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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1812
Page
3
An outspoken defender denounces indifference to slavery of two nephews of George Washington aboard the British navy. He urges patriotism and national valor to reclaim rights and notes that since the Congress session over two million dollars have been plundered from the nation by England.
The article lists men elected Monday to the Augusta City Council for the East, Middle, and Upper Wards with names such as Warren Leia, GW Evans, Samarra Harn, Lewis Camerov, Joan I. Masn, Tuomas Karen, Rapen Kercivun, and others. On Tuesday the Council appointed James S. Wauxer, Esq. as Intendant.
DIED on the 15 hint after a short illness Met Joan Bacon of this place aged 44 years. He leaves a wife and two children and many friends to mourn this loss. MARRIED at Tranquilla on the 42th instant doctors Samven Doverass and Miss Paexe Crearswent both of Richmond county.
We are authorized to announce Witrovensy Bauron Esq a candidate to represent the county of Richmond in the House of Representatives at the approaching election. April 17 1812.
Thomas Glascock Esq. seeks election to represent Richmond County in the upcoming House race. He presents himself as a candidate for the county’s voter consideration at the forthcoming election.
A furious letter denounces William J. Hobby for alleged falsehoods about the author in the Georgia Argus. The writer deems Hobby’s insinuations vile and warns that attacking the republic would threaten democratic government and American liberty. The plea condemns royalist or oligarchic aims and insists on the integrity of national republicanism.
A speaker denounces a political faction as a pack of foreign wolves and native incendiaries. He warns that reformers pursue rebellion and civil war aided by Monarchist machinery, implying dangers to republicanism and liberty.
Doctor Harlow informs friends and the public that he has moved to this city and taken the Broad street house formerly occupied by Hobby and Bunce opposite Dr. Watkins. He intends to practice medicine and respectfully solicits public patronage on April 47. tf
The notice advertises a sale for cash or town paper due in 60 days. Items include 200 barrels of sugar 4 tons of iron 4 shear moulds and quantities of gin rum and brandy with reduced prices. Names M Mackenzie Bennoch Beas appear in the for sale bidders list. April 417.
A caution warns all persons not to honor or receive two notes of hand signed by the author, now in James Gregory of Lincoln County, payable to Solomon Marshall for twenty three dollars and to Daniel Mercer for twenty nine dollars. The author refuses to pay again after already discharging them, and James Gregory is cautioned not to trade or transfer the notes. Dated April 17.
Selling a 650 acre Pine Land property fifteen miles from Augusta at Little Spirit Creek. 150 acres cleared in cultivation with a good dwelling, outbuildings, and a Grist Mill with two pairs of stones on a perennial stream. Terms easy. inquiry to Messrs Hill & Pence in Augusta or the seller on site.
The editor of the Museum is asked to publish the advertisement four times and send the bill to this office for payment.
An act to incorporate the Oconee Navigation Company to improve inland navigation from the mouth of Fishing Creek near Milledgeville to the Big Shoal at John Barnett's. It provides for a nine member board, elections the first Monday in January, appointment of officers, and tolls up to 25 cents per hundredweight and 50 cents per thousand for lumber.
Legislation from 1810 1811 creates governance rules for the Oconee Navigation Company including five director board, officer oaths, bond for treasurer, transferability of shares, annual profits, and biennial financial statements. New powers authorize locks and navigation improvements on the Oconee river with annual shareholder reporting.
The resolution states that more than five per cent of subscribed shares may not be distrained for by directors within six months from subscription. It also prohibits demanding any further percentage without three months notice in the State Gazette. It another clause, laborers and provisions used by directors opening the river receive a fair price, with shareholders having preference in supplying.
The directors announce inland navigation plans on the river with May inspections to remove obstructions. Subscriptions for public support are opened via editors Denham, Thomas, and others across Darien, Dublin, New London, Sparta, Clinton, and several counties.
A brief listing shows Straw Trimming L Poplar Hats and Plush Bonnets for children. Items include Morocco 8 hats, Ostrich feathers, Artificial flowers, and Silk & Latin material for hat fashions.
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