Record of Election Returns for 1836
A fragment lists names associated with an election event in 1836 including Leggett, Mitchell, Hines, Lawson, Cone, A Tie, Wilson, Holmes, Avary, McAllister, King, Hopkins, Cochran and many others among numerous surnames. The piece reads like a candidate and party roll with district lines implied and mixed with scattered numerals. The dense OCR shows a long roster of voters or officers, typical of a historical election tally card in a 19th century paper.
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Leggett
Mitchell
Hines
Lawson
Cone
Wilson
Holmes
Avary
McAllister
King
Hopkins
Cochran
Echols
Bell
McConnell
Morgan
Guess
Curry
Johnson
Bowen
Waldhauer
Heard
Swain
Freeman
Wharton
Smith
Jones
Blackman
Stockton
Cooper
Ingram
White
Dean
Segar
Dunagan
Wood
Polk
Teese
Liddle
Hutchins
Stapleton & Holt
Lamar
Wright
Pike
Shotwell
McLeod Floyd
Rutherford
Lawdon
Baker
Powell
McLennan
Burke
Bong
Floyd
Hardeman
Gordon
Bracewell
Harris
Walthall
Walker
Mosely
Conyers
Green
Robertson
Cowart
Gresham
Reynolds
Rogers
Surrency
Williams
Goode
Butt
Willis
Yhols
Awful Exposure and Maria Monk book critic
Nineteenth century editorial denounces the book Maria Monk as a vile fraud sold for profit. It credits Montreal publishers with publishing a refutation titled Awful Exposure showing affidavits and the life of a prostitute alleged to be tied to the Magdalen Asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier & Enquirer
Maria Monk
Maria
Messrs. Jones & Leclerc
Montreal
Magdalen Asylum
Paco
Spain
Exis
English ministry reshuffled as Mole leads new French government
London reports the French ministry formed with Count Mole as President of the Council and Foreign Affairs, M. Persil as Keeper of the Seals, Rosamel as Navy minister, Duchatel as Finance, and Guizot in Public Instruction. Duchatel handles interim duties. Rosamel supervises Commerce and Public Works. Soult may take the war portfolio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Deputies
M. Duchatel
Marshall Soult
Messrs. Molitor
Guilleminot
Dode de la Brunerie
Ad Interium
Admiral Rosamel
M. Mole
Orpheus brings English papers to New York
The Orpheus from Liverpool arrived in New York on the 13th with London and Liverpool papers up to mid month. No major political news. England not in session or at war. Reports focus on commerce with Liverpool cotton market remaining unsettled and French cabinet developments. In Spain, conditions are described as anarchy and confusion.
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Jacksonville
Florida
Tennessee
Gov. Call
Fort Crane
Ouithlachucy
Volusia
Maj
Pierce
Jesup
Callis
Tampa
Ouithlachuchy
Micanopy
Call
Col
Cuthbert
Santatleo
Fort Drance
Santaslee
Daniels’ Place
Billy
Omarda
Governor Call
Wheelock
Orpheus
Liverpool
N. York
London
England
Marshal Soult
War Department
Gabriel Delessert
M. Gisquet
Spain
Surplus in the Treasury Despite Disbursement Delays
The United States treasury holds forty one million two hundred eighty three thousand dollars plus five million three hundred twenty six thousand in disbursing officers hands. With elections next month a large reduction is anticipated. Three months remain until January first distribution. The rail road shows five thousand three hundred thirty eight shares subscribed at yesterday's book close.
Dawson for Congress in Augusta Race to Fill Vacancy
Augusta voters hear Col. William C. Dawson of Greene named as candidate to fill Gen. Coffee’s congressional vacancy. The call urges fairness and fearlessness in public service as the campaign opens on a Saturday in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Coffee
Col
WM. C. Dawson
Greene
Health of Charleston Deaths Report Weekly Toll
The Charleston Board of Health reports fifty seven deaths in Charleston for the week ending the sixteenth instant. Deaths include eight whites and forty nine blacks and colored with thirty four caused by cholera.
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Health OF
Charleston
Subscribers sought to start ATHENIAN newspaper
Gentlemen with subscription papers for the ATHENIAN are asked to forward them to William L. Merrenech Esq of Athens, one of the editors, as work will begin as soon as enough subscribers are obtained.
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Willliam L. Mrrenech
Athens
Macon Convention Delegates Named for Rail Road Meet
The Georgian reports that James M. Wayne Joseph W. Jackson Samuel B. Parkman and John Macpherson Berrien are appointed delegates from Chatham County to the Rail Road Convention at Macon on November 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Wayne
Joseph W. Jackson
Samuel B. Parkman
John Macpherson Berrien
Chatham County
Macon
Lives of passengers aboard William Gibbons saved after wreck
News from Charleston Courier reports the William Gibbons wrecked near New Inlet with all passengers safe. Thirty three aboard the schooner South Boston reached Elizabeth City with more passengers en route. no lives lost. Passenger list includes John Byrnes Jr and Mrs Dodge among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Wm. Gibbons
William Gibbons
New Inlet
Hatteras
Chickamacomaca Island
Elizabeth City
South Boston
John Byrnes
L M Sutcliff
Hills
Dodge
Miss Grant
E le Berthon
Leitman
J D Fuller
LN Hitchcock
J W Robinson
H W Wood
J Neonet
J S Cohen
PS Cohen
D A Northrop
R Barber
F Doore
J Colibert
Sen
Johnson
M Strong
J 8 Penniman
LS Coudry
J Dagan
Notable crew of steam boat listed
Fisher, M Wilkinson, M Woodruff, D C Gilmore, EH Mitchell, J Curran, Capt. Winship, two sailors and cook aboard the steam boat are named in a historical record.
Public Meeting to choose Delegates for Macos Bart Roan Convention
Public notice announces a meeting at the Masoxse Hatz at 12 o clock on Tuts Dar to appoint delegates from the city and county. The call urges broad attendance and active interest in this important local matter.
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Masoxse Hatz
Tuts Dar
Election Returns Complete From Generals and Partisan Races
Complete tally shows Gen Glascock and others atop the ticket with the Union party losing ground but retaining a majority for Congress and Governor. Col Dawson joins from the State Rights ticket, while Corrie the lowest Union candidate was affected by his death. The piece stresses principle over party in Glascock’s gains.
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Glascock
Guinscock
Cravetawn
Aurora
Towns
Coreuirt
Harwns
Hanensuam
Granttann
Corrie
Owens
Kine
Jackson
Houser
Nisner
Dawson
Brack
Union
Col. Dawson
State Rights
Union Party
Congess
Hotsey
Dawsos
Atroun
Pinckney
Congress
van Buren
Columbia County
State Rights Nomination for Congress Declared
The Georgia Journal reports the Central Committee has nominated Col. Dawson as the State Rights candidate to fill the vacancy caused by General Coffee’s death. Maj. Howarn declines a nomination. Dawson’s election is seen as best for a continuous term, with a goal to restore a full State Rights ticket next session while Union party gains are deemed limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Journal
Central Committee
Col
Dawson
Congress
Gen
Coffee
State Rights Congressional
Maj. Howann
Journal
Col. Dawson
Maj. H
Union Party
Maria Monk Book Sparks Moral Outcry in City Debate
Citizens denounce the pamphlet Maria Monk as lewd and dangerous, urging authorities to curb its sale or destroy copies. The letter explains strong Protestant Catholic tensions, condemning persecution and urging legal action against obscenity while defending religious freedom and condemning bigotry.
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Montreal
Maria Monk
Convent of Mount Benedict
Canada
Convent life in Canada and attacks on Catholicism
The author argues that native Catholics dominate and oppress others, and that Canadian convents provide education and charity, aiding the poor and sick. They defend the Catholic orden against Maria Monk allegations and praise hotel Dieu nunnery for its humane work amid cholera.
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Canada
Quebec
Montreal
Hotel Dieu
Vhce
Maria Monk
Christendom
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Loyt
Europe
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Samson
Chadwick
Bank of England
American Commission
United States
Count Mole
France
Amanack Des Girouttes
M. Gui
Col. Brisbane
Schley
Blue Ridge Mountain
Atlantic States
Highwasse
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Rabun Gap
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