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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1812
Page
7
An earnest call to defend liberty and honor condemns British actions, urging immediate response to enslaved Americans aboard British naval vessels. The piece cites Washington’s fame and the nation’s duty to avenge wrongs, noting Congress reports over two million dollars plundered since its session.
On Monday last the following gentlemen were elected members of the City Council of Augusta for the ensu ing year Warren Leia GW Evans Middle Ward Samarra Harn Lewis Camerov Joan I Masn Upper Ward Tuomas Karen Rapen Kercivun appointed on Tuesday the City Council appointed James S Wauxer Esq Intendant.
Died after a short illness on the 15th at this place Joan Bacon aged 44 leaves a wife and two young children to mourn a dear husband and father. The deceased is survived by a wide circle of connexions and will be deeply lamented as a kind benevolent member of society. Also marriage notice from Tranquilla: Dr Samven Doverass weds Miss Paexe Crearswent of Richmond county on the 42nd instant.
Announcement that Witrovensy Bauron Esq. is authorized as a candidate to represent Richmond County in the House of Representatives at the upcoming election dated April 17, 1812.
Thomas Glascock Esq a candidate to represent Richmond County in the House of Representatives at the forthcoming election.
A fierce correspondence laments a Georgia Argus attribution, denouncing the paper owner William J Hobby as deceitful. The writer condemns alleged royalist plots and defends the American democratic republic against aristocratic attempts.
A fiery diatribe denounces an opposing party as foreign wolves and incendiaries betraying American republicanism. The speaker warns of monarchist plots, British interference, and a conspiracy to drag the nation toward civil war, urging vigilance against perceived usurpation.
Doctor Harlow informs friends and the public that he has moved to this city and taken the Broad street house formerly of Hobby and Bunce opposite Dr. Watkins. He will devote himself to medicine and respectfully seeks public patronage. April 47. tf
M Kenzie nine Bennoch one Beas have received and offer for sale at reduced prices for cash. Cotton or approved town paper at 60 days. 200 barrels sugar good quality four tons iron four ditto shear moulds gin rum and brandy. April 417.
Notice cautions all persons not to receive or pay two hand notes held by James Gregory of Lincoln County. One note to Solomon Marshall for twenty three dollars and another to Daniel Mercer for twenty nine dollars were previously paid and discharged. Gregory is warned not to trade or transfer these notes. April 17.
Fifteen miles from Augusta in the fork of Little Spirit Creek the Black Jack Grove spans six hundred fifty acres of pine land with one hundred fifty cleared and highly cultivated. The property includes a solid dwelling, outbuildings, and a grist mill with two pairs of stones on a reliable water stream. Terms will be easy. inquiries may be made to Messrs. Hill & Pence in Augusta or the seller on premises.
The editor of the Museum is directed to publish the advertisement four times and send the resulting bill to this office for payment.
A 1790s Georgia act creates the Oconee Navigation Company to improve inland routing from Fishing Creek near Milledgeville to John Barnett’s Big Shoal. It outlines corporate powers, director election, tolls up to 25 cents per hundredweight and 50 cents per thousand feet for lumber, and rules for share-based voting and officer appointments.
The article details the 1810 1811 charters for the Oconee Navigation Company including board structure bonds and oaths for officers. It lists elected directors Sterling Grimes Joseph Cooper Ezekiel E Park Henry W Todd John Garner Zachariah Sims Thomas Terrell James Cunningham Jeremiah Earley and sets capital stock at thirty thousand dollars with shares at twenty five dollars each. It outlines proxy voting rights annual financial accounts and ledger transparency requirements for shareholders.
Resolved that more than five percent on subscribed shares may not be distrained by directors for six months from subscription. No percent may be demanded without three months prior notice in the State Gazette. It is resolved that a fair price shall be allowed for laborers and provisions used in opening the river, with shareholders given preference in supplying.
The Oconee Navigation Company announces plans to descend the river in May to study obstructions and devise removal methods. Directors cite evidences of practicable navigation and seek liberal public support with subscriptions held by local editors and county officials.
The list highlights straw trimming, poplar hats, plush bonnets for children, morocco leather, ostrich feathers, artificial flowers and silk satin fabrics indicating a fashion items display or sale from a historical shop or millinery. It notes various hat shapes and materials common to period headwear.
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