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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1832
Page
2
A fractured southern view argues the New York meeting failed to sway manufacturers and urges unity in defense of constitutional rights. The letter condemns Van Buren’s policy and calls for strict adherence to the Constitution, the Union, and liberty, urging the South to rally in common purpose.
A large public gathering in New York addressed tariff issues but erupted into confusion as speakers were drowned out by clamor. Attendees and officers struggled to control the mob with lights doused and order briefly restored before adjournment.
A chaotic gathering debated tariff policy amid protests by opposing factions. The article notes accusations of factional manipulation, calls to protect Union, and critiques of duties while detailing disorder, speeches, and committees formed for July 4 events.
The packet Fdchma, Capt. Sturges, from Charleston, struck by a squall off Cape Hatteras on the 3rd, filled and wrecked. The Amelia, Capt. Berry, sighted and rescued twenty nine survivors, five died including Mrs Cohen and two children, Mrs Chaplin, and seaman Johannes Brash. Survivors brought to port include Col Jacob Cohen and son, F O Neal and son, W M Cauley, C Rider, H K Cruger, and others.
The Constitutionalist appears with new type and enlarged format by Messire Gillen and Bunce, now jointly owned by P C Gurev and partners. The paper, noting respect for its proprietors despite political differences on Nullification and Van Buren, signals a refined editorial stance and readiness for future discussions.
The writer denounces the South Carolina Union party and praises State Rights and Free Trade advocates. He accuses the Union faction of factionalism and manipulation, argues Georgia should resist flatteries, and calls for unity among Georgia’s leaders to defend Southern rights.
A farewell dinner was hosted by the Bar on Monday at the Eagle Phanir Hotel for Judge Rei, bound for Florida to assume a new judgeship. Speeches by Judge Rei and Col. James H. Hammon praised and defended Nullification, with several guests toasting the occasion and pro-Nullification sentiments noted.
A June 9 1832 letter from New Orleans contrasts Levy’s Price Current with current stocks. It projects annual receipts not exceeding 12 000 to 15 000 bales and presents a careful warehouse to shipboard stock tally by proprietor, aiming for accuracy amid heavy imports.
In a Philadelphia and national debate, manufacturers oppose tariff cuts arguing protection boosts profits and risks injury to industry. A fiery parable of a leech and patient illustrates fears of foreign competition and dependence, warning against removing protective duties.
A Georgia correspondent rebuts Northern tariff arguments and extolls Southern resilience. The piece argues tariffs harm the South while Canada and Europe could replace Northern production, warns against disunion, and defends Southern cotton and sugar interests amid national fiscal strain. It quotes a Charleston Courier exchange and reflects nullifier sentiment.
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