Government to settle Creek land disputes without marshal force
A 1533 War Department letter by John Gayle to Secretary Cass argues that intruders on Creek lands cannot be removed by marshal force and urges referral to tribunals. It notes Creek settlements after treaties and state laws to expel trespassers through civil processes, stressing peaceful, legal resolution over armed action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trecaroosa
Marks
Owens
United States
Maroinas
General Assembly
Cambers
Cateriere
Whitever
John Gayle
Lainis Cass
Georgia Tinea and Governor Lumpkins Creed Contested in Debate
The Georgia chronicle reports on Governor Lumpkin's creed and stance on nullification, citing excerpts from the Federal Union and Augusta Chronicle. Critics label him a time serving deceiver while noting shifts from Nullifier sympathies to opposition, urging public clarity on his true position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pisa
Lumpkin
le Jevey
Thaithe
Federal Union of the Shut
Augusta Chronicle
Washington
Calhoun
Gov. Lumpkin
Georgia
Governor’s stance on ratification and federalist alignment
The passage questions the governor’s support for ratification and hints he favors his personal power over Georgia’s public will. It suggests he delays declaring a political creed, hinting a possible shift to Federalist lines if Daniel Webster rises, while opposing Clark and broader popular wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustu Chronicle
Daniel Webster
Georgia
Clark Party
Gold Specimen Found Near Auraria in Lot 524
A gold specimen described as wreck interspersed with gold was found on lot No. 524 in the 12th district with 1st section on Battle Branch about a mile from Auraria. The lot owner is Major A B Hour and others. The find is called the richest specimen yet discovered.
Election superintendents outlined for Governor vote
The Federal Union details election procedures for governors and General Assembly, naming judges of the peace or inferior court as supervisors, oath for freeholders, and the process to tally and transmit results. It also covers post election consolidation at the courthouse and payment for a messenger in counties without mail routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Eay
Senate
House of Representatives
Coffee and tobacco duty trends and Irish consumption notes
The article analyzes 18th and 19th century duty changes on coffee and tobacco in Ireland and Britain, noting how price shifts altered consumption. It cites figures on gin tea coffee and tobacco duties, consumption, and cross-border smuggling, while remarking on related health distress from New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eolingburg
Ireland
Scotland
Great Britains
Flushing
Mortality in August Reports and City Health Note
The Mobile Register reports August mortality at 316, noting many valued citizens lost. It commends Providence for keeping Mobile free from unusual disease and cautions absentees against returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Richmond County ratification ticket and early election notes
The notice proclaims a single ratification ticket for representatives N. W. Cooke Jesse Thompson and Aln Verdery and reports on postal delays and political commentary. It lists a South Carolina congressional result naming Henry L. Pinckney and other nullifiers among those elected, noting four newcomers and Blair as an exception.
Gwinnett Letter Predicts Ratification Opposition
A Gwinnett County extract from a letter dated Sept indicates strong local sentiment against ratification with Crawford expected to win large in DeKalb and Gwinnett, a large meeting at Johnson's Store discussed ratification or no ratification, and resolutions condemn the late Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwanserr Cousty
Gawinnett
Maj. Crawtorp
Troup
Crawford
Clark
DeKalb and Gwinnett
Lumpkin
Johnson's
Gwinnett
Black Hawk and Fort Armstrong Letter Prompts War Memories
A Fort Armstrong letter to a New York gentleman recalls Black Hawk with his suite heading to native wilds. The piece urges caution about renewed Indian aggression, criticizes the President and General Jackson for war costs, and laments scalpings of women and children while warning against further hostility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk
Thome
Fort Armstrong
Mississippi
Sthult
Buaca Hawk
Children of the Forest
Heanver
Bonaparte
New York
New Yok
Gen. Jackson
Blick [Funk
Lumpkin and Lis Pricni Ples Exposed in Washington Dispatch
A New York Journal of Commerce correspondent reports from Washington City that Governor Lumpkin’s long standing political ties to Calhoun aligned him with a scheme exposing him to Van Buren’s benefit. The piece casts Lumpkin’s policies as ambidextrous and mischievous in character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal of Commerce
Washington City
Gov. Lumpkin
Calhoun
van Buren
Planters urged to oppose Lumpkin in ratification votes
The letter denounces Wilson Lumpkin as selfish and power seeking in backing Ratification. It claims he would award executive posts to favored supporters over planters and warns Richmond County and Georgia planters to refuse such leadership or see their political rights and property valued down. It attacks the Federal Union for endorsing Lumpkin and calls for opposition to his allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Richmond County
Phut
Lumpkin
Federal Union
Milledgeville
Planters
Wilson Lumpkin
Fragmented Crusade Echoes In Washington and Columbia
A Patriot era letter denounces Pinney as a stranger and a reform zealot while praising Columbia officials for public virtue. The piece rails at Southern prejudice and praises Methodist charity, while rebuking press sensationalism and calls for fair trials amid political rancor.
Valedictory Note as Georgia Times Passes to New Owners
The Georgia Times and State Rights Advocate changes hands to Rockwell and Raiford. Suave, former proprietor, expresses gratitude, pledges Republican principles remain, and urges subscribers to settle accounts with the new owners as the paper continues with enhanced capacity and merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ti Ghorgia Times, &c
Messrs
Rockwell
Ratironv
Suave
The
Times
Georgia Times
Friends of State Rights
Hamilton Raiford
Messrs. Rochacell
Raiford
Farewell note from M. D. J. Slade to former patrons
An abbreviated farewell from M. D. J. Slade thanks former patrons for past support and offers best wishes for their future prosperity, signing as the subscriber. The message marks a final departure from business with a courteous closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. J. Slade
State Allegiance and Nullification Doctrine in Virginia
The article argues that citizens owe paramount allegiance to their state and must obey state laws, criticizing nullification as a threat to the Union. It asserts that state and federal duties cannot be chosen by individual judgment and stresses the deep familial ties binding citizens to Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Virginia
South Carolina
Araitor
Valles
Lumpkin and Boston Meeting Debate on Union Danger
The dialogue questions Col Lumpkin's intent and cites a Boston gathering. The author argues the meeting censured notes of defiance from South Carolina and Georgia, while denying personal blame for endangering the Union. The piece questions the motive behind urging conciliation and crítica the use of censure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Lumpkin
Boston
Wil
Georgia
Defisnen
South Carolina
Main
Florida
Col. L
Carolina
North
Debate on Slavery and Economic Prosperity in the South
The text argues that slavery has shaped Southern prosperity and military strength, cites Georgia and Virginia as examples, and critiques Northern critics. It references Professor Dew and Col. Lumpkin, urging careful reading of a key work and warning against political interference in domestic concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Indus
Dew
Georgia
Col. Lumpkin
Col. L
Tate
Boston
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Svert
New York American
New Orleans
Pierry Wealing
N. W. Cooke
Jesse Thompson
Verdery
Charleston
Southron
Lump- Kiniana
the Christian Index
Jesse Mercer
Wilkes County
SOULM
Henry L. Pinckney
Dr. Tit0s
D. Singleton
WM. R. Grayson
WM. K. Clownly
James Blair
George N. Dupffie
John K. Griffin
Joan M. Felder
Warren K. Davis
Geu. Blair
J. In
Finney
Jesus
Columbia
Pinney
Methodist Church
Washington News
Jesse Mercen
Baptist Church
Macon Telegraph
May Camp
Columbus
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