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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1832
Page
2
In heated debate, speakers condemn the late administration for the Adams era framing of negotiation instructions with Britain. They argue the policy favored concession and humiliation, challenge the origin of the pretension, and defend Monroe and Madison as aligned with a consistent U.S. course.
Mr Webster argued that American pretension did not originate with Adams and that Washington had earlier asserted the claim. He cited instructions to Morris from October 1739 stressing exclusive rights to carry our productions to own ports, cautioning against dissuading interests or misreading treaties.
The speaker argues that foreign governments will not grant favors or smiles to Americans without a quid pro quo. He questions what the party should offer in return and warns that intertwining motives in foreign policy invites danger and dishonor. Note mentions Van Buren McLane and Adams era, with a continuation promised.
The Committee of Arrangements for the 22d February Centennial celebrates Washington's birth with a procession starting at the U States Hotel at 10:30 AM led by Capt A Cumming. The route ends at the Presbyterian Church for religious exercises the Farewell Address by Dr J D Fore and an ovation by Aroustus I Losesineet.
In the House the apportionment bill was debated. The rate of 44,000 was struck out and 44,000 adopted by a 92 to 96 vote. If approved by both houses Georgia would receive nine representatives with a fractional 33,211 and the total number of representatives would rise to 259.
A reader letter applauds the United States Bank arguing for its integrity independence and intelligence. The piece notes timely relevance and calls for careful consideration of the author’s forthcoming responses to verses sent earlier.
The piece thanks Gen Newnax Col Laman and Mr Wiaipe for documents on the United States Bank and notes alarm at foreign stock ownership. It cites holdings by Barina Brothers of London and others, arguing foreigners could control the bank and threaten government during war, urging Georgians to act now.
Advocates list three reasons for renewing the U S Bank charter. First they claim it equalizes exchange among states. They also argue it has established and maintains sound currency. The narrative notes these points as the core confidence in renewal.
An Augusta Chronicle piece attacks the U S Bank and tariff policy, arguing exchange is not equalized and denouncing Henry Cray as a foe to the Union. It praises anti tariff shifts and calls Southern unity against nullification threats while framing an ongoing national debate on finance and state rights.
Late London and Paris dispatches dispute widespread calls to disarm and neutralize European militaries. The London Courier denies any formal French proposal or hints from Austria Prussia or Russia for a general disarming. The Paris origin of the statement is traced to the Journal du Paris.
Contained in a summary of European diplomacy is a note that France discussed disarmament with Austria and Prussia, while Russia’s stance blocks change. The Dublin market and Parliament face a bold call by O Connell to convene in January, with his authority framed as eroding Irish autonomy and prompting punishment threats.
Savannan reports fair Upland demand with sales near 3300 bales at 8 to 9 1/4 cents and a rare square bale lot at 63 cents. Liverpool accounts through Dec 29 show firm market, improved demand, with Uplands around 58 cents and weekly sales about 13,720 bags. stock at ports down 45,000 bales from last year.
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