South Carolina Resolve Against Federal Proclamation Surges
The South Carolina House debated a bold document from a Senator in Congress opposing President Jackson. Resolutions denounced federal coercion and urged the governor to publish a proclamation defending state liberty. Speakers warned against reliance on executive power and urged resistance to perceived national overreach.
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South Carolina
Coumera
Preston
Congress
Ftouse
Bosphorus
Neva
United States
Te. W. P. Binley
Hlouse
Barnwell Syaith
Adams
God Jackson
War rumors frame South Carolina clash with federal policy
The Jeffersonian and Times reports Congress considered a proclamation stance amid heated talk on nullification and tariff. Charleston and Virginia press warn of war like actions, with ships of the line and sloop of war readied and the Bellona Arsenal emptied for Charleston.
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Washington
Charleston
Virginia
United States
Congress
Bellona
News From Washington on the Union and Congress
Letters from Washington discuss possible tariff reductions and a new Congress after the census. The President may call Congress early in the year to address justice and relief for the South, raising questions about South Carolina's Ordinance and the February deadline.
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Washington
ISG
New York
New Jersey
Ohio, &c
Congress
South Carolina
Congressional Letter on Tariff Plan and Peace Plea
A Washington dated letter from a Member of Congress reports the Ways and Means Committee digested tariff bill benchmarks. It claims wool duties would fall to 20 percent overall and 15 percent for wool, iron duties capped, and non enumerated articles retained. the plan reportedly has near unanimous support among committee members. It also notes fears of violence toward South Carolina and urges temperate measures and state mediation to suspend ordinances.
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Congress
Washington
Committee of Ways and Means
ISIG
South Carolina
Virginia
Resolutions Denounce War Risks at Powhatan Meeting
At Powhatan on the 19th a Preamble and substitute resolutions were adopted by 82 to 26 to interpose Virginia and suspend South Carolina's ordinance while condemning the President's Proclamation. The carried substitute omits censure of South Carolina and focuses on denouncing the policy rather than advising the state.
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Powhatan
Virginia
South Carolina
Brighton Arrives from Amsterdam Under War Activity
The barque Brighton, Capt. Baxter, arrived yesterday from Amsterdam where she sailed on November 16. Pirates and squadrons along the Dutch coast detained several Dutch vessels en route to England. A truce request from King Leopold was reported but not confirmed.
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Brighton
Baxter
Amsterdam
Holland
England
Leopold
Proclamation sparks heated debate on federal power
The Augusta Chronicle examines General Jackson's proclamation as a pivotal moment threatening civil war. It questions whether the President can coerce a state and who holds constitutional authority, arguing the General Government acts only within delegated powers and asking who created the Constitution.
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Andrew Jackson
Augusta Chronicle
Jackson
America
U. States
South Carolina
States
Congress
Supreme Court
South
Virginia
Republican Party
Georgia
John Quincy Adams
Daniel Webster
Passels
The Nullification Threat and Federal Coercion Debate
A Whig Republican argues against any presidential or congressional power to coerce a state or its authorities. He traces Patterson's proposals, rejects the idea of a federal army to compel state obedience, and condemns Jackson's proclamations as unconstitutional overreach threatening state sovereignty and civil harmony.
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Patterson
Congress
Journal of Convention
Elliott
Confederacy
Convention
Army
U. States
United States
Jackson
Supreme Court
Columbia Sheriff's Sale Notice at Court House
On the first Tuesday in February next Jill to be sold at the Court House in Columbia county within usual hours the property includes a house and lot in Appling village adjoining H Ball and Methodist Church no 2 trunks of dry goods shoes hats items list leather and furnishings and a black horse to satisfy sundry executions against Laird Menning. ISAAC RAMSEY Sheriff
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Jill
Court House
Columbia County
Appling
H. Ball’s
Laird Menning
Isaac Ramsey
The Full-breg Stay GARE REA Q WV and Wilkes County Auction
A fragmented auction notice from Wilkes County describes horses including Garrison and Morgiana. It notes sale terms, breeding, and pedigrees, with references to trainers and private trials. The piece highlights expectations for a four mile horse and mentions Norfolk Races and immunity from some injuries.
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Garrison
Kors
Arab
Tris
Othe
Mab
Wig
Morgiana
Colyer
Kentucky
Bedford
Ug Sci Son
Malloryville Academy Announces Winter Terms
The Rev and trustees invite interest in a February term at Malloryville Academy. Aimed at both male and female students, the plan notes moral instruction and personal discipline, with monthly board fees and restricted access to village stores without consent.
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Cronseul
Born “Tees
Charles R. Ghee Bee
Pactora and Commission Plan Savannah Move in October
Undersigned parties intend to move to Savannah in early October. They offer services to friends and cargo owners, with cash advances from the commission. The vessel will trade between Charleston and Augusta, carrying large steam boats and equipment. A substantial fire storage of goods will be kept on the wharf, with articles stored to protect from damage.
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Cotten
Shipmer
Augusta
Petit Ranneh
Macon
Hether
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Winwinia
Reese
Europe
Columbia Sheriff’s Sale
Dee
Mallor Ysvilil Academy i
Wilkes County
Pactora
BO Mans
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