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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1836
Page
2
Fragmentary 1836 letter conveys a wife bidding farewell to her husband bound for Florida to confront Seminole resistance. She laments parting, prays for his safety, and hopes for reunion while acknowledging danger, loss, and the toll on their children. The text reflects patriotic resolve and personal sorrow.
Mr Pinckneys remarks defend his plan to curb slavery debate on the floor and seek union through steadfast rights. He argues the House lacks constitutional authority to act on slavery in states and DC, urging a decisive vote to restore harmony and oppose abolitionist agitation.
A speaker urges a direct vote to suppress abolition by denying constitutional authority over slavery in the states. He argues abolitionists seek universal emancipation, while non slaveholding states resist agitation. Supporting a resolution with an argumentative report, he claims it would curb fanaticism and defend slaveholding rights without harming others.
A letter from Was nixon dated February 5 1836 discusses abolition petitions to Congress from the North and a Southern stance led by General Glascock and South Carolina figures. It reports resolutions by Wise and Tyler denying congressional interference and Pinckney from South Carolina moving to refer petitions to a committee, drawing harsh critique from Edgefield Advertiser and local allies.
The article notes heated clashes between Abolitionists and the South in Congress over Congress power to emancipate slaves in the District of Columbia. It cites petitions, partisan maneuvering, and Mr Jarvis’s resolution implying congressional authority to abolish slavery.
European papers note the English king’s speech praising peace and Africa conquests while confirming mediation with the United States. Paris dispatches report the French Chambers convened December 29 with a similar sense of national strength and stability.
From St Augustine the St. Augustine Herald reports crews alert as rumors of enemy activity near Bulow and Hernandez lines prove true. Stories describe scorched countryside from Bulowville to St Josephs with plantations burned and Indians seen at several sites.
Following the Battle of Dunlawton Indians secured a large reinforcement and attacked Bulowville. The destroyed property value at Bulowville is estimated around $50,000 with total losses on the plantations over the past week not less than $200,000.
On Friday last Mr. William Smith sought a mandamus to compel the Georgia Insurance and Trust Company to reopen its capital stock subscription books for four days as required by the charter. The rule was granted, the return made, and the court ordered the books reopened for Monday and Tuesday the 22d and 23d from 10 to 4.
The February issue of American Monthly Magazine, second in the new series, is praised as having superior merit with eighteen original articles and critical notices. Highlights include The Prose of Milton Life in Arkansas Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Cid and The Legend of Mont St Michel.
Between eight and nine oclock Thursday morning the house on Reynold street No 14 burned, aided by a north wind. Mr Dillon and several small homes nearby suffered damage while engines fought the flames. The stable of J W Hovdiroy also burned afterward. A second blaze struck Goxty store on Broad Street near Planter s Hotel about eight in the evening but was quickly checked with little damage.
A Virginia traveler traveling via Charleston Depository faced repeated refusals of his Georgia and South Carolina banknotes. He offered a $10 Augusta Bank bill, blocked, then a Cheraw Bank $20 note was denied, and after dispute the $10 Augusta bill was finally accepted at a discount, provoking sharp criticism of the railroad's currency rules.
The first day of Charleston Races on the 17th featured 4 mile heats for a $1,000 purse won by Col. Crowxt’s mare Lady Nashville over Col. Rhuanvsoy’s filly Lady Slorgan. Time 7m51s 7m57s 8m10s. For day two entries include three mile heats with a $600 purse and two mile heats with a $400 purse. Participants include Sir Kenneth Matiwan Jim Champney Vertumnus Hebeby Johanna Medora Clodhopper Sally Jenkins and several others listed with sires and dams.
G. W. Fonrneszt of the Richmond Blues returns home disabled by a foot wound from a misfired musket. The Richmond Hussars join about 50 Regulars, with cavalry, and transport baggage to Fort King. The combined force grows toward 300 men and is seen as capable of further action.
An 1836 letter from the Blues describes a cordial greeting with the Richmond Luesars at St Augustine opposite Picolata. The note records cheers and cannon salutes, a camp named for the city, and plans to march toward Fort King with expectations of arriving Friday or Saturday.
The piece compares Georgian and South Carolina reactions to Mr Pinckney's resolution on slavery and federal policy. It condemns nullification allies while praising The Savannah Georgian for candid, bold stance. It urges Southern papers to speak out and imitate open discussion. It cites speeches by Pixenbury and Hanson and remarks from the Edgefield Advertiser and U S Telegraph.
The United States Army Colonel Lixnsay arrives in the city ready to lead volunteers to defend Florida. He will arm provision and equip them for service, urging Mobile citizens not to delay as danger from Indian attacks increases. The report also notes Texas defense news and political scheming in Tennessee surrounding a presidential race.
The Samuel Winter capt Roaxn arrived from Liverpool on January 1 with news of a Liverpool municipal election in which 43 of 48 seats went to Reformers. Six militia companies will march to St Marks then Tampa to join troops there under Gen Call and Col Read. Local units named include Leon Volunteers, Tallahassee Guards, Leon Militia, Gadsden Volunteers, Franklin Volunteers, and Jefferson Militia with their captains listed.
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