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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1836
Page
2
In a New England Farmers piece the author argues against root breaking by plowing and presents a method of mulching with stable manure and forest leaves to smother crab grass. He reports a trial on poor ground yielding 42 bushels per acre, with corn maturing earlier and staying green, while the soil remained moist and loose beneath the leaf cover.
The piece argues trial of nonplow corn with forest leaves used as ground cover to improve soil. It suggests collecting leaves in winter and spreading them over crops to soften soil, suppress weeds, and possibly aid cotton. It cites fears of Southern growers about time for field work and advocates testing on small plots for potential land improvement.
A speaker insists abolitionist principles must not be sacrificed for any temporary gain and urges meeting danger now rather than leaving it to future generations. He emphasizes steadfast commitment and warns against conceding core ideals for expediency.
Reprint from the Darian Telegraph notes a Massachusetts Supreme Court decision freeing a slave carried into the state, prompting Southern alarm over property rights and federal tariff funding. The item also reports a maritime accident on the steamship David Crockett near the Lower Bluz, where two men drown while a negro survives.
The Augusta notice prints the Congressional Ticket: Julius C. Alford Edward J. Black Wm Ti Colquitt Wm C Dawson R W Habersham Joseph W Jackson Thomas Butler King Eugenious A Nesbit. It also notes the Union Electoral Ticket and a Athens report that Wisens Lumery withdrew from the Van Buren Ticket.
Gen. Ronenr Y. Hayne chosen Intendant of Charleston on Monday. Ward No. 1 selects James Hamilton, Thos. Y. Simons, John S. Cogdell. Ward No. 2 includes M. C. Mordecai and H W. Peronnneau. Ward No. 3 lists George Henry, B. J. Howland, G. H. Ingraham. Ward No. 4 names H. W. Connor, S. P. Ripley, John C. Ker, R. W. Seymour. Also notes receipt of August issue of Southern Literary Messenger and praise for T. W. Warr, its publisher.
Mr Perry Bacov of Charleston killed himself at the City Hotel in New York on the 31st ultime after accepting a cashier post at the Morris Canal Bank. The Evening Star notes jurors blamed temporary mental derangement from relocation and loss of old ties and friends.
From Florida dispatches via Charleston papers a dire view of U S troops in Florida describes Micanopy abandoned and forces moved to Black Creek due to sickness and climate. Posts Fort King Fort Drane Micanopy deserted as Indians occupy much of the interior with winter distant. A detachment to Santafee Bridge and garrisons at Newnansville Santafee Bridge George's Ferry Picolata are noted amid ongoing Indian activity.
Reports say Creek forces move south near Newnansville as sickness decimates U S forces in Florida. Over 300 men at St Augustine, Major Pierce halts attack due to exhausted troops. Capt Ashby recovered from wounds while Lieut Dancy details dire health of the U S Dragoons and his company with only four fit for duty.
The work presents Florida history and Native peoples, detailing prewar transactions and campaigns in the right and left wings of the Army. Ostona Powett is pictured. a Florida map and full length likeness accompany copies. Published in Charleston and offered by local merchants with limited stock in this city.
The Darien Telegraph reports severe cotton crop destruction in the county from late rains with plantations inundated three to four feet. Corn is short, predicting a scarce supply in the quarter and high hay prices next winter. Planters express deep concern over losses to major estates such as Dr Koup, Wylly, Brailsford, and Atwood.
The Charleston Board of Health lists forty five deaths for the week ending Sunday the 4th instant. Of the 45 deaths, 11 whites and 34 blacks, with cholera accounting for 26 fatalities. Daily cholera tallies follow from Sept. 5 to Sept. 8 with new cases and deaths reported each day.
The Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post reports Southern subscribers retaliating against the editor who stopped their support. The paper names Jolly Foster of this city as delinquent and accuses the editor of publishing the Runaway as amusement. Critics denounce the editor’s abolition stance and call his actions insulting to Southern subscribers.
A letter from Hamburg merchant John W. Vannenoven to the editor of the Saturday Evening Post is presented as a censure of abolitionist views. The correspondent denounces the Post’s July 30 issue raising the Runa way topic and urges the editor to declare his stance or lose Southern patrons.
A resident questions the absence of the Board of Health and urges prompt sanitation. He cites neglected cellars and yards, calls for lime and cleaning, and warns that streets such as Ellis may be unhealthy. He asks to replace missing appointees and emphasizes prevention.
A Mobile letter extols Daniel Chandler Esq for a long stirring July 4 speech that honored Georgia and Texas. The Louisiana Greys joined the celebration with a large church audience, an organ, and a choir as Chandler’s impassioned delivery drew thunderous applause and tears from supporters.
Charleston honors Brave Volunteers with a white marble obelisk in the cemetery at Wentworth Street. The inscription lists Goopwts Harcoon Fairfield District South Carolina Obit May 4 1836 Joan Yeanoan Anderson District Obit May 27 1836 James T. Duxx Hancock County Georgia Obit May 18 1836 William McCnay Hancock County Georgia Obit May 6 1836. The verse pledges to guard their memory "by stone and brass" for future times.
The Columbus Herald notes a regiment of six hundred Creek Indians raised at Tuskegee and mustered into U S service to oppose the Seminoles in Florida. Capt J F Lane becomes commander with colonel rank, Paddy Carr promoted to major, joined by Jim Boy. The expedition is to move forthwith to the scene of action.
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