22 Feb 1834
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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1834
Page
1
Publication appears weekly on Saturdays at the corner of Jackson and Bilis directing readers to the Back of the Globe Hotel for notices and public listings.
A notice announces a February 22 meeting of the State Rights Association of Columbia County at the Appling Baptist Church at 1 o clock 4M. Wensley Hobby, Esq. may deliver an address after reading the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of 1798 and 1799 by Gabriel Jones, Esq. Attendees encouraged. editor asked to print. Also promotes The Writings of Washington by Jane Starks.
The February issue of American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine remains a valued publication for turf sports and horses. It features a fine engraving of the racehorse Sussex owned by Col. Seven of Virginia and includes a contents list in the advertising columns.
The piece lauds a popular periodical’s latest No for original literary matter by renowned authors, fine typography, music, and a rich steel engraving of the New York Lunatic Asylum. It praises the enterprise, urges public attention, notes accessibility at the office, and mentions reprints of earlier backups.
A fiery editorial attacks South Carolina Union men branding them nullifiers who defy constitutional law. It condemns violent rhetoric and plots of guns and drums, arguing the movement harms state patriotism and public virtue. The piece mocks the group and urges restraint.
The passage laments emigrants who depart for the United States, praising their sacrifice as for their country’s good and urging belief in their brave pursuit and deliverance. It frames departing as noble, urging safe passage and immortal glory for those who go.
Citizens of Augusta convened to discuss the Bank crisis and the removal of deposits. Resolutions urged restoration of relations with the Bank, charter renewal or replacement, and prompt Congressional action. A memorial to Congress was authorized for signatures.
The gathering debated the Bank's fate and the public funds, adopting resolutions for restoring deposits, rechartering or replacing the Bank, and appointing a committee. Judge Longstreet commended the chair, and the meeting adjourned as a bank allies group claimed the outcome. The piece also cover notes on South Carolina militia reform and election procedures for officers.
The piece argues for a new militia act mandating elections of Major and Brigadier Generals, oath requirements, and vacancies to be filled by election. It contrasts South Carolina with Georgia, defends the test oath as patriotic and necessary, and attacks opponents who resist pledges of fidelity to the state.
The piece argues that citizens who refuse oaths should not be admitted to citizenship or office and defends oath requirements as self protection for the state. It critiques Union men in the South and notes a Charleston Post report on shipbuilding plans and Allen这 firm’s financial collapse.
In Thomaston Upson county Becca Richardson widow of Mr.ics Richardson a merchant dies after a long pulmonary illness. In Warren ton Ga Nichol Wieliam Esquire dies at age 64 at his residence. Earlier in Buits county Juan fl Cargile Esquire dies at 40 after an accidental gun discharge. The report notes mounting accident and immediate death.
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