Temperance Convention Proceedings at Pendleton Edgefield
Delegates met in Pendleton August 13 14 under President J B O Neall with Dr B M Palmer presiding and R H Speers J R Wilson as secretaries. Committees selected speakers and statistics while pledges were signed, resolutions urged district temperance societies, and delegates planned Georgia North Carolina participation.
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State Temperance Convention
Presbyterian Ciuret
Pendleton
J.B O'Neall
State Temperance Society
B. M. Palmer
Charleston
R. H. Speers
Grenville
J. R. Wilson
Abbeville
Edgefield
Mechanics’ Washingtonian Society
L. Goodwin
Black
Speers
R. A. Maxwell
W. Caughman
D. C. Webb
James Fair
J. M. Woodruff
J. Herbert
H. A. Jones
Saxon
Columbia
Clark
Leslie
Jones
HH. A. Jones
R. G C. Saxon
S. R. Black
J O. Lewis
Z. F. Wright
N. Gist
J.B. Dorn
Gen. J. Gilliam
J. L. Kennedy
J. B. O'Neall
Palmer
Mullinaux
Joseph Grisham
R. H. Reid
South Carolina College
F. G. Thomas
Presbyterian Church
A. Rice
HW. Denison
Greenville T. A. Society
A. B. Vernon
Bachelor's Retreat
T. A
Pickens
Nath. Boon, Esq
R. Black
S. Clark
B. G. ‘Thomas
H. Burt
Georgia
North Carolina
J. W. Vandiver
Juin G. Bowman
David Leslie
Samuel B. Lewers
W.lt. Ellerbe
W.T. Gaston
Mr. Bowman
John Smith
Laurens
Humphries
J. P. Watts
J. J. Lewis
Gen. Gillam
Belton O'Neall
Judge O'Neall
Mr. Palmer
R. H. Sorens
J.R. Wilson
North Eastern Boundary surveys reach conclusion line cut forest
The North Eastern Boundary surveys are about to be finished with a thirty foot wide cut through the forest and cast iron monuments four feet above ground placed at regular intervals, as reported by the Charleston Courier.
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Charleston Courier
Town Judge Doge Reelected to Congress as Constitution Fails
In town results Judge Doge a Democrat wins reelection to Congress while the proposed Constitution is rejected by voters. Constitutionalist reports the outcome and the public rejection of the constitutional measure.
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Doge
Congress
Naval Movements and Mexican War Rumors Near Pensacola
New Orleans Aug 21 reports indicate U S steamship Princeton and steam frigate Mississippi arrived at Pensacola on Aug 18 19, with several American naval ships now in harbor including Potomac John Adams Falmouth Saratoga or St Marys and brigs Somers and Porpoise. News from Texas and Matamoros notes troop movements near Fort Jesup and Corpus Christi with uncertain war tensions and rumors of Mexico declaring war. A detach of 30 marines arrived for Congress and Porpoise prepared for Texas coast operations while Jamestown and Onkalhye report steady progress. Insanity in the U S cited a 2753 asylum patients across 25 institutions while many states lack such facilities.
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U. States
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Mississippi
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Cataloga
St. Mary's
Potomac
John Adams
Saratoga
St. Mary’s
Somers
Porpoise
Griffon
le Mercure
Mexico
East India Squadron
Ramsey
Mobile
U. S
Bay of Aransas
Swallow
Texas
Aransas
Chamber of Deputies
Taylor
Corpus Christi
St. Joseph's Island
Matamoros
Fort Jesup
Trinity
San Antonio
Picayune
Congress
Pacific
Gulf of Mexico
Pee
Norfolk
Columbia
Stockton
Samuel J. Bu Pont
J. W. Livingstion
JF. Schenck
K. &. Tilghman
S. Drayton H. Eld
W. Gwathmey
W. B. Morgan
Samuel Moseley
John S. White
Charles Eversfield
Kinsing
Batimore
Georgia
U.S
Jamestown
Ma[deira
U. S. Schr
On-kay-hye
Sinclair
Herald
French reception of Texan annexation conveyed in Paris letters
Paris correspondent of the National Intelligencer reports a favorable French reaction to Texan annexation. He notes British and French anxiety eased, cites Debats and Moniteur commentary, and describes Paris's disappointment with joint diplomacy while the French prefer cordial ties with the United States as a maritime republic ally.
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France
Paris
National Intelligencer
Texas
Journal Des Debats
Texan Congress
Congress of the Union
Mexico
Jones
California
England
M. Guizot
United States
Commerce
Southern Quarterly Review Destiny in New Orleans urged
The Southern Quarterly Review of Charleston is praised as a noble, destined force for U S literature and constitutional principle. It promises broad, balanced discussion of jurisdiction and federal state powers, with Whittaker as editor, and aims to enlighten public mind without party bias. Grand Jury Presentment.
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Southern Quarterly Review
Charleston
McLeod
New York
Virginia
Mississippi
Southern Quarterly
Commonwealth
Whitaker
Rugner
Athens
Rome
Union
Public Morals and Melancholy Accidents Highlight Local News
A Cheraw Gazette report laments treat politics amid public morals decline, noting bribery through drinking aids election outcomes. It also details multiple tragedies including a fatal well accident near Chesterfield and drownings, with coroner notes and community impact.
The True American Paper Shelved After Threats of Violence
Extract from Lexinetos August 18 1845 reports a Washington County meeting that gathered 1500 to 2000 people to order the press and materials sent to Cincinnati. It notes diminished reconciliation with abolitionists and questions G M Clay’s strength as he faced threats and harsh words.
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The
Washington Union
Citzens
G. M Clay
Cincinnati
C. M. Clay
Illinois Crops Show Exceptionally High Yields Across State
A well acquainted observer recently toured Illinois and reports corn and wheat crops are unusually strong. Corn stands reach up to eighteen feet in some fields and crops are more valuable than ever. Health of Charleston notes city burial grounds have seen far fewer interments this year, reducing keeper fees and prompting requests to City Council for an appropriation to cover the deficit and compensate the superintendent.
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Illinois
Ilinois
Charleston
Hard Times Tighten Locals as Drought Bites and Notices
In hard times the printer lists new club rates for five copies a year at $10 in advance and warns delinquent subscribers to pay by October first or face collection. The issue details lightning damage to a Harris home, a fatal self-inflicted death, arrivals of notable figures, and an array of local notices, temperance pledges, and corn shipments to Charleston, Columbia, and Hamburg with freight costs.
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WA. Harris
Miss
Charleston
Columbia
Hamburg
Augusta
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Edgefeld
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