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Newspaper
Georgetown American
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1840
Page
2
A street conversation contrasts M. B's temperance sermons with the minister's duties fidelity to God and congregation. The dialogue probes popularity versus principle, likening arsenic sales to alcohol and debating what whiskey actually does for the drinker.
A fragment shows a merchant defending his interests against Mr B s controversial ideas. He concedes talent but claims arguments fail against personal gain. Another speaker notes hardship for B s followers if the pace continues and cites family support behind the stance.
A fragmentary comic verse notes Dick and Jack chatting about their neighbors and a lighthearted quarrel. The lines mention jokes about a wife and a fortnight since they spoke, preserving a playful domestic tone.
In Charleston on Thursday evening, a large meeting of the State Rents and Democratic Party approved a spirited address and resolutions endorsing President Van Buren and Senator Calhoun. They rebuked the Harrison effort, urged support for the Administration, and defended Southern interests and constitutional currency.
The assembly unanimously adopts the Address and Resolutions after discussion. An Executive Committee of 30 is to be appointed to advise on measures for sustaining the principles. A Committee of Correspondence may be formed to stress these principles publicly. Each Ward and the Neck will appoint a Committee of 100 for vigilance. Provisions include publishing the proceedings. dated May 8, 1840, with the signatures of H L Pinckney and others.
Congress reconvenes after early session with a resolution to print 30,000 Treasury reports on government expenditures 1924 to 1839, opposed by Whigs. Preston backs harbor defense steam experiments. Debates over revenue law enforcement and direct taxation continue. National conventions nominate Van Buren for president and Harrison for vice president.
The South Carolinian notes printing errors in the last session acts. It corrects the section on electing clerks sheriffs and ordinaries and directs managers to meet at the district courthouse the Wednesday after votes are received to count and certify results. It also praises a coastal collar ban urged by representative John daurd Middleton.
The letter questions a Marion Senate race between Scarborough and Gause arguing against a United States Bank and urging exploration of anti-bank measures. It advocates the Sub-Treasury and warns of a potential monied oligarchy, calling for local views on bank policy and future proposals.
A warrant issued by Wim C Footman for the arrest of William Williams of William District on charges of taking a slave named Ned from the Manning Estate in Sumter District. Ned is described as about 35, with dark features and a heavy lip. A liberal reward is offered. Also note a fire on the 30th in Pontiac Michigan destroying the exchange building with great loss.
A government vessel named Suitcase arrives in New York from Oman. It is manned by 66 Arabs, five Indian soldiers, a Portuguese, and others. Captain Ahiméd Bin Amnan commands the brig, headed to the Imam of Muscat. New York City Council forms a committee to greet Oman’s envoy and discuss duties for the visit.
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