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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1836
Page
2
The piece defends vigilante punishment of A W Kitchell a self styled abolitionist and alleged forger. It recounts Kitchell’s movements from Hillsboro to Tarversville Twiggs and Morgan counties, forged certificates, alleged anti slavery talk to slaves and letters from respected locals. The document justifies mob action as protecting Southern interests and warns others.
A report details Kitchell stealing two pantaloons and a blanket after debt-related trunk sale in Twiggs County, then fleeing on a horse. Hillsboro citizens condemn his acts as rogue behavior and vow to protect local interests, citing abolitionist accusations and a pending academy suit.
A local swindle case unfolds as Conant and Aaron seize Mr. Wilson at his hotel for a 9300 bill, threaten arrest, and detain him overnight before bail is posted. Wilson denies the claim, insists on law redress, and condemns the alleged auctioneer racket blamed for such schemes. The incident prompts calls to halt the practice damaging the city’s business reputation.
From the Jacksonville Courier details on troop movements, the governor and aides heading south to meet volunteers at Washington Hempstead county, and a plan to march from fort Gibson. It notes Creek and Cherokee rival claims under Nea Mathla and Roly Melatosh, with Creeks and Cherokees holding a secret council and a national ball-play cited as signaling plans. It also reports U.S. troops under Jesup at Tampa and Suwannee Old Town, with daily orders expected for Major Pierce and Col Downing to join. Additionally Maj Mapes’s Paymaster horses were stolen near Fort Mills as part of the ongoing Indian War activity.
The text notes Gen. Jesup with 1900 Regulars and 600 Indians near Florida, Gov Call seeking 6000 volunteers from Georgia and South Carolina, and the Tennessee Volunteers with Middle and West Florida citizen soldiers to cross the river Sundnee as plans to march on the Nation. Col. Warren leaves post and reports no Indian signs along the route.
The Maryland political crisis and Van Buren faction are described as treasonous by opponents who warn against dissolving the state government. A report on John Calhoun and Col. Gadsden exploring a rail route across the Alleghenies is summarized, noting potential tunnel work and a nearly level summit run. The piece also reexamines Corie’s death timing, reactions of various papers, and a historical coincedence about nineteen seceders in Pennsylvania and Maryland electors.
The Charleston Board of Health reports 118 deaths in Charleston in the week ending October 2, including 94 by cholera. Among the deceased are 14 whites and 80 blacks.
The New York Journal of Commerce notes the university has received in this city four subscriptions of 1900 dollars each, three of 500 dollars each, and many smaller sums, totaling several thousand dollars.
The newspaper asserts the statements by its correspondent HH on packing cotton are true and authentic. It notes the delay due to not knowing the author's name and the author's absence from the city, only seeing the notice recently.
The Edisto River bridge near Hamburg, about 66 miles away, was burned on the night of the 4th. Rail cars bound for Charleston cannot pass until repairs are completed, likely delaying merchants’ goods for two to three weeks.
The Apalachicola Gazette reports that 900 to 1,000 friendly Creek Indians led by Paddy Carr and Jim Boy have arrived with about 200 U.S. Marines. They travel aboard the steamers La Flor Rein Deer Syperion Minerva and Anna Calhoun to join operations in the Peninsula against the Seminole. The Indians have served the U.S. in the late campaign against hostile Creeks and are praised for bravery and faithfulness.
Proclamation sets the first Monday in November for a state wide vote to fill the late Gen. Joan Corricx vacancy. The Sentinel suggests Col. William C. Dawson of Greene as a fit candidate while supporters urge consideration for Col. Jonny Howand of Baldwin. Owann withdraws to aid Gen. Guancver.
The Courier claims false printing of tickets titled Tratton Guascock by a State Rights press, while the Constitutionalist asserts Union presses printed tickets with Gen Glascock at the head. The paper defends its version, denies involvement, and challenges proof of falsity if wrong.
The September Ladies Companion, cited from the New York Courier, features a shot tower engraving near Third Avenue, two pages of piano music arranged by Alexander Lee, and eleven original literary pieces. Burlesque critique of The great Unknown is well executed, with fair to very good notices of new publications.
The Special Committee reports twenty four hours with six cholera cases in Heatta Charleston four dead and under treatment. No new deaths since yesterday. Committee discontinues daily reports and directs citizens to weekly returns.
Gen Call writes to an Army officer praising endurance amid repeated failures and disasters in the current Indian war, noting it is gratifying to see perseverance hold firm on every trial despite unfavorable conditions.
The article reports that a U.S. soldier named Wright, in Capt. Dimick's Company, was tried at the current Superior Court term and found guilty of murdering Orderly Sergeant Williams of the same company in April, reflecting praise for the army's character and implying sustained discipline.
The paper delayed with Burke Columbia and Han cock counties returns until after mailing for up country subscribers. We publish all received county returns except Richimond and will print a full table showing aggregate votes for each candidate in the next issue.
The text notes Senator Echols and representatives Busly Bry ant and Mfoon align with Union men in Walton County.
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