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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1835
Page
1
Notice states issues are published every Saturday morning at No 261 Broad Street opposite Masonic Hall. The item pinpoints location for delivery or archival access and notes Saturday timing.
The notice outlines subscription and payment terms for a semlweekly paper at five dollars in advance or six dollars after a year, plus a weekly rate of three dollars in advance or four dollars after a year. It lists advertisement charges, deadlines for land or negro sales, and required public notices with specific lead times before sales or estate actions.
The Augusta page notes Mr. Plano stopped selling the Abolition-tinged The Token 1836 and praises his patriotic action. It corrects election returns for Dougherty and Schley in Georgia races and previews full county totals for Governor and Congress. It also recommends The Jurist and Law Miscellany October No. for legal readers.
District of Columbia lawyer Bufus Dawes reports Maj. WM 8 Rockwell, late editor of the Times, has bought the Georgia Journal and combined it with the Times. The new publication will be led by Rockwell, promising unified management, patronage, and profits for readers and advertisers.
A 1835 pamphlet report advocates a Cincinnati to Atlantic railroad via Charleston and Athens routes, favoring Augusta and Clarksville in Georgia. Officials promise a junction clash avoidance and emphasize Augusta as a depot, urging citizens to mobilize and push the project.
A reader letter endorses Ruffin's Calcareous Manures and Coke of Norfolk style trials. It argues limestone and shell deposits can revitalize worn Virginia lands at lower cost, boosting soil fertility and export potential, citing 1834 Norfolk wheat yields as supportive evidence.
In a historical note this letter argues that Calcareous manures will transform barren soil in Lower Virginia and Norfolk. it cites soil poverty, navigable waters, markets, and climate as factors for higher farming profits. A. B. Frias signs respectfully urging adoption for land value, wealth, and Virginia patriotism.
The piece argues Nullification remains central to elections, condemns perceived inconsistencies in supporting Federalist or Anti-Nullifier figures, and denounces anti Nullifier tactics, caucus and convention debates, urging honest, principled stand for Nullification amid threats of demagoguery and national ruin.
A political picketing argument condemns supporters of White and Flournoy as seeking office and plunder rather than the public good. It argues that both sides pursue power, not principle, and questions what Rome or the party gains from such struggles. An Union leader’s remark is cited to claim duplicity in nullication and factional aims.
Steam Packet South Carolina arrived, bringing Norfolk papers and various stock and bank prices. Officials elected include Hugh L. White to U S Senate by Tennessee Legislature and Ephraim H. Foster as Speaker of the Tennessee House. George Hull seeks Massachusetts lieutenant governor. Count Surveillers reach Philadelphia. Philadelphia Editor notes a lock of Washington hair given as a gift and a plan to set it in a breast pin for Lord John Russell.
The Constitutionalist prints the Warren County Grand Jury’s views opposing abolition and urging Southern vigilance and legislative support. It cites Northern sympathy as needed aid while warning of disruption to internal tranquillity, and notes frost impact on crops, cotton losses, and news of Commodore Chauncy’s death in Pensacola with brief updates from Mobile.
The Savannah market reports a small sales volume amid rising stock for sale and widespread price declines. Buyers push for reductions while sellers try to maintain values. Cotton quality remains fair with Louisiana Mississippi bids at around 16 to 17 and Tennessee at 16 cents per pound. stock on hand grows ahead of next quotations.
The market shows weak upland demand with improved prices noted last week. Sales total about 1160 bales across various grades and regions. flour firm with stable prices. sugar and coffee slow with limited purchases. mackerel and molasses steady to slight changes. ship com list and cotton交易 report indicate overall dull activity this week.
In Athens Mr Henry W Toon of Green county weds Miss Emily Warxius of the same place on Tuesday the 19th. In Savannah R G Goun any Esquire weds Miss Emily B youngest daughter of the late John H Morel both of Savannah on the 15th. In Hanover Va the Hon Sza ron Gnantram member of Congress from Georgia weds Miss Carnantyn M Dannur daughter of the late Captain George Dabney of Hanover on the 21st.
Died notices document the passing of Mrs. Jane Fannin in Savannah aged within the last year of life, Mrs. Wacasen a George Wacasen of Murray county noted in Athens, and Mr. Anua Wixung of New Haven Vermont. A burial is announced for Mr. Wurtiam Buyson with funeral details to the Sand Hills cemetery this morning at nine.
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