22 Aug 1807
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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1807
Page
1
A 1807 act details subscriptions to new three and six percent bonds, option to receive six percent or old stock credits, formation of agents in London and Amsterdam, transfer rules, interest terms, and redemption provisions. Also outlines funding from the sinking fund and appointment of agents with fees and safeguards.
The Loan Office in Georgia announces a July opening to receive old six percent deferred and three percent stock for new six percent bonds. Subscriptions run through March 1808 with quarterly close dates, and exchanges are redeemable at the United States’ option. European holders may opt for interest in the United States or London Amsterdam, subject to bankers commissions.
Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal six percent stock subscribed before the first of October will be entitled to receive 64962 of new stock. If subscribed between the 1st October and gift December 1807, 64437 between the days.
The notice lists denominations and redemption windows for old stock and subscriptions. It notes nominal deferred amounts from 1807 and 1808 with entitlement periods from October 1807 to December 1807 and January 1808 to March 1808. It also mentions holders of 1060 dollars three percent stock receiving 650 dollars of new stock.
Subscribers attend enlarging their warehouses and have declined the dry goods business. They will devote attention to factorage and commission business as agents, with Jones Semmes entrusted to their care.
On Saturday the 16th of September next at Columbia Court Howa the following property or as much thereof as will ratify the tax due with costs for the year 18066 Will be Sold District No 7 49d acres in Wayne county 3d district No 247 the property of William Smith tax due 784 cents District No 8 360 acres of lands Columbia county adjoining Gartril and Shields the property of Wm Rooflawa tax due 338 cents Also 150 acts of land Columbia county adjoining Rudolph and Carr the property of John Petrit tax due 1072 cents District No 10 700 acres of land Columbia county adjoining Moore and Porter the property of James Briden tax due 544 cents TM FARRAR v6 cee Lott
For sale or rent a 412 acre tract on Rays Creek about four miles above Augusta. Adjacent to Walker and Skincerans lands, with a dwelling house and outbuildings. Occupied by Mr Anthony Laurzan. Terms available by applying to the subscriber at Columbia Courthouse, Georgia. Lucy Lamar. August 16. (4t)
In Richmond Fair a Negro man named London about 36, 5 feet 7 inches tall, wearing a cotton shirt and rived overalls declares affiliation with Mr Hugh Hav of Baldwin county. Peter, an African about 18, 5 feet 6 inches tall with damaged upper teeth, speaks little English and wears old cotton cloth shirt and brown overalls claiming ownership by Mr Phillips. Owners are urged to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take them away. Jailor A Rhodes notes details.
Twenty dollar reward for Billy a 24 year old, 5 ft 4 in, stout build with yellow complexion, scar above the ear, who left with clothing. Last seen near Norfolk. possible pass obtained. Suspect known as from Augusta Nail Factory. Military discipline pamphlet for sale at Steuben's Office.
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