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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1832
Page
6
The article outlines the 1831 convention between the United States and France, detailing debt payments of 25 million francs over six years, ratifications exchanged in 1882, and the U S commitment to settle claims and adjust reciprocal duties. It notes political reactions and concerns about federal power.
The Charleston paper condemns a Confederate edict as an attempted coercion of South Carolina and praises Governor Hayne's inaugural speech. It notes opposition from Whigs, fears of insurrection, and the Confederacy’s ultimatum, while reporting a bank robbery by Henry Bantex and recovery of stolen funds.
The committee objects to the Presidents Proclamation asserting federal authority and calls it unconstitutional to repeal state registration or coerce states. It urges states to secede if necessary, defends state allegiance, condemns personal tone in the proclamation, and vows to resist by force if needed, with copies sent to Congress.
A stranger opened a dry goods store on Queen Street. Lamotte identified him and he was seized. He confessed to the bank crime but named no accomplices. One hundred fifty six thousand dollars in bills and about three hundred dollars in specie were found. nearly all specie recovered. Barton jailed to await January trial.
Citizens of the state may offer voluntary service as volunteers in companies, troops, battalions, squadrons, or regiments of artillery, cavalry, or rifles. Four companies may unite as a battalion under a chosen field officer and form a regiment if needed. Volunteers serve in their own companies and are exempt from other militia duties.
Governor orders communications to Charleston as the Commander in Chief urges prompt response. The act allows volunteer units to raise and elect officers and serve as needed to defend the state with promptness and spirit.
Be just, and fear not expresses a moral maxim from an 1832 issue, offering a concise exhortation.
The office announces the next edition will be issued on Tuesday morning instead of Wednesday to allow staff and advertisers additional time. Those wishing to place ads should submit materials as early Monday as possible.
The proclamation is presented as a decisive refutation of Gen Jacksons consolidation doctrines. The paper notes its length prevents full publication and promises parts later. It praises Liberty and State Rights advocates in Georgia and commends the Carolinians for rebuking the President.
The market notes limited European updates through October 27. Cotton arrivals remain tight as Christmas nears, with an expected three to four week suspension. Prices quoted 10 to 10.3 were fair demand. From October 1 to 20, receipts total 65,000 bales, down 25,000 from last year, indicating much of the year's crop already in market. New Orleans reports heavy rains and frost injuring crops. Freight: Savannah 75 cents per bale, Charleston 1S.
Reports indicate two companies of United States troops marching from the southwest to a local arsenal with plans to depart for Charleston. If the units are full, about 600 men would be moving through the state to coerce a sister state, risking the liberty of the South.
The South Carolina Legislature authorized Henry Shultz to receive all rights to Hamburg in exchange for paying 16 225 dollars into the state treasury within one year. Commissioners Waedhaw and Griffin are empowered to issue titles for lots to raise the funds and report back next session.
The Columbia Times reports a resolution urging Governor to issue proclamations warning citizens against President Lincoln's call for unity and imperial measures, arguing the move secedes from constitutional allegiance and threatens state liberty.
The High Court of Impeachment adjourned after voting on five articles. Shadrach Bogan was found guilty on all charges related to lottery drawing irregularities. The proceedings included detailed counts of fraudulent actions, with names of involved parties and contested sentencing debates continuing into the next session.
Records describe early Georgia measures including tax, militia, and bank laws, debate over consitutional amendments, and committee actions. The text notes votes on motions, conferences, and proposed changes to real estate, garnishment, and lotteries amid legislative activity in Milledgeville and Athens.
The supplied OCR text shows a fragmented political screed arguing over nullification and allegiance. It references the President, government frames, and implied party conflict. The piece reads as a rhetorical letter or editorial fragment from a period of intense partisan debate.
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