Saturday Morning Publication No 261 Broad Street
The notice notes a weekly Saturday morning edition published at No 261 Broad Street opposite Masonic Hall.
10 Dec 1836
Page 1
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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1836
Page
1
The notice notes a weekly Saturday morning edition published at No 261 Broad Street opposite Masonic Hall.
The notice lists subscription prices for semi weekly and weekly papers with annual and end of year options, plus strict arrearage rules. It outlines advertising rates for half and full page insertions, per insertion charges, and minimum square units. It also states publishers assume remittance risks and outlines sale notice requirements for estates and land, with fixed publication lead times.
Augusta column reports city deaths for the month ending the 30th with ten whites and eight blacks. It notes a correction to a cotton receipts table and lists Bank of Augusta directors and the new editor. A public race for 10 000 dollars saw Hickory John defeat Miss Medley in two heats.
The Georgia Journal notes Col Jarius C Arrona of Troup county is nominated by the Republican Party to fill the Congress vacancy caused by Col Owens resignation. The election is on the first Monday in January. The piece praises Arrona as fearless and aligned with people against monopolies.
The article lauds a lengthy Southern political message, praising its patriotism and regional pride. It contrasts Georgian and South Carolina sentiments, notes the author’s generous stance, and highlights Col. Cannows as modest about a cotton prize, offering it to the Free School.
A proposal urges an independent road from Greene Street to the Sand Hills to ease wagon traffic and improve health and recreation. Citizens expect Sand Hills property owners to fund construction with city council oversight. Launch of the Steam Packet Charleston announced for December 1. Premium cotton prizes awarded with No.4 from Jas. Epwanp Catuovn’s Millwood plantation taking first.
The Augusta battalion under Maj. A. H. Pembrmon paraded on Greene street reviewed by Brigadier Genl. Summons. It included Richmond Blues Capt Robertson Augusta Guards Capt Gouth and three militia companies. The event marked the first all ranks armed muster observed and drew high praise for officers and men as well as for Maj. Peainsman.
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