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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1836
Page
1
A vintage publication notice states a weekly issue released every Saturday morning from No 261 Broad Street opposite the Masonic Hall. The item highlights traditional street address and publication cadence for the local newspaper or pamphlet.
The notice lists subscription rates for the Ms semiweekly and weekly papers with advance and end-year options, and ad rates by insertion. It outlines mandatory publication rules for land or negro sales by executors and guardians, personal property sales, debtor notices, and leave-to-sell notices with specific day counts and court references.
Augusta February 24 1856 remarks note the Constitutionalist supports Mr Pinckneys resolution while conceding they lack space to publish more on the subject today and will address it later The piece signals political alignment and candor in the debate.
The Savannah Georgi an reports that towboat No 1, attached to the Steamboat Cherokee from Augusta, was destroyed by fire at Green's Landing on Friday morning. On board were 798 bales of cotton. 39 bales were saved. The fire is attributed to an accident.
The French king informs Great Britain that the President's Message is satisfactory and will honor treaty provisions. The GA Insurance & Trust Co reports 22,695 total shares with 1,920 issued Monday, 1,770 yesterday, amid a chaotic stock scramble risking injuries. Also featured is R W Flournoy’s Jefferson speech supporting substitution of solitary confinement for death penalties, with more legislature debates to follow.
A Monday dawn fire consumed the old Ice House and A Cummine's store house near the Rotunda on Bay Street. The blaze, believed arson, also damaged fodder and destroyed about 16 hogsheads of sugar from the 21 hogsheads stored, with 1700 pounds of fodder lost. The incident prompted calls for a liberal reward for the incendiary.
Hamburg held the inauguration of the new intendant and wardens M R Smith H W Soutrvas J B Couiseron W A Youne B F Govern H E Simmons and H L Jerrens after the town’s incorporation election. The ceremony occurred Saturday at eleven in the new council room with oaths administered by Guay and F Lewis Esquires and the act engrossed in a large record book read by Wm M Frazen.
A brief address by Mr. Sauriz and a striking, appropriate address by the Rev. Mr. Davis of Augusta drew deep attention from spectators. His invocation and exhortations appealed to the town for common interest and action for social happiness and prosperity.
The Charleston Mercury reports the February issue of the Southern Literary Journal features multiple articles including Medical Jurisprudence by a noted writer, Tea and Tea Plant, Phrenology by Dr. Coorrn, 18th Century Italian Poets, English views of the Ancients, and poems such as The Wilderness by Luxus. Also highlighted are Brin and Liberty, The Death of Griers on, Foreign Travel, The Harp of the Wilderness Carolina Melodies, The Garden Walk, and short notices in Arm Chair.
A volunteer letter from Feb 13 1836 reports the Richmond Hussars did not march with the Richmond Blues from Picolata to Fort King. Camp Augusta on the St Johns River hosts the unit awaiting orders from Gen Scott with likely joint action with Gen Clinch at Fort King. Indians have destroyed plantations nearby valued at about 200000 dollars.
The Georgia State Rights papers commend Gen Glascock for fearless and loyal advocacy of the South on the abolition question. They contrast his stance with others in his party and express admiration for his independent conduct and dedication to Southern interests.
The article condemns mail derangement and urges subscribers and postmasters to report failures. It also records Mr. Flour noy of Jefferson arguing against capital punishment, urging reform toward life imprisonment and examining the broader failures of harsh penalties.
Jacksonville Courier reports from Florida on February 14 1836 Capt Robertson of the Richmond Blues confirms safe arrival near Micanopy and outlook for battle with Seminoles. Volunteers from Georgia and South Carolina total about 690 men en route to Picolata under Cols Butler and Goodwin.
In a Jacksonville letter dated February 11, discussion centers on prison reform and capital punishment. The author argues economic and moral gains from the penitentiary exceed costs, critiques literal biblical punishment, and urges consistency with scripture while challenging opponents to justify their views. Then reports of Augusta volunteers marching toward Gen Clinch, Seminole removal, and praise for Augusta’s philanthropic support.
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