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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1836
Page
1
An old newspaper item notes publication every Saturday morning from No 261 Broad Street opposite Masonic Hall. Details emphasize the regular schedule and the storefront location serving readers and advertisers. The notice preserves the address and landmark indicating where to find the publication.
Rates set for semi weekly and weekly papers with advance or end of year options. Advertisements priced per insertion with minimum one square. notices for land or negro sales by executors or guardians require public gazette notices sixty days prior. Personal property sale, debtors, creditors notices forty days. court leave to sell land or negroes four months.
The issue notes debt payments due to a local establishment during an absence, reports bank bill reception issues, cites the death of Judge James Pounrit and Governor’s appointment of Cantor B. Corr, discusses Texas matters, and praises The Knickerbocker’s April issue for its educated, liberal content and style.
Readers are urged to attend the Augusta theatre tonight to witness a tragic stage adaptation of Banwen's novel by Miss Cuan norrse Banners 1-fow. The manuscript, not yet printed, preserves the story while inserting authorial touches, earning high praise for its fidelity and dramatic form. If scenery matches, an hour or two of gripping interest is anticipated.
The first Monday in May west, is the day on which the Convention is to be held, by those opposed to the election of Wax Barnes, the abolition candidate, for the purpose of nominating an electoral ticket. The Sentinel suggests a meeting of the citizens of Richmond County in the City Hall on Saturday the 23d inst for nominating delegates to said con-
The piece argues against forming an electoral ticket from opposing state factions and warns Georgia and the South not to back a Force Bill aligned ticket. It critiques Judge Warre and Waite, notes Georgia volunteers’ discharge, and reports Texan developments with Houston, Santa Anna, and Goliad, framing Texas independence as aligning with U.S. sovereign status and liberty.
A Philadelphia memorial protests Arkansas admission to the Union, alleging a constitution that sanctions slavery. The piece accuses abolitionists of dishonesty, claiming they seek to overturn the Constitution and extend slavery to all states, urging South loyalists to resist what it calls treacherous designs.
An phrase from Fort Drane reports Gen. Eustis lacking corn and forage for about seven hundred mounted men. He is twenty five miles from Fort Drane, four to five days behind Gen. Scott, and sixteen days past Ouithlacoochee. The piece weighs possibilities of Scott advancing to Tampa Bay and Indians surrendering, or Scott meeting disaster due to provisioning gaps.
The brig Teusaw under Captain Averill arrived from Matagorda after eight days with 50 passengers mainly women and children fleeing Santa Anna. Four men remained in Matagorda who had boats to escape after blowing up the town. The Ponsaw reported sighting a Mexican cruiser twelve hours after departure. An adjourned Mobile meeting chaired by Colonel M A Lea raised 3552 dollars for Texas aid and appointed sub committees to collect and disburse funds to Samuel M Williams and to honor A F Keene for his efforts.
The gentlemen named form a standing committee to receive subscriptions for Texas citizens across Alabama. The meeting adjourned sine die. Reports from Texas describe the Mexican advance on San Felipe and Goliad, with mass slaughter and fears of broader conflict. The Texas campaign outcome remains uncertain as reports diverge between Brazoria and New Orleans summaries.
Santee and Capt Brooks arrive from Picolata reporting no news of Gen Scott's movements. Capt Gates notes dispatches from Fort King and Hustis as left wing advances reach Pilaklakaha near Tampa. Reports claim five hundred Creeks march to Tampa, Volusia garrison downsized, and Indian movements scarce. Some conclude war ends, Gaines resigns to Cuinca, but Drane forces march toward Withlacoochee. Robbery of Columbia mail ends with transfer of funds.
The article argues for American sculptor H. Powers to receive a major national commission, praising his skill in marble and his potential beyond Greenough. It cites Powers as fully capable of executing a high statue for Congress, with recognition of his growing mastery and the need to encourage American talent. It also includes related anecdotes and praise for other artists and a brief note on a library visitor incident.
Havre market notes a continuing drop with prime cotton down at least four cents and other qualities down one cent. Latest date not fully clear but prices quote 14 and 18 cents per pound for some lots.
The week’s cotton and foodstuffs prices show dull Upland and long cotton activity with multiple sales across bales and looms, rice and bacon markets firm yet cautious, and modest arrivals from Baltimore and New Orleans. Guardian's Sale announces land and minor’s estate, while sheriff sale lists a Mary and her child, with adjacent pine land and additional enslaved people to be distributed.
Departures and arrivals list ships Tugalo Caledonia Geo Washington Forester John Randolph and John steamers with cotton bales and merchandise. Notable consignments include Edward Campfield agent and partners, with numerous firms named in the cargo and tow operations.
Married on Wednesday the 13th by Rev Spears Jon D Dickenson formerly of Virginia to Eliza Louisa daughter of the late Dr Gleize of Charleston. On the 7th instant by William Doyle Joux Muneny to Miss Naxer Retyoxps, all of this county.
In this city yesterday morning Jacob Abrahms aged 78 native of Frankfort Maine died. Friends invited to his funeral this morning at 10 o clock. In Columbia county on the 18th inst John L Axpenson aged 42 native of Boston Mass and long resident of the city.
The Stockholders of the Steam Boat Company of Georgia will meet at their Savannah office on the second Monday in May at 10 AM to elect thirteen Directors for one year. Absent stockholders may appoint another by power of attorney under seal. Administrators Sale. An order of the Columbia County Court directs sale of several hundred acres of pine land in Richmond and 240 acres in Appling to benefit the heirs of David Vinson. Will annexed. WM. L. CRAWFORD, Adin'r.
A sale notice for a property in Augusta at Market House, including a quarter acre lot with a dwelling and improvements bounded by Ellis Green Lincoln Streets, and two enslaved people named Jacob and Delia. The estate of the late Mrs D B Lubbock is to conduct the sale by order of the Inferior Court of Richmond County for the heirs and representatives, on March 2.
Burke County court house sale postponed listing four tracts totaling 550 acres adjoining Briar Creek and adjacent lands of Elliston Adams Jones Scriven area. Properties levy under fi fa for Robert Watkins family, plus additional 400+ acres in three tracts near Boggy Gut and Briar Creek. James A. Stringer, Sheriff, March 2.
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