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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1834
Page
2
Central Committee of the State Rights Party meets July 4 1834 to recommend General Robert R Beall of Bibb for the vacancy in the State Rights Congressional ticket. They defend his firmness republican values and urge broad support from Whig interests statewide.
A June dispatch outlines the closing of a highly eventful congressional session with sharp attacks on executive policies. It discusses Jacksonian politics, cabinet tensions over the France treaty and deposites, McLane's possible resignation, Van Buren's stance, and public distrust as the Senate resists perceived corruption and seeks constitutional restoration.
In a late communication to the President the speaker notes little content but cites detailed retirement reasons on the record. He predicts the community may force disclosure in self defense, yet they will be suppressed until public sentiment stabilizes, reducing impact when published.
The Augusta paper reports it cannot publish an obituary received by mail unless the writer’s name is supplied. Editors say they must enforce this rule to prevent impositions and ensure accountability for notices.
Dr. George A Brws chosen to succeed Seat on the Central Committee of the State Rights Party at Milledgeville. Jess G Porsity appointed by the Governor to be Judge of the Superior Courts of the Ocmulgee Circuit to fill the Lamar vacancy.
The City Section notes 17 persons died in August with 9 African Americans and 8 whites. Among whites five were under twelve months old and two deaths were due to consumption.
The committee at Augusta invites the Hon. Jey P. Kiva to deliver an obituary tribute on General Lafayette. Kiva has accepted the invitation. Committee will announce further arrangements in due season.
The Frankfort Argue reports a cholera outbreak in New Port Campbell County Kentucky with thirty cases and about fifteen deaths in four days. The note notes the rapid spread and high fatality in the affected area.
At a State Rights Central Committee meeting in St Milledgeville on the 4th, Gen Robert Avousty Bratt of Macon was nominated to fill the vacancy caused by Col Shaporn Jones declining. The ticket would be complete if Gen Beall accepts, opposing a full slate for Georgia voters to judge and act.
By reference to our advertising column it will be seen that Mr Samugn Wilcur Min r editor of the Macdonough Jacksonian has issued proposals for publishing a paper in Newnan Cowery county Ga Mr Micaaut J Rapper of this city also proposes to publish a paper in Clarksville Hibersham county if sufficient encouragement should be received Both have our sincere wishes for their success They were both brought up at the Printing Business in this city and may now be considered the oldest members of the profession in the State Mr K is at present and has been for years past engaged 43 foreman in our offices and for our personal acquaintance with him we can sarely say that he possesses a thorough knowledge of his profession and is a person to be relied on to do ample justice to anything he engages to undertake
In Washington City on July 11 1834 a feature article extols Gen Grasy and his extensive United States Tetxerara printing operation. It notes thousands of sheets daily from Napier Adams presses and praises Grasy as a public benefactor while detailing political loyalties and supporting his mission to counter rival publications.
The Augusta Chronicle notes the Burke County State Rights celebration for the 58th anniversary of American independence held in Waynesboro. A procession under Col. T. M. Berries led to a Methodist church service, with A. Pemberton delivering the Independence reading and Jan Jones Greensam giving an oration amid applause. A large dinner followed hosted by Mr. John Watts, with Judge Bysh and other officials presiding. numerous toasts praised state sovereignty, Union principles, and opposition to federal power.
The passage extols Liberty and happiness of mankind on July Fourth. It honors heroes of the Revolution Washington Jefferson Lafayette and the framers of the Constitution. It contrasts original states rights with perceived overreach by the current Executive, urging state sovereignty as a core liberty principle.
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