunteers
Watkinsville
Simta Anna
Texas
Houston
Mobile Chronicle
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Cambreig
Bedford Brown
Senate
Mann
John Q. Adams
England
Mexico
Cuba
Canning
Wasniceroy
White
Treasury
Lamb
U. States
Mrr
LaFayette, Chambers Co
The
Columbus Enquirer
Dr. Hudson
Green B. Brantly
Chambers County
Locka Poga
Sowkahatcha
Gilder
Doyle
Troup County
Hugh A. Haralson
Kinchen L. Haralson
LaGrange and Troup County
Locha Poga
Seals
Biyeerstall
Major Webb
Harper
Camp Ross
McLemore
Webb
Kings Store
Sitchetitchie Town House
United Forces
Lafayette
Julius C. Alford
Alford
Haralson
Federal Road
Elias Beall
LaBayette
Ta Grange and
Withlacoochee
St. Johns
Aracavua
Fort King
Crane
Tallahassee
van Burenism
Wee
N. York Dam
Advertiser
Europe
Napoleon
Smith
Liverpool
Roberts
London
Portsmouth
Erie
Fank
Havre
Victoria
Merrill
Spain
House of Commons
John Russell
O’connell
Carlow
Morning Herald
Standard
Lords
Lord Lyndhurst
Lord Holland
Lord Melbourne
Commons
Andrew
Agnew
O'Connell
Rippon
C. Lushington
Nye
Independence
Tam
Sam
Stewart
Ireland
Scotland
Verne
Quincy
Apalachicola
Augusta
New York Commercial Advertiser
Soutien Med
Tue Souruunx Medicat
Guiru & T’nomrson
Constitutionalist
South
Panr
Ignatius P. Garvin
L. A. Dugas
Lewis D. Ford
M. Antony
M. D
William W. Lee
Indiantown
Gerhard
Kennedy
Reid
Pratt
Middlemore
Donellan
Graefe
H. Manly
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