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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1834
Page
6
A Victorian era note to editor Epiron includes a letter from Pindar with verses praising Jackson and the Hickory Tree. The text discusses political alignment and nationalist sentiment, urging Union men to unite behind Andrew Jackson. It references state rights themes and a reprinted older song adapted to the times.
The Matiposa from London and Havre and John Jay from Liverpool bring dispatches through New York with updates from Madrid, Constantinople, and Bas Aragon. Reports describe storms, naval measures, Carlist troubles, and political maneuvering across Europe and the Middle East.
The piece notes severe destruction in local cotton fields near town. Planters recount great losses and discouragement after recently hopeful conditions, describing crops as “nipped in the bud” and hopes dissipated by the disaster.
The State Rights party favors a convention to nominate a governor candidate at the earliest session, with emphasis on attendance in the first week and readiness to field a candidate against Richmond. The Macon Messenger reports on political maneuvering and party strategies in Georgia.
The notice announces Rev Mr Bucknen will preach at the Unitarian Church tomorrow at the usual hour. Alexander Drysdale, Esq, is appointed Deputy Marshal for the district of Georgia, replacing the late Abraham D Lyon. Charleston健康: The Board of Health reports 14 deaths in Charleston for the week ending the 19th, eight whites and six blacks, with two white deaths from Stringer's River.
Our table of election returns includes votes from all counties except Rabun and Ware for Congress and lists Senators and Representatives for each county except Rabun. We withhold the grand totals as papers vary in their aggregates and await official Milledgeville returns.
Weather has been delightful for two days with clear dry air while cholera wanes in River Plantations and hopes rise that feared reappearance is unlikely. City health remains stable though some cases persisted near the port.
The Augusta theaters announce closure next Wednesday as Manager departs for Milledgeville to begin the new seasonal run. Patrons are urged to provide support to secure future performances and reward the troupe for their efforts in entertainment and instruction.
The paper notes bail for Champlin on a $60,000 writ from Washington with claims of public property misused. It cites New Orleans imports to Liverpool near twenty million dollars for six months. It lists cholera and death figures in New York and Baltimore, and mentions Liverpool packet cabin passenger options of 149 dollars with wine or 120 dollars without.
Latest dates from Liverpool and Havre show bank notes and exchange details. Augusta Bank Note and Exchange Table lists par for most banks, with Farmers' Bank of Chattahoochee failed. Cotton arrivals have been free, demand for good to prime, prices 11 to 12.5 cents, with general sales at 12 to 12 cents.
The enquiry for uplands since the week started is equal to last week with prime qualities leading. Sales likely near 3 000 bales with prices around 139 to 144 for good to prime and a few choice at 143. Rice remains quiet with limited sales from 25 to 35.
The October market notes describe slow activity with new crop arrivals from Savannah selling at 16 cents. Weekly sales total around 18 to 28 hundred bales, with prices generally steady though seedy for some grades. Reports from New Orleans note a small stock and modest demand, with prices around 14 to 16 cents and occasional higher rates for select lots.
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