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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1835
Page
2
From Cuanestoy to New York and Paris reports cover Atlantic weather damage at New Brunswick and Princeton plus a French state trials update. The Gibbons arrives with cotton and finance notes while Commodore Dallas moves to the West Indies and Marshall's health concerns loom.
The report describes a brutal engagement on the plains of Guadaloupe near Zacatecas, with Santa Anna in control of cannon, small arms, and ammunition. General Parres leads five hundred cavalry in pursuit of retreating foes as Captain Cunningham notes a Mexican Congress debate over American cottons and periodicals. El Diario recalls Col. Butler’s negotiations with the United States and his return voyage being wished for.
August 43 Saturday June 27 1835 Be just and fear not State Rights nominations for governor Cha S R Dougherty for congress George R Gilmer to correspondents A Citizen received too late for today but shall be published in our next New York Mirror Prospectus of a new volume advertised in columns
Notice to readers in the city above MIntosh street about missing deliveries. One carrier is ill and another unfamiliar with the route, asking subscribers to contact the office for unreceived papers.
The chief robber of the Darien Bank branch in Savannah, identified as O Meara, is reported arrested in New Orleans. Some 65,000 dollars of the stolen money have been recovered, and Thomas Tanz, a Savannah police officer, is said to be returning to restore the deposits.
In Augusta the Chronicle announces its sale after October first and invites offers. The paper highlights a large subscription base and extensive advertising patronage, noting full printing materials stock, modern presses, and strong profits. A full set of books will be shown to serious buyers for inspection.
The committee appoints Joux Kerr as Marshal of the Day for the national anniversary procession. It forms at 10:30 A.M. from the Panamer Hotel to the Presbyterian Church for Divine Service, with the Declaration read by Dr. F. M. Roneirson and an address by Henscuet V. Joanson. The procession order lists Volunteer Corps, officers, clergy, magistrates, medical faculty, law students, and citizens. The gun salute by Capt. A. P. Savitz will fire at Broad and Washington. windows should be opened to prevent glass damage.
A communication from six respected gentlemen pledges support for horse improvement and public spirit. The letter expresses pleasure in aligning with local efforts and imagines benevolent progress through liberal and gentlemanly actions.
A letter from the Oglethorpe Association urges owners of Argyle to enter the four mile day at Augusta Races to determine which horse holds superiority over Hamilton. The petition seeks fair competition and stresses repressing betting, highlighting Argyle and Augusta as the leading contenders and calling for public patronage to crown the victor.
The Charleston Mercury article defends its positions against charges of inconsistency and calls for fuller publication of responses to Duane and McDuffie while criticizing the Mercury's editorial stance on Judge White and Jacksonian principles. The Augusta Chronicle responds with a sharp counter, noting misattribution of authorship for a cannonading report and clarifying who spoke in the dispute about Nullifiers and the Presidential contest.
The authors rebut a Chronicle critique of Nullifier support for Judge Warre and opposition to Van Buren. They defend their change of opinion toward Warre, deny instigating party division, and affirm broader State Rights principles while praising Warre's character and urging sustained reform efforts.
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