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Newspaper
Columbus Times
Location
Columbus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1841
Page
2
From the Enquirer weekly summary shows week ending March 13 received 1037, total receipts 31,256, shipments 24,941, stock on hand 6315, received last season 45316. Deficiency this year OLAG price 10 to 104 cents. Editorials omitted. foreign intelligence and inaugural address noted.
The paper presents the inaugural address of General William H. Harrison but notes its length and contents cannot be fully analyzed here. It singles out that the address shows no single stance on national questions like the National Bank Tariff or slavery in the District of Columbia and promises future opinion on the style spirit and doctrines. The issue also reports a narrow escape and loss of life on a stage to Madison including Malard Hayden Alvard and Col Holt, with the ferryman frozen to death, plus flood damage and a dramatic bridge collapse on the Chattahoochee and ensuing losses across Florence Irwinton and surrounding plantations.
The piece argues the banks in Columbus suspended payments to protect debtors and avoid property losses. It questions motives behind suspension, contends it prevented a broader crackdown, and notes exchange and cotton pricing effects benefiting planters during the pause. It cites a 1837 legislative push to resume and the broader national disruptions from the era.
A formal address from the diplomatic corps accredited to the United States expresses high respect and gratitude to Mr Fox. The communique recalls mutual courtesy during official duties and offers sincere wishes for the welfare of Mr Fox and his family as they part.
The President responds with cordial respect and thanks to the diplomatic corps. He regrets no interruption in courteous official relations and praises their influence on public business. He expresses gratitude for their interest in his and his family's future happiness and pledges continued concern for their welfare.
Correspondence from Washington discusses Harrison's looming Inaugural Address, predicting a strong denunciation of Abolitionism and a noncommittal tone on other topics. It notes sectional aims, Whig expectations on tariff and bank, and potential fiscal restraint by the coming administration. It also cites Mr Garland’s remarks on tax methods and tariff distribution.
Washington reports in executive session that Peter V. Daniel of Virginia is favored for the Supreme Court vacancy caused by Mr. Barbour’s death. The North Carolina delegation had proposed Judge Strange. Daniel’s selection pleases many as a strict construction State Rights advocate.
The Journal notes Angus McLeod's brother, then imprisoned in Rochester, recounting December 29, 1837 at Chippewa and Navy Island. He describes the Caroline burning, possible involvement, and his brother’s absence, denying praise or guilt. A Georgia Journal warning follows about itinerant beggars, including a Lovelle claim, urging public vigilance.
The York through the Cambridge warns of renewed tensions between Britain and America over the Caroline affair. Palmerston cautions parliament on Mr McLeod’s arrest in New York and promises instructions to protect British subjects while awaiting further papers.
The American Ambassador and Mr. Fox discussed the Caroline affair with the American Government. Mr T Duncombe asked whether the government approved of action by Sir Francis Head regarding the Caroline capture. Lord Palmerston defended the move as justifiable to defend the realm, amid cheers.
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