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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1836
Page
5
The notice states a publication schedule every Saturday morning with office at No 261 Broad street opposite Masonic Hall. The detail highlights the printer’s address and proximity to Masonic Hall.
The notice outlines semi weekly and weekly paper rates in advance or at year end. It sets ad charges per square for semi weekly and weekly insertions, with minimum charges and rules for limited insertions. It details money remittance risks, and legal notice publication rules for executors administrators guardians on land or negro sales, personal property, debtors and creditors, and applications to sell land or slaves with required publication periods.
Augusta notices advertise the October issue of the American Monthly Magazine. The table of contents highlights varied, valuable, instructive content and a fine engraving from Richard II Act II. The appearance is neat and handsome and deserves liberal patronage.
The October American Tube Register features an engraving of Cantzau Mancaux by Baxterman from Troye. A Colt race at J G Wiser’s track ends with Sally Bugg awarded win after foul-riding charge. time 1m 57s. Another race Jane Read defeats Daniel Boon in a 1 mile dash, time 1m 57s.
The Knoxville Register replies to a charge that Judge Kite walked arm in arm with a free negro at the ballot box. It notes southern norms and remarks on alleged amours and mixed families of a prominent candidate, warning readers that openness to amalgamation would not surprise supporters. It mentions Col. William L. Stone’s visit to the Hotel Dieu Convent for inspection.
The piece recounts disputes over Maria Monk's Awful Disclosures with critics labeling her an impostor and others defending the convent's image. It notes replies from Reverends Brownlee Slocum and Robins and a counterresponse by Col. Stone, plus a volley of editorials about Protestant-Catholic tension and North-South attitudes.
At a Richmond county meeting in the Masonic Hall Sammie Hale presiding and Jans W Davies secretary, a committee named five delegates to Macon in November to discuss Internal Improvement. The group includes Joan P King Thomas Glascock and others, with authority to fill vacancies. Adjournment followed. Resolutions urge Augusta city funding and delegate selection. Additional notices report eight army resignations and Jim Henry case transfer to Montgomery county court.
The item lists consignors and recipients across several dates. Names include Beall Setze Stallings McTier Cress Hatchet Dortie Lee Kneeland Way Woodruff Nelson Clark McTier Thorp Dawson Peck Rowe Smith Rathbone Baker Kneeland May Burnett Golly Adams Parmelee Collier Hill Milledge Baird Jeffers and others. Dates noted October 22 24 25 with multiple firms and partners appearing in sequence.
Reports show low river levels hindering shipments while receipts rise. Upland cotton sales span 18 to 20 cents with limited stock, and freight to Liverpool and Havre quoted. New Orleans market records week’s arrivals and exports, noting strong demand from England, France, and domestic buyers amid news of favorable crop prospects in Georgia and Tennessee.
Sequent transactions show a clear market as new cotton from Tennessee flows in. About 200 bales arrived from the Western District, with quality praised. weekly sales total around 10,000 bales across Louisiana Mississippi and Texian consignments with varied prices from 12 to 19 cents per pound and multiple vessels named including Rob Roy and Wm Tell.
Married by Rev. Matthew D. Holzanbache on the 16th, the Rev. Janus Gareenann united a 70 year old Warren county man with a 40 year old Columbia county woman, Mrs. Many Hurcurna.
Mrs Ann Ei Parton widow of Maj B F Patton died at her residence in Clarksville Habersham County Georgia on Monday the third after a long illness She was the daughter of John Gage Jr of Unionville South Carolina and was in her twentieth year her death announced in local notice.
The stockholders meeting of Geo. Ins. Trust & Company is adjourned to Thursday evening the 27th instant at seven o'clock to consider disposal of the remaining capital.
On the first Tuesday in November two comfortable houses on Reynold street near Bustin and Gardner areas will be offered at Market House to the highest bidder. Each home is in repair and suited for small families, with ample lot space. Premises may be viewed any time and private sale offers may be made to B Marshall.
Advertises Dr Peters and Joseph Priestley Peters M D at No 129 Liberty Street New York as sole proprietor of vegetable remedies for stomach bowels liver and spleen disorders. Claims universal efficacy with testimonials from reputable sources, notes use for pregnancy nervous fatigue and seasickness, lists price and box content.
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