Published Every Saturday Morning Ad Card
An old advertisement note states publication schedule as every Saturday morning with address at 261 Broad Street opposite Masonic Hall.
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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1836
Page
5
An old advertisement note states publication schedule as every Saturday morning with address at 261 Broad Street opposite Masonic Hall.
The document lists subscription prices for semi weekly and weekly papers with advance or end of year payment options. It details advertisement charges, insertion schedules, and rules for limited notices. It also covers public sale notices by executors, administrators, or guardians and required publication periods before sales and notices to debtors and creditors.
Augusta notices January 20 1836 mention received correspondence but lack of room defers publishing additional original and selected matter for next issue.
Citizens are urged to attend a public meeting at Usiten Stated Hotel to organize one or more Volunteer Companies for city protection during the absence of those departing for Florida. Those unable to attend may volunteer from home to share duties in the effort.
Public notice notes the splendid thoroughbred horse in Milledgeville cared for by A. H. Kexan Jr. Described as a son of Sir Charles and among the finest racehorses, it invites admirers and stock improvers to visit. The Southern Evangelist launches in Charleston with weekly issues at 2.50 per year, praised for original strong Christian content.
The work edited by Epxuxp Retrix, Esq. changes its publication from Shellbanks in Prince George County to Petersburg Virginia. Editors request all correspondence be directed to Petersburg. Contents remain original and focus on agricultural production and Southern prosperity, with strong recommendations to readers.
On Monday a match race was made between Col Wane Hamptons Argyle and Col J Crowlls stable. Entries include John Bascombe 4 by Bertrand, Lady Nashville 5 by Stockholder, and Bolivid 4 by Bolivar. Argyle puts up $17000 and Crowell’s stable $15000 with races set for Tuesday April 12. The event promises great sport and may draw record interest.
South and nationwide observers anticipate a vast crowd traveling to Augusta for a major turf event. Interest has run high, with the turf gentlemen already present when the match was arranged.
Citizens and City Council in Augusta unite to fund and organize a volunteer detachment to march to Florida. Sixty six Richmond Blues and twenty two Richmond Hussars pledge service. The Council authorizes funds and a five-member committee to coordinate transport, with a public call for country volunteers and official approval from the Governor.
Citizens of Augusta meet at City Hall on January 19 1836 to discuss aiding Florida. Samuel Hare chairs, plans include transport funds, a five member committee, and calls for a volunteer corps to replace departing men. A United States Hotel gathering at seven p m invites interested residents to join.
Weather soaked racing drew a large crowd despite continuous rain. Winners include W Evarne’s Cowper after two heat wins in 1m 57s and 1m 56s. Other placers listed: Turnbull, Sally Vandyke, Matilda Day, Eliza Harris, Moscow. In the afternoon Ned Bucket won the sweepstakes heat against Muckle John and Ved Bucket.
The January 1836 first No of Southern Agriculturist presents an engraving of Whittemore's Improved Gin for Sea Island Cotton and six woodcuts on drainage. It features praise from the Columbia Telegraph for editor B. R. Carroll and argues for scientific agriculture over emigration, urging rural refinement and domestic prosperity.
The piece critiques a city bank committee in Virginia over currency policies and debt payments in legal currency. It accuses the committee of oppressing debtor banks, details threats to withhold notes, and mocks their secrecy. It calls for remonstrance against the Pigeon Roost Mining Company and cautions the public about political maneuvering.
The measure creating the Mobile and Tennessee Rail Road Company clears the Senate and is approved by an 80 to 27 vote in the lower chamber.
Augusta and Charleston markets show cotton firm despite Europe news with 11 144 cts in Augusta. New Orleans and Liverpool data note light receipts, limited sales, and price corrections with gala lists, stocks, and weekly exports. American, Brazilian, and Indian cotton prices and stock levels detailed.
Married in Columbia County on the 14th instant by Rev. P. N. Maddox. The groom Stertixe Jonze of Warren County wed Miss Mary Axyn, daughter of Richard Adams of Columbia County.
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