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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1833
Page
2
Bereen reports from the Governor of South Carolina on resolutions opposing a General Convention of the Confederate States. The message warns that federal overreach threatens state sovereignty and calls for unity among sister states to resist constitutional power grabs and preserve liberty. The voice condemns attempts to place the Union above state rights and urges firm action to protect independence.
The piece argues against federal overreach and praises state sovereignty. It urges a general convention of states to resolve disputed powers, defend liberty, and avoid civil conflict, warning that Congress or the president could threaten Union stability. JOIN FLOYD.
A Georgian congressman’s remarks ignite intense House contention over the will of Andrew Jackson and its impact on peace or war. The debate touches on national integrity and potential political influence described as a New York wool-grower family connection and rumored conspiracies.
Captain Lincoln of the brig Voerel arrived from Rotterdam with word of Antwerp's fall after a siege of days. He cited Dutch defense, heavy casualties on both sides, Dutch fortifications blown, and a summons to seize Scheldt outpost by force. The British fleet has returned to England and released captured Dutch ships.
The correspondence accompanying Gen New son Address will be published in two city papers next week and in the country paper Saturday Our office was attacked at night with brick bats the large sign across the side way was torn down and carried away Pris is an illustration of those who advocate Military Despotism and Government of Force Unionmind shows how they view press liberty.
Resolutions adopted at a late meeting urge editors to publish the measures. The first resolutions recommend hoisting the Blue Cockade as the general badge of state rights and free trade. The association also adopts a rattlesnake emblem with the motto Noli me tangere and warning that is generous yet deadly in its stroke.
The piece accuses General Jackson of buying influence by rewarding allies and transferring government patronage from the paper to the Constitutionalists. It recalls past critiques of Clay and Adams and asserts the editors’ independence from selfish motives. The writer urges readers to resist the price of patronage and defend free press ideals.
A Daglish bull two cows and two calves were seen traveling through the city en route to Cols. Josefa H Lupus and Joan Danks of Lexington Oglethorpe County. Purchased for over 1000 dollars in New York the animals are praised as noble and large with fine form. Their owners are credited for improving cattle breed in the state and county.
The Massachusetts legislature denounces South Carolina Nullification and warns that if the tariff reduction bill becomes law, states harmed by the tariff may take redress by any measure. It argues Massachusetts mirrors Georgia in supporting nullification for tyranny but denies the same right to other states.
The Constitutionalists critique Gov. Troup’s letter on Nullification and state sovereignty. They question whether the editor supports or opposes secession, noting alleged alignment with or divergence from President James K. Polk era views. They cite a quote equating a state’s right to secede with a slate’s right to secede from a cash.
The Consistency attacks an article by Mr. Raspenn Eur defending Union Party aims, noting editors claim no defense for the text. It urges all Southern presses including the Southern Recorder and Georgia papers to publish the controversial address to illuminate opposing views.
Excerpts from letters and editorials dated 1833 to 1839 discuss backlash against President Jackson and his policies. The writers criticize coercion threats, federal prerogatives, and perceived aristocratic prerogatives in the Custom House and Judiciary. The tone is wary of Jacksonian rule and projects a looming political decline.
A Georgia observer reports rising support for States Rights and nullification in several counties including Dekalb and Gwinnett. Volunteers from Lexington plan rifle companies to defend the South Carolina pledge while local editors warn against office-seeking demagogues and urge unity for liberty. The youth show increasing interest in independence with students in colleges adopting anti-federal bigotry and supporting the Confederate cause. The piece laments political manipulation and calls for steadfast patriotism amid heated regional tensions.
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