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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1833
Page
2
A disrupted public journal discussion over constitutional principles surfaces amid a heated exchange about Pinney and Davis. The text critiques the South Carolina Georgia stance and the slavery issue, while a separate report describes a locomotive fire near Summerville injuring a passenger and damaging mails and cargo.
The Charleston Courier records a serious railway accident near Mulestus side of an inclined plane on a Sunday afternoon. A passenger car detached, tumbling from the track and breaking apart, injuring six passengers and others including Mr Ware and Dr Jacob Morsz of Augusta. Engineer Charles and the forepart crew survived. fault is blamed on placing passenger cars in front of the locomotive rather than behind.
An official notice states no ratification is authorized to announce to the people of Richmond County regarding a ticket. The wording emphasizes that no ratification is possible and directs attention to the absence of a sanctioned ticket.
The piece reports on election returns and Governor Lumpkin's conduct, critiquing appointments and constitutional issues. It also conveys pro slavery arguments highlighting Southern virtue and racial theories, referencing Col. Lumpkin, Col. Luxurius, and Col. Lampin amid meeting remarks and editorials.
A damaged notice from Augusta, criticizing Gen Waturn for wavering on the Crawford vote and promising dual support. It labels the behavior as corrupt and urges fellow citizens to respond, declaring honesty among politicians and warning against repeating such conduct.
A citizen spotlighted in Richmond County protests a bill proposed by Mr. Hatcher and backed by Gen Grascoes to curb public meetings at Athens College Chapel and other sites. The letter argues such restrictions threaten free speech and assembly, noting past political gatherings at the college and urging voters to oppose the measure and protect rights.
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