Fragmented 1835 Charleston Mercury summary page
From New York and New Brunswick dispatches arrive with notices of the Princess Victoria and ministry changes. Reports include a four mile race at Long Island and a West Point fencing accident. Bank of Charleston subscriptions surge, and public notices note rail road incorporation and other regional items.
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Charleston Mercury
New-York
Charveston
William Gibbons
Warcur
New York
Princess Victoria
Paul
St. Andrews
New Brunswick
London
U. S
Evening Star
England
Hudson
Victoria
J. Hobhouse
India Board
Earl Minto
Admiralty
Lord Dalmeney
Adam
W. Parker
Capt
Elliot
R. N
Mr. Labouchere
Reuces
Union Course
Long Island
Juliana
Tarquin
Cour
New Haven
Baltimore
Valparaiso
Juan Fernandez
Lexington
Providence
Boston
Gazette
West Point
Carter
Virginia
Navy
Col. & Eng
Mexico
United States
Journal of Commerce
Republic of Mexico
General Congress of Mexico
Gaz
An American envoy and Lafayette over French revolution choice
The article recalls a London Times report from Paris on April 18 detailing hopes to defeat a treaty and trigger hostility, while an American minister in Paris, Mr Rives, persuaded Lafayette to back monarchic restoration in exchange for influence. It notes Lafayette’s belief in a pure government form and the minister’s negotiation for intervention.
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N. S
Paris
Baltimore Chronicle
France
Commission
Chamber of Deputies
America
M. de Broglie
Dupin
Livingston
Count de Rigny
Chamber of Peers
Washington Globe
London Times
Chamber
Neuilly
Lafayette
Hotel de Ville
Duke of Orleans
Rives
United States
Washington
American Republic
Mr. Rives
Alabama Journal Commentary Promised Extension Delays Reply
The August issue notes the remainder of a response to a prior paper is postponed and will appear in the next issue. Dated Saturday June 19, 1835, the entry urges readers to be just and unafraid. The note accompanies the Alabama Journal’s ongoing discourse.
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Alabama Journal
Governor's agent reply to Spencer Riley
The reply of the governor's agent William N. Bishop to Spencer Riley's publication will be printed as soon as space allows.
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Wm. N. Bishop
Spencer Riley
Richmond Delegation Names Replacement Delegate
The Richmond delegation reports James Ganonnn Jr Esq has been appointed by the committee to fill vacancies as Delegate to the State Rights Convention replacing Judge Howr who declines.
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Richmond
James Ganonnn, Jr
Judge Howr
Agriculturist Monthly Review Praises Minunt’s Edition
The June number of the Agriculturist showcases Mr. Minunt, successor to Mr. Legare, delivering a work worthy of patronage by Southern planters. The issue promises valuable content, with details available in the advertising columns.
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Minunt
Legare
Aegriculturist
Mr Gilmer and political dinners stir voter caution
A friend recalls Mr Gilmer’s attendance at the Jackson July Celebration Dinner in Philadelphia with Benton and Rives and contrasts it with the Anti Jackson Celebration attended by Preston and Mc Duffie. The note warns voters to beware prejudice against Gilmer beyond party principles.
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2Nties
Gilmer
Look Out for Incendiaries and Plantation Turmoil
A strolling abolitionist agitator was seized on Burke county’s vast plantation grounds and harangued enslaved people urging violent insurrection. An overseer bound him and administered fifty lashes as punishment. The text condemns abolitionist rhetoric and advocates removing such individuals from society to prevent future influence.
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Burke County
Old Hickory and the French Treaty Debate
An angry letter rails at Jacksonian policy and the French Treaty, claiming the president would have caused war and drained pockets, praising Congress for peaceable outcomes and warning against anti administration rhetoric. The piece mocks Jackson supporters and touts patriotism and fiscal prudence.
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Old Hickory
Huzzy
Robin
Jackson
Congressional Vacancy Nominated by State Rights Convention
The State Rights Convention proposes a slate of candidates for a congressional vacancy. Named aspirants include Col. Jouns C. Arrono of Troup, Gen. Ronenr A. Bratt of Bibb, Edward J. Brac of Scriven, Gen. S. A. Barrer of Troup, Col. A. N. Cuareen of Monroe, James Canax of Clark, Manx A. Cooper of Putnam, Dr. Wa. C. Danruns of Chatham, Col. Cuanaxs P. Gonvos of Putnam, Col. R. L. Gamaee of Jefferson, Gen. Eowand Hannen of Clark, Col. Thomas B. Kane of Glynn, Col. Samvexn Rocxwelt of Baldwin, and Col. M. B. Laman of Bibb.
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Jouns C. Arrono
Troup
Ronenr A
Polite scholar departs New York for London in Westminster
The piece praises a gentleman from New York who sails to London aboard the Westminster. It notes his refined character, literary leanings, and reluctance about politics, predicting he may seek fame in letters rather than public life and wishing him health and prosperity on his journey.
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New York
London
Westminster
Republic of Letters
Republic of Politics
Howann Emerges as Preferred Governor Candidate for State Rights
In letters with Nullifiers after Judge Crayon withdrew, Col. Joan H. Howann of Baldwin is urged as the state rights choice for governor. The endorsement lauds him as a consistent State Rights advocate, upright, talented, and a strong public speaker with legislative leadership. The only critique cited is youth, countered by a Kentuckian-like defense of his vigor and merit.
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Judge Crayon
Joan H. Howann
Baldwin
Georgia
State Rights Convention in Milledgeville to Nominate Governor
The Milledgeville Times notes the State Rights Convention set for the third Monday in Milledgeville to nominate a governor candidate. It cites the Macon Messenger and Georgia Times urging unity and adherence to the party constitution adopted in 1833 and its defined principles.
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Macon Messenger
The
Georgia Times
Messenger
State Rights Party
Milledgeville Times
Milledgeville
Party Principles Dictate Unity in Governing Convention
The writer argues the Convention must follow the state constitution and nominate a candidate who fully upholds the State Rights doctrine. Any deviation toward expediency or a near-miss adherent risks defeat, distraction, and division, while strict conformity assures collective success or failure.
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Cles
Banner and Nullification Edited Replies Spark Debate
A Charleston area dispute over Nullification prompts publication of a Banner editorial and a letter from ALBON CHASE dated May 21 1835 denying any endorsement of Nullification. The exchange references a Mobile prospectus and prior editors’ roles clarifying who supported the doctrine.
Chase and Nullification Prospectus Disputed
The writer questions Aron Chase’s role in a Prospectus allegedly advocating nullification. If signed by Chase but written by another enthusiastic Nullifier, Chase may be tied to nullification by publication. The piece urges republication to verify content and seeks public judgment on Chase’s innocence or association.
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Mark
Chase
Aron Chase
Mr. Chase
Georgia
Alabama
Bad Blood Over Duane versus White and the Mercury
A heated political dispute critiques the Mercury and its editor over support for Mr Duane and opposition to Judge White and the Force Bill. The piece denounces the Chronicle for partisan rhetoric and defends Duane’s public record while condemning White’s actions and Warre’s equal fortitude.
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Charleston Mercury
The
Chronicle
Duane
Alabama Journal
Mercury
Warren
Douayr
White
Jackson
Gen
Congress
Russia
McCorrie
State Rights Party
The Mercury and State Rights split in South Carolina politics
A South Carolina critique argues the Mercury split the Free land State Rights party, lamenting its sudden reversal on Judge White and Gov. McDuffie remarks. The writer questions the Mercury's candor and independence while defending their own stance on presidential contest involvement.
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Mercury
Southern
South
Caroline
Judge White
Tapis
State Rights Party
South Carolina
White
Gov. McDuffie
Gov- Duffie
Old subscriber questions editor’s honesty over bill
Garyesville on May 25 1835 publishes a note from an elderly subscriber asking if an editor’s overcharge and delayed bill notification is honest. The writer says the April bill showed $5 due next October, though receipts suggest $4.00, and details intent to pay when visiting Augusta.
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Garyesville
Philadelphia
Saturday Evening Post
Augusta
Evening Post
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Henry Hudson
Worcester and Hartford Rail Road Corporation
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Reeside
Bank of Charleston
Southern Patriot
Mr. Gilmer
MR. Wilde
Southern Banner
Mobile
Banner
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Pemberton
Jeffersonian
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