Arrival of the arms and munitions of war
The Columbus Sentinel reports the arrival of a $60 stand of arms and one six pounder sent by the governor. A volunteer company escorts the wagons, distributing arms to the Brigadier Lowe’s brigade. Major Howard's mounted force from Upson arrives and more units from Harris and Talbot counties are expected. Indians are burning settlements. attacks on stage coaches continue. Beall’s force grounds on Soukahatchee Creek. roanoke is seized by Indians. Citizens urged to arm, resist, and support militia without delay.
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Columbus Sentinel
Talbotton
Lowe
D. McDougald
Howard
Georgia
Fort Twiggs
Upson County
Harris County
Talbot County
Upson
Columbus Guards
Muscogee Blues
Chattahoochee
Hampton Smith
Harris
Girard
Montgomery
Saunders
Hardeway
Macon
Texas
Satanic Ana
Chambers County
Elias Beall
Forsyth
Monroe County
Soukahatchee
Lochipoga
Coweta
Cusetaws
Gen. Woodard
Neha Mico
Hossles
Chee Marthia
Columbus
Flint River
Vall
Roanoke
Dells
St. John’s
St. Augustine
South Carolina
Tallahassee
Tampa Bay
Suwanee
Port King
Fort Drane
U. 8
Oaklands
Micanopy
Garey’s Ferry
United States
Apalachicola
St. Johns
Winfield Scott
Attack of the Indians on the Steam Boat Hyperion
A report recounts the May 15 1836 raid by Creek Indians on the steam boat Hyperion at Woolfolk’s Sand Bar. Captain Brockway was killed, two others wounded, and a crew member escaped after being shot at. Local efforts recovered the boat and cargo, with several townsmen and physicians aiding the injured. The article also details the broader Roanoke attack in Stewart County, noting casualties, missing residents, and the response of nearby militias and volunteers from Upson, Talbot, and Harris counties. The tone praises Georgia’s resolve and unity amid frontier danger.
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Hyperion
ySteam
Woolfolk’s Sand Bar
Brockway
Mr. Downey
W.smith
Martin Grace
Andiville
Georgia
Chaishasahea
James Pitman
Baker
The
Columbus Enquirer
Roanoke
Horne
Maj. Howard
Alabama
Stewart County
Col. Gibson
Capt. Horne
Randolph County
Heap Quantens
Army of
Tallahassee Road
Santa Fe Bridge
Black Creek
Col
Fitzpatrick
Capt
Shannon
Messrs. Hilliard, Gray & Co
Chaptal
Boston Patriot
Langland
Florida
Gen. Scott
Tampa Bay
Charleston
Rome
Don Miguel
Aldobrandini Borghese
Miss Talbot
Vatican
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The text condemns the reckless writers who ruin families and communities and expresses sincere sympathy for the victims while despising the authors of their ruin. It portrays a stark moral stance against careless actions harming lives and property.
Major Bannister Arrives in New Orleans From Galveston
Major Bannister of the Texian army meets in New Orleans, confirming the battle on the 21st and Santa Anna's capture. He reports Texian custody of prisoners on Galveston Island, with 125 landed and others to follow, while note of ongoing Texian and Florida theater discussions, campaigns, and scattered casualty figures appear in the era's dispatches.
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Galveston Island
Galveston
Mobile
New Onleans
D. G. Burnett
Santa Anna
George Henry
J. G. Burns
Cockspur Roads
St. Augustine
J. D. Allen
Barnwell
Charleston
Hansford H. Steadly
Cockspur Island
Houston
Gaines
Nero
Georgia
Mobile Chronicle
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Talbot
Harris Counties
Broad Street
Withlacoochee
Scorr
Carolina
Osca- Ola
Scott
Holiman’s
Powell
Grand Army
Lieut. Simmons
Lieut. Pillans
Capt. Fripp
Southern Patriot
Clarleston Mercury
Barron
Bean
Iverson
Washington City
Fieschi
Globe
V. F. Star
New York Sunday Morning News
New York
Paraguay
Buenos Ayres
Ohio
Egalonga
Jefferson
Rowlavidys
Greenville
W. T. Rowland
Greenville,s. C
Hmurcmins & Summons, Attorities At Law
Lawrenceville
AVING
Pracnom
Gwinnett
Newton
Walton
Jackson
Hall, Lumpkin
Porsyth
Cherokee
Cass
Walker
Floyd
Cobb, DeKalb
Henry and Coweta
Nathan L. Hutchins
James P. Simmons
the Chronicle and Constitutionalist
Augusta
Savannah
Courier and Mercury
Hutchins & Simmons
Hanny
Henry
Hamburg
Harry
H. F. Robert
Robertville, So. Ca
Nopeich
J. P. Dougherty
F. Lamback & Co
Globe Hotel
James G. Stallings
Guardian
Appling
Columbia Country
Robert A. Reynolds
Columbia County
Robert Reynolds
Said County
Martin B. Reynolds
John P. Setze & CO
Beard & Pitts
Bank of the State of Georgia
Augusta Insurance and Banking Company
Sand
Sturges
Inferior Court of
Columbia mix County
Richmond County
David Vinson
George Magruder
WM. L. Crawford
Adm
R. Will
Guardian's Sale
Louisville
Jefferson County
Big Creek
William Clement
Alex, Lowry
Columbia Sheriffs
William S. Dun
Fanny
Abram
Emily
James G. Hutchingson
Columbia Superior Court
Thos. N. Hamilton
Huchingson
Isaac Ramsey
Jesse 8. Walton
Said
Archer Powell
Superior Court
Randol Ramsy
WM. L, Crawford
Nass
Court of Ordinary
Augustus Seaborn Jones
Ann D. Powel
N. Bothwell
Dep
Clerk
Georgia Hotel
Gainesville
Hall County
Lorenzo Ripley
Cincinnatti
Masonic Hall
William Cumming
Richard Tubman
Samuel Halab
Robert Campbell
Charles J. Jenkins
James W. Davies
Micou
Snowden & Shear
Augusta Insurance & Banking Company
Insurance Department
Robert Walton
Sec
Y & Crash
King Street
Market St
Bend
Matthew Muggridge
Augusta Sentinel
Trani
Columbia Telescopt
Camden Journal
Great Northern & Southern
Aily Mail
Petersburg Rail Road Company
Vnsit
Petersburg
Blakely
North Carolina
Great Daily Mail
Raleigh
Fayetteville &c
Tarborough
Fayetteville
Belfielt
Clarkesville
Milton
Danville
Warrenton
Oxford, &c
Salisbury
N.C
Rimond
Boston
New Orleans
Relfe
T. Kidder
W. T. Conway
Court Street
Concert Hall
Turpin & D'Antignac
Votice
M. Hatch & CO
D. Kf, Fleming
Hatch, Kimball & CO
Charleston,s
BELL
Baltimore
Aten
Beard & Co
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