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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1809
Page
3
War-torn reports from Augusta and Plymouth describe fears of enemy capture, brutalities in Havannah, and relief efforts for wounded soldiers. General Moore's wound and Baird's amputation are noted, while British naval actions and Spanish unrest unfold alongside dispatches about Corunna, Cadiz, and ongoing political intrigue in London.
Authorized notice names Joan Bepoin Grieup Esq and Thomas Watkins Esq as candidates for Sheriff of Richmond County at the upcoming election. The notices specify their candidacies and the pending election date in April.
Mrs ROWSON announces a new dancing school in Green Street, Augusta, with private and commodi ous rooms in the former Flake residence. She will offer Alfo Cotillions Allemandes Reels Country Dances Minuets and related steps. Public and private tuition available starting May 4th and April 29 respectively.
Auction postponed until 30 o clock with sale items listed including 8 pieces cotton bagging 6 dozen handkerchiefs 8 pieces calico 3 pieces checks 104 pairs ladies slippers 12 pairs mens silk hose 6 garden spades and several other goods. Terms vary by amount with notes and security required. sale to be conducted by James Fraser in April.
A report from Scriven Jail indicates that on April 15 a enslaved man identified as BLN was brought in and is claimed as the property of Edmund Bacon. officials request he be called to retrieve him.
A sale will be held on the second Monday in June at the Thomas Aufley estate in Warren County to liquidate horses cattle a mare rye and other property for creditors. Credit extended to January first with notes and approved security. Executors Samuel Ansley Thomas Ansley Joseph Ansley oversee the settlement.
The WHIP stands at his former venue through July and will take mares on the same terms as last year with a 20 dollar prepayment. Mares will be cared for at 26 cents a day at nearby houses. The sire is famed in Virginia and Kentucky. KNG HI. RAM stands in Sparta with Mr J Thomas at 20 dollars, payable by note by April 1 next, dischargeable by May 15, and 30 dollars to injure a mare with foal. Also advertised is Gen Twipgs JACK as one of the finest foals in the southern country. Edward Jordan Washington March 1g.
Henry Levert applied for letters of administration on the estate of Haven Lewes felt late in Lincoln County Georgia. The notice cites all kin and creditors to appear at the office within the legal time to show cause why letters should not be granted. Dated April 1, fege William Harper.
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