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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1835
Page
1
Publication appears weekly on Saturday mornings at Broad Street under the Globe Hotel. The item notes routine distribution from a fixed downtown location.
Advertisements list semi weekly and weekly paper rates, legal sale notices for land and Negroes by executors and guardians, and notices for debtors creditors estates and writs of election. The piece also discusses Governor Lumpkin's administration and a Constitutionalists’ critique, with references to Judge Wayne Schley and Judge Scitry.
The Telegraph, a new weekly publication in Darien, Georgia, announced by Macanpett & Cartpen, claims to be neatly printed and not a party paper while noting the reception of its first and second numbers. Chas R. Dougherty is named as gubernatorial candidate and state rights nomination is mentioned.
Indebted to State Rights Sentinel for a humorous piece on English spelling and pronunciation. Notes Col Connie Racurr Philadelphia as author and praises the orinal contribution, then invites attention to Inpra x Strives medicinal notice and Dagger's Springs Virginia descriptions in today’s paper.
A 19th century pamphlet quotes a printed defense of Martin Van Buren calling him a friend and foe in a satirical exchange. It questions consistency in political labels and cites a 1832 denunciation describing Van Buren as a selfish flatterer. The piece critiques party rhetoric and public allegiance.
Philadelphia papers recount a Sunday riot sparked by a failed murder attempt on Ronent R. Srsewanr, Esq. A 1500 strong mob beat Black residents, damaged homes, and set one house ablaze while warnings of mob justice circulated, with no confirmed deaths.
The Constitutionalist claims the Governor was not required to issue a public notice upon Judge Schley’s resignation. The remark is treated as dubious, suggesting the paper mocks the idea that the Governor may freely choose when to announce such a resignation.
The Standard questions why Governor Troup’s letter to the State Rights Convention remains unpublished arguing that if it supported nullifier aims it would have circulated. The piece notes Troup did not attend Milledgeville sessions and challenges the Standard to prove its claim or face dismissal as fabrication.
A long editorial piece denounces nullifiers as traitors while defending President Jackson. It discusses a Madison toast, contrasts remarks about nullifiers with praise for maritime and commercial prospects, and proposes a Charleston Liverpool packet line with a stock plan. It analyzes Calhoun and tariff history, arguing for gradual duty reduction and protection to aid infant industries.
The passage criticizes the Union party for suppressing opposing views and shaming Nullifiers, describing a hostile climate in which free speech is attacked. It notes that Unionism denounces freemen as traitors for exercising unalienable rights, asking who initiated such denunciations.
The Charleston Courier reports a plan to establish a direct trade line with Hamburg and English and French sea ports. A subscription list at the Merchants' Reading Room in State Street has attracted seventy shares, with WM Shannock promising to fund another packet ship.
The Constitutionalists dispute Mr Calhouns 1816 speech as championing the Protective system noting no such system existed then. They argue protection was an issue of expediency during the war when manufactured goods were scarce and influential figures like Jefferson and Monroe supported domestic production.
An Augusta Chronicle reader voices approval for Bob and critiques Van Buren Johnson and White. He lampoons state rights and nullification, argues for a strong candidate, and contrasts Webster or Clay with White. The letter reflects 1830s political tensions and party rhetoric.
The speaker argues for a state by state meeting to nominate a trusted statesman and honest politician for national support, criticizing Tennessee President figures and proposing a regional convention to maintain position. The plan aims to avoid wasted votes and ensure representation across states.
The Wucon Messenger extols Indian Springs water combining sulphur magnesia nitre and fixed air as a remedy for liver complaints debility and bilious fevers. For fifteen years and again this season, visitors report cures from bilious chorea rheumatism and related illnesses. Mr. Erwin and his daughter provide meals rooms and music in an atmosphere of welcome and recovery.
From Havre Captain Hoxie delivers late intelligence on European affairs. The treaty debates progress in the French Chamber of Peers while Don Carlos gains ground in Spain. Reports describe possible French intervention and strained markets with ongoing skirmishes near Villa Franca and Pampeluna as insurgents clash with royal forces.
Commercial notes Havre market activity with June 2 sales showing 62 bales Mobile at 16 01 and 20 bales Georgia at 16 01. June 6 report says cotton market remains dull with Mobile sales at a decline.
The report notes sales from the 1st to 6th totaling 286 bales, including two small lots from Brazil. The figures imply modest activity and reflect Brazil as a supplier in this period.
Died on the evening of the 1st inst in Hillsborough Jasper county Georgia Jonn C Bastex Adjutant General of the State of Georgia in the forty fifth year of his age.
In February a resident of Cheraw, S.C., writes of severe ague and dyspepsia resisted by various remedies. After trying steam treatments and tonics, he credits the Vegetable Febrifuge tonic with curing the ague and restoring appetite, urging circulation of the cure. The letter praises the medicine and its discoverer.
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