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Newspaper
Columbus Times
Location
Columbus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1841
Page
2
The speaker warns that those who supported General Harrison may have enabled new protective discriminating taxes on industries. He notes last summer’s events foreshadow further change and urges vigilance to safeguard rights and liberties. He asserts personal duty and resolve against an overwhelming foe.
The Federal Union reprints Judge Warner's letter endorsing Governor McDonald's proposed relief measure for Georgia. It argues the plan to loan state credit to debtors via the Centre Bank would ease peacetime distress without harming others, criticizes opposition as unwise and politically motivated, and stresses practical, constitutional grounds for state aid. The piece cites republican ideals and urges public support, noting the author’s regard for the governor’s practical approach.
In Milledgeville Col John G Park reports Hiram Warner's endorsement of Governor M'Donald's plan to raise state credit for immediate relief, praising the Governor as a practical statesman while opposing an extra legislative session due to cost and limited aid. Warner expresses belief the people will support the Governor.
A Georgia railroad and banking company circular explains resuming specie payments on the Ist, facing a westward demand surge, but suspending for the present to avoid ruin. It notes two weeks of large specie disbursements, remaining over $100,000 in specie, and asserts the bank’s solvency with assets valued at over three dollars to each dollar in circulation. President WM. Dearing urges stockholders to understand the action as in the public and regional interest, including railroad prosperity and cotton-prompted economic distress.
A satirical digest of Europe's rulers: England Victoria and ministers, France Louis Philippe, Russia Nicholas I, Austria Ferdinand, Turkey Abdel Mehed, Belgium Leopold I, Prussia William IV, Portugal Maria de Gloria, Sweden Norway Charles John, Holland William I, Turkey and others. It mocks monarchs, regimes, and geopolitics with dark humor, noting public perception, wealth, titles, and the era's tensions. Also touches on U S Bank stockholders and a legal case in Batavia Times.
The Times analyzes the appointment of Francis Granger as Post Master General amid Southern fears of abolitionist influence. It contrasts Northern and Southern views, questions the meaning of abolition petitions, and urges restraint and loyalty to constitutional principle to prevent divisive political strife.
Summary of Joseph Hume’s finance work shows 1801 to 1838 figures for Britain’s revenue in paper and gold, gold prices per ounce, and population figures, with taxation per head. Projections estimate UK population reaching 27.2 million by 1840.
After the paper went to press an alarm of fire at the southwest public square corner burned the Burton and Pelot store and house, with extensive damage to A. A. Cleveland, J. Hogan dwelling, and John R. Edison premises. The printing plant escaped injury. townspeople fought the blaze without sufficient equipment.
Butler as a law office and Dr. Ficklen, a house owned by Mrs. Corbet, and a tailor shop occupied by Wm. F. Sohan form part of extensive damages. A store and dwelling owned and occupied by F. T. Willis, a store owned and occupied by McMillen & Vincent, another store owned by Wm. F. Sohan, a vacant store owned by F. T. Willis, a store owned by J. D. Thompson and occupied by Geo. W. Jarrett, and a store owned and occupied by Johnson & Waterhouse are among the properties affected. A house owned by W. F. Lohan and a house owned and occupied by John Burkes also suffer, with numerous outbuildings included. Loss estimated not less than 35,000 dollars.
The Lamplighter sailed from last Saturday the 13th for Tampa Bay, broke its shaft five miles from East Pass and anchored. Two passengers and the carpenter left in a small boat for help. Captain Rockwell set out to aid, but darkness and a gale prevented recovery that night. Search the next day found nothing. likely the Lamplighter drifted to sea and sank with ten passengers and full crew onboard. The Caroline passed nearby but declined aid due to passenger limits. Also reports Nashville flooding on the Cumberland River with extensive water damage but no loss of life.
The Western Bank of Georgia reports on its resume of specie payments begun on the first of the month. It states prompt redemption of circulation and liabilities in specie with no delay. The article notes modest specie demand and confidence in the bank under current management.
Judge Thomas W. Harris, who chaired a recent Athens citizens meeting on a bank suspension, submits a note to editors disputing a suspension recommendation. He states banks must fulfill obligations faithfully and honestly and declines concurrence with the suspension proposal. February 19, 1841. Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel, Athens, Ga.
Correspondence from Charleston Courier notes Mr Wise seeks U S Senate with Judge Upshur as the party candidate while Mr Rives and Mr Clay comment on experiments and banks. It reports Judge Barbour’s sudden death, vacancies in Virginia and Tennessee senatorial seats, and Savannah purchases and church mission notes with local industry and religion items.
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