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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1835
Page
2
Philadelphia holds a massive town meeting amid Southern rights tension. Addressing slaveholding states and Abolitionist actions, speakers stress state sovereignty, pledge unity, and condemn Northern interference while urging peacemaking and legal measures.
The press notes the George Washington bringing letters from Liverpool and London papers to July 23 24, with reports on Peel's Irish Church bill, the Commons vote on hearing ladies in debates, and French and Spanish tidings. It also covers famine in Mayo Ireland, cholera in Toulon Marseilles Genoa Nice, and West warnings.
Investigators located a large bundle of numbered Abolition papers in Parker's trunk. Parker had denied possession before admitting they were given to him or his wife by a man of colour named Thompson in New York. The mobile Vigilance Committee remained undecided on how to handle Parker.
The state party announces Charles Dougherty as their nominee for governor under the Augtostas State Rights banner with emphasis on fear not and stability. Dougherty faces opposition within the party as he seeks to unite factions ahead of the election.
A public meeting at Lincolnton on the 4th of September is called to express views on incendiary movements of abolitionists in the North. The event is presented as nonpartisan and invites Lincoln County citizens to attend.
The Augusta Chronicle is offered for sale after October first with possession then. It boasts a large subscription list and substantial advertising, with an extensive, mostly new printing materials stock. Prospective buyers can inspect books and materials to assess value and profitability.
Sexton records 37 interments in August with 21 whites and 16 blacks. Of the whites three were from the country and four of the blacks were country residents.
Joan A. Bannes, Esq. has been selected as Treasurer of the Steamboat Company at Augusta, succeeding Col. McGraw who has resigned.
The correspondence from E. A Slaveholder and A Citizen, plus minutes of Anti abolition meetings in Hamburg and Butts County, are received and will be inserted as possible in our next issue, with more matter delayed for lack of room.
Citizens of Macon held a public meeting on Thursday and adopted an excellent Report and Resolutions criticizing incendiary movements of abolitionists in the North.
A fragment lists conspirators in Gravata Alabama Frorta South Carolina and Nashville Tennessee. The Nashville letter mentions jail and confessions of Reuben and Larkin Tims, with R Tims appearing in Stewart's exposition urging vigilance against the gang.
The Southern Recorder notes Governor Jackson’s nullification stance with a historical fact about the non-intercourse act. It states the act barred whites from entering Indian territory or trading with Indians without federal written permission, under penalties. The piece mentions Col. Gaither’s apprehension during Jackson’s state administration.
The text asks how Governor Jackson who freed prisoners under the non hace Intercourse law compares to nullification. It questions whether his action was timid submission or firm opposition to federal authority and asks Jabez Jackson to weigh the distinction. The piece frames nullification as a state right to judge federal acts.
The piece urges Georgians to consider the Committee's address as printed in our columns. It praises its political truths, aims to leave a strong lasting impact, and appeals to honest, unbiased minds to reflect on the content.
A Southern observer praises Philadelphia for its abolition stance and constitutional defense of slavery, lauding the city’s public assembly and speeches by Dr. Bunpen and others. The piece urges Pennsylvania to ratify a Southern-aligned posture and highlight unity with the South against abolition interference.
A harsh critique labels New York as failing to live up to its boast as Empire State and empire of the Union. The piece condemns the meeting and accuses city leaders and magnates including the Lieut Governor and Supreme Judges of approving resolutions that misrepresent the sentiments of New York.
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