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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1836
Page
7
A historical set of resolutions argues that banks form monied monopolies unrelated to productive labor profits. It condemns corporations substituting speculation for labor outputs and calls for abolishing all banks and monied monopolies. It urges the government and states to replace paper money with national or state credit.
Reports from Havre and Portsmouth indicate the exodus of American diplomats as Baron departs Havre and Barton sails to New York. Paris and London papers discuss mediation offers, potential naval mobilization, and the fragile state of Franco-American relations with brief mentions of Russian Warsaw intrigue and British diplomacy.
A sovereign pacifies a deputation by asserting firm rule over Poland, threatening Warsaw’s destruction for any independence bid, and urging obedience, patriotic education, and vigilance against foreign writings while praising Russia’s strength and protection. He appeals for calm, duty, and fidelity to the sovereign.
An express from the Indian Nation arrives lacking new information. The Indians, after showing force at Alachua, retreat to strongholds within their limits. Frontier security is noted, but depredations may resume if war moves into their country once Gen Call gains strength. An extra mounted volunteers battalion of 150 from Gadsden, Leon, and Jefferson counties departs under Major Hayward. Capt Caswell leads Gadsden company and Col Augustus Alston leads Leon.
Dispatches report a large party of Indians burning Judge Duxuast’s mansion and threatening southern plantations near Mosquito. Major Putnam’s 60 men guard Darley’s. Bulow and New Orleans area troops protect settlers as fear and vigilance rise. Other items note San Antonio captured by Texians, Colossus deaths, and Congress adjournment with party politics and abolition debates.
In Cotton trading since last report demand remains brisk for higher qualities. Prices largely range from 13 to 14 cents with some sales above 15 and below 13 in small lots. Week totals show 8411 bales received and 3676 exported, leaving 34404 bales on hand with Mobile prices for choice 15 and good fair 13 to 14 cents.
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