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Newspaper
Columbus Enquirer
Location
Columbus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1847
Page
2
Georgia voters hear a Whig critique of Polk era policy and State finances. The piece defends James K. Polk’s administration while urging support for Whig candidates, condemns Democratic tactics, and questions Col. Towson’s reliability. It notes military dispatches, parole counts, and political maneuvers tied to the Mexican War.
A eulogy delivered before the Repeal Society of Savannah praises Daniel O Connell as Liberator of Ireland, lauding his perseverance and impact on freedom. The speaker stresses the need for accurate reporting and warns of election time sensational extras used to mislead voters.
The piece laments lack of news from Mexico and Vera Cruz, explores the delay in intelligence, and questions Col Towns as a possible Georgia governor candidate. It attacks Towns for supposed inaction in Congress, links Polk to national policy, and urges readers to scrutinize the president’s war conduct and the state’s political future.
A critical view of tariff effects on Georgia crops notes higher costs for cotton bagging and rope, disputing promised price relief. The piece cites rising costs, unsettled cotton markets, and a strong defense of General Clinch against party attacks, urging Georgia voters to support capable leaders and maintain unity ahead of the imminent election.
Data on Col Woolfidk lands cotton picking yields from Coweta including individual weights and averages, the winning side’s output, and commentary on upland opening. The piece then discusses the Magnetic Telegraph project with post installations from Auburn to the city, contractor progress, and expected completion in weeks. It follows with Gen Clinch and Col Towns letters debating Western Atlantic Rail Road extension to Chattanooga, praise for Clinch, and Towns’s guarded stance, plus remarks on Polk era patriotism and Mexican war news including Osceola arrival and Triest propositions.
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