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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1836
Page
6
A public letter from 1835 Hillsboro accuses A W Kitchell of abolitionism and forgery, recounting his failed academy tenure, forged certification, and alleged seditious talks to enslaved people. Citizens justify vigilante punishment as a response to perceived crimes and threats to Southern interests.
A Georgia case details Mr. Kitchell exploiting trustees and townsfolk by stealing two pairs of pants from a private trunk during a debt-collection sale. He then seizes a horse after breaking a stable lock and leaves with a blanket. Citizens denounce his conduct and vow to defend local interests. he is said to travel the country but faces pursuit and repayment of debts.
A merchant, Mr. Wilson, recounts a night abduction by Conant and Aaron amid a disputed bill. They sought 9300, then 190, coercing Wilson to prison hours after arrival. Wilson offered bail, rejected, and was jailed briefly before bail was posted. The paper calls for ending the swindling auctions and night arrests.
The Western Frontier reports heightened Creek Cherokee tensions as rival claims to Creeks leadership provoke fear of bloodshed. Arkansas troops prepare for emergencies while governor and aides move toward Washington Hempstead County to join Fort Gibson contingents. Warlike activity spreads to Florida with Tennessee volunteers under Gov Call and U S troops at Suwannee Old Town Tampa.
The governor plans an immediate march into the Nation with Gen. Jesup leading 1900 Regulars and 600 Indians. He has requisitioned Georgia and South Carolina for volunteers and expects to field about 6000 troops within twenty days. Col. Warren departs his post on the 25th and notes no Indian signs on the route.
The piece criticizes the Van Buren faction in Maryland for advocating a revolutionary path to a new constitution, arguing it would destabilize the state. It discusses John Calhoun’s rail route evaluation across the Alleghenies, suggesting a tunnel could yield a near level 16 mile summit run. It notes timing of Gen Corrie’s death and reflects on political maneuvers and coincidences around 1787 Pennsylvania secession debates.
The Charleston Board of Health reports one hundred and eighteen deaths in Charleston for the week ending October 2. Cholera caused ninety four deaths, with fourteen white and eighty black victims.
The New York Journal of Commerce notes that the institution's agent in the city has secured four subscriptions of 1900 dollars each, three of 500 dollars each, and many smaller sums, totaling several thousand dollars.
The paper states HH's communications on packing Cotton are reliable and authentic from a highly trusted source. Delays occurred due to author’s absence and late receipt of the notice of the communication.
The bridge across the Edisto River about 66 miles from Hamburg was burned the night of the 4th. Railroad cars used to move to and from Charleston were halted, causing expected delays of two to three weeks for merchant shipments arriving from Charleston.
The Apalachicola Gazette reports nine hundred to a thousand friendly Creek Indians led by Paddy Carr and Jim Boy, with about 200 U S Marines, arriving in steamers La Flor Rein Deer Syperion Minerva and Anna Calhoun to support operations against the Seminole in the Peninsula. They have served with the U S in recent campaigns and shown bravery and loyalty.
Proclamation urges state voters to elect a member of Congress on the first Monday in November to fill the vacancy from General Corricx's death. Sentinel suggests Col. Dawson as a candidate while friends back Col. Howand. Owann's withdrawal from the State Rights ticket is praised as aiding Gen. Guancver.
The Courier and Constitutionalist discuss allegations that tickets headed Glascock were printed by rival presses or falsely attributed. The office admits printing tickets with Glascock’s name but denies sanctioning any misleading slate and challenges proof of falsity.
The September Ladies Companion is lauded for a shot tower engraving near third Avenue, two pages of music arranged by Alexander Lee, and eleven original literary pieces noted as tasteful and well chosen. Criticism of the poem burlesque is described as well done, with accurate notices of new publications.
The Special Committee reports twenty four hour cholera cases in Heatta Charleston: 6 total, 1 white, 5 colored, with 4 deaths and all under treatment. No additional deaths since yesterday. The committee orders discontinuation of daily reports and directs reference to weekly returns.
The St Augustine Herald reports General Call's letter noting amid all failures and disasters of the current Indian war it is highly gratifying to find, on every trial, no matter how unfavorable the circumstances, signs of resilience and effort from officers in the field.
The article notes high character of the army while reporting a trial in which United States soldier Wright of Captain Dimick's Company was found guilty of murdering Orderly Sergeant Williams in April. The case underscores military discipline and accountability within the period.
The newspaper notes that Burke, Columbia and Han counties returns were not inserted in Wednesday's issue due to mailing delays. A future edition will publish a full table of returns with aggregate vote totals for each candidate, including Richmond.
In Walton County a gathering of Union men names Senator Echols and Representatives Busly Bry ant and Mfoon as leaders and organizers. The event showcased regional wartime political alignment and a show of support for union causes.
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