25 Jun 1836
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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1836
Page
1
Reading from the brief readable snippet shows a note about a weekly publication run on Saturdays. The address is given as No 261 Broad Street opposite the Masonic Hall, suggesting a historic local newspaper or notice point.
The notice outlines subscription rates for HSVES and weekly papers with advance and end of year payments, advertising charges for various insertions, and rules for discontinuation. It also details legal notices on land and enslaved person sales, the required gazette publication times, and court procedures for estates and leave to sell property.
The June number of Ladies Companion features a handsome engraving of The Bride and several notable articles. The Committee of Arrangements for Independence Anniversary tendered Rev. Mr Smrra as Orator of the Day, who has accepted. Michigan and Arkansas statehood bills pass the House without amendment, 147-52 and 143-50, pending presidential approval.
Extract from a Columbus dated letter states all Volunteer corps have been recalled from Fort Twiggs and stationed in Columbus for protection. The writer will leave this afternoon and expects to be home in a few days, noting no further chance of fighting nearby.
The Greenville Mountaineer reports a direct Mail Route set from Greenville to Edgefield C H connecting with the Hamburg or Aikin line, enabling Charleston papers and letters to arrive in two days. It also notes a route from Greenville to Rabun C H via Sitton's Bridge and Pickens C H.
The Cassville Pioneer notes a Monday night incident where Burke and his family of three were murdered and burned in their home by Cherokee Indians. The killers are not yet discovered. claims it is the first hostile act. Also mentions the June issue of the Southern Literary Messenger and favorable coverage in the New York Courier & Enquirer.
The passage notes disagreement with some American literary conclusions but praises the Messenger for vigor and manliness. It acknowledges strong criticisms, admires its bold tone, and places the periodical among its peers for fair, just-minded discourse despite occasional hawkish tones.
The May issue of The Knickerbocker or New York Monthly Magazine is delayed by publishers for an exquisite engraving. It features a richly detailed plate of the Hudson river and the Palisades from Fort Lee landing. Prospectus of the Eighth Volume will appear in July.
The latest issue features a large, handsome engraving of a distant view of Mount Tom near Northampton Massachusetts. The illustration includes the Connecticut River and a bridge, forming a striking picture engraved by M Osnonne from a painting by A Brewannsox. The issue offers original literary content and refined typography, noted for elegance and attractiveness.
Senator Benton introduced a bill to end use of bank notes and paper currency in US government payments and courts. It sets progressive withdrawal dates starting March 1837 for notes under twenty dollars and advancing to all denominations by March 1842. The measure was read and ordered to a second reading with support expressed.
Major Baden, in command at the Augusta Arsenal, is praised for his energy under illness while handling operations tied to the Indian hostilities. A June 8 1836 dispatch from the Ordnance Department expresses entire satisfaction with his efficient leadership and service despite health setbacks.
Moonisox June 11 1836 meeting at Court House to honor Samuel Pearman Duke a late Morgan Guards member and Florida campaign veteran. W F Van Laxnine and W M Annex preside. Resolutions vow thirty days of black crepe and condolence to Duke’s relatives and friends.
The Augusta company resolves to present resolutions signed by the Chairman and Secretary to the relatives of the deceased and to Augusta Chronicle for publication. They thank Volunteer Companies and Augusta citizens for support during Mr. Duggins's illness and for honoring his remains. An extract reports rumors of a battle near Columbus involving Gen. Moore and 1000-1200 Indians, with Fort Wilkinson and Fort Jones in Georgia. News notes indicate anxious anticipation and a later report of an Indian attack on Fort Jones near Roanoke, Georgia, with the fort surrounded and retreat hindered. no confirmation on Moore's army yet.
An 1836 letter from J Hamilton rebuts reports of a plot to remove General Houston from Texas Army command. It cites Creek War captures Noah Mabhlo and his son and notes troops west of Trwinton hunting. The piece comments on Hudson's Correspon dence and urges reprinting to counter accusations of plotting against Houston.
From Little River settlement June 8 an Indian named O ha ta ta ca rode from Florida toward Red River. Powell and young chief Ho pi to pha fought. Powell died of a hatchet wound. The chief escaped. The man says Indians will resist land seizures and suffer illnesses like cholera. Report filed by Jonathan R Watson and Jacob Vickers near Little River headwaters June 9, 1836. Strong Texas distrust of Gen Houston’s retreats cited in Courier and Enquirer excerpt.
A Montgomery report notes Gen Jessup joining Alabama volunteers at Tuskegee. Col Shackelford resigns, claiming orders blocked a march against Indians. Gen Patterson expected to resign soon. volunteers split from camp after weeks of confinement, seeking freedom to pursue hostiles. Chronicle describes doubts over command and enemy strength.
New York June 11 reports a sudden money market relief with bank offerings down by a quarter to one third over two days. The United States Bank agency discounted several million in paper, Boston market relief and European arrangements cited as causes. Stocks showed a light day yet firm after trading, with expectations of a rise and renewed buying. U.S. Bank quoted firm at 1224.
From the Columbus Enquirer: six hospital cases of small pox are currently convalescent, four expected to be dismissed tomorrow. One case remains at Mr Wim P McKeen’s house, unable to be moved to the hospital without risking Mrs McKeen’s life, with guards at both locations.
Reports note the hero of San Jacinto, Gen Samuel Houston, departed by steamer Caspian with Surgeon General Erwin Major Le Roy and Major Cook en route to the Texian army at Natchitoches. Other items describe rescued stage passengers, jailbreaks, Indian hostilities, Trenton Races, and Senate bills admitting Michigan and Arkansas.
The Augusta Cotton market sits flat following negative Liverpool accounts. Prices range from 13 4 to 18 cents per pound with some good quality lots selling around 19 cents.
Cotton arrivals, clearances, and sales across multiple ports from June 10 to May. Reports from Cianteston Manxer Pattaperpira and New Orleans reflect steady to dull markets with limited demand for uplands and consistent prices for long cotton. Liverpool Havre and Monntr Manxey show declines and variable activity amid weather and stock shifts. A surge of sales occurred in New Orleans while inventories remained high, signaling cautious trading and price stabilization in a turbulent season.
In Scriven county on Saturday the 11th, by Rev A l Dopson, Mr Cranounn to Mires Patience Resuino, both of Scriven county. In Athens on the 14th, Col Pau J Semmons of Washington Wilkesco to Miss Rusty J Heovart of Athens. On the 2d at Nauconchee Habersham county Mr Beorns Pream of France to Miss Avatine Petriny of the same place.
In Edgefield district at Summer Hill residence of Major Starke, Seasw Rue preea Dintox daughter of Wm C and Ann Dillon aged ten months, on the 16th instant. On Sunday the 29th May at 8 C, Mrs Amarna Siretns, wife of Lieut William Shields U S Navy, died leaving a devoted husband and two small children.
Copartnership notice states the business formerly in the name of Jacob Moise will be confined by Moise & Cohen as of June 22. J A Moise JO, J Cohen signatories. The Parmeios Register, a monthly Petersburg Va publication, notes contents for no 2 June 1836 including agriculture topics, sugar crop, grape vines, cattle diseases, railroads, clover, lime, and silk business with readers and correspondents.
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