27 Dec 1834
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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1834
Page
1
Published weekly on Broad Street under the Globe Hotel, this semiweekly and weekly newspaper lays out subscription rates, ad pricing, and payment terms. It details land and negro sales by executors and guardians, notice periods, court sale rules, and promotes portrait and miniature painting by J. H. Mirriix.
An irregularly formatted notice outlines daily office hours with blocks from 8 to 10 a m and 1 to 2 30 p m and 4 to 6 p m. It notes closures between 10 and 11 30 a m and after 2 30 p m. Sundays show a half day from 12 30 to 1 p m and 5 to 6 p m.
Augusta Chronicle reports on new paper dress and engraving design with scroll inscriptions promoting liberty and state rights. Notes a rare early steam boat cargo, criticizes a rival paper for publishing as “Communicated” and records a gubernatorial nomination rumor for Warne by Union Democratic Republicans and political friction among factions.
A compilation of letters and newspaper excerpts praising John C Calhoun and Nullification while criticizing opponents. Includes views from Charleston Mercury and New York Advocate, reflections on public sincerity, and mentions of Georgia South Carolina and North Carolina political actions. Also covers legislative notes from Georgia and commentary on court reforms and the Brunswick port debate.
A Charleston convention in February will align annual races across South Carolina and Georgia to form a circuit with regular intervals. Delegations from Augusta Columbia Charleston and Savannah clubs are expected, with others urged to join for uniform rules and increased turf credibility.
The Charleston Mercury recalls a warm eulogy for Mr Caznoux by a Jackson ally well acquainted with Mr Calhoun and Washington affairs. The speaker, a consistent Jacksonian who opposed nullification, noted his frequent visits to Washington and familiarity with many leading national figures.
Milledgeville dispatch reports the bill establishing a court of Errors and Appeals was read, re-considered, and passed by a constitutional majority after a House reconsideration. The correspondent notes strong support across Georgia and expects approval by the next Legislature. Both branches of the General Assembly considered it on the 19th inst.
The Liverpool Havre market reports show cotton prices advancing slightly with modest demand while supply remains tight. Upland sales totaled about 8356 bales with varied prices. exports to Europe and domestic stocks are noted, and flour coffee sugar and spirits prices move with limited cargo sales and downward price tendencies as receipts rise.
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