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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1834
Page
3
A brief note indicates a regular Saturday morning publication area at Noel Broad Street beneath the Globe Hotel. The item notes a standing schedule without detailing content or organizer names.
The notice outlines payment terms for a biweekly newspaper and advertising rates. Prices vary by payment timing with penalties for arrears and minimum charges. It also details public sale notices by executors and guardians, deadlines for postings, and legal ad requirements.
Daily mail schedules show multiple cutoffs and closures across services. Western Mail closes by 3 p.m. for general mail and earlier for some routes, with various due times each day including 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. in differing sections.
Fragmentary text shows irregular office hours, with inconsistent times and days. Mentions Sunday openings and a partial schedule, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The Sexion notes two deaths in Augusta during the week ending the 9th, one white and one black, in a concise weekly toll report.
The Chronicle announces a refreshed edition to appear once the remaining materials arrive. Delays at Charleston due to quarantine and rail transport have pushed the upgrade beyond the planned October start, with the second segment still pending. Readers are assured improvements will follow upon delivery.
The text argues for nullification as a state right against federal overreach. It cites Governor Lumpkin and President Jackson, condemns unconstitutional requisitions, and warns that continued resistance could threaten the Union. It references Carolina nullification and urges steadfast defense of reserved rights. It notes a North judge mentioning another survey resistance example.
The excerpt notes two legal cases. One involves ejectment or a similar action, and the other concerns Indian Lands. There was no opportunity to question the informant about the matters, but the existence of both cases is affirmed.
The piece excoriates Gov. Lumpkin for a message deemed grossly partisan and hostile to the judiciary. It argues the 1833 act overriding land titles and dispossessing Indian reserves is unconstitutional and highlights court actions denying the governor’s broad claims. The article defends judicial independence and questions the governor’s motives in the Cherokee land dispute.
A Georgia article denounces attacks on state legislation and court power over Cherokee land cases. It defends judicial injunctions as lawful, asserts superior courts’ right to decide constitutionality of laws, and criticizes Governor for misrepresenting sovereignty over Indians while urging trial by jury to resolve disputed land titles.
The piece derides a group for accusing propertied interests of attacking state sovereignty. It argues the sovereignty issue is misrepresented and urges calm inquiry over passion and prejudice before judging the matter.
In Mitvepcevore on November 6, 1834 the Georgia House and Senate conduct roll calls to elect seven superior court judges from six circuits. Selected were Western Circuit Thomas W Harrie, Northern Garnett Andrews, Ocmulgee J G Puhil, Flint A M D King, Southern James Pollsill, Middle John Schley, Exatera John C Nicoll. Ballot totals show varying support and scattered votes across circuits.
The General Assembly elected an Attorney General and solicitors general for several circuits. Ballots show varying totals for Middle, Western, Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Flint sectors. Senate committees were named on bills to define clerks duties, ban twenty dollar banknotes, and Governor Foyagh resignations were noted along with Major General Taylor.
The article reports a Senate skirmish over printing a message from the governor accompanied by a Supreme Court citation and Springer letter. A House debate followed on sending the matter to a committee. Debates note Graves’s pending execution and upcoming sheriff notification. Senators also discuss tribunals for correcting law and abolishing state tax collection with ad valorem plans.
The author urges the legislature to consider measures to sustain the state policy and ensure faithful execution of laws related to the Indian population, referencing matured advice and conduct of certain individuals claiming Georgia citizenship. The appeal is to maintain existing state policy and its implementation.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference dates in September from CAverpooks site and Fanness listings. No clear event, person, or organization details emerge to form a complete news item.
The Augusta market reports further cotton advances amid hopes of a smaller crop in the state and South Carolina. Liverpool cotton futures show rise. Upland sales brisk at 13.0 to 15.0 cents. weekly sales 3,000 to 4,000 bales. Rice stock light with steady demand. corn steady. Howard Street flour at $6. freight rates to Liverpool, New York, Providence, and Boston listed.
Reports from multiple ports detail steady activity in cotton trading with minor gains amid mixed European outlooks. Buyers push for 4 to 5 cent advances on upland and long staples while stock levels and quality grades vary across Louisiana and Mississippi shipments.
The governor argues against federal intervention in Georgia’s criminal matters, insisting the Constitution reserves power to the states. He cites a Supreme Court writ and a U S commission letter, urging resistance to perceived usurpation and warning of disintegration of the union if federal overreach continues.
On Sept 26 LifesPoon Manet reports cotton with demand and price advances during the week. American grade up 4d and Brazilian 4d. Sales reach 32,300 bales, arrivals 1866, stock 205,000 bales, last year 230,400.
Havre notes sales this week of Louisiana cotton at 115 to 123 per bale and Georgia cotton around 114 to 132. Coffee trade shows Domingo and Rio bags sold with prices noted. market remains active with about 25 000 bales in stock and Hayti coffee around 60 to 70 per unit.
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