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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1850
Page
2
Liverpool correspondence warns that rising New York cotton prices spur speculation while supplies grow. The writer urges planters to trim acreage, avoid overwork, and sell only at favorable prices, arguing freedom and prudent diversification will safeguard profits amid global market swings.
A notice in the Keowee Courier lists authorized agents for receiving and forwarding subscriptions to the Exonix Covarmn. Names include Mas. W. S. Gaiman at Weat Union and other agents in various towns, with districts such as Anderson.
The item reports rain and calm spells, notes travel delays from Tennessee, and cites Chester District gathering on the first Monday in April to appoint delegates for a Southern Convention. It covers a suicide near Rankin’s farm, calls for Pendleton delegates, and discusses distribution of delegates between Anderson and Pickens Districts. It also mentions counterfeit arrests in Rutherford and a brief moral verse closing.
The piece laments chronic mail failures across the nation, claiming the memory of the oldest inhabitants does not recall such chaos. It argues a breakdown between mass-contractors and good faith has occurred and calls for compromise resolutions to restore postal unity and trust.
The letter condemns Congress as the most important news issue for the South. It blames Mr. Collamer as Postmaster General for failing to address widespread mail delays from New Orleans to Philadelphia. The writer questions his public duty and warns of growing citizen discontent if the problem is not resolved soon.
The article discusses planter debates on whether to plant heavily or sparingly as cotton commands high prices. It cites a Liverpool despatch urging restraint, emphasizes risks, and notes market activity with steamer arrivals. Also covered are plans for opera engagements and the removal of Florida Indians, detailing payments, rations, and costs.
England based Mesers Boring Brothers announce 5,500,000 loan in four and a half percent stock at 93 to fund St Petersburg to Afoacow railroad, redeemable in 60 years with sinking fund. Also reports Jenny Lind tour details with Barnum agreement signed in Lubeck on the 8th.
Senate rejected a petition for dissolution of the Union with Soward Hale and Chase voting for reception. Bertie n urged compromise for equal South rights and recalled constitutional challenges. House action lingered over revenue-collection costs as the Hottinguer sailed from Liverpool and foundered near Arklow Bank with loss of crew and many passengers.
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