Treaty with France on Louisiana cession and payments
The 1831 Paris convention between the United States and France, ratified in 1882, settles French claims against the U S and U S duties on long staple cotton exports. It sets a 25 million franc payment in six annual installments with 4 percent interest, and outlines reciprocal actions to settle various maritime and revenue disputes.
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United States
Louisiane
France
United States of America
Paris
Mets
Charleston Mercury Commentary on State Rights and Federal Edict
A Charleston paper rails against federal coercion amid the South Carolina crisis. It cites President Jackson and the Bank War, contrasts with Governor Hayne’s inaugural, and notes a Bank of South Carolina robbery by Henry Bantex, an Englishman, with stolen funds recovered.
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As Onuw Jackson
Boutis Carolina
Flo
Ike
South Carolina
Willbailina
Mexico
Heayne
Federa
Manifesta
Skaidlrew Jackson
Livingston
Vaniguren
Divitor
Resolutions Oppose Presidential Proclamation Power
The committee recommends that the President lacks authority to issue proclamations to alter state actions or repeal registrations. It denounces the Proclamation as unconstitutional and warns against moving toward a consolidated government. The resolutions affirm states may secede if necessary and pledge to defend liberty, sending copies to Congress.
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Committee On
United States
WM. C. Preston
Free Confederacy
Executive Department
South Carolina
Maree
Congress
Man Arrests After Bank Theft At Queen Street Store
A stranger who opened a small dry goods shop at the low end of Queen Street was identified by Lamotte a local shopkeeper. He confessed to the bank theft revealing accomplices and led authorities to his home where most of the stolen funds were found. The total ransom was 156000 dollars in bills and 300 dollars in specie with most specie recovered. Barton remains in jail awaiting January trial.
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Queen Street
Mr. Lamotte
Smartia
Lamotte
Barton
Sven Post
Volunteer Forces Authorized by General Orders for State Service
The act authorizes the Governor to accept volunteers to form companies battalions and regiments of artillery cavalry and rifles. Volunteers may join individually or as existing or newly formed units of 40 to 100 effective men. Four companies may combine into a battalion and battalions into a regiment under a chosen field officer. Volunteers serve in their own companies and are exonerated from militia duty elsewhere. Officers will be appointed in each brigade with reporting channels established.
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Athens
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Carolina Guard Called to Duty by Governor’s Order
Communications to the Governor in Charleston note the Governor and Commander in Chief directing volunteers to be ready for service. The act allows volunteer units to elect their officers when raised as a whole.
Augustas Saturday 1832 Be Just and Fear Not
A brief dated entry urging virtue and courage. The note emphasizes moral resolve and steadfast conduct without additional context or events.
Christmas issue moved to Tuesday Morning
Our office announces the next number will be issued Tuesday Morning instead of Wednesday to let those engaged in the office partake in Christmas festivities. Advertisers are asked to submit their notices as early on Monday as convenient.
Proclamation by Governor Layne Refutes Jacksons Consolidation
The notice reports Governor Laynes proclamation as a decisive refutation of Gen Jacksons consolidation doctrines. It notes the documents length and promises future publication. It lauds North Carolinians and Georgians for opposing federal overreach and defending liberty and state rights.
The Cotton Markets and Receipts Early December
The latest European advice reaches only October 27. Cotton receipts stay tight near Christmas, with prices 10 to 10 3 per bale. October 1 to 20 showed 65 000 bales received, down 25 000 from last year. Farmland producers and merchants expect over half the year’s crop already in market. New Orleans reports heavy rains and frost hurting quality and quantity. Freight rates: Savannah 75 cents per bale, Charleston $1.
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Europe
New Orleans
Savannah
Charleston
Troops March Through State Vowed To Coerce South
Two companies of U S troops are marching from the southwest to the Arsenal here and likely onward to Charleston. If full, they number about 600 men, prompting fears of federal coercion and the downfall of Southern liberty if the move succeeds.
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United States
Arsenal
Charleston
South
Hamburg Town Grant Clears Henry Shultz Ownership
South Carolina legislature acts to transfer all rights in Hamburg to Henry Shultz upon payment of 16 225 dollars into the state treasury within one year. Comptroller general to release Shultz from prior obligations and commissioners to grant titles for Hamburg lots to raise the funds.
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Henny Suowrz
Hamburg
Southarolina
Henry Shultz
Henry Shhultz
F. HL. Waedhaw
N. L. Griffin
South Carolina Legislature Adopts Resolution on Presidential Proclamation
The Columbia Times reports the legislature adopted a resolution condemning a U S Proclamation urging citizens to renounce allegiance. It requests the governor issue warnings to protect state liberty against federal coercion and preserve state allegiance.
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South Carolina
Columbia
WuHereas
United States
Joener Caenty
Meares Pripas
High Court of Impeachment Finds Shadrach Bogan Guilty
The court met, heard articles of impeachment against Shadrach Bogan, and found him guilty on all four articles. Votes ranged from 56 to 73 guilty with minimal not guilty counts, and the proceedings detailed alleged fraudulent lotteries tied to Gwinnett County prizes and state officials.
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High Court
Shadrach Bogan
Messrs
Boykin
Fulwood
Oliver
Mr. Fullwood
Chappell
Cobb
Fullwood
Harlow
Mitchell
Nesbit
Newman
Prior
Ragan
Smith
Sumter
Twiggs
Starr
Turner
State of
Georgia
Baldwin
John Wing
Gwinnett County
Elizabeth Fee
John Randle
Davis
Charles McHugh
Gwinnett
Lucre
Y. Hanseln
Rockwell and
Caruneri Eerowes
Georgia Legislature Debates Bills on Militia and Courts
A fragment describes Georgia Senate and House actions including militia duties, land sales, tax and banking measures, court reforms, and constitutional amendments. It notes votes on various bills, committee actions, and conference discussions during December with references to Milledgeville and Columbus.
Fragmented Political Rhetoric Amidst Partisan Tensions
A read fragment shows heated debate surrounding the President and nullification doctrine. The text hints at Republican and opposing factions and warns of political peril and loyalty pressures amid a charged national atmosphere.
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