12 Apr 1834
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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1834
Page
1
A fragment notes a Saturday morning market location near Broad Street under the Globe Hotel, suggesting a recurring event or listing in a local newspaper column.
The text outlines postage and advertising rates for weekly and semi weekly inserts, noting charges by size and frequency. It specifies that small items pay less and that the sender bears risk for remittances, with post office procedures for prepayments and returns for mail to be addressed.
The Augusta Chronicle announces a sale of fine English engravings and original oil paintings by masters like Van Dyck and Wouvermans at the Masonic Hall. A Western Submission print about Greenville’s Union Convention is quoted to illustrate the era’s chivalry debates.
A historical analysis questions whether allegiance lies with the states or the United States, arguing the states created the federal government and retain supremacy. It cites Jeffersonian doctrine, constitutional references, and 1776 Congress resolutions to critique a claimed single nation allegiance.
A call to members friendly to Equal rights to gather at the Long Room of Mawris Frepenice's Confectionary on Saturday at 8 o clock in the evening for an important business discussion. April 9.
The scene reports the suicide of Gen Bras of South Carolina and notes vast implications for business. It also tracks United States troops from Virginia and Alabama preparing for Charleston Harbor and Fortress Monroe, with details on regiment placements and garrison duties.
The Augusta market notes no price change with a Saturday break and pending Liverpool guidance. Savannah reports moderate upland demand with 2500 bales forecast and prices from 9 to 12 1/2 cents for choice. ordinary grades ease. Rice and flour markets show limited activity. corn priced around 70 to 75 cents. freights to Liverpool 11 10d. Havre and New York rates listed. Local market dullness follows weak foreign advices. notes from Georgian and Enquirer reflect broader decline tendencies.
The report shows total Upland sales near 4500 bales with many price strata and allocations across qualities. It notes improved inquiry for middling and higher grades, scarcity of prime stock, and a range of prices for sugar, molasses, flour, whiskey, bacon, salt, and coffee, with exchange rates and freight details.
Cotton trade notes steady to firm in New York Liveroom with fluctuating prices. Reports show declines in some descriptions while Surat and American types move to export, with daily sales around several thousand bales and a stock estimate near 180000. Demand shifts from dull to revived mid February then steadied toward week end.
Subcribers to the Dancing Assemblies will receive tickets on the evenings of the Wth and With inst. from Mr. Avousrin Staventen. The ladies list was hastily prepared from memory and may have omitted someone. gentlemen are asked to inform the Managers of any missing names.
A military encampment will be held in Macon beginning May sixth for one week on ground near the city, offering tents marquees and equipment for volunteers. The sutler will provide board at 75 cents per day and a gold medal will be contested before the camp breaks.
The Register and Library of Medical and Chirurgical Science announces its 15th number and weekly publication. It lists contents from Nos. 1 to 15 including Dupuytren on tongue paralysis, Ergot of Rye, Bell on nerves, MacIntosh's Practice, and various medical topics. Back numbers available from Washington City and executors call for settlements of the estate of Annanam Waker. payment and claims by law.
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