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Newspaper

Augusta Chronicle

Location

Augusta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1836

Page

1

Sat Morning Publication Details

Published every Saturday morning. No 261 Broadsstreet, opposite the Masonic Hall.

Broadsstreet Masonic Hall

Terms of newspaper subscription and legal notices

The notice outlines semi weekly and weekly subscription rates with advance or end of year payments and conditions for arrears. It covers advertising costs by insertion frequency and minimum charges, along with rules for submitting notices to executors guardians and administrators for land and negro sales and required publication periods. It also details public sale timings and notice durations for estates and leave to sell land or negroes.

Court of Ordinary Richmond County Gare J Barney

Theatre Ventriloquism Impresses Augusta Audience

A Augusta newspaper reports on last evening’s theatre where Mr. Kexventur and Master Parr performed ventriloquism despite bad weather. The crowd enjoyed numerous imitations and praised Bobby for his convincing act, with a bystander noting it seemed like a live creature. Kenworthy is named as a standout ventriloquist.

Kexventur Parr Bobby Mr. Kenworthy

North Carolina Legislature Elects Speakers and Clerks

The Raleigh assembly convened on the 21st. In the House W H Harwoon won Speaker by seven votes over W A Graham with C Maney and BE Freeman as clerks. In the Senate Huan Wanner of Orange elected Speaker by two votes over W D Moszty. Mosexx is described as a Wax Bunex man. Thomas G Sioux and J B Doner were clerks. Lewis Williams of Surry is talked of as Whig candidate for Senator replacing Manorum.

North Carolina Raleigh House of Commons W. H. Harwoon W. A. Granam Harwoon Graham C. Maney BE. B. Freeman Senate Huan Wanner Orange W.D. Moszty Mosexx Thomas G. Sioux J. B. Doner Lewis Williams Surry Manorum

Noted Upland Cotton From Col Cathown at Millwood Lot

A sample upland cotton from Col James E Cathown of Abbeville District S C, grown at Millwood, is praised for texture and cleanliness. Cathown’s cotton reportedly commands a premium in the market. The Southern Literary Messenger October issue is received and its contents noted, with delays blamed on office sickness and labor scarcity.

Bexs. Bainn James Eo. Cathown Abbeville S. C Col. Cathoun Barann Southern Literary Messenger Warre Tripoli Barbary States Robert Greenhow Martin Luther James W. Alexander Alfieri Schiller Mra. B. F. Ellet Lindley Murray Moses Anna U.S. Navy Henry Thompson Alabama

Reflections on Publisher Pax and Messenger

The speaker defends Pax and the Messenger against abuse of certain means, arguing that while abuses can occur in any good endeavor, criticism should target the method rather than the use. They praise Pax as fearless and independent, noting his highminded, chivalric writings.

Val The Messenger Pax

Governor's Mansion Funding Stirs Georgia Politics

A Georgia newspaper opines that the governor needs a proper residence with dignity and hospitality. It calls for a larger appropriation than fifteen thousand dollars, suggests ten thousand for building plus five thousand for furnishing, and urges higher governor salary to cover official hospitality costs.

Georgia Washington

Monopolies and political pressure in Savannah debates

The Savannah Georgian rails at monopolies and their political allies as Col. Dawson opposes the Savannah Rail Road Bank. The piece denounces minority opponents, claims intimidation by the majority, and notes legislative power shifts amid cross-state election updates and wartime-like rhetoric.

Savannah William C. Dawson Greene Mammoth Rail Road Charleston Nebuchadnezzar Col. Dawson Congress Milledgeville

Cotton Markets Spread across Atlantic Trade Reports

A compilation from Macon Market through Liverpool and New Orleans notes on Nov 24 to Oct 24 describes Upland cotton prices slipping with 15 to 16 cent sales, rising freight costs, and abundant stocks due to low rivers. It tracks arrivals, clearances, and weekly transactions, with Liverpool dates indicating price declines and uncertain futures.

Macon Messenger Cuantiston Uplands Express Mail Liverpool Monney Mercury Mount Manxet New York Philadelphia Lryxmoor Maine Upland Inferior N. Orleans

Marriages in Columbia County and nearby cities

Marriages recorded in the region include Jon Lamar of Macon Georgia and Miss Many Louisa Artt of Columbia County to wed in the county on Thursday the 24th. Also Mr K J Ga xswon to Miss U Exra Croup at Hamburg with ceremony by Rev Hard. In this city, Mr Pron Bentranp wed Mrs Berra need Haw, both formerly of Charleston, now residents here.

Columbia County J. W. Reid Jon Lamar Macon Geo Louisa Artt Mr. Cloud Hamburg Hard K. J. Gaxsxwoon U. Exra Croup Barry Pron Bentranp

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