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Newspaper

Augusta Chronicle

Location

Augusta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1836

Page

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Satirical Public Gazette No 261 at Broad Street

Published every Saturday morning at No 261 Broadsstreet opposite Masonic Hall.

Broadsstreet Masonic Hall

Advertisements and notices in a semi weekly paper

Rates for print include two sections of fees for papers and months in arrears. Executors guardians and administrators must publish land or negro sales sixty days prior to sale day at courthouse. Personal property sales require forty days notice. Debtor and creditor notices forty days. Applications to sell land or negroes require four months of publication.

Court of Ordinary Inferior Court of Columbia Augusta Richmond County David Vinson Columbia County George Magruder Wm.l, Crawford Adm R. Will Auguste Ellis Green Street Lincoln I. Cannon Green Lincoln Street Jacob Delia Lubbock

Be just and fear not on August as Wednesday 1836

Indebted readers in city and country are urged to pay promptly to aid the establishment during its absence. ERRATA corrects a line from the last issue stating the Federal Union phrase and notes a Georgia Savannah press strip about the Dolphin’s arrival from St Augustine with no fresh war news.

Federal Union For Florida St. Augustine James Wana Waynesboro Burke County

General Gaines Calls For Mounted Brigade To Texas Frontiers

A letter from General Gaines urges Governor White of Louisiana to provide a mounted brigade to compel Indians back across the Texas line. He says delaying to seek the President’s guidance would endanger white settlers on both sides of the border. The paper also notes planned entertainments and political commentary tied to GA and national figures, with performances by Mason, Scmidt, Dravoro and sons, and a bill of fare including Sir William Wallace and Perfection.

Gaines Texas Gov. White Louisiana United States William Wallace Munster Scotia Augusta Western Department Natchitoches Mexico United States of America Mexican States Red Arkansas Manuel Flores Sabine Ridge Prairies Boundary Line Red River New Orleans Baton Rouge Texus Edmund P. Gaines Evwand D. Warre State of

Georgia Politicians Debate Principles and Party Loyalties

The piece challenges Gov. Troup supporters and accuses them of desertion for office, praising Georgia loyalists defending constitutional rights against Van Buren while urging proof of Gen Jackson’s consistency with Troup’s principles. It questions Mr. Guiev and presses for evidence of sincerity.

Troup Party Georgia Gen. Jacxson Mantix van Burnzy Guiev Gen. Jackson Gen Jackson Guru Forsooth Crawford Troup Gov. Trove Mr. van Buren Constitutionalist Jackson Gov. Troup Gviev

Georgia Faces Delay Over Survey of Western Railroad Route

A Georgian newspaper lambasts Gov Scuney for not executing a legislative act authorizing a Western Railroad route survey. It argues the convention date makes timely surveying unlikely, urges citizens to nominate delegates to the convention, and recommends appointing a distinguished local figure to secure benefits for the city and state.

Scuney Great Western Atlantic Georgia Athens

Honor to the volunteers dinner and ball fundraiser

A large public meeting at the U S Hotel on Saturday April 23 1836 appointed committees from all wards to solicit funds for a grand dinner and ball in honor of Florida volunteers. Committees of four per ward and a five member festival committee were named to arrange the event and coordinate with volunteer companies for funding and execution.

U. S Henry Meatxe Bens. Bainn Florida WM. W. Holt James M’laws G. B. Holland C. B. Hitt

City Festival Committee Appointed at Meeting

A committee of three will seek City Council approval for the festival at the east end of City Hall. Robt Dillon D L Thorpe and Co B Hitt named to the committee. The secretary will serve as treasurer, receive funds, and keep ledgers for the majority to approve disbursement. A register of contributors will be kept and the proceedings signed by the chair and secretary for publication. Henry Mealing, Ch’n, Barnn, Sec’y.

Robt Dillon D. L. Thorpe Co. B. Hitt

News from Europe and America Chronicle 1835

Debates in English Parliament on Irish Reform and Orange measures reveal ministry gains while Algiers crisis and Polish affairs draw attention. Reports note the London Louisa reaching Lisbon after loss of rudder, and a Texas frontier dispatch urges mounting volunteers to deter Indian incursions along the Red and Arkansas rivers. A charity endowment proposal for a living-in hospital for married women arises from Dr. Jonas Preston's will.

Sylvie de Grasse Weiderholt France England United States Cracow Poland America Wilna Russia Louisa Truman London Lisbon Spain Cordova Maryatt N. P. Willis Chatham John Franklin John Banon Beaufort Royal Geographical Society James Ross Back Pyrennees Mendizabel Cadiz National Guard Malaga Petersburg Turkey Barvarid Constantinople Jonas Preston Philadelphia U.S

Glorious Victory Promises Overthrow of Van Buren Party

The piece proclaims a Whig led victory in city elections as a sign of rising opposition to Van Buren and his associates. It laments low Whig turnout, praises old Democrats for deciding to curb corruption, and urges robust use of the elective franchise. It recalls Vinegar Hill and notes a persistent clash between political parties and voter participation. The narrator celebrates the public’s right to designate rulers and mocks political passivity.

Lawrence Harkee Col. Cucumber Caleb Cash Wall Street Allwise Banks Tammany Chapel Street van Buren Jackson Mr. van Buren Democratic Party Berton Republic Vinegar Hill Mahomet Dick Trifle

Virginia House Districts and County Totals Listed

A fragment lists Whigs and counties with vote tallies including Berkley Campbell Chesterfield Franklin Frederick Henrico James City Kenawha King George Loudoun Nansemond Northampton Gloucester Powhatan Princess Anne Rockbridge Rappahannock Albemarle Botetourt Buckingham Caroline Charlotte Greenville Isle of Wight King and Queen Lewis and others, indicating a regional tally by county and party. The text shows partial county names and multiple 1 to 3 vote counts.

Berkley Campbell Chesterfeld Franklin Frederick Henrico Henry James City, &c Kenawha King George Loudoun Nansemond Northampton Gloucester Powhatan Princess Anne Rockbridge Rappahannock van Buren Albemarle Bottetourt Buckingham Caroline Charlotte Greenville Isle of White King & Queen Lewis

Cotton Market News Finds Mixed Dullness in Liverpool and Havre

Reports from Liverpool Havre and Charleston detail active sales and rising exports amid a generally quiet market. Prices for Upland and Louisiana cotton hold steady to firm with modest advances in some varieties while overall demand softens, and stock levels for United States cotton rise.

Havre Manner Savannah Louisiana Mobile Virginia Tennessee Bahia Payta St. Domingo Liverpool United States Upland Pernambuco Peyta U. States New Orleans Charleston

April 24 Steamer Georgia Holmes Savannah with boats

April 24 entry lists steamer Georgia Holmes sailing from Savannah with boats No. 5 and 10 to I. Roll. Names include A Cumming, P McGraw, M Roff, T Wray, J & 8 Bones, R Malone, E Bustin, G A Walker, Webster, Parmelee & Co. Wright, Bull & Co, Moore &

Georgia Holmes Savannah I. Roll A Cumming P McGraw M Roff T Wray J & 8 Bones R Malone E Bustin

Shipping notices and arrivals in Savannah harbor

A compilation of merchant firms and captains with departeds and arrivals. Vessels listed include steamer John Randolph with 344 bales cotton and others such as George Washington, Forester, Cherokee, and Niagara. Cargoes, passengers, and destinations span Savannah Philadelphia Boston Liverpool Havannah and more, with numerous brigs and sloops noted.

John Randolph Cresswell Savannah George Washington Forester King Cherokee Kensington Curtis Philadelphia Eagle Evans Providerice Active Littlejohn Baltimore Dea Schr Scrateler Brown Elizabeth Mariner Luce Darien Cva Lavinia Page Boston Othello Saunders Liverpool Alegond Muir Quebec Arkwright Burnie Aberdeen New Hanover Carty American Gonsalves New York Robert Habersham Libbey Arrachis Ontario Piessen New Orleans Mills Southwick St. Augustine Caledonian Wood Augusta Santee Brooks Picolata Cuantheton Niagara Besher Mark Spharque Artemissa Fornells Havannah Embassador Vaughan Falmouth Fam Jones Herbert Moik Sehrs Chase Keeler Gager Wilmington Paragon Randall Little River George Henry Burns Marmion Allen Old Chapman Thompson Havana Sehr Kezia William Medora Griffiths Harvest Fulier Cowes Sutton Berry Extro Wardlaw Harriet Woodbury Matanzas Dehoop Bloum Lawrence Hull Atlantic Godfrey Star Ireland Mary Turner Apalachicola Schr Love Loegly Kezia Macwilliam Escort Farow Jew Taylor Carolina Stevens Norleans Abbais Ring Plymouth N. C Columbia Halsey Seabrook Dubois

Marriage Announcement in Burke County Sun

In this city on the 10th inst by the Rev Mr Davis Mr Joan A Wanken of Burke county to Miss Connenia M daughter of Mr John Woolfolk.

Authorized attorneys to act during absence

C H Snockxter and Joan Hurston Esqs are authorized to attend to any business I am interested in during my absence. This power covers all actions needed in my name and to protect my interests until my return.

H. Snockxter Joan Hurston

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