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A notice states publication occurs each Saturday morning at No 261 Broadsstreet opposite Masonic Hall.
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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1836
Page
5
A notice states publication occurs each Saturday morning at No 261 Broadsstreet opposite Masonic Hall.
A colonial era notice outlines subscription rates for semi weekly and weekly papers, annual prices, and arrearage terms. It details ad insertion charges, minimums, and deadlines for notices by executors guardians and administrators for land or enslaved sales, and sets publication periods for notices to debtors creditors and for leave to sell property.
Notice requests payment from debtors in city and country to aid the establishment during absence. Errata correct a phrase in the last issue, changing “the constituted self party” to “the Constitution itself to party.” Florida item notes a Savannah Georgian strip about the Dolphin arriving from St Augustine with no further war news.
A letter from General Gaines requests Gov. White of Louisiana send a mounted brigade to push back Indians along the Texas line. He argues delaying presidential consultation harms white citizens on both sides. The paper previews an upcoming benefit tonight featuring Mrs. Hanr and performers Mason, Scmidt, and Dravoro and sons, with selections from Wallace and Perfection to entertain and fund-raise.
The passage defends the Georgia Troup and Constitutionalist factions, praising loyal supporters who back state rights and the constitution. It accuses the unprincipled Troup faction of desertion for office and challenges Mr. Guiev to prove Gen. Jackson aligned with Gov. Troup’s principles, vowing to judge sincerity by that proof.
The article blasts Gov. Scuney for delaying a legislative act authorizing a survey of the Western Railroad route to connect Georgia with the Atlantic. It argues the governor ignored clear authority, risking the convention's timing and Georgia losing anticipated benefits. The piece urges citizens to nominate delegates to the convention and to name a capable local leader to secure advantages for the city and state.
A large meeting at the U S Hotel on April 23 1836 appointed ward committees to collect funds for a dinner and ball to honor Florida volunteers. Additional five member planning committee named to organize the festival with volunteer company cooperation.
A committee to visit council members and gain permission for a festival at the east end of City Hall is formed. Robt Dillon D L Thorpe and Co B Hitt named. Secretary named treasurer to collect funds and maintain accounts for dissemination by majority of arrangements committee. Proceedings to be signed by Chairman and Secretary with newspaper insertion. Henry Mealing Chairman Barnn Secretary.
Reports from Europe and the Americas detail English Parliament contests over Irish Reform and other Bills with Ministry victories, Cracow occupation by protecting powers, Karlist prisoners in Spain, and a new Arctic expedition urged by Franklin and others. US Texas frontier tensions rise as Gaines seeks mounted volunteers amid Indian incursions, while a New Orleans charity plan funds a nationwide women’s hospital.
A partisan column celebrates a Whig rise over the Van Buren faction, citing widespread Democrat discontent with national leaders. It laments low voter turnout by the Whigs since Vinegar Hill 1834 and taunts opponents about failing to vote as the balance of power remains in flux. The piece urges active participation in elections as the true test of republican rights.
Fragment lists county names and vote counts for Whigs and allies in Virginia. Several counties appear with small vote totals, indicating a regional tally portion from a historical ballot or report.
Reports from Liverpool Havre and Charleston show dull cotton conditions with modest declines in some grades. Weekly sales around 10 679 bales with strong Upland and Louisiana demand earlier, while later days reflect softer prices and ample U.S. supply.
A fragment lists the steamer Georgia with routes to Savannah and associated crews and firms. Passengers and captains include Holmes, Savan nah, and names such as I. Roll, A Cum ming, P McGraw, M Roff, T Wray, J and 8 Bones, R Malone, E Bustin, G A Walker, Webster, Parmelee & Co, Wright, Bull & Co, Moore &.
A dense list records ships, steamers, and brigs bound to Savannah or arriving there. It names vessels such as John Randolph, George Washington, Forester, Cherokee, and Kensington, with cargoes including cotton bales and provisions, alongside ports like Philadelphia Baltimore and New York and dates in April.
In the city on the 10th inst by Rev Mr Davis, Mr Joan A Wanken of Burke county weds Miss Connenia M daughter of Mr John Woolfolk.
C H Snockxter and Joan Hurston Esqs are duly authorized to attend to any business I am interested in during my absence. The powers cover all actions required for my interests and are effective until further notice.
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