15 Aug 1835
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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1835
Page
1
The notice states a weekly Saturday morning publication based at Broad Street under the Globe Hotel, indicating a regular schedule for a local newspaper or notice sheet.
The notice details semiweekly and weekly newspaper rates, advance and end-of-year prices, and minimum charges. It sets sale rules for land or slaves by executors, administrators, or guardians, requiring public gazette notices sixty days before sale, personal property notices forty days, debtor and creditor notices forty days, and court leave applications for land or slave sales four months before.
The notice highlights Chrys R. Dougherty as the State Rights gubernatorial nominee and reports G. F. Panisa elected Augusta City Pump Contractor for a three year term starting with the first of the month. It also pays tribute to the late Gov. Jackson, championed by his devoted son Joseph W. Jackson.
The Columbus Sentinel reports from good authority that Gen. Joan A. Santonn, elected to the next Congress, has accepted an official appointment from the President and has resigned his governorship post to the Governor.
In a belligerent dispute Mr. Nean of the New York Evening Star replies to an Evening Post attack with calm humor. He says they will dine at Tyson's on Broad street, then reread the piece and respond if it proves worthless.
The article denounces Texas land schemes as Yazoo-like frauds. It warns readers that operators buy cheap from Mexican authorities and sell to followers at high profits, risking confiscation due to Mexico's shifting authorities. It urges caution for honest men considering emigration.
The piece argues for state level measures to curb abolitionist activity, asserting abolitionists foster treason and disunion. It urges Southern states to enact severe penalties and adopt legislation to restrain treasonable combinations within abolitionist strongholds and cites constitutional rights in dispute.
A South led call argues the North and East must adopt effective measures to protect constitutional rights and curb violence, warning the South may act alone if federal interference persists. The piece critiques Abolitionist aims and urges prompt legal remedies to avoid dissolution of the Union.
A Augusta paper denounces the Courier for accusing the Postmaster of aiding Abolitionist publications. The Postmaster, praised for sterling character, resists insinuations and insists the Courier’s charges are gratuitous and improper. The piece condemns the Courier for seeking to reform him with political motives.
An immense audience filled the chapel and portico as the 1835 commencement began with a prayer by the president followed by orations from distinguished attendees from across the state. The scene reflected the event’s prominence among both sexes and all social ranks.
Correspondent notes the piece on consistency in the Augusta Chronicle with satire on Jolly and Britt spelling. The column references mail delays across the state Benton execution and a trial, plus the Standard of Union’s critique of Judge Schley and political tensions in Montgomery and Mississippi papers.
Lord Brougham proposes a bill replacing education resolutions after Lord Melbourne's suggestion. Obituaries note comedian Charles Matthews born 1776 died from heart ossification linked to a Cape voyage. Reports claim Sanford resigns Congress seat and Canvass stakes rise with four elections looming. Yellow fever rumors persist in Boston while shipping and cotton markets show mixed activity in Augusta and Savannah.
The market stays steady with prices unchanged except lower American qualities dipping slightly. Saturday and today’s sales total about 5000 bales with 2500 bags of cotton sold today. Stocks are large in lower American grades and may be bought at a fraction lower, while other cottons hold steady.
Married on the 28th ultimo by James R. Brook Esq. Mr Joun T Horroway to Miss Janu Be Taie ter, both of Wilkes County.
Notice states an election is ordered for a second teller at Bank of Avovsta on August 11 1835. Candidates must submit applications with securities details duties bond amount and salary to Cashier Robert F Poe. City Papers will publish the notice once on August 12 at 91.
An old notice lists several properties on Broad street near the upper market and Jones street near Planters Hotel including a three story fireproof store and dwelling, two story dwellings with plazas, and a building near the Presbyterian Church, with current occupants named as F C G G Taylor Mrs Edes and Mr Rees.
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