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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1836
Page
4
A visiting observer praises a young Augusta artist for a painting depicting the Departure of the Volunteers for Florida. He intends to present the work to the city as thanks for civic support and patronage, and shares stanzas reflecting the patriotic scene and gratitude toward the volunteers' sacrifice.
The excerpt depicts a captive figure in a dungeon waking to pale light. A feeble morning sun creeps in, revealing a bloodless cheek, a gray beard, and disheveled hair cascading over skeletal fingers. The mood is somber and bleak.
Report from St Augustine Herald describes clashes near Micanopy during the Florida War. Burke and Gates attacked by Indians, trails across hammocks, dragoons in action, Temple’s daring night raid at M Intosh’s sugar house, and Burke’s post at M Intosh’s. Soldier losses include Lee wounded, multiple Indians killed, and movements toward Fort Drane and Ouithlacoochee.
Sovereign warns that despite limited political skill, Northern powers should watch the Scythian who hates England and France. From Cronstadt to the Crimea his warlike stance demands attention, or risk threats to commerce. He predicts Nicholas may seize Constantinople and the Bosphorus soon.
A excerpt recounts Mr. Van Buren defending tariff stance by claiming pecuniary interests. It cites a 1828 29 Albany speech where he said he invested ten thousand dollars in sheep. The piece condemns the attitude as groveling and selfish, noting Senator Robertson's sharp critique. The argument questions loyalty linked to personal gain.
John Bascombe, winner in the Great Race, arrived yesterday on his owner's stable grounds. Also named in the stable are Bill Austin Hickory John and Long Measure, making four horses under one roof for the first time in a long while. Competitors should brace for next season as purses may go to galloping contenders. The New Orleans Bee also reports a rumored Mexican shrimp Almatia bound for Vera Cruz with brandy and dry goods was chased by a Texian privateer Union and sought protection from U S Revenue Cutter Dallas.
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