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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1808
Page
4
Whip reports march 5 notes the Broad Fall Races opening with The Great Produce Sweep for 22 subserivers of 200 dollars each half forfeit Two mile heats with seven starters featuring Collier Harrison Hickory by Whi Wade Hampton's filly John Hoome's Colt Dragon lineage and several other entries including Ilos Selden Robi Temple and John Tayloe's colt.
Edward Jordan states his stallion WHIP is held by the sheriff but kept at its former Washington stable for the season. He asks friends not to heed rumors and offers priority service to mares of interested patrons. March 15.
A notice offers 10 dollars for a negro man named Peter claimed by Mr. Edward Bass of Hancock County. Peter is about 20 years old, five feet seven inches, with a scar on his forehead from a horse pick. Jailer Rhodes requests the owner to follow the law and take him away. March 19. Tame.
The notice advertises an auction by Solomon Byrd & Co listing 20 pipes and related items, wines, rum, gin, sugar, moulds, lead, tea, nails, glassware, clothing, hats, paper, linens, cheese, coffee, and more. Items include Jamaica rum, Malaga wine, various wines and spirits, and assorted dry goods with prices and terms for cash.
Land sale listing multiple parcels in Waynesborough and surrounding areas. Tax balances shown for numerous tracts including homes, farms, and river properties. Proceeds to satisfy tax dues and costs. Public sale conducted at the courthouse in Waynesborough on the first Tuesday in May.
Flying-Eagle a blood bay, praised for fire and form, descends from top English lines per the general stud book. He stands at William Wilkins in Columbia County near the C House, offered to mares at fifteen dollars the season or twelve dollars at covering, with four dollars to groom. Season runs through July 31 next.
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