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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1836
Page
2
A reflective verse speaks of preferring a hush over lively crowds, noting that happiness does not dwell in noisy gaiety. The speaker addresses a beloved with quiet admiration, mentioning June in Philadelphia and the charm of whispered peace.
Tyrone Powell writes a farewell poem celebrating enduring friendship despite distance and danger. The speaker vows that no dark cloud will erase hopeful memories and that the joy of bond will endure beyond life’s parting. The verse cherishes steadfast friendship and silent good wishes for the future.
From the Southern Literary Messenger Anthologia H M Carey contents include On a lady of 60 marrying a youth of 17 and its reflection on barrenness Her Thoughts and a line about choosing a child and husband in one Also Epigram composition defining epigram as a dwarfish whole with briefness and wit Lurking Love described as a hidden passion under friendship and sorrow and the Coquette described as a bee with a poisonous sting in Nancy’s case
The gentlemen re-elected to Congress from Louisiana include B. W Rieter Adm. Henry Jonxson and Rick Gianrani all noted as Anti. Gen. Ripley faced opposition from Mr. Thomas also Anti, while the remaining candidates faced no opposition.
From the Texas frontier reports arrive claiming Mexican forces are not advancing this summer and may withdraw, while Texians, armed and supplied, prepare to defend and even advance. Letters from Gen. Green and other officials stress a pivotal campaign for Texas liberty with volunteers en route to confront Urrea and safeguard independence.
Letters from Capt. Carmel Tra and Maj. Miller reveal Felisola halted near Matamoras as Urrea advances with 4000 troops, other 4000 to sail from Vera Cruz. Rusk orders immediate consolidation of forces, cavalry detail to Casey's on the Colorado, and supplies to Cox's Point. Green calls Texans to rally on the Colorado frontier against Mexican threat.
In Craioran dated July 18 1836 a letter from a troop arm recounts Major Andrews and Captain Harris leading a force into Cowage Swamp where they encountered about thirty five Creek warriors. After three exchanges Andrews withdrew with eight men, Gen Moore sent relief but the Indians fled. Six Indians were reported killed and Andrews wounded in the cheek, Jourdan of Washington County wounded in the left shoulder. The writer notes the Creek nation may surrender if true and that a hundred men could disband them once orders are received.
The note states that the troops are in good health and signs off with the writer L. R. Moore. It conveys a brief military morale update and personal closing.
Reports from the Georgia and Florida fronts describe a Choctaw style clash near Thomas and Lowndes counties with one battle ending in a white victory and heavy Indian losses. Sentinels and militia pursued a larger force to a pine ridge stronghold while casualties mounted on both sides, plus prisoners confined awaiting disposition.
From Boston correspondent and Liverpool circulars come reports of American vessel lists in Liverpool on the 15th alter and brisk activity in British manufacturing districts. Cotton markets remain dull with limited sales, while freight rates rise eight to ten percent and insurers offer lower rates to American ships. Manchester and Birmingham show strong demand from America with workers obtaining higher wages as orders fill for months ahead.
The State Rights Party of Columbia County invites members to meet at the Court House in Appling on the first Tuesday in August by 10 o'clock in the forenoon. July 19, 1836.
The Board of Health of Charleston reports twenty seven deaths in the city for the week ending the 24th instant. Eight were white and nineteen were black.
A late number of the United States Gazette notes rumors that Hon. Ricn Ant Rosu may have been or will be appointed by the President to manage the bequest of Mr. Smithson of England. The bequest aims to establish a university in the United States.
The July issue of Sporting Magazine is received adding portraits of the English racehorse Emrcius to its usual mix of useful and entertaining content. The table of contents is advertised in the magazine's promotional columns.
Girard College announces Arex anven Dantas Bacur Esq presently a professor at the University of Pennsylvania has been named President of Girard College with a salary enabling him to travel to Europe for studying educational systems and gathering needed information for the role.
The Columbus Herald reports the mails resume daily routes through the Indian Nation on Saturday. United States troops guard the road, and travel is deemed perfectly safe. The Columbus mail departs at four each morning and reaches Montgomery at nine the next morning, linking with Mobile mail. Return from Montgomery leaves at six P M to connect with the eastbound mail.
Georgia post offices recently established and discontinued across counties including Dooly Putnam Montgomery Greene Glynn Henry and Fayette. Appointments include Thomas H. Key W C Paramore W S Heronton Jeremiah Lumpkin and others across Drayton Butler Stirling Pleasant Grove Fayetteville and Berrien with Dooly county ties.
Post Master General directs new mail routes due to department improvements. Georgia additions include Rotherwood to Harpersville with a semi weekly trip, Barnesville to LaGrange adding a third weekly trip, Ashville to Clarksville a semi weekly service, and Bainbridge to Thomasville adding a second weekly run.
The July issue of the Southern Literary Messenger is reviewed with its original table of contents. Highlights include Miseries of Bashfulness and Diary of an Invalid. Also featured are Mss. of John Randolph of Roanoke and British Parliament in 1835 No 1. Subscriptions encouraged via the Sentinel office.
The Augusta Chronicle notes a Thursday gathering of Lower Tunze Runs Barnwell District South Carolina volunteers with a large crowd. Dr. Jossin Haney presided with Gen. G. J. Tworrr as vice president. Toaster list praises South Carolina and volunteers, rail road prospect, and Major Guxsy, plus a tribute to the sea and Carolina youth ready to defend rights.
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