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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1833
Page
6
A stirring call urges Southern freemen to rally for liberty against tyranny. It proclaims courage in battle, pledges to be free or die, and appeals to noble heritage, faith in God, and united resolve to defend home and sovereignty.
The article recounts remarks during a debate on the sea reing bill referencing Hamilton and Forsyth. It discusses Hamilton’s views on a strong government, the alien and sedition laws, and the 1790s political battles amid rising secessionist sentiment in Virginia and widespread distrust of federal power.
A Friday gale, stronger than any since settlement, brought heavy rain thunder and lightning. Winds rose to a hurricane level blowing down trees fences and chimneys damaging buildings and blocking roads westward. Dozens injured and several lives lost with one boy and horse killed when a tree fell. Source: Macon Telegraph.
A post dawn recovery of a West Union stage after washing at Walnut Creek ford found the body of Charles William Washington a merchant in town. His parents and many friends followed his burial in a sombre procession. The report also notes a Senate debate led by John C Calhoun defending state rights against federal overreach amid a tempest of political attacks.
An elderly South Carolinian, aged 79, offers to serve in a military capacity to defend state rights against Congressional and presidential threats. He cites his long service, Charleston defenses, and Continental Army history, urging unity and resistance to aristocracy and tyranny. The letter frames a call to uphold independence and liberty.
The Charleston Mercury reprints a patriot leader excerpt praising a statesman and urging state rights, amid notes on tariff conflict. Editorials discuss nullification fears, newspaper loyalties, and political bravado in the early republic press.
Passion rose before the vote as supporters urged to press the measure while critics warned against delay. Judge Boutin and others offered advice as Gen. Daratory sought to withdraw a motion, signaling possible restraint if opposition would not force lengthy procedural games.
The repeated note states that the communication of Seesenizey was received but omitted for lack of space and will be inserted in the next issue. The fragment indicates a publication practice of including reader communications once room allows.
A resolution passed at a Be ford county Virginia meeting condemns John Forsyth of Georgia for opposing leave to ad duce a bill and calls him unworthy of an American Senator.
A second meeting of local citizens was convened on a recent Friday by Morron and others to address a Proclamation and Consolidation. The gathering warned of dangers to liberty and urged the public to oppose measures seen as threats. About 150 to 200 attendees heard Judge Dougherty and George Esq speak for the resolutions.
A fragmentary report describes Plttersburg once thriving at fifty five miles above a fertile region. Many stores have closed or been removed leaving the village in decay and ruin with only a portion of its former commerce surviving.
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