When was it published?

March 30, 1839 in Richmond Palladium

Domestic News March 30, 1839

Richmond Palladium

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Infrastructure, Celebration, Social Event

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Gen. Hayne, President Of The Rail Road Company

Q: What keywords are associated?

Natchez Railroad Dinner, Gen Hayne Speech, Marriage Of Waters Toast, Pearl River, Mississippi River

Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana

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What is this article about?

A Rail Road Dinner was held in Natchez on the 25th ult., attended by Gen. Hayne of South Carolina who gave a brilliant speech. A lady proposed a toast celebrating the 'Marriage of the Waters' between the Mississippi and Pearl Rivers via the railroad, met with enthusiasm. The event featured splendid illuminations and general joy over the railroad's prospects.

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A Rail Road Dinner was given at Natchez on the 25th ult. at which Gen. Hayne, of South Carolina, was present and made a brilliant speech. The following toast was sent by a lady, and drank with great enthusiasm by the diners.

"The Marriage of the Waters.—By the exertions of the President of the Rail Road Company, by the act of the Legislature, and by the acceptance of the Company this day, a marriage has been contracted between the ancient and wealthy 'Fathers of Waters.' and the amiable and lovely Pearl River. What God shall join together, let not man put asunder!'

The Courier says the illumination was splendid and the joy general on account of the favorable prospects opened by the rail road.

What sub-type of article is it?

Infrastructure Celebration Social Event

What keywords are associated?

Natchez Railroad Dinner Gen Hayne Speech Marriage Of Waters Toast Pearl River Mississippi River

What entities or persons were involved?

Gen. Hayne President Of The Rail Road Company

Where did it happen?

Natchez

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Natchez

Event Date

25th Ult.

Key Persons

Gen. Hayne President Of The Rail Road Company

Outcome

splendid illumination and general joy over favorable railroad prospects.

Event Details

A dinner celebrating the railroad where Gen. Hayne made a speech; a lady's toast on the 'Marriage of the Waters' between the Mississippi and Pearl Rivers was drunk with enthusiasm.