Mississipi

1846 · 36784 — Natchez: T. A. S. Doniphan 1846. Newspaper. Fair. Newspaper. Approximately 24" x 18." 4 pages. Paper has multiple folds damp stains creases and holes at the folds. Paper restored. Holes patched and tears repaired with transparent tissue. <br /> <br /> Contents include Governor A. G. Brown biannual message regarding State finances Rail Roads State Seminary Banking; Education Militia General Jackson James Gadsen discussing the Railroads several advertisements etc. An article from the New Orleans Picayune reports "The rumors which have been for some weeks in circulation that Gen. Paredes had at last declared against the Government appear at length likely to be verified by the course he is pursuing. The revolution is now on foot or has already been consummated." Also a small notice that a "joint resolution approving the new constitution of Texas and admitting her into the Union as well as a bill for extending the laws of the United States over Texas were this day signed by the President of the Senate and then signed by the President of the United States. T. A. S. Doniphan unknown