Debate on Tariffs and State Rights in Early American Press
The article argues against tariff protection and federal overreach, citing Georgia and South Carolina positions, alleges court missteps, and urges unity to resist taxation and potential presidential influence. It references McLane's tariff proposals, congressional votes, and a broader critique of monopolistic aims in national policy.
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Tite Charleston Tening Post
South Carolina
Congress
Oglethorpe
Georgia
Supreme Court
Massachusetts
Kentucky
Aimaan
Sterne
United States
Calhoun
Gen. Jackson
Mr. Clay
van Buren
Jackson
South
Gray
War Buren
Clay
McLane
Globe
Lay
Auneeasing Cfurt
Ritchie
Mr. MirLane
Worcester vs Georgia reads Cherokee rights against state laws
The paragraph draws from Chief Justice Marshall and Peters reports debating whether Indian nations within U S jurisdiction are foreign states. It notes that Georgia laws cannot reach Cherokee lands without treaty or congressional action and quotes past and present Marshall opinions. It ends with a note from OBE Cotunnia South Carolina May 22 1833 about South Carolina College trustees adjournment and a Cooper trial committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Worcester
State of Georgia
U. States
United States
Georgia
Wheaton
South Carolina College
Cooper
Vase
Telescozie
Opinion snippets on secession and tariff debates
A Charleston Evening Post writer cites Southern Convention anxieties and warns against disunion while noting Carolina voters seek tariff repeal without secession. The piece labels various political positions as “minor” or “paramount” and critiques plans for a Southern Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin van Buren
Charleston Evening Post
Carolina
C. Afer
Public Festival Arrangements Published for Hamburg Event
Joint Committee of Arrangements issues the order of the day for Augusta Hamburg festival. A 24 gun sunrise salute, Gov Hamilton visiting with an 8 gun welcome, a 2 PM dinner in the river warehouse, and toasts with music follow. James Spann presides with a list of vice presidents and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Col
Lewis Evzey
Messrs
Hutz
Marsu
Carry
Guesn
Mayson
Dovat
Mackintosh Street
Hamiton
Exay Snerz
Gov. Hamilton
William W. Mont- Gomery
T. G. Lamar
Paul Fitzsimons
James Span
Public Dinner Honoring South Carolina Governor Hamburg Event
Citizens of Hamburg and Augusta invited to a public dinner today in Hamburg honoring His Excellency James Wamitton Jr Governor of South Carolina. The invitation lists numerous sponsors and members of the committee of arrangements including Henry Schultz J B Covington and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Augusta
James Wamitton, Jr
South Carolina
Target shooting medals to be awarded at Hamburg event
Target Shooting a Sinvien Mepar with inscriptions and chain to be shot for in Hamburg this morning by Military Beat Companies. A Gono Mevat on horseback with pistols to be shot for under cavalry firing rules. Medals prepared and presented by Mr. Sauttz, winner gains full ownership. Pistols and muskets prepared, competent judges appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Sauttz
Cotton markets in New York and Savannah hold steady
Reports from Havre and Macon note dull demand and steady prices with cotton stocks reduced to about 300 bales in the market and total stock near ten thousand bales. Receipts are light, interior sources limited, and exports for 1851-32 appear overestimated by Savannah and Charleston letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortune
New-York
Havre
Paris
New York
Savannah
Charleston
Liverpool
Macon
Bank of Georgia elects branch directors in Savannah
At a board meeting in Savannah the Bank of the State of Georgia announced the elected directors for its branches for the coming year. Names listed include Samuel Kale Asaph Waterman Wm H Turpin Aug Slaughter Pleasant Stovall Julia Davies J M Carter R N Musgrove John P Greiner F C Heard for the Avenson office and Seaton Grantland Zach Lamar Wm Sandford William for the Mittevervetes office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of the State of Georgia
Savannah
Sud Bank
Avenson
Samuel Kale
Asaph Waterman
Wm. H
Turpin
Aug. Slaughter
Pleasant Stovall
Julia Davies
J. M. Carter
R. N. Musgrove
John P. Greiner
F. C. Heard
Political Commentary and Election Notes from Augusta 1832
Extracts describe a Charleston election, Governor Hamilton's likely win, a trial of Hathaway for killing a constable, and a letter condemning tariff oppression. It contrasts unity and disunion rhetoric, critiques tax collectors, merchants, and clergy, and argues for cotton planter burdens under tariffs.
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Cuarvestox
Charleston
Vanneruonst
Hamilton
Hathaway
Kesepy
Huon
Lecare
Nsg
James L. Petieru
J. E. Howmes
B. F. Hunt
Richardson
Fair Daughters of the South
The Case Against Consolidation in Early Times
A citizen argues against consolidation of state powers into a central government. He warns that centralized rule from Washington would concentrate authority from Maine to Georgia and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, risking loss of liberty and the oppression of rights.
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Jefferson
Adams
Jackson
Rome
PNCU
Oni
Ciesar
Washington City
Maine
Georgia
Atlantic
Mississippi
Righ
The Augusta Chronicle On Tariffs and Nullification Voice
An 19th century column debates tariff opposition and nullification, contrasting southern inaction with proposed remedies. The piece questions how opponents intend to end the tariff, whether any timeline exists, and whether legislative action could change the policy or spur constitutional conflict.
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Bengal
U.S
Tion
Universal Asylum and Columbian Magazine
Philadelphia
Buzos
Fianatichures
Plax
Tell
Benzier
Icky Sentinel
America
Europe
Henry Shultz
J.B. Covington
BM. Rodgers
YO Esublivan
James Spann
Thos. G. Lamar
James Cobb
Wal. Hamilton
Rob T. Anderson
INC
PL Bisnson
Ino W. Walter
Joint C
WM. W. Montgomery
GB. Lamar
AL Pemberton
Robert M Donald
Joan Phiniy
M.P. Earle
Benjamin D. Patters
Paul Fitzmons
GB Marshall
Bridge Row
Broad-street
Augusta Chronicle
Colonies
Lux Ratherer
Ofag Aba Bey
Anele Mary
Henry Cory
Jalicy
Panama Missinis
Nicholas
TOR the
Abgusia
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Routh
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