Bonaparte the Celebrated Running Horse at Burke County Plantations
The celebrated running horse Bonaparte will stand this season at a Burke County plantation 14 miles from Waynesboro on the Quaker road. He will stand two days in nine at Waynesboro rough starting March 1 and 8 thereafter in rotation, offered at fifteen dollars to mares payable January next, or ten dollars if paid by December. Six dollars for a single visit, twenty for infusions. best to be paid when the mare foals or property transferred. Bonaparte is a deep blood bay, nearly 16 hands, with black legs, tail and mane, and strong constitution. Liability limitations noted for distant mares. pasturage gratis may be provided at proprietor’s expense with grain at common prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke County
Waynesborough
Quaker Road
Bonaparte
Hamberton
Columbia County
Washington Road
Augusta
Hamsteton
England
John Beall
Harwood Roberts
Milledgevilla
Milledgeville
Wilkes
Oglethorpe
Columbia
Warren
Hancock
Baldwin
Washington
Burt
America
Virginia
Krout
Ajea
Sandersville
Dubiitlewinton
Hartford
Marion
Clinton
Neathello
Madison
Eatonton
Gresneborough
Sparta
Sparksout
Augustin Harris
R. Perry
Sour Kront
Sour-Krout
Edward Jordan
Bonaparte the Fastest Colonial Running Stallion
The article traces Bonaparte’s lineage from Celery and Gen Mesd’s mare, detailing a string of race wins from 1806 to 1810 across North Carolina venues. It asserts his status as a premier running horse with testimony from local breeders and notes a forthcoming season standing at Hambleton in Columbia County with specific service terms and insurance options.
Deserted US Soldier Wanted for Hiding in Georgia
A $10 reward offers capture of William Parker a US Army deserter from Savannah. Parker about 30, five six to five eight, dark complexion large black whiskers, shoe maker by trade, enlisted by Capt D E Twiggs. Major L Manning 8th US Infantry commands at Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army of the
D. E. Twiggs
L. Manning
8Th Regt. U.S. Infantry
Savannah
Archibald Mare Sale at Vitteto Spring Week
Archibald a stallion offered by Watlnut and Favelin in Edgefield district at 25 dollars with discharge option before October first. Buyer may add a dollar to the groom or seventeen and a half dollars with the mare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgefield
The Imported Horse Alexander in South Carolina
A sale notice advertises the imported horses including The Imported Horse Alexander, bred from English and Arabian lines, offered on similar terms. The stallions and mares are described as well bred, with pasture and care details. The seller W Smalley of Vitteto Spring in South Carolina states he is not liable for accidents or escapes and notes feeding terms per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wan
Sheppard
Bushtiveron Satuda
Newbery
W. Smalley
Deserters Named From Militia Posts In 1813
A Bath notice lists three soldiers who deserted near Milledgeville Greensborough and Abbeville. Jonathan M. Jackson, 25, 5 feet 10, light, sandy hair. John Butler, 19, 5 feet 4, black eyes, dark hair. Thomas Dial alias Jones, 20, 5 feet 8, blue eyes, dark hair. Rewards offered and safe delivery urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan M. Jackson
U. States’ Infantry
Inf
Meckjinburg County
Virginia
Oglethorpe County
Milledgeville
Kewt
Everett
John Butler
Bailey
Greensborough
Dee
Abbeville
Carolina
Thomas Dial
Thomas Jones
Edward Holloway
U. S
U. States’ Service
Wa. Jones, Cane
8Th
U. States Infantry
Bath
Notice from agent B Picquet in Augusta January 4 1813
In Wilkes county Georgia contractors for the Army of the United States appoint me their agent here. Any Commanding officers passing or arriving are asked to provide early information about ratios and any letters on this subject will be attended to. B Picquet. Augusta January 4 1813.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilkes County
Army of the United States
Georgia
Notice to creditors of Dewcax Matheson Augusta deceased
All persons having demands against Dewcax Matheson late of Augusta deceased are requested to present them properly attested within the time prescribed by law. Those indebted to him should make payment to the subscriber Alex Matheson Adm'r. Feb tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewcax Matheson
Augusta
Sour-Krout horse advertises value and terms at Milledgeville
An auction-like notice by Edward Jordan promotes Sour-Krout, a renowned imported stallion, detailing payment options, insurance, and mare-stabling terms across multiple Georgia towns. It claims high foal success, offers pasture and feed arrangements, and asserts the stallion’s superior physique and speed. The ad emphasizes low price for a top horse and invites breeders to send mares for late season service.
To Be Rented and Sold in Broad Street Area
The notice advertises rental of a dwelling house and garden occupied by Mr. W Brux, plus two stores on Broad Street. Also available is the well known stand with store, cellars and salt-room once occupied by Mr John Hill, and two grazing lots in the lower city under repair. Seaborn Jones offers warranted flooring and ceiling boards on short notice and a land tract on Little Kickie Creek Columbia County with a framed dwelling and about 50 acres open land. December 25. Ink powder for sale at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Brux
John Hill
Little Kickie Creek
Columbia County
Col. Jenkins
Seaborn Jones
Also Mentioned on This Page
Celery
Gen. Mesd
Pilgrim Celer
Claudious
Buckskin
Gol. Baton
Col
Satcerwhites
Red House
N. C
Jockey Club
Jno. Lewis
Alderman
Ri Ogilby
Orator
Mr. Ogilby
Caswell Court Horse
N.C
KE. Kennon
Comm
Roe
Bedford
Capt. Jones
Morning Star
Commerce
Hillshopo
Caps
Bowling Green
Jas. Swanson
Mr. Swanson
Woodland Joe
Gen. Byne
C. R. Byne
Thomas M Hamlett
William Taylor
Thomas Elimore
Herndon Heraldson
William Parker
Abraham Duna Toba Elimore
Thomas Phillips
John Barton
Thomas Feffreys
John Hubbard
the Beautiful
Goretal
Orse
Hambleton
Stately
Black
All Black
Darwin Kay Barb
Lord D’arcey
Charles Bitts
Lunenburg County
Virg
Baxter's Mill
Hancock County
Pleasant Bonner
P. S
Archibald
Watlnut
Favelin
Eclipse
Alexander
Sweet
Messrs
Benj. Sherrod, Co
B. Picquet
Alex, Matheson
Adm
John Hill ’ Gee Williams
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