Democrats Alarm Over Power of Executive in Times of Turmoil
A Victorian-era reprint argues against monarchical drift and strengthens warnings about executive overreach. It cites Tacitus and ancient republics, urging citizens to pause before risking checks and balances and costly party strife.
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U. 5. Telegraph
TIMES
van Buren
Popular
Apis
Senate
Judiciary Department
Lucius Brutus
Magistrie
Tacitus
Brutus
Cassius
Republic
Pompey
Sicily
Lepidus
Anthony
Cesar
Octavius
Antislavery Suit Against New York Recorder Sparks Debate
The United States Telegraph reprints a New York novel suit where R Sedgewick for the Anti Slavery Society sues Recorder Richard Riker for a 500 dollar penalty over disobeying a writ de homine replegiando in the Jesse Collier case. The piece questions whether the action reflects law or religious fanaticism and warns of political and judicial backlash.
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United States Telegraph
N. York
R. Sedgewick
Anti- Slavery Society
Richard Riker
Recorder of
New York
Jesse Collier
Abraham Gosley
Wader
U. States
Anti-Slavery Society of
Nazarene
Jeffersons opinions and Van Buren slave clause clash
The U S Telegraph contrasts Jefferson’s Missouri view with Van Buren’s resolutions on slavery in new states. It quotes Jefferson fearing disunion from federal overreach and rails against Van Buren for claiming Congress can prohibit slavery in new territories. A Virginian disputes Harrison and Van Buren, urging adherence to fundamental constitutional principles.
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van Macahte
Jefferson
van Buren
Missouri
Union
Holy Alliance
Congress
Virginia
Mr. van Buren
United States
South
Mississippi
U.S. Telegraph
Telegraph
Harrison
General Harrison
England
Ireland
Letter from Senator Calhoun on Edgefield dinner invitation
The letter dated Fort Hint September 15 1836 replies to an invitation for a public dinner honoring Hon F W Pickens by Edgefield citizens. Calhoun regrets distance and engagements prevent attendance while praising Pickens and praising old Ninety Six District for its uninterrupted representation in Congress across 48 years and 25 elections. He notes the 26th election by unanimous vote may soon occur.
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Calhoun
F. W. Pickens
Fort Hint
Edgefield
Central Springs
Ninety-Six
Congress
Calhoun expresses gratitude for public service support
In a formal note to committee members Blocker Holland Gallinan Allen Gomillion Calhoun thanks the district for decades of trust. He credits constituents for allowing continued service through challenging times and pledges lasting dedication to duty and patriotism. Old Ninety six District is praised for merited confidence.
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Old Ninety-six
Sam
J. C. Calhoun
B.M. Blocker
D. Holland
W. Gallinan
J. C. Allen
J. Gomillion
Blair and Cotton Planter inventions promoted by D M Wilson
An 1836 notice extols Blair’s Patent Cotton Planter and Blair’s Patent Corn Planter, describing two inverted shovels and a central tongue plough that drill, drop seed, and cover, claiming labor reductions for movement of 4 horses and eight hands. D. M. Wilson is cited as sole agent in Washington DC Rotunda for rights. The piece includes endorsements from Washington figures and a March of Principle update.
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National Intelligencer
Hicung
D. M. Wilson
Washington, D.C
Blair
Capitol
Wasury Grox Crry
Tom
RE. J. Shields
Dixon H. Lewis
Alabama
We are engaged on the side of liberty against a corrupt government
The text expresses surprise at rapid progress, notes sufficient gains to prevent a protracted struggle, and urges renewed vigor and vigilance. It argues revolutions in public sentiment take time and cites patience for reform, aligning with Trove’s language about liberty versus corrupt authorities and eventual triumph.
Money Market Pressure and Texas News in New Orleans
The money market in New York has faced severe pressure as stocks fall amid surplus revenue distribution and Bank of England movements. Reports from New Orleans and Savannah note American vessels near Tampico and Texian forces preparing in Texas, with Texian vessels and troops en route or forming at Galveston. A new Savannah to New Orleans line by Cohen and Millers is announced with passenger accommodations and cargo facilities.
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New-York
Bank of England
Pennsylvania
New Orleans
Mexico
Texas
Dallas
Green
Tampico
T'ambco
United States
Indiana
Henrietta
Labaca River
Rusk
Galveston
Passaic
Santa Anna
Bartholomew Pages
Savannah
Messrs
Collen
Miter
Clarendon
Vigonia Lamb’s
Fannzn’s Bank
Cuarrancocuer
Columbus
Charles L, Bass
Gov Dan delayed at Withlacoochy by strong Indian force
An express from Black Creek reports Gov Dan failed to cross the Withlacoochy as Indian strength blocked the passage. Indian Billy was killed. Gov Call captured six Indian women and three children, retreating to Fort Crane. A Black Creek volunteer party of about twenty was sent to intercept a small Indian party with a hog drive but was repulsed and returned.
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Jacksonville
Place
Schr
Black Creek
Gov. Dan
Withlacoochy
Indian Billy
Gov. Call
Fort Crane
Columbia
Augusta
Thomas Reeve
Florida Steamer Arrives With Reported Indian Engagements
Extract from Savannah Georgian describes Capt. Smith with Black Creek Volunteers clashing near Sampson River Pond, eleven Indians fired upon tied to cooking. Sixteen mounted men led by Col. Cuthbert killed four Indians at Santafee while escorting Major Pearce’s baggage train to Fort Crane. Narrative notes suffering and mis ery in Charleston area.
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Florida
James Boatwright
Martin
Black Creek
Jacksonville
St. Marys
Smith
Sampson River Pond
Col
Cuthbert
Pearce
Fort Crane
Santafee
Savannah
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Moore
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Wilson
Young
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Wa. Mazyck
Thomas Pixekyer
Exra- Hong
Lucas
American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine
Coyrests von Ocronen
America
Ridsdale’s Stud
Irby
St. Tammany
Bitesville
Arkansas
Jockey Club
Emilius
West
Post Boy
John Bascomb
Goodwood
Madison County
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Macon
Geo. Natchez
Miss
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G. H. Kelsey & Halsted
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Luther Roll
Washington and
Reynold Streets
Eagle & Phenix
Georgia
Staffordshire
William Woodbury & Co
J. W
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Jon Stone
Richmond County Temperance Society
Farpar Evextye
State Temperance Society
Board of Managers
Medical College OF
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Nowden & Shear
James A. Stringer
B.C
Inferior Court
Columbia County
Columbia Court House
Wrightsborough
Joseph Barnes
Kitty
Edmund
Gabriel Jones
R. A
Executrix
Louisville
Wm. Schley
W. Battey
W. Robbins
Asa Holt
John McKinney
Jim
Fanny
Arthur
Frank
Henry
Jefferson County
Elizabeth Pennington
Court House
Waynesborough
Burke County
Hale, Dick
Martha
Arthur Bell
John Reddick
H. V. Mulkey
Thomas 8
Burke
Michael Wiggins
Munters
Thomaston
W. T. Conway
T. Kidder
Court-street
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Court Street
Veene
Turpin & D'Antignac
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