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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1834
Page
5
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The ticket includes Gen Robert A Beall of Bibb Absalom H Chappell Esq of Monroe D William C Daniell of Chatham Thomas F Foster of Greene Col Roger L Gamble of Jefferson George R Gilmer Enq of Oglethorpe Mirabeau B Lamar Enq of Muscogee Gen Daniel Newnan of Walker Richard H Wilde Req of Richmond.
The article lists candidates Henry Mealing for Senator and Charles J Jenkins and James B Walker for Representatives. Cholera deaths in New York remain high with daily tallies of 26 to 29 reported by the Board of Health as of the 29th. Miss Cabrter’s Benefit at the Theatre Tonight features Widow Cheerly and Kate O Brien in two plays. The performance aims to draw crowds with Mia Canter’s continued nightly amusements.
Savannah Board of Health spartane daily report notes no new cholera cases within city limits since yesterday. Five deaths and ten new cases on Weightman plantation. one death in city from suspected cholera tied to Weightman area. overall mood cautious but city deemed healthier than usual for Sept. readings through Sept. 6.
A Citizen writes the Augusta Chronicle on the sixth instant disputing a bank notes claim. The letter challenges the assertion that banks in Augusta can redeem notes with specie or a New York check at par, noting potential misinterpretation and promising a careful reply.
A heated public exchange centers on whether Augusta banks will accept country bank notes and provide specie. The dispute features citizen arguments, bank reactions, and calls to repeal brokers and exchange taxes. The letter cites a Chronicle excerpt and hints at legislative scrutiny.
Details from Savannah and Charleston reports describe the packet ship Statira capt Bartling from New York bound for a big port. The vessel grounded on South Breakers with five feet of water in the hold after a northeast gale drove it ashore. Crew and one passenger reached town seeking aid. hopes rise cargo may be saved damaged. Also noted: late-week storms damaged trees and structures in Charleston area plus a New York fire on August 9 destroying several properties.
July 16 update from Tésarpost lists Haere as latest date. Cie Mercial compiles brief overseas dates and notices for regional readers.
The market shows healthy demand with good prices in early reports, noting firm futures and scarce cotton supply. Transactions are limited with modest advances, while bagging orders and minor shifts in rice and corn notes appear alongside freight rates to New York Providence and Boston.
The report details supply and pricing for cotton, rice, flour, sugars, coffee, molasses, and bacon across Liverpool and New Orleans markets. It cites 400 bales with 25 bales new cotton at 15 cents, various upland cotton lots with prices, a light rice demand, over 1000 bbl weekly flour receipts, a broad sugar and coffee market with firm quotes, and notes on exchange rates and freight costs. It records stock on hand, weekly arrivals, and recent sales including 34 to 16 cent cotton in New Orleans and 15 cent New Crop readings, with market stagnation and cautious activity overall.
Liverroot Market notes a very active week in Cotton with total sales reaching 43 600 bales across all sorts. Prices show an advance of a full half to one cent per pound with extreme quotations around four and a half to five cents for uplands. Little business is reported at the low end.
Notice from Piney Grove, Richland dated Aug 22 warns that Vina a pregnant Black woman about twenty, formerly of Jchs Boach in the neighborhood, was sold in 1898 at the Court House to Columbia. A five dollar reward is offered for her delivery or for apprehending her and the thief with usual expenses. It is suspected she has been transported to Alabama. WM. GAFFNEY. Admin notice follows: sale of estate of Airn D. S. Lunsock decedent on Oct 24 at E Fr Barrett’s store, listing household goods and personal effects for auction with details and schedule.
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