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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1835
Page
1
The notice states publication occurs every Saturday morning at the Globe Hotel on Broad Street. No further details, dates, or names are provided in the readable text.
An old newspaper notice outlines subscription rates for a mis weekly paper and advertising charges. It also details legal sale notices by executors and guardians, with timing and publication requirements for land or slave sales, personal property, debtor and creditor notices, and court permissions to sell.
A brief note from Augusta announces a state rights nomination urging justice and courage without fear, reflecting local political sentiment and alignment with state rights principles.
For governor Chas R Dougherty repeated. erratum corrects a quoted phrase. More light notes receipt of the Co vineron Heraxp weekly by Wm B Hannison in Newton county. The prospectus will be inserted next. the paper is neatly printed and may aid state rights as an able auxiliary.
The piece urges action on slave trade denials and criticizes limited enforcement. It cites The Right Way and Charleston Mercury arguments urging storekeepers to refuse Abolitionist purchases and resist lynch law, urging a public meeting to defend rights and curb abolitionist influence.
A Georgia informant recounts the rise of Murel known as the Land Pirate a prominent figure in early insurrectionary efforts in Mississippi. Former Tennessee resident for years his bold depredations earned notoriety and his capture and conviction occurred under remarkably dramatic and romantic circumstances.
A Mississippi correspondent recounts a Tennessee pursuit of Meret who stole enslaved people from a Baptist preacher. Stewart, by flattery, gains trust, learns the conspirators’ plan, joins Murel in Arkansas then returns to Tennessee to aid his arrest. The piece rails at the Courier and attacks Union and Abolition factions, accusing the State Rights party of subterfuge and hypocrisy while defending Stewart’s bold actions.
In response to a Courier report, city leaders deny the meeting was unauthorized or violent. They defend police oversight and confirm about 150 attendees, with one white man named Shavers present, and urge authorities to reveal culprits and clear the public mind.
A Charleston gathering condemns Northern abolitionist plots that threaten Southern peace. Resolutions pledge to boycott abolitionist trade, urge concerted action, and back measures from law to state action to defend constitutional rights and domestic tranquility. Leaders call for moderation with firm suppression of incendiary activity.
The meeting adopted a resolution to create a committee of twenty one to consider the objects discussed and report to citizens later. The chair appointed the committee at his leisure, with full power to act in emergencies. Edward W. North was named chairman and Wartham Parron secretary. list of 21 names published next morning. The chairman urged the committee to meet at City Mall today at noon.
On the 29th alt at Mount Vintage in Edgefield district by Reverend Seneca G Bragg pastor of Christ Church Macon Ga Mr Osstan Gnecony of Macon weds Miss Axsa E daughter of Col Christian Breithaupt.
An 89 dated notice lists groceries including brandy rum wine sugar coffee lard and more then describes several properties for sale or lease: three story fireproof store and dwelling on Broad Street occupied by F C G Taylor two story dwelling with plaza on Jones Street near Planters Hotel and other dwellings and stores on Bridge Row Broad Street Campbell Street and No 4 Bridge Row. Interested parties instructed to apply to McKenzig and Bennoch.
The college states that classes will resume on the second Monday in November. It highlights a reorganized board of trustees, expanded facilities, and a strong anatomy program with a large library and new museum items. An infirmary and clinical opportunities at the Marine Hospital and city almshouse are described, along with listed faculty and diploma requirements.
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