Southern Resistance and federal threats prompt convention call
In Virginia and surrounding states alarm grows over Federal and abolitionist pressure on slavery. The Augusta Chronicle cites Randolph proposals for a Southern States Convention to coordinate opposition while warning that unity may fail if frontiers weaken.Debates cite Van Buren and Virginia political figures amid warnings of abolitionist agitation. The piece notes pressures from Thomas Ritchie and concerns over Southern defenses and loyalty to state rights.
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Columbia
Nia
Sul
Thomas Ritchie
Jackson
van Buren
Virginia
Augusta
South
Ellaama Journal
Political sectional tensions surge over slavery and union
From the Charleston Evening Post and Columbia Telescope reports, northern and southern papers echo fierce debates on slave property, state rights, and potential secession. Editors urge unity in the South, warn against consolidation, and discuss Van Buren Webster politics and possible conventions to press secession.
Fire at City Hotel in New York Destroys Upper Floors
Fire at the City Hotel in New York damages the upper and attic stories due to a chimney defect. The blaze razed furniture and possessions, with losses estimated around $20,000. Incident noted in the May 4, 1833 issue.
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City
New York
Math Furniture, &c
Calhoun and the U S Bank Charter Stance
The U S Telegraph replies to the claim that Mr. Calhoun supports renewing the U S Bank charter. It states they are not authorized to speak for him and have never heard his position. It notes Calhoun opposes all banks and suggests any renewal would be an anti bank move on his part.
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Charleston Evening Post
Nero
Caligula
Heaven
Friends of Union
Constitution
Cincinnati
Sido
Calhoun
U.S. Bank
U.S. Telegraph
U. S
Bank of the United States
Colonizationis
United States
Great Britain
France
Britain
Savoy
Cotton Markets Brace for Supply Tightening in 1832 Outlook
Reports from March 24 suggest European arrivals are scant. Domestic cotton receipts rise this week with high demand and firm prices. Stock reductions shrink available supply to around 40,000 bales in the interior of South Carolina and the state, while overall United States 1832 production is estimated at about 1,025,000 bales with totals from prior years lifting supply to roughly 1,223,000 bales to meet a use of 1,109,000 bales and a six week stock. Exchance and banking terms imply cautious credit conditions and small premia on checks and notes as traders weigh potential disaster to crop.
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Baghlind
Gol
Leeds
Smith
Jackson
van Buren
Forsyth
Stevenson
Wayne
Byman
Ruthle
McHand
Europe
Caroina
United States
U. S
Savannah
Charleston
Diverse 19th Century Notices and Public Debates
A mix of items discusses stagecoach upgrades in New Castle New Stage Coaches, a political tract urging individual rights and secession, and excerpts from the Colonial Colonization debate. The piece references the Southern Recorder of the Ising, public notices, and commentary on governance in Britain France and the United States, with focus on Liberty and regional interests.
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Ed. Chronicle
Oi Ma
Venemanen
Missouri
Taylor
Wide West
Ciey
Mississippi
Wilverliser
aBee
Washington Globe
Treasury Office
Globe
Mir.taub
Melaane
Secetary
Congress
Ark of State Rights
Tree of Liberty
State Rights Temple
Freelom
Rives
Jonas
Felix
Claug
Statesman
Tyler
Judas
Houn
U. S. ‘Telegraph
Pennsylvania
N. Jersey
Witt Clinton
Legisature
N. York
H. Wray Otis
Boston
Rufus King
Rufus King’s Letters Do. Judges Fory
District of Columbia
Saturday Courier
Encyclopedia Americana
Venice
Sea Island
THE
Columbia Telescope
Ile
Middle States
Webster
Whetter
Munn
Darien
Adanese
Ising
Alior
Lewis Ty
Allison
Hne
Messrs. Reesing & Poll
Stata
Dora
Amr Res
Mr. Herving
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