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Georgetown American

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1841

Page

3

Old South Carolina Toasts and Memo to Washington

A fragment from a Southern era toast listing reverent tributes to George Washington, the Declaration, the Constitution, and national symbols. It includes named speakers, church and mission notes, and a roster of 1841 appointments across districts, with emphasis on South Carolina figures and cities.

Revolutionary Army Washington Europe United States South Carolina Siachese Union Man Reynard J. A. Brushton T. R. Mitchell Ly Win Chamian Dr. Sparkman A. W. Dozier Col RR. I. Allston Weenee Dragoons S. Wilmot, Jr George Town Rt. Luthers William F Larrer John W. Coachman George Washington

Collectors Reappointed by the President

By and with the advice and consent of the Senate, collectors are reappointed. Names listed include George Judson of Snow Hill Maryland William Maxwell of Sumberry Georgia Lewis H Martateler of Wilmington North Carolina George W Charles of Camden GC.

Senate George Judson Snow Hill Wm. Maxwell Sumberry Lewis H. Martateler Wilmington N.C George W. Charies Camden

The Nunnery at Charlestown Postponement Vote

Massachusetts House indefinitely postpones indemnity for Nunnery proprietors burned at Charlestown. Voice on indefinite postponement recorded as 297 yeas and 49 nays. C Pat.

Charlestown Massachusetts House of Representatives C. Pat

Military force figures for Canadian provinces

The document states 20,000 regulars in two provinces and 113 militia regiments require two flank companies each. With 16,000 men in flank companies, a total of 36,000 could be called to the field at a moment’s notice.

Fire destroys Fayette Advertiser office and printing stock

The Advertiser office at Fayette Mississippi was burned destroying books files accounts and printing materials. Proprietor M B lebo escaped with his life though clothing and pocket book with money were lost and he cannot readily arrange accounts. The Gallipolis bank case reports the president arrested and the cashier fled after an indictment. Directors are wealthy and will suffer.

Advertiser Fayette, Miss M. B.lebo Gallipolis Bint Gallipolis Lwe

Senate and House clash over tariffs and appointive plans

From Wallington Vic Charleston reports tense sessions in both chambers as the Senate debates General Bankrupt bill without a conclusion while the House resumes the General Appropriation bill and rejects funding for a Charlotte Mint redirecting focus to Georgia Mint funding and tariff positions. The period captures sharp exchanges among Georgia delegates and a raucous exchange between Messrs Stanly Pickens Campbell and Holmes over tariff remarks and South Carolina.

Senate House of Representatives Charlotte Green Georgia Cranfier Hobbie P. M Coursi Thea House Stanly Committee On Federal Relations Holmes Stanley Campbell Pickens Mr. Stanly Richard P F South Carolina Savage Fred Mr. P Cock Robin P. S Evans Messrs

Port of Georgetown Steamer and Boats Departures

The Port of Georgetown lists the steamer Elwan with Sassard bound for Charleston in one day to B King and R Cooper. A Sparks's Boat carries 200 bales cotton to B King and Waterman. A second boat with 200 bales cotton sails to Rh Cooper and James G Henning & Co. Departures include Samuel Martin to Charleston, Julius Pringle to do, Soule Spears to do, Wm Benton to do, Sloop C Vanderventer to Charleston, Do Reliance Christian to do, and Schr Southerner Eldredge to New York.

Elwan Sassard Charleston B.king R. Cooper A. Spark B. King Waterman Bembers Rh. Cooper James G. Henning & Co Samuel Martin Martin Julius Pringle Jones Soule Spears Wm. Benton Blackford C. Vanderventer Vanderventer Reliance Christian Southerner Eldredge New York

Physicians of the Town Meeting Notice

A meeting of the Physicians of the Town and neighbourhood is requested on Monday March 1 at the office of Dr Luses NE at 11 o'clock. Feb 27, 1841.

Luses Georgetown J. W. Coachman

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