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Columbus Enquirer

Location

Columbus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1847

Page

2

Georgia and national politics clash over Gen Clinch and resignation

A dense political broadside rails at Gen Duncan L Clinch and Col Towne over Georgia war service, resignations, and federal party reactions. It defends Clinch’s conduct, condemns the party’s treatment, and ties the resignation to Georgia’s electoral pressures while debating the war leadership and public gratitude. The piece also cites Cavalry and Infantry movements, Mexican War reporting, and election returns across states.

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Alabama District Results and Riot at a Local House

Election returns show Tat District ti gle 560 votes ahead of Taylor with Hilliard and other regions voting Whig. A riot near a house Tuesday left one volunteer mortally wounded and several others injured. authorities arrested suspects and promised order. The piece also rails at war costs and political faction strife, urging Whigs of Marion to unite for the October elections and Senate district contests.

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PISTOLS AND COFFEE FOR TWO IN A DUEL-TAKEN AGE

A verbose critique traces the revival of dueling as a social force, arguing public opinion shifts have revived the practice after years of suppression. The piece questions whether battlefield courage excuses violence and reflects on how personal grievance and honor shape deadly confrontations. It cites soldiers, public sentiment, and moral decay as factors.

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Millerism and unnerving prophecies echo in 1847 letters

A satirical jab at Millerism recalls the 19th century craze as a Paris dated note jokes about the imminent end of the world on the 19th day of Dew. It also reports a restoration to health for Giantani, with the writer declining further reading or writing per physician orders.

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Traveler letter and art portrait note in Enquirer

A reader debates lunar surface observations and optical deception with Meriwether. The notice questions the Moon's visible continents, the lunar atmosphere, and Herschel Lardner, urging reliance on critical telescopic work over vague theories. Also, a report praises Mr. Wilson the Georgia portrait artist for copying Vanderbelt’s portrait of Andrew Jackson in Charleston.

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