Democratic ticket named for Muscogee in Georgia Legislature
The Banner presents the Democratic slate for Muscogee county next Georgia Legislature with Charles J. McDonald for Governor Col A McDougald for Senate Maj John H Howard W T Colquitt Mark A Cooper John H Watson for Representatives. Also notes Dearns report, new Corton Hill postmaster Dr John G Gilbert, and reprints a Augusta Constitutionalist reply to Mr Meriwether. Mentions Senator Cuthbert and Georgia Argus discussion on the Bank Bill and party loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
A. McDougald
Representatives
John H. Howard
W. T. Colquitt
Mark A. Cooper
John H. Watson
Democratic Party
Muscogee County
Georgia
Muscogee
Corton Hil
Randolph County
John G. Gilbert
Fort Gaines
Cuthbert
the New Tankr
Augusta
Debate Over Bank Charter Repeal and Sub Treasury Bill
In a Senate exchange Hon Thomas F Foster is urged to consider the Bank Charter before acting on the Sub Treasury repeal. Mr Preston defends party stance, noting the President’s role. The discussion highlights Foster’s earlier opposition to Congress chartering a bank and asserts voters knew his views in the election canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Foster
Calhoun
Senate
Preston
Foster
Macon Messenger
Congress
What is the Issue in the Muscogee County Race
The Enquirer asks what issues define the upcoming election. It queries Governor McDonald's stance on a Central Bank with reforms and relief for the people, the opponent’s position, and the Muscogee county delegation’s alignment. It asks about the Veto, the Fiscal Corporation, the tariff bill, and public land proceeds.
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Enquirer
Ourself
McDonald
the Inquirer
Muscogee County
Standard of Union
Journal
Georgia
Harrison
Dawson
Washington City
Gov. McDonald
Meriwether
Washington
Putnam
The Georgia fiscal battle over taxes and the bank
The piece argues against the Whig program and defends Democratic tax policy and the Central Bank. It accuses Whig presses of misrepresenting Georgia’s debt and taxes, claims the state debt is far lower than rival reports, and questions the necessity of a steep tax increase. It calls for clear issues and positions from candidates and condemns mixed party tactics.
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United States Bank
Whiz
Georgia
Enquirer
Whig Party
Federal Union
Columbus Enquirer
the Enquirer
Tax Law Opinion Stirring Public Debate
The piece critiques a recent tax law, labeling the cries of excessive taxation a humbug used by Democrats to win power. It notes opposition from substantial citizens who face inconvenience and question the law’s necessity and timing, urging readers to consult the Federal Union article for context.
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Federal Union
Tax on Necessaries Prompts Tariff Debate in Georgia
The Columbus Enquirer argues against the tariff on necessities, tracing historic duties on tea and coffee from 1818 to 1832 and questioning the need for higher duties. It challenges the Enquirer, cites Woodbury and Wright in the Senate, and casts doubt on government indebtedness. It previews Southern manufacturing growth, cites Georgia’s stance, and notes presses in Savannah and New York on tariff views. It ends with reports on Western Bank of Georgia’s condition and asset-liability balance.
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Columbus Enquirer
House of Representatives
Treasury
Congress
Enquirer
Messrs. Woodbury
Wright
Senate
Georgia Argus
Western Bank of Georgia
Columbus
Greene
Western Bank
Georera
Bank of Columbus
Appointments by the President Official List Florida and others
The National Intelligencer prints official presidential appointments with Senate consent. Names include Richard K. Call as Florida governor, William Prentiss as U.S. marshal for Illinois, Zachariah Walker and Nicholas Callan Jr. as Washington DC justices of the peace, plus assorted customs collectors, land officers, and envoys to Portugal and Sardinia. Also letters from Europe discuss English and New York society, and a fatal encounter at the customs house ends in murder verdict for A H Gazzam.
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National Intelligencer
Senate
Richard K. Call
Territory
Florida
Wm. Prentiss
U. States
District of
Ilinois
Zachariah Walker
Nicholas Callan
Washington
District of Columbia
David Hoffman
Maryland
Congress
Alexander K. McClung
United States
Mississippi
George W. Pearce
Gloucester
Mass
James K. Livingston
Genessee
N. Y
Judah T. Ainsworth
Cape Vincent
Clayton H. Page
Little Egg Harbor
N. J
Mountford Stokes
Register
Fayetteville
Arkansas
New York
London
L. House
Private letters fuel Whig Bank War in 1841 Coffee Room
The Richmond Enquirer and Madisonian publish letters from John M Botts about Captain Tyler and the bank veto, claiming a fiscally driven conspiracy to force Tyler into supporting a National Bank. The missives alarm supporters and mock opponents, while Georgia and Tennessee papers note McDonald and Dawson campaigns and discuss political maneuvering amid bank disputes.
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Whig Executive Committee
Mitchell
Madisonian
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond
Tyler
John M. Botts
Washington
Post Master in Lynn Discharged After Letter Theft Trial
In a Massachusetts District Court trial the Lynn post master faced charges for opening a dropped letter addressed to a resident. The defense argued letters were not covered by the statute, which speaks of letters to be conveyed by post. The judge agreed but noted the letter was anonymous and disgraceful. the Post Office was not meant for anonymous abuse. With no improper motive proven, the post master was discharged.
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District Court of
Massachusetts
Lynn
Debate on the Distribution bill clarifies power feud
In the Globe report the debate resumes as Mr Cuthbert and Mr McRoberts, Mr Young of Illinois, and Mr Benton address the bill. They argue over federal versus state powers, land policy, and new states, with Yeas 28 and Nays 23 in the Senate vote to pass the measure. A romantic Paris monument tale and political gossip conclude the column.
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Globe
Cuthbert
McRoberts
Young
Illinois
West
Virginia
Confederacy
Old Dominion
Rives
Benton
Senate
Clay
Kentucky
Ayes
Noyes
Yeas
Messrs
Archer
Barrow
Bates
Bayard
Berrien
Choate
Clayton
Dixor
Evans
Graham
Henderson
Huntington
Ker
Mangum
Merrick
Millers Morehead
Phelps
Porter
Indiana
Southard
Window sash and blind shop advertises ready stock
A Randolph street shop offers sash and blinds of all descriptions made under Moses Best, with ready stock and custom orders. Prices listed include 12 by 14 primed sash at 40 cents per light and 10 by 12 at 39 cents, among others. Also notes a jail notice for a free black man named Henry Jackson, about 20 years old and 60 pounds, claimed by John Benton of Quincy, Florida, with owner to prove property and claim him.
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Randolph Street
Betwen
Davies
Moses
Henry Jackson
John Benton
Quincey
Florida
Charleston
William Brown Ee
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the Times
Charles J. McDonald
William 8. Chipley
Board of Health
Alfred Cuthbert
the Argus
South
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Whig
Republican Party
Savannah
South Carolina
Tariry
Europe
New Orleans
Groveia
New York Times and
Evening Star
Eycland
Everett
England
R. A. Greens
Washington Barrow
Portugal
Ambrose Baker
Sardinia
John S. Pendleton
Republic of
Chile
James S. Calhoun
Havana
Custom House
A. H.gazzam
Col
J. H. Owen
Ocean
Thaddeus Seymour, Esq
Mobile Commercial Register
Nashville Union
Jones
House
Humphreys
Union
Polk
Wisconsin
Dotae
Bela Badger
Court of
Coffee
Briareus
White House
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Lieuwechveck
Boston Custom House
Augusta Chronicle & Sentinel
Girard 5
Columbus Bayxs
Judge Welborn
Judge King
Girard
Alabama
Chronicle and Sentinel
King
Bank of Columns
Planters’ and Mechanics’ Bank
Teave
Canan Bank
Ondit
Paris
Pere la Chaise
Mr. Clay
McLrop
Cowan
McLedd
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