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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1836
Page
8
A visiting observer praises Mr. Heapply’s painting of the Departure of the Volunteers of Savannah for Florida. The art, reflecting the town’s patriotism, may be presented to the city as thanks for public support. The writer adds stanzas celebrating the volunteers’ voyage, urging courage and fidelity to freedom.
The scene depicts a weak, cold morning light entering a dungeon grate. A frail prisoner lies on a strong bed, head supported by a drooping hand. His bloodless cheek shows wear, his gray beard is unkempt, and snow like hair flows over his fingers.
Details of raids and skirmishes around Micanopy Fort Drane and McIntosh’s sugar works during the Florida War. Dispatches describe ambushes, exchanges of fire, dragoons, and volunteers pursuing Indians, plus Temple’s daring nighttime fire and rescue near Micanopy. Reports from Gen Scott’s army and western campaigns follow, noting post routes, sick lists, and relocations.
The speaker criticizes the unskilled political lore of Yankees and warns rulers to monitor the Scythian arming, noting his hostility to England and France. From Cronstadt to the Crimea, his warlike posture deserves attention before Nicholas seizes Constantinople and the Bosphorus, a claim that may seem "stuff" now but could prove prescient.
A political barb targets Martin Van Buren citing his Albany speech defending tariff policy by claiming a $20,000 investment in sheep as proof of sincerity and consistency. The critique asserts such financial motives degrade public trust and show selfishness, contrasting with Gen. Jackson’s leadership.
The Georgia Courier reports John Bascombe arrived yesterday returning to his owner’s Stable. Also in the stable are Bill Austin Hickory John and Long Measure, making four horses together for the first time in a long while. Competitors should note purses next season may be contested beyond a gallop as preparations proceed. The New Orleans Bee notes a rumor of the Mexican schr Almatia, Capt. Vanstevereen, bound for Vera Cruz with brandy and dry goods, chased by a Texian privateer Union and seeking protection from the U S Revenue Cutter Dallas under Capt. Green.
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