Columbus Opposes South Western Rail Route Clash over rival paths.
A Columbus editorial argues for a lower route to connect with Macon, Cherokee country, and Charleston, warning against a branch to Eufaula and urging rapid rail construction. It cites a tax vote, defends Muscogee Railroad leadership, and critiques Whig factions and Taylor vs Clay debates while urging determination to advance a direct southern corridor.
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South-Western Railroad
Columbus
Macon Messenger
Colombes
Columbes
New Orleans
Cobembes
Muscogee County
Eufaula
Macon
Pond Town
Barnesville
Cherokee
Chattabooches
Georgia Road
Charleston
Henry Clay Roused Hope for Democracy's Future Victories
Fragmentary quotation recalls Henry Clay praising democracy as glorious and conquering. The lines depict optimism that Democracy will achieve further victories in the future, with emphasis on its enduring power and historical significance.
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Henry Clay
Wascoism Crowned as Peace Party in Time of War
Fragmentary text notes Wascoism gaining a crowning peace party distinction amid ar and suggests adding a leaf to its chaplet to mirror Frpenatisé. The excerpt reads as a stylistic comparison rather than a clear event or outcome. No dates or locations clearly identifiable.
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Peace Party
Whigs blamed for delaying war over Mexican nationality
The piece accuses the Whigs of opposing harsh measures and prolonging the war with Mexico. It warns that Whig resistance could doom Mexican nationality, claiming continued two-year conflict would erode Mexico’s status and invite American emigration to absorb Mexican lands. It argues Democrats would prolong the fight to destroy the Mexican government.
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Republic
Richmond
Gen. Taylor
Mr. Clay
Taylor
Paylor
Buena Vista
National Palace
Mexico
Saylor
National Senate
House of
Bliss
Georgia
Clinch
Congress
Clay
Washington
Peace Party
Friends of Peace
Mr. Polk
Democratic Party
Whig Party
Peace
Cass on war and Mexico shows resolve against prophecy
In firm prose, Cass rebuts antiwar critics and argues for a direct, decisive approach to Mexico. He frames war as a lawful means to secure peace, warns against prophetic doom, and asserts the government must drive talks toward a speedy, honorable treaty or even annexation if needed.
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Senate
Cass
Mangum
Crittenden
South Carolina
Mexico
United States
Jerusalem
Cassandras
Kentucky
Congress
Democratic Dominance Seen In Election Returns
From the latest returns the democracy appears ascendant as 20 of 29 states lean democratic and Wisconsin may join them. The list shows Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, New York, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Kentucky, Georgia, Ohio, Alabama, Mississippi, Mississippi, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Michigan, Florida, Texas, Iowa.
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Voick
Pgorre
Wisconsin
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Delaware
New York
Maryland
North Carolina
Virginia
Tennessee
South Carolina
Kentucky
Georgia
Ohio
Alabama
Mississippi
Indiana
Illinois
Missouri
Arkansas
Michigan
Florida
Texas
Iowa
United States
Wm. Upham
Jas
A. Pearce
G. E. Badger
Louisiana
Henry Johnson
John J. Crittenden
C. G. Atherton
J. M. Niles
John A. Dix
Simon Cameron
A. P. Butler
W. T. Colquitt
A. P. Bagby
Wm. Allen
E. A. Hannegan
Sidney Breese
D. K. Atcheson
H. H. Sevier
Jas. D. Wescott
Corner stone ceremony and political notes in Mississippi
A Saturday visit recounts the laying of a corner stone for an educational building, with praise for Wa. H. Coamzens and the order. Mississippi politics are noted, including Jefferson Davis’s election to the U.S. Senate, and discussions of Democratic and Whig conventions, Louisiana’s Pierre Soulé, and a Louisville rail plan. Also mentions music samples, rail road financing ideas, and a roster of upcoming U.S. Senators due to terms ending March 4, 1849.
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Wa. H. Coamzens
U. S. Sexnaron
Pierre Soulé
N. Orleans
U.S. Senate
Louisiana
Henry Johnson
Peter R. Wacner
Opportune time to add names to inscription lists
The message notes hopes for a new press and type by now in Apalachicola or along the river bound up. It promises replacing the old form soon if feasible and uses the moment to add new names to the inscription lists. Terms are to be seen at the paper's head.
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Apalachicola
New Orleans
State House
House of Representatives
Farrar
U. S
Johnson
Ten Regiment bill debates and Clay demonstration in Congress
Waintreton says Congress debated the Ten Regiment bill with Butler of S C and Mangum pushing for Papal copies of Slidell instructions while Cass warned against Democratic panic. In the House Chase Mangum and Badger spoke amid quarrels over troop withdrawals and naval dress rules as Clay led a large Clay demonstration and Col. Morgan arrived in Washington.
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Waintreton City
Senate
Butler
S. C
Calhoun
Mangum
Scott
Mexico
Cass
House
Chase
Tenn
Wick
Indiana
Congress
Army
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Fort Gaines
Pondtown
Atlantic
Tennes
Harris and
Talbot
Muscogee Rail Road Company
Board of Council
Cavil
Montgomery Journal
Mobile Advertiser
Mobile
Journal
General Taylor
Trojan Citadel
Hinf
Taylor Whig
King
Recorder
Taylor Whigs
Clay Whigs
Nepal
THE
Gen
New York Globe
Col
Jefferson Davis
Speight
U.S
Senate Chamber
Baltimore
Tur
Bart-Roan
Louisville
Lexington
Louisville Journal
John Donkey
London
Medias Res
Cuatlaxooca Rail Road
Chattanooga
Nashville and
Chattooga
Stevenson
Gov. Jones
Correspondence of the Times
Badger
Army of Occupation
Jamison
Jones
Robinson
Jackson Democratic Association
Dickinson
Old North
North American
American Colonization Society
Harry
Bowery Boys
Tammany Hall
Huzzas
G. W. Morgan
Tompkins
Foote
Clayton
Col. D
Ither Slidell
Soule
Hornbeck
Jacob Cardman
District of
Thomas Butler King
Major Brown
Gen. Houston
Mr. Hornbeck
Eugene Sue
Paul de Kock
Board of Commissioners
Republic of Mexico
Yeas
Universal Federal Party
National Intelligencer
National Whig
Intelligencer
Walker
Tampico
Sierra Madre
California
Tamaulipas
Chimahua
New Mexico
Whig Party of Congress
Pillow
Duncan
Worth
Perote
Gen. Butler
Lowndes
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