This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1832
Page
2
The Free Trade Convention of South Carolina denounces a proposed tariff revision as unconstitutional and harmful to the state. Delegates urge perseverance, urging citizens to resist Congress if needed, to safeguard sovereignty and economic rights.
The State Rights and Free Trade Convention of South Carolina in Charleston unanimously adopts a resolution praising Chancellor Miurter for representing the state before the federal government in Washington. It expresses full confidence, esteem, and approbation for his zeal and fidelity in vindicating South Carolina rights as the convention adjourns.
United States act provides appropriations for fortifications in 1832 including Castle Island Port Independence George Island Fort Adams Port Pruniston East Columbus Castle Williams Pea Patch Port Monroe Port Calhoun Fort Macon Oak Island Cockspur Island Charleston Pensacola Mobile Point and contingencies with amounts ranging from thousands to over one hundred thousand dollars and dated February 2 1832.
Fragmentary entry notes two thousand dollars for military stores and three thousand six hundred ninety deodors for medicines hospital stores and surgical instruments. Mentions approval in February with initials TRRY.
In a Charleston era dispute, proponents of State Rights and Free Trade defend Mr. Calhoun against personal attacks. They praise his integrity, argue the party prioritizes principles over individuals, and credit delegates for rejecting a motion tied to his presidential prospects.
In the Senate a bill granting 200 acres for a jail at Little Rock passed its third reading amid petitions including anti slavery pleas from Massachusetts. In the House, committees reported on Barbary coast minister pay and Indian affairs, while Clayton pressed for Bank of the United States probes despite McDumes objections, adjournment followed.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.