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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1836
Page
2
A concise lyric praising a beloved land with imagery of sweet bowers bright streams and flowers. The verse expresses deep affection and idealized beauty, reflecting Romantic diction and emotional attachment to place.
The narration recalls a pledged life cut short by illness with a tone of grave resolve. An obituary praises Miss Harriet Patterson daughter of Commodore Patterson, whose death casts sorrow on a circle of relatives and friends.
The Milledgeville Recorder reports the Anti Van Buren Convention met in the State House with Maj. Haralson presiding. Col Henry G Lamar of Bibb was elected president after credentials were read. T.T. Harris named secretary. Delegates from numerous counties attended and the body adjourned in harmony after an eloquent address by Lamar.
The Telegraph reports a heated debate on raising Fortification funding and cannon purchases. Cambreleng and Bell clash over treasury policy, tariff, and bank influence while Thompson pursues Texas situation amid partisan friction. private Jackson-era notes follow with intertwining influence allegations.
The speaker notes the official’s neutrality toward General Jackson, asserts no grounds for reprimand, and praises his punctuality. They state removal stems from speaking disrespectfully of Jackson, while Kendall believes the subject too honest to stay connected with such a creature.
The 1836 address by Thomas R. Dew argues slavery sustains liberty and morality in the South, praises slaveholders and enslaved people, warns against disunion and consolidation, and contrasts federal balance with potential centralized rule and European examples. It cites militia costs, governance risks, and noble status notions as context. The piece notes the Marquess of Waterford’s New York spree regret.
In Rome the Avevusta Volumerns are urged to note the Card of Mr R S Ponsx. The attention of readers in Augusta and St Peters is drawn to this notice.
The gallant Florida Volunteers unit known as the Richmond Hussars will be paid off today at midnight instead of 4 PM. The payment will take place at the Store of Messrs. J. & S. Boxzs.
The returns from Virginia elections show Whigs gaining ground in the Legislature and strengthening numerical support among voters. Observers believe this portends a Whig victory in the full state elections.
The note corrects the first line in NOPE to Look nymphs and mortal's look and changes the 19th reference to the tower'd Sybalee and amends the third line from the last to Skies blue hearts true and bosoms lightest.
A public notice describes Mrs. Barnes farewell benefit as advertised for Tuesday. The writer praises Mrs. Barnes's virtues and talents and notes community support will suffice to generate public interest despite limited space. Mention of Mrs Haller’s魅 aesthetic referenced from past city witnesses.
A Milledgeville convention met Monday and after electing Col. Hryny G. La Mat as president nominated an electoral ticket including Ambrose Baber Bibb John W Campbell Muscogee Gibson Clark Henry Howell Cobb Houston George R Gilmer Oglethorpe Thomas Hamilton Meriwether Charlton Hines Liberty William W Holt Richmond Jesse Mercer Wilkes David Merriwether Jasper Ezekiel Wimberly Twiggs Union Wire Jen.
A letter from a respected Augusta Theatre lady accompanies a liberal subscription to support a public dinner and ball honoring men who left home to fight a ruthless foe. She contributes and regrets her limited means while expressing utmost respect to committee members J. M. Anasts, S. T. Comas, D. L. Tuone, and W. M. D'Axtioxac.
Early Thursday the artillery reported the Austousta Volunteers arriving at the Sand Bar. Citizens crowded the bridge and riverbank to greet them with cannon salutes bells and cheers. Col Henny H. Cunmixe delivered remarks, Major Ronenrson spoke, and Rev. Mr. Sara led prayer before the volunteers marched along Broad Street to Green Street amid flowers handkerchiefs and handshakes.
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