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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1833
Page
6
Virginia debates emigration impact on whites and blacks, argues internal improvements will curb migration westward and boost wealth. Emphasizes central James River and Rails projects, urban growth, and resistance to abolitionist schemes while citing demographic trends and economic shifts.
The correspondence questions editors of the Whig and cites a North American Review piece warning that some respectable men risk aiding immediate abolition efforts. It urges restraint and consideration before public influence is misapplied, lest disruption follow.
An adjourned meeting at City Hall gathers at 11 o'clock this morning to receive the committee report on plans to connect Athens and other areas by railroad. The topic is described as deeply important and expected to draw wide attention.
A Macon Telegraph letter reports Col John station killed Maj J T Cano of Column bus with a double barreled gun on the street the incident ends the dispute. Col Millon surrendered to civil authorities and was admitted to bail.
A Hull public meeting discusses ratification or no ratification of the Federal Basis. The report praises Western public virtue, notes a majority favoring ratification during the gathering, and urges similar discussions in other counties. Athens, August 9, 1833.
A large Hall County gathering at the Gainesville courthouse on August 1833 selects Nehemiah Garrison as chairman and James Law as secretary. The meeting splits on resolutions with a substitute adopted amid speeches by Maj. Mitchell Mrs. Mitchell and others advocating constitutional reform and a stinging critique of the Milledgeville convention.
Augusta Chronicle reports a State Rights party in Athens inviting Hon. Geo M Duerie to a public dinner as a show of respect for his defense of State Rights and Southern interests. A committee led by Hardin Dougherty Clayton and others asks his presence at the event, reflecting Georgia pride in a native son.
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