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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1836
Page
6
Poem fragment contrasts a quiet, blissful commune with boisterous public gaiety. The speaker values whispered peace and a silent bond, addressing a beloved as a tranquil, intimate alternative to the crowd in Philadelphia in June 1834.
A lyrical farewell poem speaks of enduring friendship despite parting. It honors emotional ties, hope, and the quiet strength of memories that outlive separation, urging lasting joy and faithful friendship beyond life.
From the Southern Literary Messenger Anthologia H M Carey items include On a lady of 60 marrying a youth of 17 and its barren fate for childless wives Truths aged bridge is praised for choosing child and husband as one Epigram discusses brevity and wit Lurking Love describes deceptive appearances in romance and the danger of hidden motives On a Slanderous Coquette compares a coquette to a bee with a poisonous sting
The gentlemen re-elected to Congress from Louisiana include B. W Rieter Adm. Henry Johnson and Rick Gianrani all running as Anti. Gen. Ripley faced opposition from Mr. Thomas also Anti. The remaining candidates faced no opposition.
From the New Orleans Bulletin July 16 1836 reports that Mexican forces under Santa Anna may delay hostile moves against Texas. Texian arms provisions and morale are strong. Mexican troops reportedly desert and reinforcements head toward Matagorda. General Green urges troops to join Rusk and Houston for a bold campaign toward Urrea with Santa Anna in custody.
A historical fragment reports Proclamations from Brig. Gen. Thomas J. Rusk and Brig. Gen. Thomas J. Green amid Mexican forces. It notes Urrea’s advance with thousands of troops, warnings of extermination of Texans, and calls for volunteers to join and march via Casey's on the Colorado to defend Texas frontier.
News from Craioran dated July 18 1836 describes Major Andrews and 18 men penetrating a Cowage Swamp camp of about 35 Creeks. They exchanged fire, withdrew after three rounds, then pursued until the next day. Six Indians killed, Andrews wounded, Jourdan from Washington County badly wounded. Indians expected to surrender and Creek forces to be disbanded with 100 men sufficient to reassemble.
A short letter from L. R. Moore reports that the troops are in good health. The missive, marked Yours, confirms welfare and a concise update to recipients.
From the Columbus Herald and Federal Union reports recount a sequence of engagements between white detachments and Creek Indians in Lowndes and Thomas counties. A battle near a pine ridge and cypress ponds results in Indian and allied casualties, prisoners, and white losses. Officials calculate detachment costs and seek guidance on prisoner disposition.
The Boston correspondent reports American vessels in the port of Liverpool on the 15th, with the Wm. Goddard arriving July 19 from Liverpool. The Tirvencoot letter notes dull cotton trade. 2000 bales daily and modest Manchester demand. Brom Hudson’s Shipping List describes high Liverpool dock demand for British goods, preferred American ships, rising freights, and busy Manchester, Sheffield, and Birmingham factories expanding under strong orders from America.
Members of the State Rights Party of Columbia county are requested 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 United States Gazette note reports that Hon. Ricn Ant Rosu may be appointed by the President to handle the English Mr Smithson bequest intended to found a United States university.
The July number of And Sporting Magazine is received and offers its usual mix of informative and entertaining content. It includes a handsome portrait of the English horse Emrcius and the table of contents is available in the advertising columns.
Reports indicate Arex anven Dantas Bacur, Esq. a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, has been named President of Girard College with a salary allowing him to travel to Europe. He will study education systems and gather information essential for this important post.
The Columbus Herald notes stages on the Indian Nation route resumed Saturday with strong U S troop protection. Mails depart Columbus at 4 AM reaching Montgomery at 9 AM next day, linking to Mobile mail. Return from Montgomery is at 6 PM to connect with the eastern mail.
Post Offices recently established and discontinued across Georgia. New appointments include Drayton in Dooly county with Postmasters such as Thomas H. Key and W. C. Paramore in Stirling Glynn county. Other appointments feature W. S. Heronton Pleasant Grove Henry county and Jeremiah Lumpkin in Berrien Dooly county.
The Post Master General directs extended mail routes in Georgia and nearby states due to improved department conditions. Rotherwood to Harpersville adds a semi weekly trip, Barnesville to LaGrange gains a third weekly trip, Ashville to Clarksville adds semi weekly two horseback service, Bainbridge to Thomasville adds a second weekly trip.
The Southern Literary Messenger July No. is reviewed with emphasis on original contents such as Miseries of Bashfulness and Diary of an Invalid. Noted pieces include J K Poulpixe's Example and Precept, John Randolph of Roanoke MSS, and British Parliament in 1835 No 1. Sentinel urges subscriptions via messenger agents and Sentinel office.
Augusta Chronicle reports a lively gathering of Barnwell Volunteers in Lower Tunze Runs Barnwell District South Carolina on the 21st with a large crowd, music and toasts honoring South Carolina Gov McDurrrr Col Prince M Burizr Major Guxsy and the Cincinnati and Charleston Rail Road.
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