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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1809
Page
5
Theophilus Hargre is named as candidate to represent Columbia County in the House of Representatives at the next election August 2. Joseph Garre is also a candidate urging support from Richmond County voters. August 1. Writing Paper from Mre Waring mills advertised for sale.
On Friday the 816 day of September next at the house of the late Wal ter Crane deceased will be sold part of the personal property of said deceased including stock, household and kitchen furniture, plantation utensils and other articles. Terms announced day of sale. After nine months application will be made to Greene county for leave to sell lands on Redlisad fork to benefit heirs and creditors.
The document records acts authorizing Treasury credit to Collectors of the Customs for fishing vessel allowances, appropriations for Senate and House stationery, a naval establishment amendment to discharge certain vessels, and freeing letters from postage for Thomas Jefferson. It cites leaders J. Varnum, Andrew Gregg, James Madison, and dates June 28, 1809.
The excerpt presents Thomas Jefferson era debate over U.S. policy toward France and Britain. It cites Mr. Adams and Mr. Hamilton, noting disputes about ministerial appointments and retaliatory measures, with reflections on neutrality and diplomacy following Quincy. The author defends Adams against alleged misrepresentations and defends the sacredness of envoy rights amid political opposition.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions life, a vow or oath, and signatures with dates. It references a Speaker and a commissioner, showing formal proceedings and an approval dated June 28 in a historic context.
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