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Newspaper

Augusta Chronicle

Location

Augusta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1836

Page

5

Published every Saturday Morning

The notice states publication occurs each Saturday morning at No 261 Broadestreet opposite Masonic Hall.

Broadestreet Masonic Hall

Notices and rates for semi weekly and weekly papers and legal ads

Payment terms for a semi weekly and weekly paper set annual and end of year rates. Advertising charges per square inch for semi weekly weekly and monthly insertions. Legal notices require gazette publication deadlines for land or negro sales and estate matters with set posting days.

Election returns from Augusta show Dawsen leads in statewide race

In Augusta on November 9 1836 the Election returns declare Col Dawsen State Rights ahead of the Van Buren ticket in most measures. The report lists Dawson Sanford and party totals with values for White and Van Buren tickets and notes strong Northern support for Dawson and opposition to abolitionist positions.

Col. Dawsen Col. Dawson Gen. Santonn Col Dawson van Buren Congress William C. Dawson Isabe John W. A. Sanford Antievanwaren Ambrose Baker Bibb J. W. Campbell Muscogee Gibson Clark Henry Howell Cobb Houston Geo. R. Gilmer Oglethorpe Thomas Hamilton Cass Charlton Hines Liberty Wm. W. Holt Richmond Thomas Stocks Greene David Meriwether Jasper Ezekiel Wimberly Twiggs Thomas Anderson Franklin Wn. B. Bulloch Chatham Samuel Groves Madison Thomas Haynes Baldwin Reuben Jordan Pitt Milner Monroe Wm. Penticost Jackson John Rawls Pulaski Thomas Spalding McIntosh Wm. B. Wofford Habersham Thomas Wootten Wilkes Aza

Cholera Deaths in Charleston Reach Four Hundred Eight

The Board of Health reports Charleston cholera deaths from August to the 30th total 408. Of these, 69 were white and 339 were black.

Board of Health Charleston

Waldie's Literary Omnibus Prospectus Request

The notice asks readers to view the Waldie prospectus in the advertising columns and to inspect specimen No at the office or at Prano brothers bookstore, agents for subscriptions or payments for Waldie's literary periodicals.

Waldie Messrs

Governor McDuffie’s Plantation Crop Estimate Letter

Extract dated October 28 1836 from Anneyville District extols Gov McDuffie as a planter noting a splendid cotton crop and large surplus provisions. It cites 200 bags of 350 lb each already picked with 150 more likely, and 50 hands to secure and store the crop. The writer asserts each hand could yield seven bags and hails it as his best crop ever.

Anneyville Chronicle Vaucluse

Praise for Planter's Management of his Plantation

The remarks laud the planter for his first independent crop during his congressional career. They commend the order, neatness, and system in his plantation and his attentive care for the comforts of his enslaved workers, especially their cabins.

Packing of Cotton on Col Hammond’s Plantation

The writer reports from Benton Alabama on October 25 1836 that 32 bales of cotton weighing 450 to 500 pounds each were packed in one day on Col Hammond’s plantation six to eight miles from the village. The note touts Alabama for horse breeding and predicts Van Buren will win in the state despite a close race with Harrison and White.

Benton Ala Col. Hammond Alabama John Bascombe van Buren Harrison Van Campbell and Mclntosh Bank of Wesley Stone Wm. Foster Robert Foster Thomas Rogers Mygell Augusta Mathews Christopher C. Hutch Sleman

Almanac Reference Highlights 1837 Use of Anthracite Coal

A Boston imprint notes The American Almanac and Repository of Useful Knowledge for 1837. It praises the work for extensive statistical content, its enduring value, and usefulness to public men. The preface outlines topics including coal use, public libraries, population statistics, cotton trade, meteorological notes, and Lyrenyat Inenovemen'r with Canats & Rattacans.

Messrs. T. H. & I. C. Plant United States Canats & Rattacans

The Steamboat Oglethorpe and Regional Tyrannies

The piece contrasts political party tyranny with self-imposed submit tion by citizens and questions whether freedom can exist under guardians of party. It cites The Savannah Georgian on the Steamboat Osternance, praising its revival under the Savannah and Augusta Steam boat Company and detailing rebuilt engines and improved operations.

Juggernaut Wrottan Duncan Savannah and Augusta Oglethorpe Cunningham & Hall New York Leviathan

Fragmentary maritime line hints at Savannah voyage

A damaged OCR fragment references officers and passengers aboard a vessel battling foamy seas near Savannah. The garbled text mentions freight and a guardoned state, signaling a nautical narrative without clear names or outcomes.

Expedition of 1812 against Seminoles remembered in Georgia

The article recalls Gen Newnan’s 1812 Seminole expedition, praising 117 volunteers and noting the fight that killed King Payne and wounded Bowlegs. It recounts Newnan’s Fort and Newnan’s Pond sites near Micanopy and Black Creek, cites Col Sarrit’s praise, and names Col Hamiroy and Col A B Fawxy as notable officers involved.

Niles Newway Floyd Black Creek Fort Drane Twisas Newnan Georgia San Taffy River Micanopy Nuwnan’s Daniels Nownan St. Marys Dapr King Payne Bowlegs Hamieros Col. Hamiroy Macon Fannin A. B. Fawxiy Savannah Texas

Central Rail Road progress and Florida intel reach Savannah

Discussions on stock subscriptions and Tennessee’s planned third-part contribution frame the charter debate as the Central Rail Road advances with an eight-man team at Spring Hill depot site. Florida reports Gen. Jesup at Fort Drane and plans for a Withlacoochee expedition amid tense Creek relations.

Old Knox Central Commission Tennessee East Tennessee

Cotton Prices and Trade Reports From Ocean and Inland Markets

Market notices indicate steady demand for cotton with prices mostly at 16 to 17 cents for new crop, while supply remains ample and freight rates rise. Reports from Savannah and Charleston show sales and stock movements, with caution on prices as markets expect lower values on rising inventories and river conditions.

Macoy Manet Savannah Charleston Weasenger

Cotton Market Report Shows Steady Demand For Mid Grade Bales

New Orleans market notes 15773 bales from Louisiana and Mississippi since Oct 21, stock on hand 38572 including shipboard. Demand remains strong with buyers for France and other buyers active. Prices mainly middling fair to fair with few high grade lots, sales around 13 000 bales with varied prices from 15 to 19 cents per lb across regions and districts. Levy's Price Current observes price advances and firm inquiry.

Citantrston Manket Wreights Liverpool Greenock Havrele Mercury Monroe Manner Manxer Louisiana Mississippi France Havre Furly Louisiana & Mississippi Texas Tennessee

Marriages Reported for Jefferson County Pairs

On the 3rd, the Rev Charles Avert married Neeman Punyis to Carer Annino ron, both of Jefferson county. On the 1st, by 8 G Jordan, James Dews wed Racuana Pore, both of Jefferson county.

Charles Avert Neeman Punyis Carer Anninoron Jefferson County G. Jordan James Dews Racuana Pore

Death notices for Henny Ruv trocr Frosy child and Susannah June Kins

Died. At Aiken on October 23 Henny Ruv trocr Frosy third son of Charles I and Mary Rich aged 3 years 1 month. In Jefferson county Sunday October 23 Susannah June Kins died in the 90th year.

Aiken Henny Ruvtrocr Frosy Charles ‘I Mary Rich Jefferson County Mra Susannau June Kins

Plantation For Sale Near Louisville With Mills and Stock

For sale three thousand acres half Pine land half Oak and Hickory. Includes saw and grist mills, cotton gin and packing machine, water power, blacksmith shop and tools, distillery, seven miles from Louisville on Warrenton road. Negroes and stock available. Terms one third cash, balance credit 1 2 3 years with interest. Call on John J. Jenkins in Louisville to learn price.

Louisville Warrenton Road John J. Jenkins Columbia County Augusta

Public Sale Notice: Reynolds to Sell Household Goods

Auction listing lists stock, crop, household and kitchen furniture, carts, plantation tools, and more with terms to be stated at sale. R Y Reynolds to conduct the sale with 13 items or lots likely.

R. Y. Reynolds

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