Memory and politics in Carolina democracy 1840
A reflective fragment recounts a South Carolina Democratic gathering with speeches by Gov Henagan and Col. Harllee. It notes praise for Andrew Jackson, Calhoun and Jeffersonian ideals, and a sense Whig opposition may be waning. The letter from a citizen of Winyaw praises Rice’s legal work and urges a new legal digest guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Patrick Noble
Robert Y. Hayne
Carolina
Gen
Lafayette
Washington
Guvices
South Carolina
South
Hihly
Voluntrer Toas
Lesesne M. van Buren
E. Waterman
Sparkman
Jas. M
Jnok
Calhoun
Beaton
G. L. Ellis
W. G. Preston
Lis
Congress
Hardson
Athrops
Sam
Henegan
Spreit
Majr
Enterprise
W.M. Lee
Parry Spreit
VT. Rk.essions
John C. Calhoun
So.Cabrig
A. S. Grosvenor
O’ Miel
Jas. A Sherwood
The
Patriots of
KF. Ford
Allard H. Belin
P. G. Wityan
Jobin
Ialstoon
Jackson
Sub Treasury
Hyssein
Democracye
Orleans
J.is. Mannerlyn
M. van ‘Buen
Martin van Buren
Als. Grosyeng
Marion
Adjourning Congress Fixes July 31 as Session End
Congress agrees to adjourn on July 31 after a key vote in both houses. A House move aimed to allow time for Election Committee action on the New Jersey case, with senators assenting next day. The session is marked by passage of the Treasury Bill and a sense the main objective of the election year has been achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
New Jersey
House of Representatives
Treasury
G.mecury
Hetty
Magese Davis
Black River
Torero
Passage of the Sub Treasury Bill Follows Senate Action
Correspondence from the Southern Patriot notes House passage of the Sub-Treasury Bill with a 124 to 107 vote. It mentions executive signature, anticipated July 4 delivery, and charged reactions from Whigs to the disputed measure amid a tense political scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Passage of Controversial Bill Ends in Turmoil
The bill passed its third reading by a tight 110 to 105 vote. After a fierce debate with threats and roars from the Whigs, Mr. Pickens pressed the previous question as the chamber descended into chaos. Amendments to the title were rejected and the session adjourned with a sunbeam reflecting on the eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
N. C
Hawes
Kentucky
Vanderpool
Campbell
Messrs. Casey
Illinois
Wick
Indiana
Fisher
N. Ce
Copper
Ipenn
Pickens
Mr. P
Stanley
Mr. Pickens
South Carolina
Bank circular tightens loan renewals and demands 10 percent payments
The bank issues a circular effective from the Loth instant prohibiting loan renewals unless already agreed, requiring a 10 percent payment on due loans whether on accommodation paper or stock security, with notes used for settlement. Governor McNutt reportedly issues further orders per the latest report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Am
U. 5
Proclamation on Forfeiture of Banking Powers
A notice lists the Fernando Railroad and Banking Co Benton and Manchester Railroad and Banking Company Mississippi Railroad Company as forfeiting banking powers. The item also recounts a political quip about a farmer selling cider to a whig who must buy without tasting, invoking old Tip for President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernando Railroad and Banking Co
Benton ‘and Manchester Railroad and Banking Company
Mississippi Railroad Company
N. O. Bulletin
Port of Georgetown Arrivals From Charleston and Nearby Ports
Sloop Reliance with Samuel Martin, Porter reports arrival from Charleston on July 8. On July 9 Schr Waccaman Simons arrives from Charleston aboard Charles Kershaw Wells. Steamer Augusta reaches E. Water man with unspecified cargo or origin.
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Reliance
Jones
Charleston
Samuel Martin, Porter
Charles Kershaw
Wells
Augusta
E. Waterman
Steamer Augusta and Sloop Samuel Martin Reported Departed
A brief naval dispatch notes the departure of the 10th Steamer Augusta bound for Charleston and the Sloop Samuel Martin with Porter for the same destination.
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Mahio
C. H
Mr. Eptron
Sativa
Thompson
Adsireas
Acd Cineahitingsit
Tsaw
Thamuiner
Rowell
Gov Henagan
Col. Harllee
Watts
Rice
Mississippi
McNutt
Maine News
Port of
Georgetown
Schr Waccaman
Simons
Charles
Court House
Margaret Phillips
B.F. Westberry
John A. Bruerton
Thomas Meacher
Samuel Kirton
S.G.D
G. R & W P .A& Congdon
G. T. Lathrop
W. P. Congdon
Board of Health
A. Miers
Enos McDonald
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