16 Jan 1836
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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1836
Page
1
The notice states a publication schedule as every Saturday morning at address No 261 Broad Street opposite Masonic Hall. It identifies the printing location and landmark for readers seeking the periodical.
A historic advertisement lists subscription costs for semi weekly and weekly papers with annual options and arrearage rules. It details insertions by frequency, minimum charges, and the publisher’s remittance risk. Notices by executors administrators and guardians specify sale dates, publishing deadlines, and court applications for land or slave sales.
Augusta column reports the visit of actor Mr. Cooper lodging at Planters Hotel. It includes an abolition note urging readers to consider a New York Southerner’s letter to Virginia governor. Also lists Mechanic's Bank directors for the year and notes Amony Sinney’s unanimous re election as president.
Between two and three o clock on Sunday morning a one story wooden house on Ellis street rear of Stovall Simmons Co. warehouse burned down along with its kitchen. No cause learned. Also reports on New York conflagration losses: 527 buildings destroyed, excluding Merchants' Exchange and South Dutch Church, with estimated losses at 17,115,692 dollars.
Muscogee County list includes Mansrriecy Tonrtaner judge Asa Bares sheriff Genano Bellcn clerk of superior court Townsewn clerk inferior court Gro Siow r receiver of tax returns Heynr Ges tax collector Ronenr Wexen coroner Effingham Sam't Herr sheriff Cuans tax clerk superior and inferior courts James Raitix receiver of tax returns Eowanns tax collector L Wilson coroner Powerns surveyor Bibb H H Howann sheriff H G Ross clerk superior J J Hottomax clerk inferior Gates tax collector Jext Boxy coroner G W Extis surveyor
The Union and Van Buren supporters in this state and beyond spread vile slanders tying the Nullifiers to Northern Abolitionists. Time will reveal the truth and justice for all, as the Nullifiers insist on informing the people accurately and exposing slanderers who will see their falsehoods collapse.
The speech defends Southern institutions against slander in Congress. Col. Pickens denounces insinuations of sinister motives behind anti-slavery discussions, asserting Southern lawmakers act from patriotism and will vindicate their institutions when fully examined. He vows to expose ignorance and fanaticism driving the attacks.
The piece urges public support for a new medical work edited by Dr. Paul F. Eve of the Medical College of Georgia, praising his education and career in Europe and Poland and calling for patronage to elevate Southern medical standards. It also reports races at Lafayette Course including David Crockett beating Bill Austin in two heats and other horse events with times and entrants, alongside Augusta Bank of Constitutionalist commentary.
The author argues that bank notes are not money but evidence of debt. Banks exchange notes for real wealth while destroying silver gold and credit, extracting high fees. A call is made for Americans to study banking to protect the republic and wealth.
A Virginia banking critique traces prosperity before banks, contrasts merchant finance with bank credit, and condemns banks as ruinous. It cites Charleston deposit practices and a note from New Echota announcing a treaty ending Cherokee disputes with two years for settlement.
New York reports from London and Liverpool up to November 25 with details on European political moves including Spanish Cortes, indemnification concerns, and potential leadership changes in Upper Canada. It also tracks cotton sales, prices, and stocks in Liverpool and the United States, noting a downturn in market activity, shifts in demand, and forecasts of possible price declines. The digest covers Sugar, molasses, and related trade figures, plus notes on Turkish front and French market influence.
Reports from Liver pool Havre and Savannah show steady demand for good to prime cotton with prices around 14 to 15 cents for higher grades. Freight rates to New York Boston and Philadelphia, weekly Upland arrivals and stock levels are detailed, with weekly sales and price movements noted across Charleston Macon and New Orleans markets.
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