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Augusta Chronicle

Location

Augusta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1836

Page

7

Frontier distress and mobilization warnings amid Indian attacks

Expresses arrive with disaster reports from the frontier. Gen. Scott’s expedition is under-supplied and Captain Holloman’s fate remains unknown. Gen. Clinch cannot support the devoted band. A thousand men are needed but cannot be assembled. Georgia troops are recalled as crucial to securing open country around Alachua and relieving local warfare. Captain McCants saw a group of Indians near Wacasasas Bay guarding cattle. Indians control the open country south and east of the Suwannee. Colonel Gamble’s plantation was attacked last night with no deaths. Capt. Searcy’s mounted company was dispatched. Three days earlier Judge Randall’s plantation was struck and a slave killed. The Governor moves to form a new force after disbandment by Gen. Scott. Every armed man in the city is mobilized and efforts continue for safety. An express reports the Gambles party was fired upon and Mr. Gorman wounded, with pursuit ongoing.

Holloman Scott Clinch Georgia Alachua McCants Wacasasas Bay Suwannee John Gamble Searcy Jefferson County Col. Gambles Hr. Gorman

Indian sortie and fires dominate Savannah news report

The Florida steam packet brought word of an Indian attack on Captain McLemore’s fort on the Quithlacoochee, with Major Cooper of Patnaim said to be en route to reconnoiter. Volusia reportedly abandoned. General Scott and Eustis in St Augustine. Fire calamities struck City Hall area and a two story grocery house, with engine 10 and volunteers aiding.

Savannah Florida Hebbard Picolata Jacksonville McLemore Quithlacoochee Cooper Patnaim Fort Crane Mel Volusia General Scott Eustis St. Augustine Santee Charleston Lieut Pope Parr South Carolina Augusta Insurance & Banking Company Augusta

Murray county peace restored after mob clash at Wacaser store

A mob demolished Wacaser’s store and looted merchandise before 72 armed citizens led by Wacaser confronted the attackers at the courthouse. Bishop and his faction were halted when the rifle line formed and he agreed to answer at the next court. Stockholders of the Steam Boat Company of Georgia elected directors and William Taylor was named president.

Bishop Wacaser Murray County The Steam Boat Company of Georgia

Rules for Conversation in Government Style

Thomas Jefferson outlines prudential rules for civil discourse. He urges avoiding disputes and arguing with zealots, preferring measured silence, listening, and respecting others opinions while resisting attempts to force agreement. He warns against heated debates among students and politicians.

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