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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1811
Page
6
Fragmentary notice describes a lottery with numbers and prizes. It mentions tickets priced at ten dollars and cash advances for prizes once drawn. The text is garbled with inconsistent figures and unclear dates.
A brief notice promoting Samuel Draws’ Four Essays on the identity and general resurrection of the human body. It asserts the work examines evidences for these topics from both philosophy and Scripture and recommends it to readers.
Dougtor Fendall informs friends and the public that he has moved his shop to the front part of the house above Dr Murray's brick building. He has occupied the previous location for two years and aims to focus on practical department work to earn patronage.
A sheriff sale is set for Tuesday in September at the Warren County Courthouse between nine and noon to satisfy executions. The property includes a dwelling and store on Lee Street in Warres ton adjoining the public square, with two acres and part of an eleventh, owned by Henry Hirdie, and another parcel in Warreston linked to George M Cole. Proceeds to satisfy judgments for Andrew G Semines and J Bot. Auction conducted by constables Wells, John Penh, and August Ze.
The document discusses a presidential proclamation calling Congress to meet in Washington for communications on matters of national welfare. It references Madison and Monroe, the Orders in Council, the 1806 blockade, and potential repeal conditions tied to French decrees and the non-importation act, noting ongoing foreign relations issues. It cites a Nar. letel dated July 25.
Reports from New York and London detail correspondence over the Berlin and Milan decrees, noting American vessels arriving in France since 1810 and British confirmations. Letters from John Smith and John Pasco address detentions, with the Atalanta and Tartarus referenced and ships from Lisbon and Bordeaux noted in late news of 1811.
Reports describe American ships loading goods in Bordeaux destined for the United States and France. Massena’s movements toward Paris, the baptism of the King of Rome, and dispatches affect Franco British negotiations. Some hope exists for reduced French duties on American goods except tobacco.
A letter from Bordeaux dated June 12 1811 reports French decrees blocking American property. Vessels arrived since November carry two thirds of proceeds in French merchandise, sparking fears of ruin in Franco American trade. A July naval engagement near the Capes of Delawar e involves the British sloop Atalante and the French frigate Interprenante with heavy casualties.
A July dispatch from Monutreat warns that relations with the United States near crisis and potential catastrophe for nearby provinces. The author calls for full political and military mobilization to repel danger, citing a rising foreign faction and imminent war. Meanwhile, reports from New York describe divers salvaging the British frigate Huzzar near Hurl Gate, with copper, chains, bolts, and a valuable rudder salvage potential in the wreck.
A VALENTIAN reports on suspected American supporters in the province claiming plans for privateering against Britain. He cites a British engineer's arrest, notes traitorous activity by Americans age 14 to 40, and warns of danger from traitors remaining among the populace. He vows to provide proof if summoned.
A London paper from June 4 describes a remarkable event in Plymouth harbor where, around 3 AM, tides receded from Sutton Pool and later a tall boat moved through pier heads causing ships to collide, then floated again as the tide rose. The phenomenon recurred with wind gusts and unusual water levels, with observers noting thermometer fluctuations and a discussion of a soldier turned surveyor’s journal.
A note on the Travels of Col. Pike in the Louisiana country praising the expeditions as a remarkable historical work. The piece highlights the exploration efforts and collects the accounts of Pike's journeys across the region.
A group of Spanish merchants bound for Natchitoches were robbed at Sabine crossing by renegade Americans and Indians. Pursued by an escort from Texas, the raiders were stopped, several were killed, prisoners taken, and the goods recovered. Governor Claiborne is in Mobile pursuing navigation rights on the river.
The dispatch from St Louis on May 30 recounts a barn burned by a band of Indians led by a wagebond party in the town area. A woman, identified as Oneasy, was killed by an arrow during amid drunken street revelry. Another attack near the Kaskaskia river reportedly killed a family, while an Osage woman, wife of a Frenchman near Charette, was slain by a party from east of the Mississippi.
Capt. Spalding of the schooner Mery, after 17 days from Avx-Cayes, reached Quarantine ground. Pore Physician not visiting Czpte S, delaying boarding Lin. Reports a clash at Aux-Cayes where Rigand's troops, desperate for provisions near Petion's Jing, forced entry into town and seized supplies.
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