24 Jan 1840
Page 5
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Newspaper
Georgetown American
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1840
Page
5
The Chirmano ieena Committee on Foreign Relations reports serious difficulties with Britain before boundary talks end. The speaker expresses hope for peace between the United States and Great Britain, noting the Forsyth Fox agreement had previously averted bloodshed along the border.
The office situated over the post office will publish the American on Tuesdays and Fridays instead of Wednesdays and Saturdays. Readers are advised to enter through the side piazza to access mail and notices as usual.
A partial list of Lexington victims is published while a complete roll is unlikely. Comstock reports five bodies found after a ninety mile search and notes mate Crowley reached shore on a cotton bale. Capt Terrell of the Improvement is accused of abandoning the burning ship to protect his port title, while the crew condemns the killer as a mercenary figure.
Governor McDurrig will deliver the eulogy on General Hayne on a date between February 10 and 14, as announced in the latest town notice. The event marks a formal tribute scheduled in the local calendar.
The article describes a Senate debate on the Independent Treasury bill for a third reading. It portrays Mr. Clay rallying Federal allies with a comprehensive plan opposing the President’s message, denouncing the paper credit system, and advocating a national bank linked to government reform. It contrasts Democratic support for the President with Federalist defense of Hamiltonian policy and implied powers, accusing both sides of corruption. The piece cites public reaction as galleries fill and frames the political clash as a national contest.
National Intelligencer reports an amendment to the Rules and Orders of the House of Representatives. The Previous Question will now cut off only Debate, not all pending motions for amendment, requiring a direct question on each amendment in order. The change preserves opportunity to amend before final action.
Congress records show the armed occupation of Florida bill clearing the Senate on the 20th. Mr Cuay spoke against the Sub Treasury bill for two hours. Mr Walter of Miss followed before adjournment. The House spent its time with abolition petitions and did no business.
The Globe editorial condemns a Virginia legislator's claim that banks rule and issue laws. It argues the banks claim sovereignty and dominate policy, labeling the paper money system as an irredeemable king. The piece questions the idea that banks represent the people and calls for reform instead.
The speaker derides banks as the people and claims farmers and workers are bound by credit systems. It asserts that laws serve bank interests, that citizens are mere ciphers, and that the nation’s sovereignty has dissolved into a vacuum where banks own all power and rights.
A letter to the New York American notes General Cass helped relieve two long standing problems by altering quarantine rules to a better footing and increasing customs staff for unloading ships. Merchants complained of delays and costs before the changes take effect January 1. The Boston Post decries the Whig party as past and out of step with a modern, active era.
In last week’s snow Sir asks why Mrs wears her sable bonnet on a cold day. She replies she avoids a chilly chin and prefers warmth despite the fleecy fall.
DIED In this Town on the 4th instant Mrs Esther Cogdell in the 97th year widow of John Cogdell Esq She died of old age On the 14th instant George S Taylor in the 25th year of his age His death caused by a minor hurt of the instep Mrs Elizabeth F Blyth in the 7th year of her age widow of Dr Joseph Blyth She suffered asthma for years
Relatives may supply notices of death at their discretion. After a reasonable delay, if no notice is handed in, we will publish the deceased’s name without any remarks. The policy emphasizes a plain, factual announcement when details are unavailable.
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