17 Dec 1836
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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1836
Page
1
A brief notice states the publication appears every Saturday morning from 261 Broad Street opposite the Masonic Hall. It identifies the newspaper's schedule and location, signaling regular weekly distribution for local readers.
The notice outlines subscription rates: semi weekly five dollars yearly in advance or six dollars at year end, weekly three dollars in advance or four dollars at year end. It lists advertising charges per insertion, and rules on arrears, insertions, and notices for executors, administrators, guardians, and estate sales including required publication times for land or enslaved persons sales. The section specifies sale dates, posting in a public gazette sixty days prior, and related debtor and creditor notices for forty days.
Augusta reports include Col. King appointed by Georgia Electoral College to convey the vote to Washington. The President's Message omits Governor McDurrix's full address in this issue. A three mile race produced Miss Medley winning in two heats over Clodhopper and Turnbull, with detailed times. The Augusta Insurance and Banking Company elected directors, twelve men named with four new directors among them.
The Courts of Appeals of South Carolina admit several gentlemen to practice in the Courts of Law: Joan A. Austen, Davis Gometock, Joan M. Lownn, Jucius A. Danoas, James G. Haut, and Joan Strann. Also admitted to practice in the Courts of Chancery are Ws. J. Hanna, Jonx Smart, Cuantes W. Minarr, and Henny Summen.
The Recorder reports a Milledgeville State Rights Party assembly proposed a convention to nominate a governor candidate on the fourth Monday in May. Delegates would be chosen by county in the same way as representatives. The article approves and hopes broad adoption by the people.
The Georgia press attacks Monopolies influence in Savannah and across the state. It cites Col. Lincext and Col. Atronp over rail, bank, and Central Railroad issues, arguing monied interests threaten elections and public rights. The piece warns readers to judge Col. L's actions in light of monopoly power.
Georgia political notices discuss Monied monopolies and Col Avor’s stance. Debates touch South Carolina votes on president and vice president and figures such as John Tyler Mancum and other named officials. Congress proceedings noted, with resignations and calls for accountability. Death notices and local business ads conclude with real estate offer in Louisville and Augusta seed store reopening.
Outrageous murder reported as James G. Sarsmunr of Randolph County dies after a shot fires through a chair back while he reads by the fireplace. A mulatto suspect fled, pursued by a dog and armed neighbors. he drowns attempting to flee across the river near Alabama, with shots fired as he dives.
The State Rights Sentinel recounts Col Towns resignation from Congress. It notes his visit to Pontotoc Mississippi for land sales, pressure over treasury payment in gold and silver, a letter to Governor Schley that vanished in a fire, and his subsequent move to resign citing land speculation and the White electoral ticket as factors.
Cotton prices and market activity from Macon, Chantestoy Manker, and New Orleans reflect weekly sales, freight shifts, river levels limiting steam boat traffic, and varied upland quality. Reports detail bales arrived, cleared, on shipboard, and stock on hand with price ranges from 13 to 18 cents, noting weak demand for certain qualities despite generally favorable rates.
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