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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1834
Page
2
Poem laments the resignation of Hugh Miris from the Rectorship of Christ Church in Hartford Connecticut. It asks whether tearful grief and loss of zeal can be forgiven as the congregation ponders the master’s absence and the day’s sorrowful bearing.
March 7 1821 a large body of Clark County State Rights supporters met in Watkinsville to receive a report on a proposed Constitution for the State Rights Association of Clark County. The assembly adopted a charter creating the association with officers, rules, and quarterly meetings and pledged to promote federal restraint and state sovereignty.
A local association forms a constitution, fixes annual duties, and fills officer roles. Major Tomas Merennen named president, with Camag and Graves as vice presidents and Phillip Guayron as treasurer. Committees for printing, selection of an orator, and general duties are appointed, with actions to publish proceedings in multiple papers.
A Midlands era letter reports strong opposition in South Carolina to a state oath demanding allegiance to both state and United States constitutions. It notes officials and citizens refusing the oath, cites a North Carolina correspondent, and contrasts state sovereignty with federal authority amid political clashes and Bank debates.
A select committee is authorized to inspect the bank books and proceedings. It may summon persons and examine witnesses on oath and inspect the bank and its branches. The committee must report findings and actions at the earliest practical date. The minority report argues against removing deposits and urges immediate action to restore public confidence and prevent currency derangement.
The Augusta notices report large audiences for the Ravel's performances and the Painlings paintings at Masonic Hall on the exhibition’s last day. Nearby, a new gold vein near Wrightsboro in Columbia County draws attention with bars shown and a home-built washing machine claimed to improve yield. Races at Augusta on March 19 to 21 showcase Argyle, Rattlesnake, Little Venus, Julia, and Muckle John in multiple heats, with surprising upsets and dramatic finishes defining the turf meet.
From Washington dated March 13 1834 the writer praises Mr Press Tox as a strong speaker though not eloquent. He notes sympathy with the senator and hopes for alignment on Southern interests as the Deposites issue continues to dominate Senate debate. doubts that P and C will side with the opposition when regional concerns arise.
The piece argues that usurpation can occur only when the people withhold consent or when offices are filled outside lawful methods. It critiques current authorities, claiming the Constitution has been trampled under past administrations and that power was misused by Burdot. The author asserts true authority flows from the people and law.
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