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Newspaper
Georgetown American
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1840
Page
2
A historical speech argues against protectionist policy, contending high wages hide labor need and hinder growth. It lauds Northern and New England workers, urges free industry, and warns against debt, urging states to fund obligations and maintain national unity.
Friday morning March 27 the semi weekly paper switches to a weekly due to uncertain advertising and subscriber prospects. On Wednesday March 25 snowstorm hits the town with high wind from the northwest and heavy snowfall. By Thursday sun returns as the storm abates, leaving the town recalling the wintry spell.
The Pee Dee river rose several feet at Cheraw over two days and continued to rise, raising concern for nearby homes and transport.
The paper extols wide readership among turf and field lovers and credits the editor’s liberality and industry with the rewards of a strong circulation.
The fragmented text notes a weekly publication in New York under editor William Porter Esqr with a price of 10 in advance and a caution to readers not to start or stare, but lacks coherent events or names to summarize further.
Washington reports little progress in Congress as Democratic Jersey delegates take seats. Analysts expect passage of the Sub Treasury Bill and possibly a General Bankrupt Law, while tensions rise over the Maine boundary and opium trade in relation to China. Market notes from Liverpool London and other ports show cotton prices fluctuating with unsettled supplies and shipping expectations.
Ixoran Murpers reports an attack on a wagon train from Post No 2 en route to Mi canopy for supplies. Two escort members and one or two mules were killed. bodies badly mutilated. Lieutenant Fanson commanded the post unit. St Augustine News.
News from New York notes dates two days later and mentions global affairs. Britain’s China quarrel grows. Parliament seeks ministry infdrittation. France lacks a ministry as the King seeks a new cabinet with M. Thiers possibly at the helm. Royal finances and the Duer de Nemours pension are discussed. Royal family wealth cited. appanage refused and ministers resign. Differences between Farkey and Egypt persist.
We have had a tolerable attendance this week with buyers holding prices firm and no major changes. Cotton imports and exports show mixed movement with American and other goods shipped, traders noting steady demand while the market remains dull.
A Massachusetts bill under consideration seeks passenger safety provisions for steamboats. One section would impose a fine of one thousand dollars payable to heirs devisees or creditors of any person killed by negligence on a railroad steamboat or stage coach within the state.
Correspondence from North reports the Peruvian government will not accept Ai Picket our chargé d affaires or recognize the treaty concluded with the prior government under Gen. Santa Cruz. The U S envoy Louis has been sent with a bearer, crossing the isthmus today, while Felipe Pardo heads to London to advance a mission.
Dispatch notes rumors of a failed revolt by Mexican Federalists. Report claims Centralists moved reinforcements into Monterrey, Federalists arrived, then retreated without attack as Centralist cavalry pursued.
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