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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1833
Page
6
A lengthy tariff bill proposed by the House of Representatives outlines duties on wool, cotton, silk, iron, and many other imports set to take effect March 3, 1833 with staged rates and gradual reductions or eliminations. The measure also repeals certain sections and extends prior laws to enforce duties and penalties.
The correspondence notes scriven is received but deferred for now, along with several other articles from both our own and correspondents, due to limited space. It mentions the spirited and patriotic proceedings of the Young men’s meeting on Thursday evening are also omitted.
Miss Crirton received a flattering welcome as she portrayed Beleadera in Venice Preserved. Her performance impressed the audience, meeting and exceeding the high expectations raised by prior fame.
A public notice from the Anti Tarid Convention committee requests county voters to support the convention proceedings. It urges supporters of State Rights and Free Trade to cast ballots with the word Approven. The call lists Monacomeny Sorcomay Hearp Metyre and deygins among the organizers.
Since our report of the twentieth alt the receipts of Cotton into this market have been only a few hundred dates and the few parcels changing hands have sold at full prices. Quotations ten and a half cents demand fair. The stock is tight and shipments are much less than usual at this season. Freight to Savannah seventy five cents per bale and scarce to Charleston. Bills on Northern cities at sixty days four percent discount at sight two percent premium.
A Baltimore gathering on the twenty seventh ult adopted resolutions assailing Carolina governance and opposing the Nullifiers. It praised the Tyrant's Proclamation and condemned Carolina's Union Party for opposing Nullifiers, urging rebellion to sustain Union rule and condemn Southern resistance.
The article reports on the new tariff bill from the Committee of Ways and Means as discussed by Mr. Verrayer. It contrasts views on protecting policy and future security, arguing for a clear abandonment of protection and a move toward revenue duties within a reasonable period.
A heated appeal recalls Lord North and the British Tory taxes guiding South Carolina to resist concessions. The letter from Washington City dated December 27 1832 argues not yielding to dollars or threats and urges steadfastness against nullification advocates amid tariff debate. It cites plans to reduce duties on woollens Cottons and other goods while keeping critical taxes high and warns of May session actions.
A January meeting at the Engle and Phoenix Hotel adopted a constitution for the Georgia State Rights and Free Trade Association. Officers elected include Jacon Mole as secretary and Dr. Avex'n Jones as secretary. rules call for annual ballots, standing committees, and funds handling. The group pledges free discussion, dissemination of information, and opposition to Federal consolidation.
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