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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1836
Page
6
A heartfelt plea of a wife as she bids her husband march to Florida against Seminole forces in February 1836. She laments parting, prays for his safety, and asks Heaven to grant him life and return. The poem expresses fear, love, and resolve amid warlike duty.
Mr Pinckney insists his resolution aims to calm the slavery dispute, unite the South, and deny Congress authority to act on slavery in the states or in Washington. He argues the plan abandons vital rights and could threaten the Union, while urging a direct vote on the issue.
A speaker urges a direct vote to suppress abolitionist aims and prevent universal emancipation. He argues Congress lacks constitutional authority over slavery in states and says a decisive vote would quell agitation, win support in non slaveholding states, and back his plan with an argumentative report. He offers to bear any responsibility if his approach yields the desired outcomes.
In a letter to the editor dated February 5 1836 the Georgia Journal notes Georgia leaders fight abolitionist pressure in Congress. It cites Heman Adams and Glascock, praises Glascock, condemns Pinckney and Wise, and condemns Northern Abolitionists undermining Southern rights in the District of Columbia.
The article notes the looming clash between Abolitionists and the South over Congress power to emancipate slaves in the District of Columbia. Abolitionists press the DC issue as their strong point while Southern supporters resist any congressional interference with slavery. A partisan move by Mr Jarvis aimed to recognize Congress's right to abolish slavery.
European dispatches report the King’s speech praising domestic peace and stability while noting displeasure in English papers over Africa conquests. France confirms mediation with the United States and anticipates joint acceptance by both governments on the same day. The speech vows continued strength and internal tranquility.
From St Augustine letters reveal Bulow and Hernandez estates burned as Indian forces spread destruction south of the city. Reports describe sentinels, alarms at picquets, and expected assaults with South Carolina troops soon expected to reinforce.
After Dunlawton, Indians brought a large force back to strike Bulowville. Property loss at Bulowville is said to reach $50,000 for buildings, with total destruction on the plantations over the past week not less than $200,000.
Saturday report notes Win Smith asks Judge Suxy for rule nisi to compel reopening of the Georgia Insurance and Trust Company capital stock books. Court grants it. books must reopen 12 hours more. Officials announce books will reopen Monday and Tuesday the 22d and 23d from 10 to 4.
The New York Courier and Enquirer notes the February issue is the second in a new series and superior to the previous, containing eighteen original articles plus notices. Highlights include Prose of Milton Life in Arkansas Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Cid and Legend of Mont St Michel, with winter Pictures as notable poetry.
Between eight and nine on Thursday morning a house on Reynold street No. 14 owned by Robert Drunoy, Esq. burned while wind from the north drove flames toward Mr. Dillons dwelling and other small houses. Fire engines aided by Spelman and others battled the blaze. The stable of J W Hovdiroy burnt after the crowd dispersed. Later Thursday evening another blaze hit Mr Goxty store on Broad street opposite Planter's Hotel but caused little damage.
A Virginia traveler faced refusals at the Charleston Depository for a $10 Bank of Augusta bill and a Cheraw Bank $20 note. After protracted discussion the clerk accepted the Augusta note at a discount, the traveler venting frustration at the railroad’s petty banking policy.
On the first day at Charleston the 4 mile heats for a $1000 purse were won by Col Crowxt’s mare Lady Nashville. Lady Slorgan finished second. Evening entries included 3 mile heats for $600 featuring Sir Kenneth Matiwan Jim Champney and Medora among others. Day three offers 2 mile heats for $400 with Vertumnus Hebeby Johanna Medora and Sally Jenkins listed among the runners.
Mr G W Fonrneszt of the Richmond Blues reports his force is home wounded but relieved. The Richmond Hussars with about 50 Regulars join the Blues at Fort King, transporting baggage and supplies. The detachment now reaches nearly 300 men and is regarded as capable for further action.
An 1836 letter from the Blues recounts the affectionate meeting between units from the city and the Richmond Luesars at Caur Avavsta near Picolata. The note mentions three cheers and cannon salutes, the camp adopting the city’s name, and plans to march to Fort King with arrival expected Friday or Saturday.
A debate over Mr Pinckney s resolution draws mixed reactions from Georgia and South Carolina papers. The Georgia journal criticizes nullifier voices while the Savannah Georgian praises open discussion and urges all Southern papers to speak boldly on the slavery issue and federal interference. See Speeches of Pixenury and Haxsown and the Edgefield Advertiser in another column.
The United States Army Col Lixnsay arrives in Mobile to organize volunteers, equip them, and defend Florida inhabitants against threats. The Mobile Chronicle questions citizen reluctance while urging action to aid defense and relief efforts.
The Samuel Winter captained by Roaxn reached this port from Liverpool, sailing January 1. In Liverpool’s municipal elections the Reformers won 43 of 48 seats, defeating Conservatives. Six militia companies will march to St Marks to board for Tampa, led by General Call with several volunteer units under named captains.
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