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Georgetown American

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1840

Page

2

Monty Matters and Black Ton in Early Market Report

The Philadelphia Ledger notes a higher activity at the stock board with general price stability except United States stock, which fell one percent amid dividend doubts. In Mobile, Edward Hall fatally shot Daniel Ellis over peaches, firing buckshot through the heart, then fled and remained at large.

Monty Philadelphia Ledger 3D Inst Qir Stock Board United States Mobile Edward Hall Daniel Ellis Hall

Mexican papers show little news from Matamoras and Saltillo

New Orleans readers receive Mexican sheets up to June 15 revealing a retail trade monopoly claims by foreigners under a licensing scheme. General Arista offers a general pardon with conditions for exiled leaders, while reports from Reynosa allege extensive illicit trade protected by local officials.

New Orleans Mexico Metamoras Matamoras Don Antonio Canales Morellos Savacuine Reynosa

Mexican War Minister reports peace in Tamilipas and Zacatecas

The Minister of War and Marine announces in the Government Journal dated May 24 that peace and tranquillity reigned in Tamilipas on May 11. He adds the President has assurance that Zacatecas is undisturbed as well as Vera Cruz San Louis de Potosi Bulletin.

Mexico Government Journal Department of Tamilipas Zacatecas Vera Cruz San Louis de Potosi

Peru declares war on Bolivia and Pasto rebellion renews

A Panama dated May 29 reports Peru has declared war on Bolivia while the Pasto rebellion in New Granada resurges amid smallpox outbreaks in the Isthmus. Pasto’s uprising followed a 1839 convent suppression decree. Noguera led, was defeated, then pardoned in 1840 with arms surrendered. Details on renewed causes are unclear.

New-York Paciric Panama Peru Bolivia Pasto New Granada Times Payta Buenaventura Noguera

Foutehlof July 64th Anniversary Celebrated With Parade

The town marked the sixty fourth anniversary with a large turnout from nearby districts. A 13 gun salute at sunrise opened events. citizens paraded to the Methodist Church where Rev Williams delivered a patriotic prayer and J B Anderson read the Declaration of Independence. Mr Bros H Wilson delivered a concise but rousing speech praised by many as brief yet bold. Festivities ended without incident.

Methodist Episcopal Church Williams J. B. Anderson Bros. H. Wilson Wilson

Independent Treasury bill celebrated as landmark

The article hails passage of the Independent Treasury bill as a landmark move. It argues the law severs government from banks, freeing Uncle Sam to act independently, and warns against overbanking, urging states to manage their own affairs and curb speculative finance. It praises sound banks and criticizes stock jobbers and landholders.

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Opposition to a United States Bank in Early Economic Debate

A historical letter argues against a national bank favoring state controlled exchange. It claims exchange should be local to each state, warning a Bank of the United States would depress farmer prices, raise costs, and hurt commerce. The speaker condemns speculation and urges currency and trade to stay within states, citing effects on cotton and rice prices.

United States Bank New York Charleston North United States Bank of the United States

Anniversary Gathering Honors Harmony and Governor Choice

Citizens gathered at the Masonic Hall for a July 4 observance with toasts and speeches. D L McKay urged reelection of Gov Van Buren, praising his intelligence and duty, while discussions on state policy stressed education, state governance, and the need for faithful leaders like John P. Titchardson.

United States Congress Washington van Buren Federal Republic Forthy Noble John P. Titchardson Altho S.C

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