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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1811
Page
7
The article discusses the British stance on delaying actions not aimed at a specific nation and claims the intent to pursue amicable relations with the United States. It notes no new information from Amisticay and mentions the need for documents to advance the issue.
The document signed by the Marshal Duke of Dalmatia explains severe measures against insurgents in Dalmatia provinces. Anyone bearing arms will be tried and shot, with penalties escalating for offenses. The aim is to restore order and earn the confidence of the Catholic monarch. Further news from Mobile reports Col. Cuthing and Col. Sparks arrested, Spaniards still hold ms. and more.
Fragment from 1810 detailing decrees to execute Spaniards and punish rebels by hanging for killings and arson. Includes inflammatory language about Dalmatia and Napoleonic forces. Cadiz August 15 1810. Context notes the war in Spain turning violent with extortion and calls for severe measures against inhabitants.
Fragmentary Washington dispatch claims Mr Smith designed the post of Secretary of State and references James Monroe and the President. It suggests Mr Morror, the Sirains of State, is expected in the course of the present week.
A March 29 letter from Philadelphia to Charleston details a brig owned here being boarded by a French privateer from Bordeaux in February. The privateer reportedly showed owners’ instructions to avoid harming American ships and claimed the Berlin and Milan decrees were no longer in force. The privateer departed Bordeaux January 29. The correspondent believes this corroborates other reports and predicts higher cotton prices.
A coroner’s inquest returns that Mr Cuarcets BLoop, about 60, died from a large intake of laudanum after rumors of a theft accusation. A note to an accuser claims innocence and he leaves money for burial. the Herald note questions facts and a Chronicle correction is promised.
Subscribers to the Nimrod Club were to meet at Spring Hill on Saturday to select a president, vice president, and secretary, with the meeting set for April 19.
The firm expresses gratitude to the public for liberal support since commencing business in the city. It pledges to continue faithful service with diligent attention to customers and aims to meet future needs.
The Warren County Grand Jury thanks Judge Warner for his conduct and presents grievances about road neglect due to improper lands distribution among overseers. It urges appointing lands to different overseers, fixing judiciary appeals on property claims, and redistricting for clearer candidacy qualifications before the next legislature. Signed minutes note Timothy Matthews and others.
Alvarez Fisk announces an additional supply arriving from Bolton on April 19 1811 featuring a wide assortment of calicoes furniture fabrics cambric plain textiles handkerchiefs shawls ready made vests shirts slippers leather goods and various sewing supplies. The notice lists items including ribbons pins laces threads and writing paper.
The Subscriber Pate, steward at Mount Enon Academy, announces the opening of a boarding house for pupils and transient persons. He promises satisfaction to boarders, whether constant or occasional, with Gustavus Kennedy noted. April 19.
The notice seeks information on Urania Motheau born 1798 in New York who accompanied parents to Jeremie in Hispaniola and survived the 1804 massacre. Her father, now reunited with her or with a daughter of Mr Combray, asks for news via public Gazette or letter to Augustus Cabbanus of Edenton North Carolina.
In Georgia Lincoln County Betsey Ellis seeks letters of administration on the estate of John Fliget. The record notes filing for probate with the court and a summons to publish notices to creditors and heirs as required by law. The guardianship and administration action targets the late owner’s assets and debts for official settlement.
On the first Tuesday in May at the Court-House in Greensborough Green County will be sold 2024 acre tracts in the 18th and 16th Wilkinson districts, including lot Nos 109 and 261, plus 2024 acres in the 17th Wilkinson district and an improved Greensborough town lot. Also 19 named enslaved people, two carriage horses, household goods, silverware, dining items, furniture, kitchen ware, and a mahogany bed. Goods levied to satisfy executions for Wright & Marshall and James Roberts estate. Conditions CASH. Wm Jones, D.M.
Sheriff W. Wilkins lists multiple property sales to satisfy executions. Included are 200 acres on Kiokee waters, 219 acres on Big Kiokee, 400 acres on Germanys Creek, and other tracts with adjoining landholders. Also listed are enslaved person Allen a thirteen year old and a riding chair harness, with details of executors and purchasers. The sale occurs in April under authority of the administrators of William Few and James Germany.
A fine Porig clock valued at 300 dollars is described as one of the best works of craftsmanship. It ran 17 days unwound with half hour accuracy before winding. The piece features triangular inlay and a corner display, with Mr. Paarl Broad.Sucet noted for viewing. Local judges approved the sale on April 5 in this place.
J R Airlamb relocates his bindery to the Chronicle Office continuing his craft in binding. The item notes a February reference and mentions merchants observing the change.
A fragmentary historical notice references Henry Levgget and heirs tied to a land acres grant. It mentions November 1751 1810 in a context of temperance ties and estate benefit.
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