King Defends Limited Fortifications Overhaul in Senate
In a lengthy Senate debate, Mr Ki F Geman of Georgia rebukes heavy fortification plans as fiscally wasteful and dangerous to liberty. He argues for surveys and limits on ex penditures, praising the War Department report while warning against a permanent military establishment. he cites surplus funds as a broader threat to the republic and urges restraint despite frontier and Indian concerns.
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Ki F Geman
Renate, King of Georgia
Beshon
King
Benton
Senate
Mr. K
War Department
Engineer Department
Military Committee
Washington
Christendom
Atlantic
Union
Tiberty
John Bull
Seacoast
Walker
Missie
Frien
Mississippi
Vesuvius
Native of producers opposed to government patronage
The speaker contrasts a labor based native society with other nations that sustain one third of the population through large government patronage. He argues against glittering vice and idleness funded by the bread earned by honest workers, advocating instead for self-reliant, productive labor.
Indian Chief Philip and Topkoliky Lake Refuge
Reports describe the Topkoliky region near the St Johns River, where the chief Philip leads a large, well fortified town on a lakeside island. Troops pursue bands believed to number 250 to 850 warriors, with mixed reports on strength and a pending need to dislodge them quickly to end raids and protect settlers.
Steam Boat John Falker Explodes Beside Brig Rogue
The Steam Boat John Falker, owned by Doyle O'Hanlon, Esquire, exploded at daylight after tying to the brig Rogue at anchor. The boilers burst while hoisting the anchor, ripping bow and stern and leaving the vessel a complete wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Falker
Doyle O'Hanlon
Rogue
Old Texan Cabinet Changes and Marion College Turmoil
From Galveston May 12 1836 reports the Texas cabinet reshuffle with Lamar as Secretary at War and Collingsworth as Secretary of State while Mexican prisoners work at fortifications. Abolition unrest at Marion City and College leads to violent clashes and arson rumors. Muldrow and Dr Buswell killed and injured amid riot acts, with Marion College reportedly burned or torn down.
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Galveston
Islaxv
Lamar
Col
Collensworth
Carson
Grayson
Charles E. Hawkins
Texas Navy
Invincible
Independence
Liberty
Brutus
New Orleans
Marion City and College
Louisville
Marion
Palmyra
Muldrow
Boswell
Buswell
Marion College
Ely
Evening Star
From Europa to New York Steam Packet News
Reports arrivals from Europe and New York with multiple ships listed and their dates. Trade notes include U. S. Bank stock sales in New York, Liverpool and Havre market movements, weather anomalies, and indemnity funds from the Francois 1st. Headlines cover a U S frigate accident, Whig conventions, Rochester elections, mail robbery arrests, and Kilkenny O Connel election.
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Europa
New York
Cuarneston
Columbia
Gapt Hanser
Europe
Havre
Orpheus
Bursley
Liverpool
President
Chadwick
London
U. S
New York Mercantile Advertiser
Bank of the United
Boston
Salem
N. York
United States
Castle William
Utica
Rochester
Harrison
van Buren
Petersburg
Richmond
Spain
St. Sebastian
Legion
O’ Connel
Dublin
Messrs. O'Connell
Ruthven
Messrs
West
Hamilton
O’connell
Kilkenny
O'Connell
Pinckney's Resolutions Vote in the House
The House divided on Pinckney's Resolutions with three separate votes. YEAS totaled 182 on the first, 1382 on the second, and 117 on the third, while NAYS numbers varied across votes, reflecting strong partisan divisions and notable participation by named members across factions.
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House of Representatives
Pinckney
Yeas
Messrs
Chilton Allan
Heman Alla
Anthony
Ash
Bailey
Barton
Beale
Bean
Beaumont
Bockee
Bond
Boon
Borden
Bouldin
Bovee
Boyd
Briggs
Brown
Buchanan
Bunch
Burns
Wm. B. Calhoun
Cambreleng
Carr
Casey
G. Chambers
Chaney
Chapman
Chapin
N. H. Claiborne
J. I. H. Claiborne
Cleveland
Coffee
Coles
Conner
Corwin
Craig
Cramer
Crane
Cushing
Cusham
Deberry
Dickinson
Doubleday
Dromgoole
Dunlap
Pairfield
Farlin
French
Fry
P. C. Fuller
William K. Fuller
Galbraith
J. Garland
Gillett
Granger
Gramland
Graves
Grennell
Halley
Jos. Hall
Hiland Hall
Hamer
Hannegan
Hard
Harlan
Harper
Samuel 8
Harrison
A. G. Harrison
Hawes
Haynes
Henderson
Heister
Hoar
Halsey
Howard
Howell
Hubley
Hunt
Muntington
Huntsman
Ingers
M. Mason
S. Mason
May
McCarty
McComas
McKay
McKennan
McKeon
McKim
McLene
Mercer
Miller
Milligan
Montgomery
Morgan
Morris
Muhlenburg
Owens
Parker
Parks
Patterson
Patton
Pierce
Dutee J
Pearce
Pettigrew
Phelps
Reed
Rencher
John Reynolds
Jos. Reynolds
Ripley
Roane
Rogers
Schenk
Seymour
B. Shephard
A. H. Shepherd
Shields
Shinn
Sickles
Smith
Sprangler
Speight
Sprague
Standefer
Steele
Storer
Sutherland
Palmferro
Taylor
Chantas
John Thompson
Toucey
Towns
Turner
Turrill
Underwood
Vinton
Wagner
Ward
Wardwell
Webster
Weeks
White
Whittletesey
Lewis Williams
Sherwood Williams
Adams
Clark
Denny
Everett
W. Jackson
James
Phillips
Potts
Slade
Bell
Nathaniel H. Claiborne
Cushman
Dickerson
Fairfield
Parlin
Wmn
K. Fuller
James Garland
Grantland
Haley
Joseph Hall
Russell
Elisha Whitlesey
Chilton Allen
Ashley
Barnes
Cambrelenz
Chadin
Coffer
St. Maller
Uamer
Hardin
Huntington
Ingham
J. Jackson
Joseph Johnson
R. M. Johnson
Cave Johnson
Henry Johnson
Kennon
Kilgore
Kinnard
Klingensmith
Lansing
Gideon Lee
Joshua Lee
Ike Lee
Leonard
Logan
Troyall
Lyon
Abijah Mann
Martin
Win. Mason
Moses Mason
McKennon
MacLene
Muhlenberg
Page
Homan Allen
Holsey
Ingersoll
Jackson
Jones
J. W. Jones
Benj
Judson
Lane
Laporte
Lawrence
Lincoln
Love
Sampson Mason
McKeenan
Morris Parker
D. J. Pearce
Pickens
Robertson
Schenck
John ‘Thompson
Whitlessey
Acquittal of Robinson In 19th Century Trial Verdict
The New York Daily Advertiser reports Judge Edwards instructing the jury on law and credibility, especially discrediting testimony from dissolute witnesses. The jury returns after 15 minutes with a NOT GUILTY verdict, prompting cheers. Robinson, unveiled from arrest to release, shows composed posture before breaking down in tears when freed, then departs with his father and Hoxie.
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New York Daily Advertiser
Edwards
Townsend
Emma French
Elizabeth. Salters
Richard P. Robinson
Hoxie
The Cherokees in Restless Condition Amid Treaty Tensions
Datounsea June 11 reports the Cherokees are unsettled though not unusually so since Georgia extended laws over them. Many oppose the Treaty, but widespread attacks on citizens are deemed groundless. Counties are urged to prepare for possible emergencies.
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Georgia
Recorden
Augusta Military Appointment and New Burke Post Office
The Governor appointed Brigadier General James Woon of Coweta to command troops at and above West Point. A new Post Office named Fryer's Ponds was established between Augusta and Waynesborough with Lewis F. Powell, Esq. as Post Master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Woon
Coweta
West Point
Burke
Fryer’s
American Turf Register June Number Promotes English Race Horse Lithograph
The June issue of the American Turf Register contains engaging literary content and a handsome lithograph engraving of the celebrated English race horse. The table of contents is listed in the advertising columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jind Sporting Magazine
Tras
Colonization in New York Comment by York Herald
The York Herald on the 10th warns young New Yorkers to focus on their own affairs while noting colonization and abolition as twin ideas, with colonization described as a somewhat darker shade. The remark frames a social debate with a pointed comparison between reform movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
York Herald
Metropolitan Magazine January No in New York edition
Indebted to publisher Tarnoponr Foster of New York for the January issue of the American edition of the popular English periodical Metropolitan. Edited by Capt Mannyatt, it includes three chapters of Snarleygow and part of Diary of a Blase. Large octavo, $4 per year. English edition about $11. Rhcunm+s & Srox are agents. Table of contents in ads.
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Metropolitan Magazine
Tarnoponr Foster
New York
London
Capt
Mannyat
Peter Simple
Jacob Faithful
E &E
Metropolitan
Mannyatt
Messrs Rhcuanns & Srox
Messages from Columbus and Hawkinsville on frontier alert
From Columbus we receive the Hereald dated the 14th with little new news beyond prior reports. An express from Fort McCreary on the 12th confirms the battle at D Sheppard's plantation on the 10th. about 25 Gwinnett company men are missing and perhaps 20 killed. About 3,500 troops are said to be at the frontier. An express to Hawkinsville carries a June 10 dispatch from Port Jones reporting 2000 Indians approaching Florida via the Flint river route through Baker, Lee, Irwin, Lowndes and Ware. Several Georgians, including David Dick of Stewart county, have fallen. Action is now the eloquence in this crisis.
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Topkuliky
Topkolsky
Philip
Moultrie
U. S
Dummett
Whitesville
Wurresvillle
Micanopy
Bay Gall
Humphrey
Lavery
Wanton
Fort
Mag
Sanchez
Joffrey
Phebe
Old May
Jumiper
Morris
Texas
New Orleans
Galveston Island
Mexico
Wm. H. Wharton
New York
Washington City
Galveston Islanda
Santa Anna
New Washington
Houston
St. Anna
Alamo & la Bahia
McCormick’s
South
Gauvestons Estayo
Express
Wall
Almonte
Velasco
Invincible
Columbus
Fort McCreary
D. Sheppard's Plantation
Gwinnett Company
Wilcox
Port Jones
Roanoke
Florida
Flint River
Baker County
Lee
Irwin
Lowndes
Ware
Stewart County
David Dick
W. Irwin
Geo
L. Barry
Adg
Expedition up Withlacoochee and relief at St Marks
An officer of the U S Ship Concord reports sending detachments to St Marks and Tallahassee in early May. Major Reap led 90 volunteers up the Withlacoochee to relieve 38 held in a block house. the Governor recovers and plans to take the field. Disturbance with General Scott cited as overblown. They expect to return to St Marks soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatlanasset
Mix
U. 8
Concord
Tampa Bay
Governor Catt
St. Marks and Tallahassee
H. A. Adams
W. L. Harryarp
T. A. Parsons
G. M. Wutter
Lawns
Monnis
Mrreneuf
St. Marks
Suwannee
With
Lacoochee
Reap
Withlacoochee
Scott
Tallahassee
Creek War Letter Blames Militia Officers on Creek Stand
The letter from Major M Inross is discussed, agreeing with the Constitutionalist that blame rests on a militia officer who rejected Maj M Inross's proposal. It notes that the Creeks were not as numerous or united when the proposal was put forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’inross
Maj. M
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A. G. Dickson
Damon
Pardie Jacobs
Isaac
Prince
Clarendon
Henrietta
Courier E Enquirer
Wilmington Advertiser
DB Deee
Supreme Court
King and Warner
Federal Union
Robinson
THE
Datounsea
Augusta
American Turf Register
Hawkinsville
Pour Iuchs
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