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Georgetown American

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1840

Page

3

O neal seeks leave of absence and Dawkins elected Solicitor

The record notes O Neal requesting a State leave from May 1 to October 1, with committee referral. A joint Senate and House ballot elected Thomas N. Dawkins as Solicitor of the Middle Circuit. The House rejected John Jones’s petition to return. House debates equal taxation, treasury state, and Governor Nosur memorial resolutions. Banks’ condition reported from Columbia with figures on circulation deposits discounts and assets.

O'Neal Senate Thouse Middle Circuit Thomas N. Dawkins John Jones House R W. Roper Mr.Henry Spartanburg Uper Albert Rhett Henry Roper Treasury Li. J. Thompson Memminger Nose Liston Patrick Neste South Carolina House of Representatives Patriex Nosur Noble House of Representives

Banks Debt and Currency Conditions in State Report

The article notes five banks owe 2 268 350 dollars and discusses the Bank of the State branches in Columbia and Camden. It avoids detailing currency or bank operations, and views the suspended bank debts as a major but manageable concern for creditors and the public.

Bank of the State Columbia Camden C. Mercury

Caution on Cheraw Bank Notes Circulating Fraudulently

The public is warned that old Bank of Cheraw notes from a bank exploded 14 or 15 years ago are in circulation. Notes signed G. T. Hearsy and Richard Magnaro, dated fall 1825, are not worth a cent. Suspects offer fives tens and twenties from Richmond and Montgomery Counties North Carolina.

Cheraw Bank of Cheraw G. T. Hearsy Richard Magnaro Richmond Montgomery North Carolina Merchants

Harrisons majority stands as highest yet for a presidential race

From the New York Herald extra dated November 29 reports General Harrison’s decisive win, noting it as the largest vote total ever for a candidate. The China section details Admiral Elliot's fleet blockade of Canton and movements toward Chusan or Pekin, with speculation on British aims and wider imperial impact.

N. York Herald China Canton Elliott Globe Christopher Elliot Macao Formosa Chusan Yellow Sea Nankin Pekin Burmapootra Hindostan Macau Niantic Panama

British ships sail to England with expected intelligence

The ships Washington and Joseiuoke will depart from this port and Boston carrying important news. As the British Queen and the Acadia head for England tomorrow, they may carry the first word of the British Admiral’s arrival in Chinese waters.

Washington Joseiuoke Acadia Boston England

Earthly Happiness Myth in Search for Divine Source

A meditation on the elusive pursuit of happiness. The text argues that worldly happiness remains distant and illusory, pointing to God as the exhaustless source and throne from which true joy flows. It frames earthly aims as shadows that promise greatly but deliver little.

God

Market Prices for Cotton and Rice

Cotton offerings show little coming in for sale with Friday sales at 93 8 and yesterday at 8 1 2. Rice has no clean in market with 77 cents offered for rough and refused.

Proclamation by Town of Georgetown Official

A proclamation issued by the Town of Georgetown announces an official civic declaration or event. The document notes the authority of the town and sets forth ceremonial or policy intentions for residents and local government.

Georgetown

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