10 Feb 1841
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Newspaper
Georgetown American
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1841
Page
3
A summary discusses a Bishop's forthcoming letters tracing slavery from its origins to its legal status in the American South, arguing its compatibility with religion and urging humane treatment by slaveowners. It notes publication delays, authorial duty, and references a Kentucky senator's remarks on education and reading.
Within a few days, flags of seven nations including American British French Spanish Bremen Swedish and Danish were displayed among ships in the harbor. A list shows 21 British 4 Bremen 4 Swedish 1 French 1 Spanish 1 Danish and 1 Belgian vessels in port last Saturday.
The Rev Mr Oui formerly of Georgia has been chosen by the Board of Trustees for the Chair of English Literature at the University of Alabama.
The total lunar eclipse could not be observed due to overcast skies. Citizens felt the darkness from 8 to 9 PM as lamps remained unlit in a moonless night, causing stumbles and minor collisions among pedestrians in the city.
The Isaac Newton loading at New York bound for Hamburg carries two Norris locomotive steam engines and other machinery valued near twenty five thousand dollars for a Prussian railroad project.
The Sangamon Journal reports a ship chartered to be built at Cairo for a regular trade with Liverpool. It predicts Cairo will soon load ocean cargoes, emerge as a western port, and notes an embankment enclosing 1300 acres to curb flooding by June.
An honorable example appears in the Maysville Angle noting Mr Graddotk, a figure connected to the period. The item hints at local regard and aersonage linked to community matters.
The article presents mortality and birth statistics. It notes three to five men among all males, widows to widowers at three to one, rebirth among widows at seven to four, and longevity linked to higher living places. It also states half die before 17, twins to ordinary births at 1 to 65, one person in 3126 reaches age 100, and male births to female at 96 to 95.
Washington dispatch reports Capitol excitement over the Richmond Whig tariff article. The House delays action on the treasury note bill. Mr Wise seeks an amendment to fund the new administration, while Georgia’s Alorop and Aurora defend restraint and oppose an extra session. The House votes to reconsider but reopens committee action, with the extra session likely.
The article reports Britain’s state arm bearing age 16 to 60 at 2,744,847 and annual marriages about 98,030 with only three out of sixty-three unions childless. It notes roughly 332,700 deaths yearly, with gender death proportions 50 to 54, and that married women live longer than celibate women. It cites four children per marriage nationally, seven in towns, and that married women equal one third of the female population.
Cotton sales range 8 to 11 cents with a superior lot at 11. Rice cargoes scarce. retail 250 to 350 dollars. Naval Stores 126 barrels tar sold. Timber cash price four cents with 4 to 6 months terms. Bacon NC supplies sold at 10 cents. Corn from NC at 55 cents. Pee Dee corn 60 to 75 cash or on time. Freights naval stores 50 cents and cotton 1 to 1 new York under deck.
Mr. Borror to insert a vote notice for Intendant and Wardens to be held on the first of March. Candidates named are Dr. J F Lesesne for Intendant and J C Porter B Solomons W McNulty Jas Smith as Wardens. February 10.
Arrivals include the Charlotte with 300 bales of cotton for James G. Henning & Co and B. King, Scarboroughs Flat with 100 bales for R. Cooper B. King and E. Waterman, Timmon’s Boat with 120 bales to E. Waterman and B. King, Powell’s Boat from North Carolina with cotton and bacon to B. King, and the Steamer Eliwan from Sassard to B. King. Also listed are Sloop Vanderventer, Sunr. Anson, Schr. Wim. Washington Porter, and Schr. Julius Pringle, all bound for Charleston.
The tax list for 1839 is left at the sheriff's office for defaulters to settle by April 1. After that date, executions will be issued as required by law. By order of the Board, EK. T. Heriot, Chairman.
For sale 2000 bushels No 2 corn 100 casks lime 100 bales hay mill stones grind stones soap nails hay and more. Auction or inquiry to a local dealer.
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