COTTON Receipts and market notes in brief
The Times Columbus reports cotton receipts for the week ending March 6 at 1 055 bales, with 29 882 received previously, total 31 037. Shipments total 23 593, stock on hand 7 534. Prices quoted between 8 1 3n and 10 3 4 cents. The Enquirer notes little recent arrivals, price range 10 1 2 to 11 cents. The Tallahassee correspondent predicts Pierce M Butler as territorial governor of Florida. Marts note mail delays affect news, no inaugural address published yet. Delegates are named for the Milledgeville May convention. Muscogee Democrats urged to stay active. Gen George McDuffie’s agricultural address praised for its practical insights.
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Columbus
Milledgeville
Muscogee
McDuffie
State Agricultural Society of
South Carolina
George McDuffie
Congress
Gen. McDuffie
Charleston Mercury
United States and Britain Near Settlement of Boundary Dispute
Washington reports indicate possible amicable settlement of the North Eastern Boundary with Great Britain. Mr. Buchanan, in the Senate, says a Convention has been arranged on the key terms, designed to honor both nations and promote lasting peace, though final details remain to be fully understood.
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United States
Great Britain
Washington
England
Charleston Courier
Buchanan
Senate
Suspension of Specie Payments in Columbus Banks
The Banks of Columbus suspend specie payments amid rumors and debate. The Enquirer notes the move stems from foreign demand and exchange pressures, urges reader patience, and asserts Columbus Banks remain sound, with bills as good as others while precautions protect the public from wider distress.
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Alabama
Lennessee
Florida
Columbus
Columbus Enquirer
Quackish Notions On Wealth Of Nations Debated
Butler tells Mr Fox he never read Adam Smith and Fox admits themes pass his comprehension. The piece mocks overconfident theorists and notes no panic in the city as banks exchange notes and promise eventual redemption of all liabilities.
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Adam Smith
Butler
Mr. Fox
Granger accused in Congress over DC slavery politics
The content argues that Granger opposed a resolution limiting congressional interference in slavery in the District of Columbia. It notes his vote with 42 others against intervention and cites the Richmond Enquirer and references to Adams and Slade. The piece hints at forthcoming disclosures about Granger’s abolitionist views and his role as Postmaster General.
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Congress
Granger
Richmond Whig
District of Columbia
Columbus Enquirer
Enquirer
Congress Ovent
Richmond Enquirer
Slade
John Q. Adams
New York
Columbus banks and demand for lawful action on state banking
In Columbus the banks face scrutiny as authorities consider enforcing the law. The Phoenix Bank remains operating while others suspend. The writer argues banks failing to meet purposes should lose extraordinary privileges and notes banks have tried to pay specie, but their inability to redeem indicates mismanagement or an unsuitable banking business.
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Mr. Horror
New York
Tami
Phoenix Bank
Free Banking Call From Georgia Reform Argus
The Argus denounces citizens and lawmakers for upholding bank restrictions. It argues exclusive privileges harmed democracy, urges Georgia legislature to end banking limits and allow a free banking system to endure trade shocks.
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Georgia
Argus
The Cotton Crop and Tariff Debate in Charleston
The Charleston Mercury reports a critical moment for cotton prices due to large early arrivals. It projects a total crop around 1.6 million bales, notes imports and tariff criticisms from the Richmond Whig, and lists U S Navy pay scales and staff, plus notes New York’s population growth and new buildings.
Flood Raft Washes Away Bridge and Mills Threaten Town
Heavy rains caused a tremendous freshet as the river rose rapidly. The new and sound bridge was swept away, along with all nearby bridges, leaving only ruins. Some fear Col Jones' mills may be carried off while others doubt it. Concerns rise that water could flood the bluff above town.
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Col. Jones
Washington correspondence notes arrivals and political maneuvers
The message reports Tippecanoe and Tyler too arriving from Richmond as crowds flood Washington for office seeking. It details Virginia opposition to Daniel for Associate Justice and a Senate vote adding Virginia and North Carolina to the Maryland circuit, plus forthcoming nominations. It reviews Buchanan and Webster related debates on foreign affairs and slave trade powers, and notes rumor efforts about Fox and Forsyth over McLeod. It closes with Georgia Bank suspensions and Girard College costs.
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Tippecanoe
Tyler
Richmond
Peter V. Daniel
Virginia
Supreme Court
Senate
North Carolina
Maryland
Clouse
Harrison
Buchanan
Carolline
McLeod
Fox
Forsyth
Clay
England
Cuthbert
Boston
Webster
Congress
South
Preston
Clay and Mr. Rives
Mr. Webster
Mr. Rives
Gen. Hayne
Messrs
Whch
Pickens
State Department
House
Messrs. Pickens
Young Men’s Convention in Georgia Urged for May
The Democratic Young Men of Georgia are urged to prepare for a May gathering in Milton. The piece calls early organization, county meetings, and society formation, urging bold action against federalism and abolitionism and urging readiness to defend southern principles.
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Georgia
Milton
Controversy With New York In Richmond Enquirer 1841
From the Richmond Enquirer Feb 27 1841 a dense roundup of Virginia New York dispute items. It reports Albany Argus excerpts on Governor Seward foes in New York Delaware votes and legislative moves plus Virginia party unity calls. The piece also covers Chancellor Kent’s view on fugitive slave surrender under federal law, and a broad mix of period notices on daguerreotypes steamboats mortgage of Jerusalem steevedores and local manufacturing and trade snippets.
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Richmond Enquirer
New York
Albany
Albany Argus
Virginia
Alpany
Gov. Seward
Wier
N. Y
Whgs
Alba Y Argus
Strong
L. Hubbell
Loomis
House
Messrs. Duer
C. Hawley
Hubbell
L. 8. Chatfield
Beckwith
Wheaton
Skillman
McMurray
Weir
Fenn
Kent
United States
Colley
Isaac
U. States
U.S
N. York
Grave considerations in Virginia governor claim noted
A Virginia governor claim is described as well founded and worthy of recognition. The piece cites Kent on law and notes grave legal questions. Also reports Seminole and Creek interactions in Florida, a Seminole surrender at Port King, and Navy yard materials for ships. Rumor of Clay's London mission and Port Hope incident at Lockport are mentioned.
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Virginia
Chancellor Kent
Richmond
Clay
London
Lockport
Robin Hood ILL Stand at Stud in Alabama This Season
The celebrated horse Robin Hood will stand the ensuing season in Russell county at my stable nineteen miles above Columbus and part time at Lafayette in Chambers county. Mares fee fifty dollars due December 25 next. Mares sent over thirty miles fed months gratis. If mares fail to be accost in spring, season gratis. All care but no liabilities for accidents. Colts praised, season to begin July first. Z White and Moore Crowell. January 27, 1841.
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Robin Hood
Columbus
Russell County
Ala
Lafayette
Chambers County
Anne
Robin
United States
Z. White
MO. Crowell
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Jerusalem
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John Bull
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Republic of Texas
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