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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1833
Page
4
A Southern message argues England will emancipate slaves in its West Indies and warns of costly government controlled freedom. It cites McDuffie’s congressional remarks and Northern abolitionist influence, urging resistance to federal plans and portraying northern zeal as dangerous.
The article notes that Northern Temperance Societies begin to favor emancipation as part of their aims. It argues these groups are steered by the same leaders who push emancipation and abolition, and may attempt to sway southern branches. It contrasts with the lack of new abolitionist papers, unlike the Garrison paper at the capital.
A Jefferson County gathering at the court house denounces the national bill to enforce import duties. Resolutions condemn federal overreach, urge resistance, and call for Forsyth and Wayne to resign. secretary to forward copies to relevant officials.
The document condemns the release of missionaries as a full abandonment of Georgia’s ten year stance. It argues Governor has ceded jurisdiction over Cherokee territory and denies executive clemency and state magnanimity. The piece views the Supreme Court as having the power to compel the state to yield its claim.
The text argues that privileges of the people fail against ruling power and that legal resistance, petition, arms, and self defense are recognized by English law. Citing James II and Blickstone, it links revolution to constitutional rights and questions whether without legal resistance, Britain would have gained nothing from its Revolution. Ends by noting shifting opinions and a quirk of contemporary commentary.
A garbled federal notice notes Georgia representatives denying accusations of obstructing Cherokee treaty negotiations. The writer asserts the charges are false, stating he was unaware of any treaty termination or pending negotiations and defends the integrity of Georgia’s delegation.
The well known Bridge-street property in Macon offered by local dealer Geo. Augustess features livery stable facilities, wood shop, point shop, trimming, and a tannery. Includes substantial dwelling, boarding house, and domestic buildings with water on the lot, advertised for sale to buyers.
A fragment lists various goods for sale including Cognac Branly pipe Holland 10 bbls N B Gain 10d N B Rum Monongehela Wh 15 do Baltimore 10 do Canal Flour Elys 10 half bbls Savannas Cane 10 boxes Sperm 29 boxes Raisins 20 Half boxes do Peach Brary 5 bdls Molasses.
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