19 Jan 1833
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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1833
Page
1
A 1833 notice reports the State Rights and Free Association gathering, with talks on Southern unity against federal coercion. It notes correspondence from Washington City and calls for action against martial overreach, urging readers to align with state sovereignty and early measures.
A searing polemic argues the South must choose freedom over servitude as tariff plans threaten division. It denounces Northern pressure, demands a clear pledge to end protective duties, and warns of slavery if no settlement is reached. A confidential letter notes political shocks from the President’s proclamation and shifting Southern attitudes.
A Northern political dispute over tariff policy pits Southern unity against the Proclamation and President Jackson. The piece traces House votes, maneuvers to advance the tariff bill, and Southern warnings of civil conflict if federal threats persist. It references Webster's stance, Wilkinson figures, and editorial reaction to the proclamation.
A public letter argues for states sovereignty against consolidation and federal overreach. It praises Carolinists, condemns implied tyranny, and urges continued civic education. It notes church announcements: Rev Sineu as Methodist preacher in the city and Rev George W. I. Prince in Savannah.
January Vth, WU, and Vuh are noted for gold and land lotteries draws. The item records multiple draws and locations. Entities such as January and specific letters appear, indicating schedule details for the lotteries.
Commercial reports indicate a healthy week with prices up about a quarter of a penny on finer uplands and light stock. About 4500 bales sold this week at 9s per hundredweight, while freights remain very low.
The Board of Directors on January 16 declared a dividend of 4 percent out of six months profits. It will be paid on demand to stockholders or legal representatives. Robert Walpon, Cashier, January 16, Augusta. A warehouse in Augusta offered for sale by auction on the first Tuesday in March, with private sale possible. Prospective buyers may inspect property, located at the Lower Market House, noting a wharf on the river and its lucrative trade. Names include JoAn Howard and William Johnston as proprietors. Administrator sale announced for Wittan Burro estate on March 1 at the residence near Petersburg Georgia conducted by Abraham Burton administrator.
The notice announces Jacob Bugg as a candidate for Tax Collector of Richmond County to replace Oliver Reed who has resigned. The filing runs January 16 to 31 with Robert Raiford assisting.
The partnership between J D Beers & Co and Brexs Booru & Sr Jony in New York Philadelphia Baltimore Petersburg Fayetteville Charleston Savannah Augusta and New Orleans dissolves by mutual consent on October 1. Unsettled affairs will be handled by the subscribing partners or their agents authorized to settle business and carry on under new firm names in listed cities.
Montgomery June 6 1833 notice states The Augusta Chronicle Milledgeville Recorder Macon Messenger Suscaloosa Expositor Mobile Jeffersonian Huntsville Democrat will publish once every other week for six weeks and forward their accounts.
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