Webster Defends Supremacy of Federal Commerce Law
In a courtroom scene Mr Webster argues that Congress regulates commerce and federal law prevails over conflicting state or local health and police laws. He notes state laws are subordinate to federal authority and submits several points in writing before resuming his seat after a hearing that ran from 11 A M to 1 P M. He indicates he may appear again next week.
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Congress
United States
Webster
The Two Classmates by Mrs Mary R Hall
A tale contrasts William a temperance preacher with his former drinking friend Hervey. Hervey's ruin by rum leads to murder, prison, and tragic family sorrow as the Gospel’s fight against liquor is urged and Zion’s mourning is depicted.
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William
Hervey
Zion
Senator’s bill favors Rail Road Company on imports
The Chairman of the Finance Committee reported a bill authorizing the South Carolina Rail Road Company to import atmospheric pipes free of duty.
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Senate of the U. States
South Carolina Rail Road Company
Incendiary Fires Reported at Town Warehouses and Hotel
Sunday morning a fire was discovered at David Ewart’s Cotton Warehouse and quickly stopped. A second blaze at Law and Brennan’s Cotton Shed was easily suppressed. Fire evidence suggested incendiaries with matches and splinters found at both sites. An earlier attempt to burn Caldwell’s Hotel was thwarted after flames reached a lodging room.
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David Ewart
Messrs. Law & Drennan
Locofoco
Caldwell
Destruction of Property Threat Noted in Chronicle Note
The Columbia Chronicle urges vigilance to thwart armed threats endangering life and property, calling on citizens to guard against dangerous fiends and to arrest those intent on destruction. The editorial emphasizes vigilant exertion and swift action.
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Columbia Chronicle
Murder in Marlboro District: James English slain by Alexander Brown
The Marlboro District Intelligencer reports an unprovoked murder on James English by Alexander Brown on the 2d inst. Brown, about 20, 5 feet 6 inches, slender, pale with light hair, hoarse voice, 120 pounds, has fled justice.
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Winyow Intelligencer
Marlboro
James English
Alexander Brown
Brown
Modesty and Virtue in True and False Forms
A reflection contrasts true modesty with false modesty. True modesty aligns with right reason and prudence, avoiding criminal acts, while false modesty follows social whims. It cites Xenophanes and notes social pressures leading to imprudent loans, recommendations, and favors. From the N. Y. Organ.
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Addison
Xenophanes
N. Y. Organ
Brave New York men Save Families From John O Fallon Wreck
Report from the Felicianna La Whig details Capt Clelland and Major Cowdin rescuing two families from the John O Fallon wreck 100 miles above Vicksburg. They saved eight children and another adult but lost all their baggage in the perilous plunge into the water. The act is hailed as a remarkable display of courage and humanity.
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Felicianna
John O'Fallon
Express
Vicksburg
New York
Clelland
Mijor Cowdin
Augusta Market Cotton Prices and Trading Quiet
The Augusta market reports a quiet week with buyers holding the advantage on all classes. Extremes quoted 83 to 54, principal sales 44 to 5c. Bagging demand limited, stock light keeping prices steady. Groceries show little activity with minor price changes mainly in molasses and salt.
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Mary R. Hall
Youngs Ladies Seminary
L. R. Walliams
Europe
Bridge Bank
Augusta
Hoen
M. M. Dye
E. E. Ford
D. Hook
Noel
Macintosh Street
Constitutionalist
Tulp
Washingtonian
Wm. Dixon
Julia Hughes
Fenn’s Bridge
J. R. Price
E. Swagnes
Franklin Literary Society
Emedy
M. Antony
Wm, Haines, Jr
WM. Staines, Jr
Garvin & Haines
WM. Haines, Jr
Broadstreet
Joseph E. Marshall
Thomas I. Wray
McGraw’s Corner
Bull’s
E. E. Scofield
Insurance Bank
Broad-street
Hamburg
Tyg
S. W. Bush
W. Rush
Warsit
Ceese
North Carolina
Cuba
Porto Rico
Georgia
Cnesse
Scientiae
Agusta
Gonpowsr
Dupont
SPF
Russia
Malaga
Yecetin
Sion
Uscatel
New Orleans
Havana
St. Croix
Wwe
Sally
Liverpool
Carolina
Virginia
Prett
Avgusta Nores
Mechanics’ Bank
Brunswick Bank
Bank of Augusta
Augusta Insurance & Banking Co
Georgia Rail Road
State of Georgia
SzvaNnan Nores
State Bank
Marine and Fire ‘Insurance Bank Planters’ Ank Wen
Wwe Gentral Rail Road Bank
Weee
Ountry Nores State Bank
Macon
Georgi Milledgeville Bank
Rail Road
Athens City
Ruckersville Bank
Ouncil of
Marine & Fire ] Insurance Bank
St. Mary’s Bank Central Bank
Bank of Thatekinisvilla A Merchant’s Bank
City Council of
Columbus
Milledgeville
Insurance Bank of Columbus
Commercial Bank
Monroe Rail Road
Bay Exchange
Bank of Bru
Phenix Bank
Bank of Darien
Chattahoochie R. R
Western Bank of Georgia Bank of Columbus
Eee Planters & Mechanics Bank Columbus
New York Light
Boston
Etene Philadelhia
Richmo Savan
Charlestan
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