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Newspaper
Georgetown American
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1839
Page
3
The piece argues licensure and bank suspensions harm the public, accusing banks of leveraging chartered rights to curb discounts and stall circulation. It cites ongoing political maneuvering in Ashington, potential Speaker election, and a Cotton cultivation communication urging practical farming guidance.
Samuel Bennett reports three stalks of a new twin or oxra cotton variety grown in May 1839 yielded over 10 ounces from white fiber and 5 ounces from stained fiber after seed removal. He notes high potential, claiming 25 to 50 percent more fiber per land unit than other cotton varieties, urging publication of his name if desired.
CORRECTED WEEKLY bulletin shows no material variation in cotton prices with ready sales. Upland cotton in New York quoted 9 to 10.5 cents. exports show prime Western sides sold in Charleston at 7 to 8 cents. Grain and hog market notes indicate ample Charleston prices and large hog droves selling at six cents.
Merit Peewee Melvira Gaskill and Scr Princees Warrison Charleston are listed with 300 bales of cotton from J. G. Henning & Co. The brief note confirms the clearance of the shipment in the record.
Vague OCR reads announce an election on the second Monday in January for Sheriff and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas. Locations include Georgetown and All Saints Parish with managers named and polling hours from morning to late afternoon. A post-election meeting of managers is planned at the courthouse to count ballots and declare results.
On Monday the 23d of December the late residence of Thomas Heriot deceased offers personal estate including a Negro woman ry aged, household furniture, two horses, a baronette, a logren very old wine, and all perishable items. Terms: cash under 890. larger sums credit six months with approval. E Waterman Ordinary. Dec 14.
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