Cholera Intelligence From Savannah and Grahamville
A Cherieston Courier report transcribes letters from Savannah and Grahamville dated Sept 21 22 and 25 describing cholera spread near plantations. Overseers note cases among enslaved people, Dr Screven and Dr Haig treating patients. Officials urge caution, recommend keeping workers on current grounds to limit movement and further outbreaks.
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Cherieston
Savannah
Daniels
Fea Islands
Wightman’s
Grahamville
Daniel Haymard
Savannah River
Ben
Daniel
Gordon
Pine Land
Haig
Blacklock
Ratledge
Sovereignty Debate in the Southern Whig On State vs Federal Power
The Southern Whig argues against state sovereignty and upholds federal supremacy. It cites Webster and Jefferson, rejects a middle ground, and insists sovereignty rests with the Federal Government. The piece critiques the notion of dual sovereignty as erroneous and questions the idea of any government as sovereign.
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Congress
Air. Webster
Senate
Webster
Jefferson
Troup
State Sovereignty and Federal Power Debate Report
A passage argues that sovereignty lies with the states and the people not the federal government. It cites Louis McLane and Webster era debates on nullification and intergovernmental limits, asserting state constitutions retain powers and may nullify unconstitutional federal actions. It contrasts state sovereignty with a supposed consolidated federal dominion, urging mutual restraint between levels.
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Union
Louis McLane
South
South Carolina
Great Britain
Mr. Webster
Coming Union ticket election endangers Georgia judges
The State Rights Sentinel warns that General Coffee’s death changes nothing, while the coming election risks overturning state law and appointing Union ticket judges. It argues Georgia senators and a President from Van Buren would harm the nation, urging exclusion of the Union ticket.
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The
State Rights Sentinel
Husman
Union
Ovon
State Rights
Congress
Jackson
Effingham Meeting Echoes on Speech and State Rights
The Savannah Republican reports a clash at Effingham as the Union Democratic Republicans adjourn to gag Col Jackson. It argues the move suppresses free speech and praises the State Rights' Party and its renowned leader. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT Lexington notices the death of Hon. Wm. EL Craw forth and honors his public service. A committee drafts resolutions praising his career and mourning his loss.
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Savannah
Effingham
Col. Jackson
McAllister
Jol. Jackson
State Rights’ Party
Union Democratic Republicans
Col. J
Georgia
Union Yazoo Party
Lexincton
Wm.h. Crawford
Elbert Superior Court
Court House
Ward Coxe
Geo. K. Young
Joseph Henry Lampkin
John Moore
Francis H. Cone
Providence
Wm.el.crawforthd
Senate
Cabinet Council
Council
Bacon
Committee nominates Col. John Billups as Orator
The committee announces they offered the position of Orator to Col. John Billups and he accepted the appointment.
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Col
John Billups
Right to Vote Urged Ahead of First Monday in October
From the Southern Recorder readers are urged to mobilize for the first Sunday in next month and the first Monday in October to defend State Rights. The piece frames the Republican party as aligned with longstanding principles against perceived subversive doctrines.
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Southern Recorder
Sionday
Republican Party
Public Health Board Report Praises Cholera Mitigation
Citizens hailed the Board of Health for a calmer cholera period with only five deaths in the last twenty four hours. The Corporation’s efforts toward cleanliness and care for the affected received gratitude and quiet acknowledgment from observers.
Fatal Accident at Fulton Street Wharf
A rear coast accident report records the death of Mr. John H. Rathbone of Walon, Rathbone & Co Providence. He fell from a gangway onto a moving Rhode Island storm boat near the Fulton Street ferry, suffering fatal injuries. He died about 1:30 PM after being taken to his lodging. The dispatch also notes a later, unfounded claim of a clash between U S Dragoons and Pawnees.
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Fulton Street
John H. Rathbone
Walon, Rathbone & Co
Providence
Rhode Island
Mrr
Rathbone
Geekmo
Gold Streets
Lumpkin appoints Col Garner Asprews judge of the Northern Circuit
Gov Lumpkin appoints Col Garner Asprews of Washington Wilkes County to the Superior Court Northern Circuit in place of the late Hon Wm H Crawford. Cholera deaths in New York limited to five in the 24 hours ending June 16. New Orleans health reports describe a mild season with no cholera and no confirmed yellow fever cases.
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Milledgeville
New Orleans
Steam Packet Schedules From Charleston and New York
The Virginia steamer under Captain Rotting resumes Norfolk Charleston service on October 2 after coppering. The New York steam packet Dolphin, built for Captain Joan Greene, will launch October 5. William Gibbons and David Brown plans to sail from New York with passengers on September 27 and October 4 respectively to this port.
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Charleston
Virginia
Rotting
Norfolk
New York
Joan Greene
Board of Health reports cholera cases and adjourns
The Board of Health announces no cholera cases in the last twenty four hours and adjourns to Monday at 3 PM. A spasmodic cholera case occurred in a 35 to 40 year old African man on a boat owned by Mr Guieu, with ownership listed as Mr Shelton. The fatal termination of that case is reported. Authorities note another case within 24 hours and its death. Antony chairs, Eve secretary.
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Cuarneston
Board OF Health
Mons
Guieu
Shelton
Cholera Deaths Reported in Savannah City Limits
The Board of Health reports two cholera deaths within Savannah since the last update. One victim, a South Carolina migrant, collapsed on a city wharf. another, a local enslaved man, was brought sick contrary to council order. A later notice records one more death at the Cholera Hospital. Citywide health generally described as healthy.
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Gerogia
South Carolina
Massachusetts
Georgia
Board of Hearth
Savannah
Board of Health
Charlera
Mr.Rose
James Roberts
Augusta Chronicle Replies To Citizen Over Public Dispute
A letter from a respondent defends actions against unnamed accusations in the Augusta Chronicle. He rebukes personal abuse and anonymous signatures and appeals for a correction of misstatements while emphasizing restraint and reasoned argument in the public dispute.
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John Coffee
House of Representatives
van Buren
Nce
Benjamin F. Hardeman
Geo. H. Young
Joseph Henry Lumpkin
Messrs
Joseph J. Moore
Lewis J. Dupree
Dr. S. Sims
Edward Coxe
Grorce H. Youne
the Public Health
N.Y
Dover
United States Dragoons
Arkaneans Gazette
Augusta
City of
M. Antony
Paul
F. Eve
Savanna
Charles 8S. Henry
S. Suerrart
Sec
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Augusta Chronicle
Bank Coalition
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