Voice of Liberty Praises Texan War Aid in Senate
In the U S Telegraph sketch, Preston’s Texas speech sparks praise in the Senate Chamber. The report highlights the prophecy like language on independence, the unity of allies, and the vision of liberty spreading across America, Mexico, and beyond, amid unfolding debates on abolition and frontier conflict.
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U. S. Telegraph
Senate
Preston
Texas
Bucks County
North Carolina
Col
Senate of the
United States
Andes
Pacific
Mexico
Santa Anna
South
Creek War Incidents Report From May 21
From the Columbus Herald May 24 details a raid by hostile Indians on Paddy Carr’s plantation. They damaged property and abducted 77 enslaved people, men women and children, secreted in swamp fastnesses. Carr is described as wealthy and closely allied with whites. A volunteer company is mentioned.
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The
Columbus Enquirer
Alabama
Tuskegee
Beart
Chambers
Macon
Lichafoca
Georgia Line
A. Bailey
Georgia
Chewackla
Bailey
Capt
Wm. Davis
Rusellco
Pierce A. Lewis
Mr. White
H. Smith
Openney
8 Mile
Roanoke
Columbus
Scott
Girard
Paddy Carr
Col. Richardson
Nuchol
White
Welock
Eight Mile
Carnes
Apatoie
Columbus Herald
Carr
Charleston Mercury Seeks Relief as Indian Threat Grows
An extract from a letter dated Indian Key May 16 reports critical conditions on the coast with no block-houses or troops and imminent Indian danger. Islanders urge the government to send assistance, noting 70 to 80 inhabitants including women and children, and fear for lives and property if relief is not provided during the coming summer.
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Mrcanory
Henry A. More
Horace Smith
John Goss
Robt. Lanier
John McFadden
Harry
Ephraim
Mizell
McIntosh
Tuscavilla
Goss
Smith
More
Lendram
Compan
U. States
Lanier
McFadden
King
Crane
Defiance
Suwanee
U. S
P. S
Savannah
Monrice
Flor
Clark
Gorman
Randal
Monticello
Vicars
Charleston
Cruse
Charlotte Harbor
Central Bank Cashier Resigns After Brief Term
Augusta May 28 1836. John W. Ponren Esq resigns as cashier of the Central Bank where he had recently been elected. The notice stresses his departure and hints at implied continuities in the bank's leadership.
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Central Bank
John W. Ponren
The
RAIL ROAD MEETING AND VOLUNTEER NOTES
Advertises a 12 o clock meeting to appoint delegates for a Charleston and Cincinnati Railroad convention. Includes praise for the Jefferson Cavalry and Captain Camenent and discusses Gen Scott and Augusta Volunteers in the Seminole era with letters clarifying reprisals and intentions.
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Charleston and
Cincinatti
Excellent and cheap edition recommended to the public
The notice praises a valuable work and urges public patronage. It asserts the edition is affordable, well priced, and deserving of support to reward the publisher's enterprising effort. The tone emphasizes trust in reader generosity and the labor behind the publication.
Pinckney Report Sparks Slavery Debate and Resolutions
A long awaited report is released with resolutions implying Congress may abolish slavery in the District of Columbia. Critics denounce the report as treacherous to the South while decrying its implications and urging Congress to refrain from any action on slavery in any state or the District. Three resolutions declare Congress has no constitutional authority over slavery in states or the District and to table all related petitions and papers.
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U. S. Telegraph
HOUSE
Case of Representatives
Abolition Committee
Hardin
Wise
Pickney
Congress
Thompson
South Carolina
Pinckney
Sutherland
Mr. B
Bynum
Baltimore Chronicle
Chronicle
North Carolina
Kbuiter
Washington
South
Robertson
Virginia
North
Union
Jefferson
United States Telegraph
Tarovore Fosten
New York
Foster
Pixcxury
District of Columbia
Tesport
Messrs
Thomison
Wisx
Hanvin
Prxexney
van Burenstes
Henry St. Pincknex
Confederacy
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Lowe
Big Uchee Creek
Florida
Tallahassee
Woodward
Tuskeegee
Bug Spring
Talbot County
James Burkner
Bear Creek
Henry County
H. D. McIxross
Mobile Commercial Register
Alabama Volunteers
Camp Cran
Tampa
Fort Alabama
Chisolm
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Lane
Eustis
Branham
Clonota Lassa Creek
Col. Foster
4Th Infantry
Augusta
Rail Road Meeting
Louisville
Jefferson Cavalry
Camenent
Blackwood's Magazine
Gen. Scott
the Volunteers
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