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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1833
Page
5
The text lists newspaper advertising rates US and weekly payment terms plus required notices for public sales and legal actions. It notes deadlines for sale notices by administrators and guardians and publication rules for debtors and creditors notices. It also references land and slave sales and posting requirements before public auctions.
A fragment recounts Augusta racing results with Collier and Hornet and lists nominees for Georgia governor, including CHARD HENRY WILLIS as a candidate. It notes a Charleston fire destroying many buildings, and comments on Jefferson Randolph disputing Nullification in the Savannah Republic. A robbery near Milledgeville is mentioned.
The clothing of Afr and Mrs N G Nouty and their child were in a stage bound for Alabama. Lady's clothes and letters were found buried. trunks stained with blood and planks from a fence lie nearby. Blood stains and disturbed ground suggest a violent struggle. robbers are believed responsible. Stage proprietors Rersing and Funen offer $70 reward for capture and conviction.
Old Revolutionary soldier Bearp of Semrer’s command died from a wagon accident near Clark County Ga. He was given military honors by Gen Harven and a large crowd attended the funeral. The letter also discusses New Jersey manufacturers seeking delegates to Washington to oppose Verplanck’s tariff measures. It covers nullification debates, President Andrew Jackson, and Georgia’s stance, with echoes of South Carolina and Northern manufacturers.
A public meeting was held at the Clark County Court House with about 49 attendees. A five member committee drafted a preamble and resolutions affirming state sovereignty and criticizing federal proclamations as subverting rights guaranteed by the Federal Constitution.
Savannah notes limited activity with sales not exceeding 3000, prices from 9 to 19 percent and 1 cent, some sales above quotations. Scarcity of ships and higher freight push prices. 1000 bales expected at reductions. New Orleans reports weekly activity with 7000–7500 bales sale range, prices from 9 to 12.5 cents, freight influences. Georgia and Mississippi harvest and demand referenced.
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