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Georgetown American

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1840

Page

2

Bitter principles and their role in animal digestion

The piece discusses vegetable bitters and bitter extractive as essential stimulants for herbivores, citing Dr. Pyis and Mr. Linslare Gardener. It argues that bitter content in grasses supports digestion, and warns that corn lacking bitterness may impoverish cattle. It urges farmers to provide rough fodder like hay stalks and straw to maintain health.

Pyis Linslare Duke of Bedford Fritze

Steamcoat Lexineron Burr Report From Brideport

The Republican Farmer reports from Brideport on January 15 detailing developments around the Steamcoat Lexineron Burr case with local reaction and procedural notes. No further specifics available in fragmented text.

The Republican Farmer Brideport Jan Burr

Fragmentary quote prompts questions about press fate

The readable snippet raises questions about the fate of two local papers and the role of external support in their survival. It hints at concern over what happens if that support fails.

Promised Chart Loan Communication Noted

The writer acknowledges debts to the Hon. John Campbell and recalls Innes. They await the promised chart loan and will fully note his forthcoming communication once received.

John Campbell Innes

State Taxes to Be Paid in Specie Notes

An Act requires state tax receipts only in specie or specie paying bank notes. The author argues this hurts banks that do honor payments and favors those that do not. The Legislature should have forced paper mills to resume specie payments or avoided demanding specie for state dues. It calls the measure a curious oversight.

Natry Georgetown Union Great Mail Jonathan United States South Harrison An. A Congress

Destructive Wilmington Fire Compared to Charleston

The article reports Wilmington North Carolina suffered a vast early winter fire with much of the city in ashes. It notes extensive destruction, widespread suffering, and expresses sympathy while praising Charleston’s response as a model for Carolina towns. It references expanded coverage in another part of the paper.

Wilmington N. C Wimington - Acser—Extra Wilmington Charleston Carolina

Destruction at Sea Near Long Island Sound

Reports tell of a blaze and loss of life following a fire at sea involving the steamer Lesington near Long Island Sound. The disaster, described as horrific, claims hundreds of casualties and leaves communities in shock over the calamity.

Journal of Commerce Brooks Nimrod Chester Hillard Lexington New York Advie Childs Cam Wilemington Lesington Long Island Sound

Senate votes 24 to 18 for Treasury Bill third reading

The Treasury Bill advances to a third Senate reading by 24 to 18 amid Democratic support from three members despite opposition. Debate centers on banking ties to government and concerns about speculation if government backing continues.

Treasury Senate House Treasury Department

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