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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1834
Page
2
The writer sends a brief poem parodying the Jackson era urging Union support. It references the Jackson administration, the Hickory Tree symbolism, and political comparisons, noting the author’s manuscript adaptation for the present crisis and urging publication by Mr Epiron.
Reports from London Paris and Madrid reach New York about naval affairs political rights in Madrid and Portugal trade disruptions and battles in the Basque country. Alerts describe storms in France and Switzerland and a renewed push by Rodil in the Spanish Carlist conflict amid garbled dispatches and market notices.
The article notes severe damage to nearby cotton fields near town, with growers facing great and discouraging losses. Once flourishing, the cotton prosperity was blasted in a few weeks, leaving hopeful plans nipped in the bud and scattered to the elements.
The Macon Messenger reports support for a State Rights party convention in Milledgeville to name a governor candidate with the first session week best for attendance. It notes Richmond’s readiness and hints at opposition timing. It also discusses Van Burenism, abolitionist alignments, and Whig press influence, citing private Pensacola letters on an epidemic fever and a Pensacola death.
Announcement for a Bucknen sermon at the Unitarian Church tomorrow at the usual hour. Alexander Drysdale named Deputy Marshal of Georgia district, succeeding the late Abraham D Lyon. Charleston Board of Health reports 14 weekly deaths, eight whites and six Blacks, with two white deaths from Stringer’s River.
The article previews a table listing votes from all counties except Rabun and Ware for members of Congress and lists Senators and Representatives by county excluding Rabun. It notes official Milledgeville returns pending and declines providing aggregate sums.
The night prior to the 22nd inst in Savannah saw the season's first frost while two days of delightful dry, clear air followed. Cholera in River Plantations has subsided, easing fears of a comeback and leaving the city with limited casualties, a cause for public gratitude.
The theaters will close next Wednesday as the manager departs for Milledgeville to start the new season there. Augusta’s encouragement did not convince Mr Satu to return with his company. organizers hope upcoming benefits will repay efforts for amusement and instruction. Those interested in drama should take note of this development.
The Collector a Champlin has been held to bail in 60 000 by writ from Washington for alleged public property misappropriation. New Orleans Bee notes US exports to Liverpool for the six months total near twenty million dollars. New York reports cholera deaths and health figures for the week ending the 11th, Baltimore records 54 deaths the week ending the 14th. Liverpool packet agents offer cabin passage with wine option at 149 or 120 without.
Latest dates from Liverpool and Havre show Augusta Bank Note and Exchange Table with par to 2 discount figures. Banks statewide report Georgia gold at 93 to 95c, Carolina and North Carolina notes amid other exchanges. Cotton arrivals rise. prices steady to 12 1/2 cents for good to prime, with 12 to 12 1/2 cents general.
The enquiry for uplands since the week began remains on par with last week with prime qualities selling best. Purchasers show limited willingness to raise prices though sellers receive more favorable offers. Sales nearing 3 000 bales mainly at 139 to 144 for good to prime. A few choice lots at 143. Rice prices steadier around 25 to 35 dollars per unit.
Market notes describe a quiet week with new crop arrivals from Savannah and sales at 16 cents. Reports cover bales traded, stock on hand, and prices in New Orleans and Liverpool classifications, noting limited demand and seedy prices with steady foreign advices through Sept. 8.
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