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Newspaper

Georgetown American

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1840

Page

3

Debate Over Committee Testimony and Sealed Letters

The report describes a heated House debate on admitting sealed letters and testimony from a committee. Members argued over whether the committee could open and incorporate letters directed to the Speaker and how both sides should be heard before April. The dispute centered on procedure and rights of the minority, with Mr Medill and Mr Smithy of Connecticut among those involved. The session adjourned late without a final decision.

Sieone Les York Medill Smithy Connecticut R. Smith Camip Campbell

Geogre's Senate Action and House Resolutions Report

The Senate debated adjournment of Congress in May and discussed Maine frontier justice while a select committee reviews the sea of information. The House printed papers from the New Jersey election and considered resolutions on Editor W Robinson, Pensacola naval depot, Abolition petitions, debt imprisonment, and strict naturalization law. A medical mystery case called Spicer Case draws wide curiosity and medical observation.

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Market News from Liverpool and European Cotton Regions

Liverpool reports stock at 208000 bales with 152000 American, imports 175000 bales of which 144000 from the U. S. Prices steady to down with 5 1/2 d to 7d for Upland and Orleans, 64 to 64d for fair, weekly sales 10 to 30 thousand bales. Manchester and Havre notes show dull demand, lower prices, and mixed futures for wheat flour corn and tobacco. Industry reports from Havre on cotton sales, imports, and prices with fluctuating rates and stocks.

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Arrivals at Port of Georgetown and Departures

Arrivals since last report include Sloop Samuel Martin from Charleston with passengers and light cargo to E Waterman, Steamer Charleston from Charleston, and Swan from Cheraw with multiple passengers. Cotton and produce moved to B King, with John Irwin and Foxworth boats carrying bales of cotton and corn. Departed: Steamboat Oscola under Christian toward Cheraw.

Samuel Martin Martin Charleston E Waterman Barden B King R Cooper M H Lance C M Durand O R Hilliard Miss Smith J W Cheesborough C Jones Swan Bixet Cheraw Vales Cotton J G Henning J Levingston

Musical Soiree at Georgetown with Various Soloists

A Wednesday evening concert at Georgetown on March 18 promises an array of performances. Featured are Ganda DonMatt Le Priner and others performing piano flute violin and vocal numbers including Rossini and Strauss pieces. Tickets cost one dollar. information available at hotels or the door.

Georgetown Donmall Enn Aseneas

Carpentering Services Advertisement by L. Bolomons

A brief notice by L Bolomens announces he will handle all carpentry work and aims to satisfy customers to earn public patronage. The message seeks the trust of friends and the public in his trade.

Oder S. Patrit Mer L. Bolomons

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