12 Jul 1834
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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1834
Page
1
Public notice details advertising rates, publication frequency, and payment terms for a local newspaper. Includes pricing for semi weekly and weekly insertions, advance payments, arrears, and mail remittance risks. Mentions paper continuation until arrearages are paid and the role of the publisher in handling payments.
The Columbia Railroad reports completion of the agreement between the Charleston and Columbia Companies for a line from Charleston to Branchville. Subscriptions open the first Monday in September and full details will appear in the next issue. Also Washington News notes expect State Rights Ticket to carry in Wilkes County with growing public support and calls for information to guide voters.
Long report covers Senate action on Georgia Creek claims under Indian Springs Treaty, coin value amendments, and Washington private papers purchase. Also details on lighthouse bill table, presidential pro tem election, and House actions with nominations, adjournment, and a public meeting honoring a statesman with a forthcoming eulogy.
A July 1834 Augusta gathering honored General Lafayette. Mayor Samuel Hare opened proceedings as Wai C. Micco served as secretary. N W Cocke offered resolutions praising Lafayette and adopted unanimously.
The Courier notes Friday’s Independence Day celebration with martial music and cannon salute at noon. The Richmond Blues receive a Stand of Colors while speakers honor Washington, Jefferson, Lafayette, and the nation’s founding, with songs, toasts, and a hotel gathering marking the day.
The page records a July 4 celebration by the Richmond Blues and local committees with speeches from prominent figures, patriotic toasts, and memorial references to Washington Lafayette and Gen. Washington. It notes the death of Judge Lamar and reflects on Georgia politics, liberty, and public works including a rail route. The report includes Civil War era political passion and market notes from Augusta.
In memory of Mrs D. Lubbock aged 58 whose remains were interred in Hamburg cemetery after a July 5 funeral service. Also note Henry G. Haun Beg son of Tomas G Haun Beg of this city aged 21, a native of Connecticut who had resided at Augue la for ten years.
The notice outlines the requirements for Doctorate candidates at a Georgia institution and lists expenses including Matriculation Ticket $500, Demonstration Ticket $100, full course lectures $1000, Diploma $70, and board at $9 per month with lodging. It also notes the publication of the advertisement in multiple newspapers and requests papers to send their last numbers to the Dean, dated July 1834.
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