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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1812
Page
3
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A royal letter reveals the Prince will not remove ministers, citing filial duty and safeguarding the Sovereign's recovery. He stresses truth and consistency in his actions, aiming to avoid interference with the Regent and to protect the kingdom. Early yesterday a hot press arose on the river as the impress service called out 260 men from Tenders.
The Saratoga Advertiser notes letters from Detroit report British construction of a war vessel near Malden. It warns that if the Lakes fall under enemy command, the blow will fall on those who cannot counsel or prevent it.
The governor with generals reviewed the Richmond Regiment of Militia led by Col. McKinney, praising its discipline. Augusta’s city council met the governor. plans to publish his reply remain. Madison support spreads in Virginia and Pennsylvania amid talk of a 4 June war declaration. Obituaries note Matthew Sully, James Clendening, and young Joseph Pearson.
Thomas Pinkney of South Carolina is appointed major general along with William North of New York as adjutant general Yo Spettesinfeld of New Jersey James Wintherherfer of Tennessee and William Polk of North Carolina named brigadier generals in the new army.
In June 1775 Major Pinkney, brother of General Charles Cotsworth Pinkney, was appointed captain in the first regiment of South Carolina regulars and served until war’s end. Known for discipline and bravery, he led a light infantry corps of 124 men as second in command, highly regarded by officers and men of the regiment.
An 1779 account recalls two Highland companies of 108 men under Captain Collin Campbell attacking light infantry at Steno. A bold bayonet charge with loaded arms, urged by Major Pinkney, overwhelmed the two companies and left only eight survivors. The piece lauds Major Pinkney's widely known talents and spotless character.
The Chronicle notes a Waynesboro request is inadmissible and urges the correspondent to seek judgment from the Elders in the Synagogue. The piece reflects on a people long at variance with the world and calls for a decision according to the laws of Moses.
B T Longbothom informs Augusta residents that he is in the city and can consult at Messrs Calffrey and Buffin's house on Reynold Street. Those needing his attendance at their residence should intimate him personally or by written message as his stay is limited. His address accessibility is at the Augusta Book Store.
A list of names and titles appears as a postal notice from Columbia Court-house dated 11 April 1812. Several officials, ladies, gentlemen, and military officers are named, likely recipients or addressees, including Francis Ayres, J. I. Allen, Hugh Blair, Rev. J. Blackstone, Capt. Cobb, Capt. Thos. S. Jones, and many others.
Notice to holders of lots on the south side of Green Street between Washington and Lincoln streets to come forward within three months and extinguish claims to surplus lands added to their lots to make Green Street uniform under an 1797 act, or risk public sale. The board will also sell the lot below W Barton’s residence, once owned by Mr L Coleman, by order of the Berard. J Barrett c mu tf April ro.
An estate entry announces sale by Bazil Lamar and Zach Sinquefield on the first Tuesday in July at the late residence of Zach Lamar dec. in Richmond County. Included are 202.5 acres in Franklin County on the Middle Fork of Broad River. 202.5 acres in Wilkinson County Lot 2703. three lots in Petersburg on Second Street Nos 46 48 and 50. and six town lots in Louisville Nos 69 70 105 106 109. Credit six months for approved paper.
Philadelphia publisher William W Woodward announces Sacramental Selections or the nature and design of the Lord's Supper. The work outlines the ordinance, obligations to partake, excuses for neglect, and the communicant's life and walk with emphasis on self examination and scriptural support from ancient Fathers.
The collection presents sermons from Revs James P. Wilson and D. D. Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. It highlights their religious instruction and community guidance in a historic Philadelphia congregation.
A publisher outlines pricing and binding for a handsome volume with a publishing extension. Subscriptions cost one dollar and run until October, with a privilege of one free copy per five subscribers. Early names before late April may be printed in the volume. Subscriptions received at the publisher's office, April 10.
John Fox reports Blair a 12 month Tanner and carrier at his Edgefield farm. Blair, seen loitering and then with saddle bags, suspected of aiding a store robbery. A reward of fifty dollars offered for Blair’s apprehension and delivery for prosecution. April 10, 1812.
Notice shows sale offers by purchaser of Westover tract from George Walkerdee administrators. Summer residence on Sand Hills two miles above Augusta, elevated site, 40 by 30 foot house, with nearby 30 by 16 cellar and water. Oak and Hickory tract, 700 acres near Oconee River three miles from Dublin. Payment in cash or bank notes, Negroes or real property taken, credit options offered for part payment.
Isham S. Fannin warns Madison Georgia residents that John Thompson, a Cherokee man, is suspected of counterfeiting Virginia bills and base coin with a black slave in Sparta jail. Fannin urges citizens to arrest Thompson and warns others not to deal with him on his certificate, naming Butler Higginbotham Wright and vowing legal enforcement. The 1812 notice appears in the Journal Argus and Chronicle.
From the head of Horne creek in Edgefield South Carolina a dark bay horse about fifteen hands high with a small flat on the forehead white spots under the saddle branded J. M. D. on the left buttock dock tailed about eight years old with a small bell. It went away last July and may have been taken to Mr George Pearson in Augusta. Reward offered, finder to receive reasonable expenses.
Notice to all lot owners in Petersburg Georgia that a 1807 law fines residents and nonresidents ten dollars for letting water remain in their cellar beyond three days after notification. The board extends until May first for distant owners to comply, with strict enforcement starting this year. William Jones chairs the board and signs as of March 27, 1812.
S Hammond jun complains in The Chronicle about warnings published against him for a note drawn by Wm Sims junior and Man Sims. He says no offsets exist and urges payment of the debt on open account. He expects repayment by Me Man Sims when due and remarks he has sought a meeting with the younger Sime, who avoids him.
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