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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1836
Page
2
A poetic toast to Sarah, recalling reverent memory of the dead and praising poetry as divine. The writer urges cherishing poetic gifts, guarding the flame of inspiration, and acknowledging poetry as a present joy and comfort for every soul.
The New Orleans Bulletin relays letters from Natchitoches detailing General Houston's victory over Santa Anna, with Santa Anna captured, his saddle seized, and Spanish-American prisoners taken. Reports claim 1100 Mexican and 600 Texian forces, six Texians killed, twenty wounded, and widespread pursuit toward Harrisburgh.
A long dispatch details the Florida Army left wing operations from Fort Drane to Camp Izard and Oloklikaha, including river crossings at the Withlacoochee, attacks on hammocks, and the crossing under fire. It notes gallantry by Foster Blodget and Colonel Smith, riverine crossings, and the costly march with 150 sick. officers praised for prompt dispositions.
The Bee notes rumors that Gen Houston held a war council on prisoners and that Santa Anna and officers were shot while privates were sent to Matamoras. It questions Gaines’s private letter but asserts Houston has conquered and the Mexican army is prostrated, declaring Texas free.
In the dispatch from the Army of Centre Captain Marks and his men are praised for coolness and courage during the siege. The author notes fifteen killed, describes the enemy's stubborn repast on the road after the main attack, and estimates numbers based on a sign along that road. The letter closes with respectful signoff by Colonel William Lindsay of the 2d Artillery.
Public epocument notes thanks to Hon. Jonx P. Krxe for a Treasury pamphlet on cotton cultivation manufacture and foreign trade. A Tallahassee mail note dated May 8 reports Seminole depredations near the city with one man wounded one black man killed and livestock stolen.
A notice promoting Mrs. Carter's benefit performance next Monday highlights her past season’s entertaining efforts. The bill features admired performers Mrs Hanv and Mr Bary with vocal pieces and Mr Srrissaccen at the piano, promising a fashionable, crowd-pleasing evening.
Augusta hosts a public dinner for returning volunteers from Florida. City leaders, clergymen, and two corps the Richmond Blues and Hussars attend with 800 guests. Toasts praise patriotism, sacrifice, and the volunteers with ceremonial cannons, music, and a grand banner display.
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