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Newspaper

Columbus Times

Location

Columbus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1841

Page

2

Long List of Named Figures From 19th Century Session

A fragmentary passage lists many individuals by surname and state, including Graham Huntington King Linn McRoberts Mangan Miller Morehead Mouton Nichol son Phelps Pierce Porter Prentiss Sevier Simmons Smith of Connecticut Smith of Indiana Sturg eor ne 'Tappan Walker oodbridge Woodbury Wright and Y with nays by Archer Barrow Berrien Clay of Kentucky Henderson Ker Merrick Preston Rives and Southard.

Graham Huntington King Linn McRoberts Mangan Miller Morehead Mouton Nicholson Phelps Pierce Porter Prentiss Sevier Simmons Smith Connecticut Indiana Sturgeor Ne ‘Tappan Walke Oodbridge Woodbury Wright Y . Nays Messrs Archer Barrow Berrien Clay Kentucky Henderson Ker Merrick Preston Rives Southard Congress Senate Yeas Allen Bates Benton Buchanan Calhoun Choate Alabama Clayton Curupert Dixon Evans Fulton Mangum Sturgeon Tallmadge Tappan Walker White Woodbridge Young Nays Mr. Allen Ohio Curuzert Prettiss L'Appan Bayard

Governing slate and abolition debates in the South

The article lists candidates for governor and Senate across counties, notes a 1841 death report in Columbus, and discusses the Everett mission to England. It argues over abolitionist views, cites Supreme Court rulings, and questions Everett as ministerial fit, with Meriwether Grand Jury presentments postponed.

Bank Question and Whig Views Suppressed in Georgia Argus

Editorial notes lament inability to copy remarks of Col Foster on the Bank question. Questions whether Whigs heard his sentiments before the election and if constitutional scruples were ignored like Mr Tyler. Brief state politics pieces crowded out. Veto Message Number Two praised by anti National Bank supporters. Describes congressional events and Charleston Courier letter dated September 10. Globe account also cited.

Hox Thomas F. Foster Georgia Argus Whig Party Col. Foster Tyler Clay Nolens Volens Wasandon Congress House Charleston Courier Globe Rome Georgia Gibson New York Herald Bank of Columbus Enquirer Rome Bank New York Washington England Fox Loco Focos Busness Senate Naples Wise Stanley Mr. Wise Mr. Stanley Mr. W Mr. S Mr. Dawson W. O. Butler Mr. Arnold Ten Andrews Ingersoll Comac Morrow Ohio Messrs. McKeon Adams Mexico Messrs. Wise Stanly Dixon H. Lewis Keim North Carolina Otleman Virginia Wice Hopkins Wm. W. Irwin Pennsylvania Mr. Ingersoll Everett Mr. Everett Edward Everett Gerrit Smith Arthur ‘L'Appan Mr. Quincy Mr. Borden Wm. Loyd Garrison The Liberator Quincy Boston Daily Advertiser Boston Messrs. Thome and Kimball West Indies United States Messrs. Thome Kimball Antigua Messrs Thorne Sturge and Harvey Epmund Quincy Gov. Everett Watertown Senate of the Commonwealth Alvord American Anti-Slavery Society District of Columbia

The Veto Power in the Columubs Enquirer critique

The Columbus Enquirer argues the veto power reflects the president's prerogative and questions the paper’s focus on the motion rather than the mover. It lists thirteen uses since the government’s formation and compares it with England, challenging whether public approval has always followed each veto.

The Columbus Enquirer Mr. Tyler Enquirer England United States America

Tariff debate in Georgia prompts constitutional question

The Savannah Republican cites a Georgia tariff debate as it questions whether a protective tariff is constitutional and whether Southern views support or oppose protection. It challenges the Republican’s stance on constitutional authority, states’ rights, and the tariff’s impact on Georgia’s industries and employment.

Savannah Federal Union Columbus Times Republican Georgia South

Tax law veto debate and Everett confirmation clash

The piece debates the veto power in tax legislation and questions Governor McDonald's veto of a constitutional tax bill. It also reprints the Richmond Whig on Mr Everett’s Senate confirmation, slavery views, and constitutional limits on Senate scrutiny of nominees. It comments on political fault lines within the Whig party and the risk of sectional strife from Everett’s stance. The section ends with notices on the United States Insurance Company and local bank affairs in Columbus and Rome.

McDonald England Richmond Whig Mr. Everett Everett Georgia Congress District of Columbia Tappan and Garrison Supreme Court of U. States Potomac North South Senate van Buren Webster McLeod Peter V. Daniel Virginia Supreme Court of the United States Republic United States Insurance Company

The Revenue Bill and a Warlike Climate

The article reviews the Revenue bill proceedings in Congress, noting exemptions for tea and coffee, the Salt issue, and the House and Senate dynamics. It describes votes, political tensions, and a looming possibility of war with England amid cabinet discussions and public press reaction.

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the Times Columbus Democratic Charles J. McDonald A. McDougald Representatives John H. Howard W. T. Colquitt Mark A. Cooper John H. Watson Ranvoten County Allen Moye A. M. Hughes A. Smith Stewart County Neil Robinson John D. Pitts D. G. Rogers James M. Mitchell M. M. Fleming W. S. Chipley Board of Health Supreme Court of the Massachusetts Grand Jury Meriiwether Meriwether County John E. Davis Bank of National Treasury Free American Nathantel A. Borpen N. B Goviverett Garrison Commonwealth Edward Evernett Kal Road Milledgeville Cuarces J. McDpoxann
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