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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1833
Page
4
An 1840s Charleston Mercury letter quotes B. W. Leigh praising Virginia's intercession and bemoaning South Carolina's lack of duty to the Union. The piece reflects sectional tensions over the Force Bill, Calhoun, and loyalty to republican institutions amid calls for firm restraint and liberty's defense.
The excerpt presents Mr. Carson of North Carolina opposing a Union Bill with strong language about state sovereignty. He cites disunion dangers, warns against federal power over state rights, and invokes memories of past political betrayal to urge state authority over delegated powers.
Aged stock market report from Liverpool and Savannah outlines cotton stock, imports, and prices. The Augusta bank appoints a new cashier replacing the resigned Robert Lampbell, Asq. The letter discusses dwindling U S supplies, high freight costs, and cautious banking.
The California state convention met in Columbia with Gov. Hamilton delivering an address on tariff and revenue measures. He announced his resignation from the presidency to allow the incoming official to take the post, praising the successor. The session included reading correspondence involving Mr. Leign, Governor Ys, and Gen. Hamilton.
The report covers convention roll calls and votes on resolutions appointing committees to invite speakers from Virginia, address the presidency and tariff measures, and discuss law changes. It notes member arrivals, public sentiment on Jackson era policies, and a forthcoming adjournment with continued debate on nullification and Wilkins’s bill.
A civil ceremony at the Tidy Institute witnessed the marriage of Tibodore Dart to Ann M. Berry conducted by Rev. Mr. Mallory. The register notes simple rites and a quiet gathering in the city.
A notice from Dorchester warns that a group of enslaved people fled the plantation on the night of the 6th, believed to be lured away by a white man in a blue coat and white straw hat. Rewards are offered for their return to St George's or Benbotare, with a legal threat against harboring them.
An extensive panorama titled Life of Nae lea de DAUWELE OL WWATTERLGO tours major venues from Green Street Pinclairs to Niblos Gardens New York, featuring 20000 square feet of capvuss by eminent artists. The display, shown in Dublin Edinburgh London and New York, includes naval and military scenes, a marching procession, and a live military band with each view described. Admission opens after 7 with 59 cents for adults and children at half price. details on handbills March 0 AS ages.
The day’s inventory includes Pipes Holland gin half pipe Cognac brandy rye whiskey and cask winter strained oil. Also listed are 20 boxes prime potatoes 10 qr casks FOV Sherry wines 6 boxes manufactured tobacco 50 boxes wool mats and other items such as shrub l box cotton cards No 10 and 2 cases Roram hats Sears.
On the first Tuesday in eight next, at Waynesborough Burke county Court House, 1400 acres oak and hickory land adjoining Kyne Douse Walker, levied to satisfy a judgment in Poythress v Byne deceased. Also a Negro girl named Rose levied as Simeon Lodge’s property to satisfy court claims. Additional 75 acres levied to satisfy judgments in Jones v Dixon Odom. all by Thomas S Burke sheriff. Administrators Sale by Levi Florence estate at Augusta lower Market House on first Tuesday in May per Inferior Court order. Property includes Bass y cock washer and ironer, and daughter Jixsy 12. Joan J Comben admr. March 2.
Longstreet and McLean announce actions to fix delays at the State Road and Railway junction. Steam Car returns to the upper road, Hand Car discontinued, Stage to wait at the Supper House from six until daylight to align with Steam Car departures. Propr proprietors pledge to minimize delays and improve comfort.
An advertisement touts a five year old stallion with Sir Archy lineage, claims strong conformation and speed, and outlines stud terms. Owners advertise future foals, pricing, insurance, and care details, inviting mares and noting the stallion’s suitability and temper.
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