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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1834
Page
5
A fragmentary entry mentions a Saturday morning road street scene near the Globe Hotel with unclear names and directions. The readable text provides no dates, events, or concrete actions.
Public notice outlines how sales by administrators executors or guardians must be advertised and conducted. It specifies timing for sales on the first Tuesday in the month at the county court house and required notices forty to sixty days prior. It notes further rules for sales of personal property and debtors and creditors notices and court leave to sell.
The Augusta Chronicle reports the removal to the Centre Room at the Globe Hotel for the Medical College commencement at noon, inviting citizens to attend and honor the institution. It also recounts a lost mail incident from Columbia with a drowned ferryman and a flooded Wateree River, plus Macon races notes describing Argyle defeating Rattlesnake in heat one and again in heat two, and a village bank failure at Farmers Bank of Chattahoochee amid political tension.
The piece argues the Bank’s loss of public confidence stems from political hostility and internal missteps. It cites Col Iverson’s moves, calls for banking reform, and warns Southern voters how national politics harm regional interests, urging cautious, principled policy over expedient bargains.
The piece argues against Southern participation in the presidential contest, blaming it for evils in finance and policy. It warns that a Calhoun candidacy would auction Southern principles for votes, and condemns Gov. Troup’s nomination.
The author argues against blind adulation of leaders, warning that trust should rest on right, honesty, principle, and Providence rather than persons. They caution about idolatry of powerful figures, urge citizens to stay vigilant, and note a shift in thinking about southern politics and presidential prospects. A forthcoming discussion promises new ideas to shape the nation’s future.
The Richmond Compiler reports a local election in Henrico County where John 4M Botts led over W. B. Randolph by 110 votes after a strong anti Jackson push. Across New York, towns from Hudson to Yorktown send cheering results amid broad news of electoral momentum.
The article notes Anti Regency and Anti Jackson success across several towns and counties including Albany Rensselaer Saratoga Green Columbia Dutchess Orange and likely Westchester with diminished margins in some areas. A hail storm and minor earthquake reports also appear with cabinet transfers and contract settlements for the Columbus Enquirer.
A 19th century reader discusses dangers of unchecked authority in a president and its impact on the Constitution. The piece cites General Jacksons traits, warns of overreaching power, and laments moral and legal declines in public life. It includes critique of military style politics and calls for restraint and constitutional obedience.
The Liverpool Savannah reports above average prices for cotton with square bales valued higher than round bales. Prices in Savannah show gains up to four cents on certain qualities, aided by Liverpool demand while New York reports later price drops. COTTON demand remains active with about 3500 bales traded. river sales are moderate.
The fragment lists raw pricing data for flour, corn, and freight rates. It mentions flour at 86 a barrel, corn at 75.08 cents, and various freight routes including Havre and New York with unspecified vessel details. The text appears as a truncated historical market bulletin with prices and destinations.
The Crarveston Marger market shows a brisk opening and a near 6,000 bale week in Upland cotton. Prices advanced early then fluctuated after Liverpool news, with declines as buyers could not meet holders’ higher asks. overall weekly sale details include numerous Upland lots ranging 9 to 13 cents and mixed regional qualities. The New Year Market notes a larger weekly export of about 2,253 bales across Uplands and Floridas at 11 to 13 cents, with New Orleans and Alabama examples in the same range.
The report details a large but shifting cotton trade with 30 460 bales traded last week including 9000 to speculators and 1000 for export. Prices eased from early gains as arrivals rose, demand fell in early reports, and later activity revived with modest declines. Shipments from the United States, especially New Orleans and Mobile, continued, while Havre notes firm prices and strong demand for US supplies amid steady manufacture.
In Columbus on Thursday evening, Simeon Patilly married Harriet Kirkland by Reverend Benjamin Pope. The couple began their new life in Columbus with family and friends in attendance.
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