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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1836
Page
5
A brief notice states publication occurs each Saturday morning from No 261 Broad Street opposite Masonic Hall.
The notice outlines terms for semis weekly and weekly papers with prices per square, payment options, and minimum charges. It also details posting requirements for sale of lands or enslaved people by executors guardians and administrators, including required public gazette notices, time frames, and court procedures.
A brief note in Augusta on October 19 1826 urges readers to be just and fearless. It references the periodicals Southern Literary Messenger Farmer's Register and Southern Agriculturist, noting space constraints prevent further discussion and directing readers to advertising columns for details.
Janes H. Hesten of Petersburg Elbert county is named as appointee. Ex csaa W Cunstatn of Ellejay Gilmer county remains noted in the list. Wa Rorsten of Muckle s Ferry Elbert county and Joux Bozeman of Hayneville Houston county are also listed.
Election results list 87 counties with nine not yet heard from. Names include Antona Creverann Brack Correr Coquirt Granmanp Dawson Haynes Hanensnam Horsny Jackson Jackson Kine Owens Wisner Towns Grascock with vote counts ranging from the high twenty thousands to forty seven thousand. Final results pending returns from three counties.
The surgeon dentist Aldis Brainard, recently married to a respected young lady of the city, was found guilty at Anderson Court House Indiana and sentenced to a $1000 fine and two years imprisonment. The Courier of Monday notes his history with the ladies and promises a future publication for lessons and cautions to bachelors and girls.
The Cotton Cultivator introduces a new machine for early season cotton work. A model was demonstrated by the agent for the patent purchaser in South Carolina. It plogs and thins on both sides of rows, replaces four to six hands, and can be drawn by one horse with one operator. Suitable for level lands free of stumps and roots, it merits testing by South Carolina planters and farmers.
The piece questions Gen Glascock’s supposed “overwhelming vote” support amid party backing while claiming his principles remain unchanged. It rebukes prior accusations of changing stance and asks how the editor can now praise him as unaltered, urging accountability to Mr Gurre for perceived inconsistencies.
The piece critiques perceived influence and covert tactics by a trading of accusations among Georgia and Union factions over Creek land frauds and congressional appointments. It cites commissions, Governor actions, and newspaper disputes while demanding accountability and public disclosure of names and grounds for judicial and political moves.
The Charleston Mercury reports anxiety in Charleston as the steam boat The William Gibbons, last seen leaving New York on Saturday the 8th, has not returned. Reports say passengers saw no sign of her, and steamer lines Georgia and Water Witch along with pilot boats searched the area while the brig Gen Marion and others are dispatched to assist. The Revenue Cutter Dewater was requested but deemed unfit for sea due to dismantling.
In letters from the period the author notes Leeanne is elected to Congress opposing Pickney. Returns show a 58 vote majority after one parish report. St James Santee polls likely would not alter the result, and the piece praises Southern institutions while questioning the defeated candidate’s city majority.
The New Orleans Bee notes commissioners examine frauds by land stealers tied to Creek Indian affairs and Creek War causes. Allegations claim wealth and influence span political parties and reach Washington, with aims to control courts, editors, and judges, including a Nullifier candidate.
The Chronicle and Sentinel are accused of exploiting innocent acts to attack the Constitutionalist. A debate unfolds over who printed the so called Traitor Glascock’s Tickets and whether editors sanctioned or knew of their printing, with claims the Chronicle misstates circumstances.
From Hdgefeld Advertiser Oct 13 edgefield district members of the legislature listed with garbled names Jans Jernn Jans Tomesisys Jons Verer Tous van Warsox Anven Wiarnoy and Me banonna. PF W Piexass re elected congressman without opposition. Armbrose TH Sevier and William S Fulton elected US Senators from Arkansas. Robert H Goldsborough Maryland senator dies near Boston Md on the 5th.
Trade names and firms listed in connection with the South Carolina Rail Road include B W Force C Kirtland & Co Beall RC Baldwin F H Clark JOG J Luke Aldrich Shore Dawson J W Houghton A Commug DL Thorpe Stovall Ntamlen Webster Parmelee Co AR C Latimer Clarke MeTier Co E Skinner L Dwelle B Baird J Cooper Son Collier ill Stovall Simmons Co V Durand A Proderick TH
Commerce news notes latest dates from Liverpool and Havre, with Macon Mann reporting rising daily arrivals of cotton. Quality improves and wagon sales run 16 to 17 cents. River remains very low and Savannah freights listed at 3 dollars per bag. September 2 notes available.
Cotton sales and arrivals across multiple markets show firmer prices for new crop, with limited supply and steady demand in Havre and local manufactories. Reports cover uplands and old crop, prices per pound, freight rates to Liverpool and Havre, along with related flour, sugars, molasses, and coffee activity.
Supply figures show deliveries totaling 4681 bales in the United States 136 bales in Saint Domingue 83 bales in Guadaloupe and together about 4900 bales in all regions.
The record notes two marriages on the evenings of the fourth and fifth in Greensboro and Greene County. Thomas Stocks Rans Howren, formerly of Augusta, wed Miss Ass Be Ranus of Greene County. Rev Jonathan Davis joined Eauxp Cuanes Snackecrown to Miss Retiicea Buizanera, daughter of Elisha Hunter, Esq., in Crawfordville.
An obituary page notes the death of CHILES TERRELL WHITE at the Mercer Institute in Greene County, age around 20, after a two day illness. the piece mourns his loss and laments his promising character. It also records deaths of Mrs Anaxta Dwight and Mr Sixcraft, with poetic reflections on faith and eternal rest.
An 1836 issue presents contents on crop growing Overseer conduct plantation management and legal matters for planters. Articles discuss ginning cotton and beet sugar cattle feeding lime glycerin miscellaneous horticultural notes and agricultural practices with notices of diseases and animal care.
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