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Newspaper
Columbus Times
Location
Columbus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1841
Page
2
The Times reports a Sunday July Fourth celebration with services at the Methodist Church and an oration by A. H. Cooper. It notes travel deals between Charleston and Baltimore and discusses bankruptcy legislation, bank opposition, and Whig Party dissolution amid national politics and Tyler’s stance.
The cashier reports notes worth over ninety cents on the dollar but market prices in the city ranged forty to fifty cents. The bank urges public scrutiny by competent, trusted parties to establish the notes intrinsic value and prevent further depreciation.
The Muscogee county Whig party explores a name change to State Rights as it faces the fall campaign. The piece questions whether dissatisfaction with Washington policy or a shift among State Rights leaders drives the rename while noting the Democracy’s readiness to counter with rural imagery and plain talk.
The Charleston Courier Washington correspondence notes Clay’s Bank plan likely failing and a shift to a Fiscal Agent or Sub-Treasury. In the House Merriwether and Alford discuss dividing Public Lands proceeds, opposing immediate distribution and warning of protective tariffs. The piece argues against constituting a permanent protective policy that benefits certain regions and harms broader national welfare.
The Savannah Republican correspondent reports from Washington on June 27 that John Sergeant received an offer of an embassy to England but hesitates. It is understood Jenifer of Maryland has been appointed Minister to Austria and Pendleton of Vermont to Russia.
An analysis of Washington correspondence in periodicals. It argues many letters are mercenary and biased by paymasters, condemning misrepresentation in Whig journals and noting Democrats’ letters are fewer and less misleading. The piece also contrasts the quality of reports with raw Congressional proceedings and cites Girard College spending and Illinois castor oil production.
Correspondent reports Senate debate on Rives amendment to the Fiscal Bank bill requiring state assent for establishing branches. Support from Merrick and Preston, opposition from Clay. outcome hinges on Whig and locofoe votes. House plans a general bankrupt bill for this session.
The Charleston Courier notes Washington on June 39 reports Mr. Adams presenting Alexander Hamiltons exchequer of issues plan with fifty million capital two-fifths government. It was sent to the currency select committee amid petitions for a National Bank and a general bankrupt law. Debates on land sale proceeds continue in the House and Senate bank bill details are shaped by amendments from Mr Clay. A steamboat transit story highlights rapid transport from Savannah to Augusta via rail and river, underscoring regional growth.
The Daily Advertiser asserts Boston as the greatest cotton market in the Union, reporting 1540 imports of 136,000 bales, more than any other port. Estimated receipts for 1541 reach 150,000 bales, highlighting Boston’s leading role in the cotton trade.
A bed cord drawn tightly over the loins of cows in front of the udder is said to cause them to give milk and prevent their kicking.
An agricultural summary notes corn and cotton outlooks vary by region, with cotton seen as a modest middle crop and corn promising a large harvest if favorable weather continues. Oats are average to good, fruits abundant, and hog production improving as farmers curb drain from nonreciprocal traders. The piece also lists a new edition offer for Cuartes O’Malley and practical ham preservation tips, plus swine feeding enhancements and Berkshire hog notes from the Farmers’ Cabinet.
From New Orleans Bulletin via Savannah dated yesterday, Texas papers on the 19th report favorable crop growth across the republic. The Civilian predicts immense yearly produce and growing wealth with peace. Arista resists Santa Anna if elected, with talks of opening trade from Bexar and aiding a Texas expedition against the Comanches. The Texas Lean in Paris failed, seen as minor. The Civilian favors soil cultivation by emigrants over French investment. In Houston the mercury hit six degrees. Western Tenn. Review notes Britons teaching cotton in India returning home, doubting cotton ventures there.
A historical remedy suggests melting a mould candle or common candle and dipping the spotted linen into the melted tallow. After dipping, wash the fabric and the spots will disappear without harming the linen.
Washington correspondent reports about three hundred nominations before the Senate comprising pre Harrison appointees with recent removals. Crawford leaves Indian Affairs for McKenney, Whitcomb steps down for Huntington, Grennell Post Master slated for replacement, Jones reinstated, Fendall to be District Attorney, and more foreign consuls to be filled amid Whig maneuvering. A Madisonian note cites a Washington rumor that Gen Scott may be named General in Chief to succeed the late Macomb.
A compiled New York City report lists building types and counts totaling 2 116 buildings with uses ranging from breweries and distilleries to dwellings, stores, taverns, baths, factories and stables. It records real estate value at 187 222 714 and personal estate at 65 018 801, with aggregate 252 235 515. From 1810 to 1841 the city spent 6 277 317 on street openings and improvements. State derived revenues from city auctions totaled 4 249 527 between 1816 and 1840.
A European observer recounts Tinghai’s streets, prisons, temples, and dwellings, noting plunder, fear, and vivid interior details from the Champions house to the temple outskirts. Separate items praise Liberian coffee cultivation led by S Benedict, with trees thriving and Liberia exporting coffee.
The Kentucky Observer and Reporter comments on the Ohio Supreme Court ruling in the slave case. It notes the decision as correct per Ohio press and warns of consequences, including a slave being freed when moved to Ohio and political dissolution risks. It argues the principle echoes broader national tensions and England’s stance.
The St Augustine Herald reports Co o coo chee Wild Cat warriors carried only three ounces of powder in their horns, with fifteen captured by Col. Childs having one ounce. The St Augustine News adds warnings of Wild Cat’s escape, a murder arrest at Pilatka, a Fort Monroe accident, and Macon College commencement with AB and AM degrees awarded to graduates from several states and counties.
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