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Newspaper

Columbus Times

Location

Columbus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1841

Page

3

Seminole Murders Reported in Florida Frontier

Reported attacks near Trader's Hill in the Okefenokee region. Two men slain, with possible additional victims. one home invasion left children hiding as the pursuit of the Seminoles continues. Capt. Peck and the steamer General Clinch brought updates, while other notices discuss voting results and Fort Pierce visits by Coacoochee and his band.

Trader’s Hill Okefenokee Jacksonville Capt. Peck General Taylor Trader's Hill General Clinch Peck Charles Downing Dent St. Augustine Downing Congrtesa Levy Co Roco Middle Ward Coacoochee Fort Pierce Concoochee Joe St Augustine Merida Negro Joe

Defalcation at Macon Branch Bank Reported

A friend provides a statement on a Macon branch bank deficit of about 60000 dollars. Implicated are Nathaniel Barker cashier Isaac G. Seymour president Levi Heksey H. K. Carter and F. Sims directors. Directors vow to prosecute, pledging strong bonds and indemnities amid moral concerns. The New York Journal of Commerce notes seven square rigged vessels arriving from Apalachicola with full cargoes.

Macon Porter Bank of the State of Georgia Nathaniel Barker Isaac G. Seymour Levi Heksey H. K. Carter F. Sims New York Journal of Commerce the 3d Apalachivalu

Texian Loan Negotiated. Officials Named for Santa Fe Venture

Late Tex as dispatches report the Texian loan's successful negotiation by Gen Hamilton, with Col. William G Cook Col. E Burleson Antonio Navarro and C Van Ness appointed to represent the government to Santa Fe. Saligny and Flood arrive Galveston and plan a summer stay. a cotton cargo sails to Liverpool. a Wheat push in Travis County gains note. Brazo ria grand jury finds no indictments. loan to be available by July 1 per J S Mayfield Houston April 6 1841.

New York Galveston Hamilton Wm. G. Cook E. Burleson Antonio Navarro C. van Ness Sants Fe Saligny Flood United States Sarah Liverpool McKenny & Williams Texian Congress Houston Telegraph Travis County Smith Brazoria Republic

Cotton in Egypt and Georgia plants into world trade

From Hunt's Merchants Magazine an English writer notes ancient cotton in Egypt and its spread via India and Spain. It traces origins in the Americas, Moorish Spain, and early English use for candles, with Georgia leading American cultivation after 1746 and the 1780 start of upland cotton. The narrative covers Herodotus, Pliny, Arian, and early traders.

Hunt's Merchants Magazine Baines Egypt Herodotus Pliny Upper Tylos Persian Gulf Arian India Red Sea America Asia Africa Spain Andalusia Catalonia Italy England Low Countries Saxony Bavaria Prussia Turkey Manchester Georgia South Carolina North American United States Sea Island Patrick Walsh Kingston Jamaica Walsh Bahamas Adape Hill

Court Denies Bank Charter Forfeiture In New York Case

Judge Randall ruled in the Court of Common Pleas that the Bank’s charter cannot be forfeited unless the same person who held the notes at first presentation and refusal of payment is in possession at the time of the proceeding. In New York City a suit awarded two thousand dollars to musician William Buckhart against the Church of Avenska after a portion of the church burned in June 1830 and a falling portion injured him in December 1839. A Scottish-born, Georgia-resident Willian Orr died by self-inflicted throat wound on the 9th in Aberration of mind. Augusta and Columbus travelers report a record 420 mile trip in three days, three hours aboard the Augusta under Capt. J. Harris, described as a crack boat.

Fort Pierce Tampa New Holland Flo Gen. Worth Pinckney Wmn Gaston Tlb Tae Wan Sarasota Jospaiahka Walley Hijo Sam Jones Lbib McCormick Jacksonville Jack Fausta Ottelie Gove Tines Wild Cat Major Childs Jesse C. Jackson Pitman Wilful Enurdon Georgia Journal Carroll County Georgia McDonald McDionald Harrison Reform Locxiant Bank Tus Ustren Randall Court of Common Pleas City of New York Willian Buckhart Asvenska Columbus Chattahoochee J. Harris Mort Rogusty Phanix Bank I Yrom Washington Globe State Department Jackson Treasury Department War Department Navy Department General Post Office Post Office Department van Buren Wetumpka Ala Arcus Franklin Jefferson England Mitchel Congress Philadelphia Couneil Abbott Berry Morton Morris Quin Williams St. Clair Jo Gul Eaney Howard Stephen G. Wells Aldnekean Board of Health Lean Sexton Homer Husl W. 5S Chipley Alderman Williams Committee On Ways and Means Council Cha‘iahoochee Rate Road and Banking Company of Georgia Chattahoo[pense Rail Road and Banking Company of Thomas Morris O. Howard Thomas Morris & Co Alderman Morris East Commons Court House Square Thomas W. Dutton George C. Yarbrough Messrs Ware & Pond Aino R. N. St. Bardwell Bradford & Smith J. Rylander J. W. Sparks Committee On Accounts A. Douglass Cr’k

McLeod case to go to trial in New York and boundary panel formed

The New York Commercial Advertiser reports a likely trial of McLeod in New York with no interference from British or U.S. authorities. If acquitted he is discharged. if convicted the U.S. will pursue justice. A convention between Great Britain and the United States creates a nine member commission to decide the boundary, with majority rule if nine cannot agree.

New York Commercial Advertiser McLeod Fox United States New York Great Britain

Concord Patriot rails at James Wilson for Wisconsin Iowa post

The Concord Patriot denounces Gen James Wilson of New Hampshire as unfit for Surveyor General of Wisconsin and Iowa. It calls him a noisy partisan, Abolitionist, and alleges lack of surveying knowledge, claiming his appointment mirrors prior political favoritism and rewards for anti-Democratic service. It cites John Tyler’s administration and critiques cabinet appointments while praising earlier reforms and public works costs.

Richmond Aquirer Concord Patriot James Wilson New Hampshire Wisconsin Iowa John ‘Tyler John Tyler Wilson Badger Curtis Penrose Davis Ritner Cane Tyler N. P. Rogers John Holmes Maine Starling Congress Jackson Messrs. Ewing Granger Washington Bell the Herald U. S. Army Hitchcock

Exchange Bills and Bank Notes Listing by Georgia Banks

A historical exchange table lists sight bills on New York 15 percent premium and bills on Baltimore Richmond Augusta Mobile Savannah Charleston Philadelphia with various discounts. It names bankable notes and specifies specie paying banks across Georgia including Rome Columbus Macon Savannah Augusta Milledgeville and branch banks, plus Alabama and Florida banks with discounts and premiums on uncurrents and specie notes.

Insurance Bank of Columbus Macon Commercial Bank Bank of State of Georgia Bank of Augusta Bank of Milledgeville Augusta Insurance and Banking Company Bank of Brunswick Augusta Mechanics’ Bank of Augusta, Marine and Fire Insurance Bank of Savannahz Planters’ Bank Savannah Farmers’ Bank of the Chattahooches Ocumulgee Bank Alabama Bank of Darien Bank of Hawkinsville Monroe R, R, & Bg Co Mace Life Ins. and Trust Co Union Bank of Florida Bank of Pensacola

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