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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1836
Page
5
Published every Saturday morning the issue appears from No 261 Broade Street. The notice notes regular weekly distribution and the location near Masonic Hall.
The notice lists semi weekly and weekly newspaper rates for subscriptions and ads. It sets prices for land or Negro sales by administrators and executors, with sale notices required sixty days prior for real property and forty days for personal property. It also details postings for debtors and creditors, and for leave to sell land or Negroes.
Augusta reports results from 84 counties with six still outstanding including Union Paulding Baker Walker Cobb and Ware. The notice urges patience as final tallies near completion with emphasis on timely and fair outcome.
Col W T Gouth was elected captain of the Augusta Guards on Thursday last, replacing Capt W W Horr who resigned. Brig Gen 1 2 Division Col Gionex W Su xmmens of this city commanded the 10th Regiment and was elected by the Legislature on Saturday last the 19th instant as Brigadier General of the 1st Brigade 2nd Division covering Richmond Columbia and Warren counties in place of Gen A W Gairn who resigned. It affords us plea
The passage lauds Gen. Lemmens as a zealous, able, and intelligent military officer who will do credit to the Brigade, despite being a political opponent.
Axenew G. Buch, Esq. was elected a member of the City Council at the last regular meeting to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Axputin J. Mitner, Esq. The change places Buch on the council replacing Mitner.
The note lists five issues from publisher Mr. Tuxonone Foster of New York through agents Richanns and Stor. It mentions Fos tTen's Caninet Miscellany August Nos Black woon's Magazine Memoro titan Macazine the June No Loxpon Quarterly Review and the July No Epixnuncu Review, with delays due to space.
The November issue presents a neatly printed table of contents with varied instructive reading. It includes a fine Byron portrait by Miss F Conneaux and engraving by Mr Drex from a London print, praised for its beauty and the magazine’s ongoing improvement.
In Trenton on the 10th, Joan C Stevens's Fanny Wyatt won the four mile heats for a $1000 purse, defeating Gen Inginn's Mingo Enceiro and Campsides. First heat time 7m 48s, second 7m 53s. The Spirit of the Times reports a forfeit for a $5000 four mile match involving Post Boy and Jingo.
The Milledgeville Recorder notes a House resolution passed asking the Governor for information about Mr Towns resignation. The Governor replied that he only received a letter from Towns asking if a communication had been sent, dated Pontitoc Mississippi.
Intelligence from the war reports Gen Read has established a depot at Camp Graham on the Withlacoochee two miles above the Black House and eight below the cove. Two steamboats enable provision and forage transport to the seat of war. Fort Drane communication opened and Gov Call notes active friendly Indians. Army to strike a decisive blow today.
The 6th of next month brings the Grey mare versus Hickory John over the question which horse is superior with a $10,000 stake. Both horses are in fine form and eager, with supporters on each side confident of victory. Backers of Hickory John vow to cover any forfeit and the race seems likely barring illness or injury, per Courier of Friday.
The House forwarded a bill to appoint an Adjutant General and an Assistant Adjutant General and define their duties. Critics argue the provisions should be part of a comprehensive militia code. They question the whereabouts of the proposed general law prepared earlier under gubernatorial appointment and laid before the Military Committee.
A long call for a unified militia code with reorganized sections, flexible muster times, expanded officer training duties, and amended 1818 provisions. Critics attack bank expansions and charter renewals, accusing legislators of corrupt influence and urging plain, effective laws for militia and public finance.
The Jacksonville Courier reports Capt J H Hebbard arriving with news from Gov Call about the Army crossing the Withlacoochee. No Indians were seen and all villages were deserted as the force heads toward Volusia to secure provisions. The U.S. Frigate Potomac was sighted near Gibraltar en route home.
A historical market brief listing bank par values and exchange rates. It shows Bank of Hamburg, South Carolina Bank Notes, American Gold Coin, Georgia Gold, and North Carolina Gold with quoted par values and premiums. Also notes on exchange checks on New York and bills on the North with 60 day terms and interest details, plus stock quotes for local banks and industries. The passage closes with cotton sales data from Macon and Warehouses with prime grades and average figures.
To Charleston on the 15th inst by Rev Mr Hanckel W G Simms Esq to Miss Curvillerres Buiza daughter of MW Roach all of that city In Savannah on the 17th inst by Rev Edwd Neufville Mr Annnew F Auten of Charleston to Miss Isaprtta S A Buann of Augusta
Miles M Calhoun died of lung hemorrhage on the 2d at the home of James A Noble in Barnwell District 8 C. He was in his 29th year and known for amiable manners and uncorrupted character. He avoided vices and was respected for kindness and sincerity.
The piece mourns a promising young man cut down early, noting friendship and character. It also records obituaries from Mobile Alabama and Benton Lowndes County with names including Anna nam Wootsry formerly of Augusta and Freventce Merrimay aged 33 a Connecticut native long resident of Augusta and Benton.
The Bank of Augusta announces a dividend of four dollars per share from profits over the last six months, eight percent annual rate, plus six dollars per share from surplus profits since January, totaling ten dollars per share payable after November 22. Also notes meeting of Debating Club and Battalion orders for December inspections and drills.
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