03 Aug 1833
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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1833
Page
1
Fragmentary notice describes a recurring Saturday morning event at the back of the Globe Hotel near Jackson Hills. Readable words indicate location and timing but lack organizers or full details.
An 19th century public notice outlines ad rates for insertions, postpaid handling, and fee structures. It details terms for land and slave sales, deadlines for notices, and procedures for administrators guardians and executors to publish court-related notices.
The Augusta issue notes letters from correspondents and papers such as Many Citizens Lumpkiniana and A Western Georgian to be published. It criticizes Boston meeting coverage in the Bos ton Atlas and defends the Chronicle against Calhoun print claims. The piece discusses editorial stance and remarks on naming of papers and political loyalties.
The piece reprints John Horne Toole's critique on school masters and argues northern professionals still command high respect. It notes observers witness the auctioning of a master’s position and asserts the north avoids demeaning conclusions, while challenges the southern view.
A heated defense of Southern teachers and internal improvements, criticizing Northern praise of educators, and challenging Georgia’s Athens Rail Road plan. The piece attacks Honne Toone and Jonny Horne Toore, arguing for state independence, examining Albany canal versus river trade, and stressing Atlanta and Augusta economic stakes.
A 1853 letter discusses Mobile’s early history and the Florida question. It recounts Ponce de Leon’s 1512 landing, De Soto’s 1539 Florida expedition, battles with Apalachee and Tallapoosa regions, and the march toward Mobile near the present town site. The piece notes broad obscurity in early colonization and cites famed explorers and routes to the coast.
A historical sketch discusses Soto's 1539 1542 expedition and later French and Spanish claims in West Florida from the Perdido to the Rio del Norte. It covers Pensacola Fort Conde and Fort Charlotte, Wilkinson's capture, and the transfer of Florida after the Louisiana purchase. The piece ends with political commentary from Patrick Henry and calls for Georgia nullification supporters at Athens.
A letter to the editors condemns state rights advocates as blind to looming danger from nullification. The writer urges firm action as Georgia shifts away from nullification and a nonnullifier is chosen for governor, arguing the principles of Jefferson and Calhoun must be defended and sustained by all true supporters.
The stock report dated the Vth instant lists 13 435 bales cotton and 295 hogsheads tobacco, with losses for repacking and broken tobacco not yet accounted. The market notes some shipments, steady sugar demand, cool mornings, and occasional showers. cotton sales include 90 bales at 11 1/2d and 181 bales at 14 cents per pound, with little movement in molasses.
The Georgia Coast notices the GE quit Almanac continuation after two years disruption. Robert Grier, Esq will oversee calculations and new typography will accompany the Almanac for 54. The edition will use food paper and astronomical signs, with early purchases encouraged to reduce costs. July 2.
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