27 Apr 1833
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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1833
Page
1
The document outlines publishing rates and terms for space in the paper including price per insertion, weekly and semi weekly charges, postpaid requirements, and responsibilities of remitters. It also covers notices for sales bills including land or negroes, posting times, and forty day prerequisites before personal property sales.
A fragmented historic column discusses a Warren R. speech praising duty and liberty amid threats, and critiques the Bank Law on bank failures and note payments. The piece reflects patriotism, humor, and concerns over financial inequities and lender benefits.
A Georgia newspaper discusses Governor Lumpkin’s handling of bank reports under the 1833 act, questioning delays in publishing delinquent banks and public access. The piece challenges executive discretion, notes potential political motives, and contrasts sincere reform with secrecy and partial disclosure.
The writer argues a debtor could seek to destroy source facilities by excessive manipulation of negotiable paper in banks and private hands. He warns opening new routes to fraud may strengthen the debtor but risks undermining bank stability and public trust.
An observer notes Gulden specimens weighing around forty bobs and a chest of gold pieces found on the Chestame River bed. A four piece gold discovery on Gen. Lawton's Cherokee county lot weighs over thirty dwts. Reports also mention a revised city rent forecast and political tensions over the Enforcing Bill and nullification debates.
In Savannah on April 20 cotton demand was strong with 3400 bales trading at 9 to 11 cents and some at 10 9 and 10.9 cents while good prime sold near 11 cents. Rice sales reached about 2006 casks with prices from 2 to 28 dollars per cask, and flour and corn quoted at 54 to 57 and 63 to 70 cents respectively. Cotton receipts were light due to floodwaters with 2330 bales weekly trading and exports at 7914 bales, leaving about 24990 on hand. Prices held near last week with 9 to 11 cents for upland and 9 to 11.4 cents for other grades as river floods lingered.
A Charleston Liverpool missive dated March 16 reports strong demand for cotton with steady to higher Upland Orleans and Alabama prices. Brazil and Egyptian shortfalls boost sales of good and fine qualities while Sea Island rises per pound. Liverpool imports to Jan 1 reach 161000 bales, up 41000 from last year. stocks around 143000, with American cotton stock up 10000. Prices listed for Upland Orleans Alabama reflect modest gains.
Married on the eighteenth inst in Wolefield District by Rev Dr Burt. George I. Jossup wed Miss Meinerva Jomansvon, both of this city. Also William Frazier wed Eliza Ann Canthlou, daughter of GC Canrecov.
On Thursday night Penn Walker Por, youngest son of William and Melvina Moon, recorded 17 months and 1 day, marking a notable family milestone.
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