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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1833
Page
3
A partial transcript shows Governor Wilson Lumpkin and Milledgeville officials discussing prison notes and a request for leniency. It includes a debate on a 1853 tariff bill’s provisions on duties, with detailed legal language about duties on imports and exemptions for certain goods.
Gen Hamlin, President of the convention, issues a proclamation directing members to assemble in Columbia on the second Monday of March for the convention.
Gov Proyo of Fa informs the Virginia legislature of correspondence between Mr Leian and Gov Wawne regarding the mission to South Carolina. The letters include a Virginia resolution request to the Convention president and the Convention president’s reply. General Haneros notes the convention will assemble promptly with due regard for full consideration and final decision.
The Courier and Chronicle clash over a night sign theft claim tied to Polanle of Wie' unan it. The Chronicle calls the accusation wilfully false and notes no staff involvement. It ridicules Temple as a place of sacrifice and mocks a speaker as a jackass with old allegations of foolish wit.
Reports from Charleston indicate on the twelfth Mr. Clay introduced in the Senate a bill for reducing the thrift. In the House Col Drayton moved to instruct the Ways and Means Committee to report a bill to reduce duties ad valorem to twenty percent if revenue falls short to raise them one percent. The debate touched on Walker and other members objecting to the plan as outlined.
Our advices from Liverpool state that cotton stock in Great Britain shows a large reduction from last year with about 60 609 bales less in stock across all ports. Weekly consumption reached 17 225 bales, export of yarn to 1252 rose by a third, and extensive contracts were in place for the coming season. Prices range around 15 0 for middling cotton with demand improving as exports to Europe and the Atlantic states fluctuate.
The letter portrays Mr Forsyth as torn between administration support and Southern fears of Tariff reform. It accuses him of opposing Clay’s bill yet later shifting stance to appease constituents. Georgia readers are urged to judge Forsyth by actions rather than words and to note his dissent alongside Mr Grandy.
The report describes day by day races over two mile heats and singles. Betsy Hare and a filly vie with a dark brown horse as crowds back strong performances. The piece notes heats, purses, entries, and the spirited public wager amid heavy course conditions.
The program lists heats for a one mile race with times from the first heat at 2m2s to the third heat at 1m53s. Entries include Brazitia who misrouted in heat two, Lucinda bred from Sir Andrew, Restless by Sir Walter, and Nullifier by Whip with dress colors noted for each entrant. The event offers 60 cash plus a Jacket and Cap from JJ Byrd and is judged by Col Lin and others.
Laurens letter argues about state sovereignty vs federal authority citing the Proclamation and Troup. The writer claims states are sovereign and may dissolve the Union rather than endure evils, criticizing misrepresented views on federal power and constitutional rights.
A dated note by our correspondent reports numbers placed in the Land Wheel today. It lists Burke and Richmond as the basing figures with names Elisha Wathina Burke Roos and John Petters connected to 1900.
The note records improved demand for cotton with weekly sales and freight rate impacts. It cites Liverpool stock levels and week totals of 20 8480 bales including American and Helinda origins, plus regional weather delays and trading hesitancy.
A famed New York comedian and magician named Buikta arrives in Charleston amid fanfare. The appearance highlights ongoing entertainment events in the city with notable celebrity attendance.
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