23 Jan 1836
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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1836
Page
1
Published every Saturday morning at No 261 Broad Street opposite the Masonic Hall. The brief notice confirms regular distribution location and timing for the community newspaper edition.
The text outlines subscription rates for semi weekly and weekly papers with advance or end of year payments, and ad pricing for semi weekly, weekly, and monthly insertions. It also covers notices required for executors guardians auctions and legal sales with publication timelines and posting rules.
The Augusta paper notes be just and fear not as its motto for readers. It mentions Cesmoronire received but deferred to the next issue due to space limits, along with other original and selected matter meant for publication.
Citizens are urged to attend a public meeting at the Usiten Stated Hotel at seven o clock to organize one or more Volunteer Companies. The goal is to protect the city during the absence of those departing for Florida.
The notice states a splendid Milledgeville horse, under proprietor A H Kexan Esq, is a thoroughbred son of Sir Charles and a distinguished country racer in fine form. It invites admirers and stock breeders to visit for evaluation and improvement purposes. Also announced is the first issue of the Southern Evangelist, a Charleston based weekly priced at $2.50 annually, praised for readable content and Christian tone.
The publication by Epxuxp Retrix, Esq. announces relocation from Shellbanks Prince George County to Petersburg Virginia. Readers directed to send letters to the editor at the new city. The issue features original content on Southern agricultural production and prosperity and is recommended for attention and patronage.
A match race announced between Col Wane Hampton's Argyle and Col Jorx Crowxnt's stable on April 12 at the Augusta Course. The Argyle side posts $17 000, Crowell's stable $15 000, with four mile heats and forfeiture if a runner quits. Regular races with large purses follow the same week. sport is expected to be great.
An immense concourse of spectators is expected from the South and beyond as travel to Augusta increases. The Turf gentlemen who witnessed the match when it was made show the greatest interest in the event.
Distress from Florida warfront prompts Augusta citizens and officials to organize rapid volunteer forces. Meetings authorize funds to transport detachments from the city, with the Governor inviting statewide volunteers and specific units pledging to march. A joint committee will coordinate payments, recruitment, and readiness, aiming to depart promptly.
At a January 19, 1836 Augusta meeting chaired by Samuel Hare the citizens consider aiding Florida. A volunteer corps of about sixty from the Richmond Blues may march. the City Council to fund transport. a five member committee is appointed to manage proceedings and coordinate with the Council. A meeting for volunteers to form a corps is set for the United States Hotel at seven this evening.
Unfavorable weather did not stop a strong turnout for the race meeting. Winners include Cowper and Turnbull in the first heats, with Cowper securing ease in both heats. A later mile heat sweepstakes saw Ned Bucket triumph over Muckle John and Harrison’s entry.
The January 1836 issue announces the first No. of Vol. 9 of the Southern Agriculturist edited by B. R. Carroll, with engravings of Whittemore's Improved Gin and six drills on drainage. The Columbia Telescope praises Carroll, urging practical husbandry to elevate the South. The piece argues for home cultivation over emigration and extols scientific agriculture as a path to prosperity.
A Virginia context describes rapid restoration of property, then attacks on the Bank of Augusta by a City Banks committee. It claims secrecy, threats to force debt payment in legal currency, and bold warnings about a Pigeon Roost Mining Company. The piece also notes a pending executive message on Franco-American relations and critiques the Globe’s abolition stance.
The bill incorporating the Mobile and Tennessee Rail Road Company cleared the Senate and was approved by a vote of 80 to 27. The measure now proceeds to the governor for signature or further action.
Extensive cotton market notes from Liverpool Charleston New Orleans and Cranteston cover receipts shipments and prices. Prices hold firm despite weak Europe demand with small stocks and cautious buyers.
Married in Columbia County on the 14th by Rev. P N Maddox. Groom Stertixe Jonze of Warren County weds Mary Axyn daughter of Richard Adams of Columbia County.
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