South Carolina Legislature Opens Session Amid Debates
The November convening in Columbia records petitions on slavery, name changes, bridges, and ferries. Members discuss committee assignments, new laws, and a bill to regulate contested elections while appointing a chaplain and adjusting pay.
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Ersons
Thomas Burges
Joseph M'Daniel
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United States
Congress
Court of ‘Equity
Charléhon
W.s.smith
William Soranzo
William’ Soranzo- Hazell
Falconer
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William S. Quince
William
Hazell
Senate
Andrew Lee
John Holman
Committee of Roads
Johnson
Joor
Mitchell
Anderson
House
Reid
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Conspiracy Foiled on Caribbean Island Arrests Hinge on Governor’s Kin
Reports from the island describe a planned coup thwarted by the national guard and a council of war. Several leaders were arrested, including the governor’s nephew, with the ensuing crackdown stabilizing the area amid interrupted trade and provisioning.
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Cape Franco
Avith
Christophie
Hanneral
Christopey
Christophe
Menei
Gener
de Paix
Seeley
Opposition to State Bank incorporation in Charleston
Letters from Columbia describe strong opposition to the incorporation of the State Bank. Reports mention the South Carolina Bank may also be formed if Wit succeeds. Auction of the Revenue Cutter South Carolina for 7 500 dollars and other local notices include marriages and deaths. Local elections report William Rice elected sheriff in Union county and various court and marriage notices.
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Gharleston
Columbia
State Bank
South Carolina Bank
South Carolina
Messrs
William Holmes & Co
Adinstant
Columb
Ten Dollars Reward for Stolen Red Morocco Pocket Book
Notice offers ten dollars for recovery of a large red morocco pocket book with a five clasp belonging to Mr. Johnson Ess of Georgetown Taylor. The book contains multiple promissory notes and sundry sums. owners are asked to settle accounts with the finder or owner.
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Goth
Johnson Ess
Georgetown Taylor
M‘kenzie
Local Court Notices for Grand and Petit Pleas
In Georgetown South Carolina the Court of General Sessions convened with a list of jurors and defendants entitled to penalties for non attendance. Names include Thomas Young John Daniel Thomas Ready William Heror Benjanin Boffking Josiah Hanalfon William Screcham Capers and others. fines of twenty dollars and five percent of general taxes may be imposed unless excused on oath by April first.
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Georgetowan
Georgetoway
Thomas Young
John Daniel
Thomas Ready
William Heror
Benjanin Boffking
Gran He
Josiah Hanalfon
William ‘Screcham ‘Capers
Thomas Boone
Junion
Jacob William Harvey
Willan Graham
Dlabe Rogers
Joseph Wragg
John Graham
John Lequeux
Joseph Hardy
Timothy Harris
Petit
Commmon
Tereby
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Samuel Davidson
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Meike White
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Samuel Brown
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Bank of United States
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