30 Jan 1841
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Newspaper
Georgetown American
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1841
Page
1
A reflective poem from Wilmington Delaware dated December 15 1840 remembers a mother’s love. The speaker recalls childhood prayers and a bride’s awakening to maternal devotion, praising a mother’s faith, tears, and steadfast care across life’s stages.
A devotional passage extols the Bible as a comprehensive code of laws wisdom and truth. It claims it shapes character informs science and philosophy and serves as ruler for rulers and guide for all social roles from housewife to student. It emphasizes its ancient origins and vast authority.
The act repeals the 1839 fee schedule and fixes new charges for sheriffs, magistrates, and constables. It lists specific fees for entering writs, serving papers, bail bonds, juries, executions, and more, with caps and mileage rules, and sets penalties for improper charges. It also repeals prior exemptions and confirms uniform state application from March 1, 1841.
A satirical essay denounces men who claim no time to read while retaining time for elections barbecues and social outings. It argues such men lack energy for knowledge and improvement, leaving uneducated children on poorer farms and unhappy homes. The piece also notes slave population trends in Connecticut and calls on Abolitionists to explain the phenomenon.
The Boston Post reports a militia captain interpreted a woman's note asking for his company as a compliment to his command. He assembled and marched his entire unit to the lady's residence, prompting curiosity and questions about propriety and leadership.
Advice warns youths against writing their names in their hats or Louis to avoid future difficulties and embarrassment.
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