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Georgetown American

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1840

Page

2

Jackson letter to Ohio Legislature on independence and banking

The letter from former President Andrew Jackson responds to Ohio Legislature invitations to celebrate independence. He expresses regret at not traveling due to health but thanks Ohio for its support and discusses public opinion, banking reform, and currency stability. He stresses adherence to the Constitution and fears the money power while praising Ohio’s representatives.

Jaacissenne Wannong Ohio Gus Meir Sesitide ii Congress Lyomain Andrew Jackson Samuel Spangler Dowty Utter John &. Hunt Senate George H. Flood Rufus DP. Spauld Ohn Blair Heury West Edw. Smith House of Representative Crv

Advertisements and Public Documents From Past Years

The notice mentions advertisements sent in by Ollock P.M. and thanks the Hon. John C. Calhoun and the Hon. Thomas Sumter for various public documents. This item notes layover for the new paper and credits sources.

John C. Calhoun Thomas Sumter

District crops safe after flood pressure

Grain stores escape injury while water pressure on rice field banks causes minor damage on some farms. No significant crop losses reported across the district.

Annotated Augusta Haw aia Freshet on Record

The Augusta area reports the most drastic freshet on record with details compiled in today’s issue. Local observers note significant water levels and flood risks across nearby areas as authorities monitor conditions.

Augusta Hawaia

Inundation Fears Dismissed by New Orleans Trig Almeritan

The New Orleans Trig Almeritan says fears of an urban inundation may be dismissed. Travellers from the country above report coherent thoughts.

New Orleans Trig Almeritan

Mysterious Indian Murders Cited in Uneven Report

Fragmentary late edition notes violence against Native peoples with claims of bloodshed and costly campaigns. The text references oppressive sentiment and ongoing conquest themes, mentioning blood and treasure spent in suppression of “savages” and a vague reference to a place or outcome.

Ship Fire Traps Passengers Before Clifton Returns to New York

A vessel suffered a fire that spread quickly after a light fluidized ignition. Hatches were nailed down to slow the flames as passengers and crew endured three hours of peril before being rescued and taken aboard the Clifton bound for New York.

Val API. Anthony Pim Clifton F Tazarsolyg Careigd New York Poland

Congress Passes Bill Amid Preemption Rights Debate

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a congressional bill on preemption rights for diverse groups and land taxation proposals. The text references attempts in Congress to tax certain lands and to regulate alienation and settlement.

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Sub-Treasury Bill Warmly Debated in House

The Sub-Treasury bill is warmly debated in the house and promises material for speeches for nine weeks to come.

Lightning kills fellow of Rev. M. H. Lance in storm

During an early morning thunder storm yesterday a fellow of the Reverend M. H. Lance was struck by lightning and killed. The incident occurred as the storm moved through the area. Further details were not available.

M. LH Lance

Great Flood Sweeps Augusta After Sunday Rainfall

The Savannah river rose rapidly flooding Augusta streets from Ellis to Green. Boats carried families to safety as embankments broke and many plantations below the city suffered severe losses. no lives reported but property and warehouses were heavily damaged.

Savannah Yazoo Ellis and Green Streets United States Hotel Ellis Tutt Steam Boat Company Campbell-st Baba Broad Street Thie Eis Aszegards Washinton Cumming Kollock Ss O Elock Kitchen Hand& Scranton Kollack Broad Edward Tomas Colitis Rees & Beall’s Warehoe Camming Street Stovall & Hamlen Marbury Street Richmond Hlocel BE. W Clark & McMeits Seala Kooglan Somal Beard & Rowland’s Stovall &Tounon

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