Montgomery readers debate rail routes and costs
The community argues for a new 26 mile road to the Gulf, asserting lower costs and faster Gulf access than the Girard route. Supporters claim South Plank Road could pay for itself twice over, benefiting Montgomery while easing western travel and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Sentinel
Reto
Mobile
Girard
Ciorgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Virginia
Gulf
Charleston
Augusta
Warolinas
Sapa
Aulanta
Lees
Gerard and Blakely
Montgomery
Alabama Journal
Admission of California debated in Richmond Enquirer
A Richmond Enquirer letter from Washington argues against admitting California as a state, claiming it would require a flawed and unlawful legislative act. The piece notes California South of 36 30 opposed statehood, delegates favored a territorial division, and Deseret’s prior state constitution raises boundary conflicts. It highlights regional biases, population counts, and conflicting claims about state boundaries and admissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Enquirer
Washington
California
J. A. Carrillo
Deseret
Lnd
Congress
Zabliana
Senate ballot elects committee members in conciliatory vote
The Senate elected twelve committee members in one ballot, naming Mickinson New York Phelps Vermont Cass Michigan W Providences Cooper Georgia Downs Louisiana King Alabama Manga North Carolina Maséual Virginia Bright Indiana and others. The selection divides seven Democrats and six Whites, aiming for tranquility and unity of the country per the Washington Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Mickinson
New York
Phelps
Vermont
Cass
Michigan
Massachusetts
Berren
Georgia
Cooper” Pean
Downs
Louisiana
King
Alabama
Manga
Carolina
Maséual
Virginia Bright
Indina
Asd
Pashington
Gen
Mr. Bright
Indiana
Gov
Dickinson
Judge Mangum
N. C
Berrien O. Ga
John Bell
Tennessee
Mason
Virginia
Law
Warning on Northern encroachments after Calhoun death
A private letter extract from a Northern States citizen warns Southern leaders that Northern pressures on constitutional rights will grow until rebellion is charged against Southern demands. The author notes Calhoun's death weighs heavily and predicts strong, possibly forceful, changes as time moves forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Mr. Calhoun
Bim
South
Bonnet Carre crevasse effects and southern views
A southern miscellany discusses the Bonnet Carre crevasse and its floodwaters enlarging a deep channel into Lake Pontchartrain with deposits forming on edges, possibly filling the lake while leaving a river-like main channel. It also reports on Featherston’s letter urging unity for southern aims, Florida moves toward a Southern Convention, and local misfortunes including drownings and a captain wounded in a fire incident.
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Mississippi River
N. Orleans
Lake Pontchartrain
Gulf
Shieldsboro
Mississippi
Crevassee
Mobile Register
Nashville Convention Resurges to Rally Southern Resolve
The Nashville Convention remains active amid southern tensions. A Mobile gathering showed strong pro convention sentiment, while Mississippi held a mass meeting at Raymond with unanimous support for southern unity and constitutional rights. Judge Scarborough’s critical stance drew strong rebuttal from southern presses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Hinds
Nashville
Reuben D. Downing
Mexico
E. P. Russell
House of Representatives
C. Clifton
Quitman
Mississipian
Mississippi
Seminoles evade removal as summer approaches Savannah
A Savannah arrival from Florida reports the Seminoles deceiving removal efforts. Gen Twiggs admired yet Indians refuse to emigrate, staying in swamps and Big Cypress. Bow Legs sold hogs and blankets, but cannot come due to a burned child. A scout finds the town deserted and army plans to stay. Also a note that camels seen on the levee are actually Maltese jack asses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Florida
Everglades
Twiggs
Bow Legs
Sam Jones
Big Cypress
N. C. Delta
Parties and the Convention in the Montgomery Journal
The Montgomery Journal denounces Col Dunn’s Nash ville Convention opposition and criticizes Whig papers for uniting against convention. It cites Alabama Legislature support and notes Georgia press division with Athens Whig sustaining the convention, while South Carolina shows unified Southern sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Journal
Whig
Col. Dunn
Mobile
Nashville
South
Alabama
Georgia
Athens
South Carolina
Wellborn declines renomination in 2nd District race
A Columbus Times note from 1850 cites M J Wellborn announcing he will not seek another term in Congress. The letter urges nominees to be strong on constitutional rights and to resist fanatic fever. The piece also reports on rebuilding plans for the Burnt District in Macon and on a plank road stock company being formed in Apalachicola for routes to Quincy and Tallahassee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Columbus Times
Congress
M. J. Wellborn
Macon
Mix & Kirtland
J. & 8. Virgins
Masonic Fraternity
Apalachicola
Quincy
Tallahassee
Sentinel skews Whig foes and Southern policy tensions
A lengthy railing cites Nashville and Columbus newspapers, debating anti-convention sentiment, Southern unity, and party skirmishes. It questions editorials, defends Southern honor, mocks rivals, and references figures like Old Zack Millard Fillmore and Ewing Collamer, while previewing Cal ifornia bill pressures and Mexican claims influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oder
Weller
Enquirer
Hoys
Muscogee Democrat
Redigious
Freman
Sentinel
Thar
Zack
Union
Kenton
Free Soilers
Altho
Ewing, Collamer & Co
Raymond & Co Menagerie Exhibit Ends Today
The wild beasts show arrives yesterday and continues today in a large collection. The bills promise this to be the last appearance of the troupe, offering a vivid glimpse into the marvels of animated nature for visitors.
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Raymond & Co
Menagarie
Funeral procession in Charleston honors great South Carolina statesman
We learn by Telegraph from Charleston that a grand funeral procession marked by unity of city and country groups surpassed all such spectacles in the United States. Uniformed companies, societies, firemen, lawmakers, clergy, and ship crews joined citizens from across the state in a five minute passing of the Charleston Hotel. The funeral car, drawn by six black horses, reflected South Carolina’s deep respect for the revered statesman long revered as a noble son of the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
South Carolina
South
Macon Tribune
Mobile
Nashville
Father Ritchie
Egister
Tribune
Phillips
Register
Alabama
Montgomery
Union
Congress
St. Domingo
Bowes
Plank Road Advocate Draws Lines in Georgia War
Wasumnorow Giry writes from April 1850 defending plank roads against railroads. He argues plank roads are cheaper, more profitable, and serve more citizens, inviting a public debate with Col. James Abercrombie in Western Georgia and Eastern Alabama. He predicts a neutral jury and urges a public meeting to decide the best transport for Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasumnorow Giry
Girard
James Abercrombie
Columbus
Georgia
Alabama
Also Mentioned on This Page
Admission OF California
Jamieson
Forrest
Bonnet Carre Crevasse
W. S. Featherston
North
Gateelos
Col. Featherston
Southern Convention and In Sustaining, Gen. Taylor
Miss
Frormna
Gov. Brown
Jefferson
Jackson
Tallahasse
Middle
West Florida
East
South Florida
Pensacola
Henry Therpison
Daniel Cole
Tp Joer
Apalachicola Advertiser
Che Times
Columbus, GA
Court House
Hinds County
The
Mississippian
Sharkey
National Intelligencer
Scarborough
Friends of
Florida Indians
Parties
C. Reps
Francis Azika
Elbert
Charles Reps
Mary Jane
Mr Reps
Mary Jane Allen
Elbert County
Farmhill
Sarah M. Rucker
E. Ferrett & Co
Philadelphia
Henry Clay
Kentucky
D. Webster
Judge Phelps
Jas. Cooper
H. W. Hillard
Our City
Washington City
West Point Military Academy
Marter
N. York Herald
Benton
John C. Calhour
Correspondence OF the Times
Wshington
Compromise
Webster
House
Cleveland
Foote
Douglas
Messrs
Clay
Douglass
Mangum
Dodge
Iowa
Col. Benton
Messrs Seward, Hale
Chase
Brown
Horner
Alwas
Messrs. Phelps
Gooper
Baere
Giddings. Com
New England
Connecticut
Tigres
Senator Foote
Col Benton
Calhoun
Gold
Wheela
Col B
Mr. Foote
Missouri
Cincinnati Enquirer
Col. B
Montgomery Advertiser & Gazette
Mobile Erect
the Friends OF the
Jefferson and
Congress Streets
St. Julien Street
Montgomery Street
Broughton Street
Waldburg
Jas. McLotyre
J. Shick
Puilapetpata
Walnut
Pearl Streets
Third and
Dock
Ay Avenue
Insurance Companies &c
Quaker City
Liset
Messrs. Howland & Aspinwall
New Orleans
Havana
Chagres
Napier
Swansea
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