Terrific Gale Devastates Vessels and Towns Off Key West
A northeastern gale lasting about eighteen hours caused immense destruction. Vessels such as the Vigilant and Louisa were driven out or lost. the brig Statira and J. D. Noyes wrecked near St. Marks. Crew, pilots, and passengers feared dead or missing amid widespread property damage and fear for other ships.
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Vigilant
William B. G. Taylor
William G. Taylor
Mr. Cooper
Hingham
Mass
Taylor
Robert Cooper
Louisiana
J.C. Johnson
Robert Armistead
New Orleans
Louisa
Gulf
Statira
Babbidge
St. Marks
J. D. Noyes
Hudson
Miller
New York
Washington, D. C
Ambrose Cooper
St. Augustine
James Miller
William Helland
Virginia
John Saunders
Andy Thompson
Aif
Mexico
Mount Vernon
Phillips
J. P. Smith
Election disputes and church missions across regions
Maj Theodore Starke won Richland District sheriff by a three vote margin on the 4th and 15th inst. Jessee De Bruhl contests the result citing extended polling and alleged illegal votes. Correspondence reveals Daniel E Huger to stay as U S Senator. Episcopal Missions plan to send missionary bishops to Africa and China after canon approval. Minister Devore was murdered in the Choctaw Nation on the 6th while returning from Texas with $250 in his possession.
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Theodore Starke
Richland
Jessee de Bruhl
Daniel E. Huger
U. States
Judge Huger
Episcopal Missions
Board of Missions
Philadelphia
Africa
China
Devore
Texas
Illinois credit project seen likely to fail in London report
The Baltimore American notes a London dispatch suggesting the reestablishment of Illinois credit will likely fail. State Commissioners present may not meet their objectives. Bonds had been offered at 36 without buyers. Meantime smallpox and varioloid are spreading notably in Cincinnati as of the 16th ult.
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Baltimore American
London
Illinois
Augusta Market Report on Cotton and Commodities
The Augusta market notes steady cotton demand with prices from 4 to 54 cents and high quality square bales at 53 cents. River levels are low but above October 1839 figures, steam packet Ivanhoe blocked by Twiggs bar, three frosts anticipate rain and river rise. Bagging and groceries show brisk demand with traders and retailers buying at current quotes.
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Twiggs Bar
Subscriptions Paid to July 20 1845 Washingtonian
List of payments to the Washingtonian shows Augusta Haviland Risley James Brown and James Godby have settled their subscriptions through July 20 1845. Their names appear among others listed as current payers in this period.
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The
Washingtonian
Augusta— Haviland & Risley
James Brown
James Godby
Augusta Independent Fire Company Meeting Resolve Water Disputes
In October 1844 the Augusta Independent Fire Company unanimously adopted resolutions to aid in extinguishing fires, avoid disputes over water rights, request the City Council decide on drays, pledge not to take water from drays at fires, and publish the resolutions in city papers. Signed by Captain W. H. Maharrey and Secretary J. C. Farao.
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Augusta Independent Fire Company
W. H. Maharrey
J. C. Farao
Augusta Fire Company Adopts Control Reforms
A committee meeting of Augusta Fire Company, held October 26, 1844 at Lafayette Hall, adopts resolutions to extinguish fires, criticizes current city ordinances, and calls for exclusive dray control by the Chief Engineer. The group votes to publish the resolutions in the papers.
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Augusta Fire Company
Lafayette Hall
R. Austin
Wm. Haines, Jr
H. Blinn
C. A. Platt
E. Snyder
F. Spears
W. H. Pritchard
T. Bridges
J. Cashin
J. T. Blain
C. T. Rich
Augusta
City Council of
Augusta Fire Department
A. Platt
Joan Casutn
Savoury Messenger Debuts in Augusta South Territory
TheSavannah evening newspaper describes plans for a new weekly in Augusta, The Messenger, promising neutral politics and varied content. It outlines departments including Romane and Miscellany, Fireside Readings, The Political World, Agricultural, Foreign News, Temperance, and a major humor section by Major Jones.
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Saturday Evening Messenger
Augusta
W.T. Thompson
Ourself
Messenger
Messencer
Misseyeen
Massen-ger
Jones
Joseph Jones
Pineville
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Cincinnati
Berrien & Coulter
Rome
Floyd County
Georgia
J. W. M. Berrien
Averep B. Counter
WM. Halnes, Jr
M. Antony
Wm, Haines, Jr
Goshen
North Carolina
Cuba
Domingo
Io Educ
Java
Baltimore
Gunrower
Dupont
Russia
Weno Doz
Manasses
N. Orleans
Avana
Fuland
Wiattiowletee
Malaga
Sunars
St. Croix
Porto Rico
Liverpool
Tosacco
N. Carolina
Virgin's
TwiNek
Avgusta Norges
Mechanics’ Bank
Brunswick Bank
Bank of Augusta
Augusta Insurance & Banking Co
Georgia Rail Road
State of Georgia
Savannaif Nores
State Bankeeldawls Lagievshbaeet Marine and Fire Insurance Bank
Western Bank of Georgia
Bank of Columbus
Planters & Mechanics Bank
Columbus Bank of Ocmulgee
Sauth Corona Norges
Charleston Banks
Bank of Hamburg
Country Banks
Alabama Notes
New York Light
Boston
Baltihore
Lexington
Richmond, Va
Savannah
Charleston
Prospectus
Ublic
William T. Thompson
Aoe & Wood
Eagle & Phenix Hotel
MPRHE
Sallerstedt & Jackson
Globe Hotel
Broadstreet
W.C. Way
L. D. Sallerstedt
H. B. Jackson
Lin Mavupator
NER
Scofield
Insurance Bank
Broad Street
Joseph E. Marshall
Thomas I. Wray
McGraw’s Corner
Serecten Family
Bull’s
Garvin & Haines
Ce. &c
E. Swarnes
Franklin Literary Society
Co - Fremoval
H. F. Campbeiy
Christian Church
Om Reynold St
Broad-street
J. A
K. i Vok
John Bones
Bavary
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