Telegraphic summary of European markets and events
The report notes dull Liverpool market activity and small demand for bales with prices near 6s 4d per pound in New York and Orleans. Grain quiet, Rice steady, Carolina quoted 162. Austrian protest over German Parliament convocation. French cabinet members duel multiple times, none fatal. British fleet withdrawn from Dardanelles. Austria satisfied with Turkey on refugee transport. No further important items.
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New-York
Beris
Liverpool
Liucane
Dardanelles
Austria
Turkey
French interests at the Sandwich Islands examined
The letter from the Ilynesian of September 15 analyzes French presence on the Sandwich Islands. It argues few French merchants remain, most residents work for English and American firms, and almost all imported spirits are from English merchants. It notes no French ships have visited in five years and mentions American whalers and French vessels. The piece contrasts French isolation with American permission to land goods free of duty. It also covers a mass meeting for Thomas Butler King’s U S Senate bid in California.
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Tux Saxowicu
Sandwich Islands
Ilynesian
Honeldla
Zelve
France
California
Portsmouth Square
Morse
T. King
Friends of California
Lave Nothme
Astir
Dita
Confederacy
Free States
United States
Congress
Africa
Great Britain
New York
Virginia
New England
Middle States
South
America
Exited States Senators From California Attack
Richmond Enquirer discusses California politics with Whig critique of T Hutler as an anti slavery agent. It predicts Fremont and King as key contenders, notes Southern and Northern factions, questions Gen Taylor's stance on the Wilmot Proviso, and warns of cabinet turmoil and presidential peril amid the sectional crisis.
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T. Hutler
California
King
Hic
Georgia
Ser Fremont
N. Tortgebraal of Commerce
Wort
W. H
Sutter
Winfield Scott Sherwood
Eli. Burnett
Frances J. In
Juba Po
Butter King
J.C. Fremont
Ho. W. Halleck
Seuss Dthere
Ogithen
W. K Reximand
M. Price
Fremont
U.S
8. Young
Wise
Alta California
Rock Island Factory and Fair Play Clash Over Water Power Barrage
The Times editor defends the Rock Island company against perceived injustice from Fair Play and says a memorial proposing privileges would grant a monopoly on Chattahoochee river water power. J G Winter, a principal stockholder, notes potential land grants could reach miles, and explains why the bill’s phrasing warranted alarm. A Milledgeville letter supposedly confirms rights remain unaffected, but the dispute persists.
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Times
Democrat
Fair Play
Rock Island Company
J. G. Winter
Chattahoochee
Milledgeville
Fair Play on Memorial Bill and Dam Plan
The letter argues that while the bill grants a dam from Rock Island to the Alabama shore with a private-rights saving clause, the memorial sought broader aims. The writer insists the memorial’s purpose guided their pen and urges a view beyond popular street chatter to the objective of the memorial itself.
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Rock Island
Alabama
Muscogee Rail Road to Plank Road Conversion Proposed
A public notice from stockholder John G. Winter calls for a January meeting to move Georgia legislators to authorize converting the Muscogee Mail Road into a plank road. The writer argues it would benefit stockholders and Columbus, while opponents warn against disrupting the railway link on the New York to New Orleans corridor.
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Legislature of
Georgia
Columbus
John G. Winter
Democrat
New York
New Orleans
Contractors on the State Ratl Road and public figures praised
The piece lauds Col Asa Bates and Sam Koocxoay as skilled builders on Georgia state roadwork. It highlights a 1477 foot tunnel and major bridges, with the Chief Engineer praising contractors including Allen Cochran John D Gray William Gray Walter L Riddle and Allen Kennedy. It notes continuous work at the funnel and strong bridge progress. It also discusses the Robinson Eldred circus visit and political commentary on Mr Brown's speaker bid and sectional tensions in Congress.
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State of
Georgia
Asa Bates
Sam’. Koocxoay
Mitchell
Allen Cochran
Jno. D. Gray
Wm. Gray
Walter L. Riddle
Allen Kennedy
Cal
Corner Stone Laid Ceremony At Temperance Hall
The corner stone of a two story hall under construction was laid on Saturday in a grand Masonic ceremony with participation by the O. C. F and the Sons and Cadets of Temperance. Hon G E Thomas delivered the address in a felicitous style before a large crowd of citizens and ladies. The hall measures 120 by 60 feet with a basement. The memorials deposited are listed but omitted here. Mrs Caroline Lee Hentz will open a select school for young ladies at her residence with Prof Hentz adding an evening French class for young men after January. The coroner's jury found that the remains at the Medical College belonged to Dr Pawx and were killed by Jonx W Wransren.
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C. F
Temperance
G. E. Thomas
Caroline Lee Hentz
Dudley
Hentz
Casz
Pakaxas
Remsins
Medical College
Pawx
Jonx W. Wransren
H. A
Montgomery Hall
Methodist Church
Senate
House of Representatives
Supreme
U. S
Hamilton
James G. Carroll
Africa
Alabama
Atlantic
Pacific
Union
North
Confederacy
Scienc
America
Bey
Braxi and Ellis Gray Lead Natural Paste Paint Venture
The notice announces Braxi and Ellis & Gray as organizers in this city for a new natural paste paint made from silica, alumina, protoxide of iron, magnesia with lime and carbon. When mixed with linseed oil, it forms a waterproof fireproof coating. A public notice of reception and sale will follow. Also noted is political speculation on Go. Clemens regarding senatorial election rumors and calls for official clarification.
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Braxi
Elis'& Gray
Gale
Messrs
Ellis & Gray
Resignation of Thomas Butler King prompts February election
From Mutepeeville dated December 15, 1849 the correspondence notes the resignation accepted by the Executive Department and a Proclamation ordering an election on Monday February 4 to fill the vacancy. It reports the House concurring in the Senate amendment and recess resolution while reading bills.
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Mutepeeville
Thomas Butler King
Executive Department
First Congressional District
House of Representatives
Senate
General Assembly
House
Washington in ferment over House action in 1849
Correspondence from Washington recalls a day of furious debate as Whigs and Democrats clash in the House over sectional issues. Clay’s plan falters, 17 northerners rally against him, signaling deep national tensions and threats to the Union. The scene is described with vivid, breathless detail of eyes, arms, and taunts.
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Washington
Mr. Clay
North
Ale
Morehead
Mason and Dixon
Clay
Inauguration of Gov Collier in Alabama 1849
Correspondence describes the January 1849 inauguration in Montgomery. The processions, the Methodist Church ceremony, and the inaugural address by Gov elect Collier emphasize Alabama’s economic reform, labor diversification, and defense of slaveholding rights amid sectional tensions.
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Montgomery
Gov
Collier
Railway meeting proceedings at Chonnenigge Camp Ground
The record notes a cold turnout of about fifty at the railroad meeting at Chonnenigge Camp Ground. Speakers report strong support and growing subscriptions, with many farmers ready to invest once facts are clarified. A January 25 meeting is planned with directors and an engineer en route to Mobile Bay.
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Chonnenigge Caop
Capt J. Abercrombie
Chunnuggee Camp
Mobile Bay
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