24 Aug 1833
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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1833
Page
1
The page contains legal notices about sales of land and slaves, public sales timing, and estate procedures. It also includes political content, cotton market notes, and local nominations. The mix shows a weekly paper with classifieds, prices, and political commentary.
The letter accuses the Constitutionalist of deceptive reporting on the cotton market and questions why the editor did not expose or contradict 18 cents offers. It argues such omissions affect farmers and planters, urging disclosure of facts that could influence prices and public welfare.
In the Augusta Athens Albany debate, editors discuss nullification opposition and the economic impact of rail transport on cotton. Aimed at Calhoun’s stance, the piece analyzes how carriage shifts to rail affects planter profits, storage costs, and canal versus rail efficiency.
The passage argues that adopting a Factor at a location incurs avoidable costs and risks, and when railroads reduce need for a Factor the arrangement will fail. It notes Athens and surrounding regions agreeing that while local interests favor the project, Augusta proponents oppose or withhold support, predicting decline of wealth and influence.
In vigorous letters and notices, the Augusta press argues over nullification and the Lumpkiniana Panacea amid disputes among Forsyth, Wayne, and supporters of Lumpkin. It condemns submission and urges clear public alignment with Union or Nullification as Georgia heads toward elections.
A fragmentary message from a voter expresses no support for any candidate opposed to State Rights or aligned with Force Bill fusion. The missive urges independence and patriotism amid the approaching election and cites political factions.
The Augusta Chronicle dated the 7th carries a satire aimed at a Democratic Yeoman figure proposing bets with Georgia politicians to prove death in Turning Somersets. The challenger names the Mighty Workshop as the venue and the Superintendent as judge, with a noon start and a 10 o clock meet for preliminary setup, signed by Jim Crow.
The minister of war Marechal Bourmont reaches London while his unit heads toward Liahnn to take command of Don Miguel's forces. The New Stamp Duties Bill reduces duties on advertisements and sea insurances and repeals duties on pamphlets and small receipts. A new British packet service between Liverpool and New York is planned, about 300 tons, privately built with Post Office support. Messrs Fairlie Clarke & Co face £2,000 in due annuities. A 'M Lane' arrangement details American produce to the West Indies and shingles duties. A law imposes a forfeiture on all five dollar bank bills after September 1.
Liverpool market report notes prices around 15 cents for ore plantatian crop with a potential rise to 16 cents. It mentions 35 bales fair and mixed chants, uncertain fair quality, and Liverpool letters showing a declining station pattern. The article infers large stacks cannot exceed last year and notes growing crop with pricing pressures.
From Cuarcestos, Upland cotton holders seek advances up to 15 1 2 cents with few sales. 122 bales arrived, stock 1936. Rice shows fair demand with prime at 3 and extra at 3 16. Flour markets heavy, about 400 bbls new Howard street at 7 4. Coffees firm, 500 bags Cuba moved at 12 4 to 13 cents. Molasses 30 bbls at 35 cents. Salt and bacon markets noted. freight rates to Liverpool and New York listed. At Mosire, no cotton arrived or cleared in the week.
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