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Newspaper
Georgetown American
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1840
Page
3
A letters page and commentary discuss the Town Council actions on liquor licensing and oath requirements. The writer questions authority and calls for publishing council proceedings to inform the public while defending or challenging the state law and its implications. Also notes about Collyer and Phrenology shifts and praise for Dr. C's talents.
A letter from Mr Borror praises phrenology as a science of mind shown by skull features. The writer notes many assume skull bumps reflect character, but claims experience with repeated cases disproves this link and mentions Dr. an witness to the argument.
Liverpool news notes the Argyle mail boat project and a three masted President with a Washington bust figurehead. From Tampico a report claims Colonel Parroci arrives with 37 horsemen and 17 wounded after fighting at Tamaulipas. Ampudia is said to have fallen. Savannah papers report murders by Indians near Micanopy and a wagon train ambush. Twiggs Expedition sails with 275 troops and bloodhounds toward the Ocklawaha.
Correspondence reports sales of cotton totaling 3 000 bales with 650 bales of New Orleans old crop. Liverpool quotations for various grades indicate a downward market trend though good cotton prices remain steady. Shipping vessels expected from New Orleans and Liverpool are noted with price ranges for bon ordinaire and other grades.
The report notes prices stayed very low with no significant events in American export articles and yarns. Large quantities of goods were announced, but no price improvements or developments are recorded.
Obituary notes Peter Coggeshall a Newport R I native who lived in South Carolina since childhood. He is described as firm in character and of utmost integrity, an even tempered man. He will be mourned as a devoted son husband brother father and friend and a valuable community member. Communicated.
The Geor ge town maritime column lists arrivals and departures including Steamer Swan and two Cheraw tow boats with 590 bales of cotton for J G Henning and Co and other vessels such as Sloop Reliance Brig Frances Ann and Steamer Oscola with cargoes bound for Charleston and New York. The Post Office shows a long list of undelivered letters as of April 1 1840.
A Garcia’s Musical Soiree assisted by Mr Donmall on the flute and Mr Prince as guitarist and vocalist has been postponed to this evening at the Court House. Admittance 50 cents for adults or children, to begin at 7 30. Also for sale a fine toned piano from Nunn's & Co New York, price moderate. apply to Mr Garcia at Mr Sessions by Saturday morning.
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