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Newspaper

Columbus Times

Location

Columbus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1850

Page

2

Southern Rights Controversy Shapes Georgia Politics

In Georgia, pro southern rights factions urge stand against abolitionist pressure and party realignments. The Muscogee County scene shows Toombs winning a submission vote while a push to form a National Union ticket gains traction, as editors warn against returning to old parties and advocate a unified southern stance.

Belige Muscogee County Democratic Party Old Democracy Muscogee South Augusta Constitutionalist Toomis Wilkes Gartrell Toombs Gagett Dickinson Richmond Robert Toombs Union Submission N. S. Express Savannan State Rights Southern Chatham Union Georgia Edo Seward Buren

Tribute to Charleston Fair Awards Reach Columbus

A Charleston letter reports awards at the Charleston Fair. J T Brown of Columbus won the only Gold Medal for Saw Filer. E T Taylor & Co. earned first premium for best Cotton Gin. JR Jones of Columbus took first premium for best upland cotton, ginned on Taylor’s gin. A Burke claim of Jones winning upland cotton premium is corrected. Jones wins on Mastodon Cotton.

J T Brown Your City Institute E T Taylor & Co JR Jones Columbus Charleston Jones Burke

President Fillmore's Message to be released for publication

Baltimore reports President Fillmore's message leaving Washington and traveling to the north and south points, with copies to editors once telegraph delivery is confirmed. Publication is expected by Wednesday's mail and in the Tri-Weekly on Friday. Also notes Governor Quitman may be required to appear in New Orleans court regarding the Lopez Cuba expedition.

Edo Batotwa Gov Quitman Fillmore Washington Portland Maine Aml Augusta Wests Louisville Congress Quitman Cupa Exventrion United States District Court Lopez Cuba Wickshare Whig S the 16Th New Orleans Qditivan Jackson Boston

Rescue at Sea and Casualties on the Douglass Sacks

After the Douglass explosion near Mobile a number of passengers jump into the water or onto a drifting barge. The Arkansas No. 5 captained by James A. Greer reaches the scene, rescues many, and the Wing Brad street aids survivors. A list details killed wounded and not injured, with crew and names.

Douglass H Catain James A. Greer Douglass Isse Com. Moore J Mes A. Greer Captain Greer Arkansas No. 5 Greer Mobile Edward McCord Mr. King

President's Message Delivered to Two Houses

The President's Message arrived late yesterday morning and monopolizes space. The Charleston Rouge notes it briefly. the document was unread in full by the public but sent to both Houses, leaving no room for commentary in this issue.

Charleston Rouge

Shifting Federal Offices Prompt Major Postings Across Agencies

The article details anticipated overhauls in high offices including Commissioner of Pensions Col T L Edwards and Comptrollers Judge Parris and A O Dayton with clerks affected. It notes Selden joining private banking and mentions editorial representation among bureau chiefs. It also covers South Carolina legislature actions on Federal Relations and secessionist debates and proposed memorials for Calhoun.

Col T. L. Edwards Pensions Alleghanies Parris A. O. Dayton Stephen Pleasonton Selden United States Johns. Gallagher Thomas Er Heath Vang Aten O. Halle Tenn Willen L. Hodge Ins

Returns from Georgia election show Union ticket win

The Federal Union reports official results from all but eight counties. Estimated total vote around 75,000, down 14,196 from the last gubernatorial race. Union ticket majority likely 15,000 to 17,000 as many voters remain undecided. Southern Rights delegates tally about 40, with many Southern Rights supporters voting on the Union ticket.

Federal Union Executive Department Union Gov Teowus Judge Hill Georgia

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