Publication location notice at Broadestreet
A Saturday issue announces the newspaper is published each morning at No 261 Broadestreet opposite Masonic Hall.
12 Nov 1836
Page 1
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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1836
Page
1
A Saturday issue announces the newspaper is published each morning at No 261 Broadestreet opposite Masonic Hall.
The notice outlines payment terms for semi weekly and weekly publications, with annual rates and arrears policy. It lists ad charges by size and frequency, and details required notices for executors, guardians, and sales of land or enslaved people, including publication periods and court sale procedures.
The Augusta paper notes Col Dawson State Rights leads the county majority over the Democratic ticket and reports large margins for both the Antie Van Buren and Van Buren tickets. It lists candidate tallies by county and names individual electors across several Georgia districts.
The Board of Health reports Charleston cholera deaths since August: total 408. Of these 69 were white and 339 were black, as of the 30th al.
The prospectus for Waldie's Literary Omnibus is advertised, with specimen No. available at our office or at the Prano bookstore. Prano brothers act as publisher agents and will receive subscriptions or payments for this or other Waldie periodicals.
Extract from a letter dated Anneyville District October 28 1836 praising Gov McDuffie. It notes a splendid cotton crop and large surplus provisions with 200 bags of cotton weighing 350 pounds each and an expected 150 more. The writer cites 50 efficient hands to harvest and save the crop and predicts each hand will yield seven bags.
The text commends a planter for his first crop under his congressional tenure. It notes the order and system in his plantation and the careful attention given to the comfort of his enslaved workers, especially in their cabins, as worthy of praise.
In Benton Alabama on October 25 1836 a Chronicle reader reports thirty two bales of cotton packed in one day on a plantation six to eight miles from town. He claims Alabama can raise fine horses like John Bascombe and predicts Van Buren will beat Harrison in the state despite a close race with White.
A Boston published volume praised for its vast statistical content and permanent value. The piece highlights the almanac’s data on anthracite coal libraries population cotton trade and meteorological notes with emphasis on Lyrenyat Inenovemen r Canats Rattacans and evolving US travel improvements.
A critical reflection on tyranny and party control contrasts with the Savannah Georgian praise for self rule and a call to think freely. The piece cites twelve million freemen and questions submission to party judgments, then reports on the Steamboat Osternance now rebuilt under the Savannah and Augusta Steam Boat Company with a new fifty-five horsepower engine and enhanced river utility.
Readable text mentions a vessel beating into foam on the Savannah waters with freight and guardoned elements, implying a ships approach or voyage along the river. Details are sparse, but the scene suggests maritime movement and cargo context near Savannah.
The piece recalls Gen Newnan's 1812 expedition against the Seminoles told via Niles's Register. It describes Newnan’s fort at Nuwnan’s Fort near Micanopy, the 117 to 150 men undertook a perilous frontier raid, killed chiefs King Payne and Bowlegs, and forced Seminole retreat. It notes praise for Col Hamiroy and Col A B Fawxy and reflects on gratitude and fame in Georgia. The article also mentions Col Sarrit and a railroad stock note from Knoxville Register.
The article reports on Tennessee stock subscriptions and a planned central commission meeting on November 1 to review the road's funds. It highlights the Spring Hill depot grant, seventy workers, and expected leadership from Chief Engineer Randall. Florida news covers Gen Jesup at Fort Drane, Creek ally forces, and a future expedition against the Withlacoochee.
The report details cotton arrivals and sales from Charlestown and Savannah markets, noting price ranges from 16 to 19 cents for uplands, high freights, and stock levels. It covers shipments by boat and box, weekly totals, and market outlook with notes on weather and river conditions affecting prices.
New Orleans Oct 29. Cotton arrived since the 21st 15773 bales from Louisiana and Mississippi with 7559 bales cleared, stock on hand 38572 including on shipboard. Demand remains strong with buyers for France active. prices show clear improvement as sales estimate near 13000 bales with varied quotes from 15 to 19 cents. Louisiana Mississippi and Texas quantities listed with numerous price points. Levy's Price Current notes steady activity and no excess accumulation in stock.
Married on the 3rd to Rev Charles Avert were Neeman Punyis and Carer Annino ron both of Jefferson county. On the 1st by 8 G Jordan James Dews wed Miss Racuana Pore, both of Jefferson county.
DIED. At Aiken on the 23d of October Henny Ruv trocr Frosy aged 3 years 1 month third son of Charles I and Mary Rich In Jefferson county on Sunday the 23d alt in the 90th year of age Mrs Susannah June Kins in Jefferson county died on Sunday the 23d in the 90th year of her age.
John J. Jenkins advertises a three thousand acre plantation on Warrenton road seven miles from Louisville with saw mill grist mill cotton gin packing machine blacksmith shop distillery dwelling house and outbuildings good repair water access and notable labor and stock. Terms include one third cash balance credit up to three years with security. Negroes stock provisions and utensils available. call to inspect premises and learn price.
Auction notice listing stock, crop, household and kitchen furniture, carts and plantation tools with terms on the day of sale. R. Y. Reynolds is the witness or party involved.
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