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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1811
Page
3
A damaged excerpt reports on a postponed event and a large plate display from a Sir William Pelteney family set at a Prince Regent occasion. It mentions a waggonful load of family plates and a claimed six ton value of River and Gold plate used.
Ireland receives new duties on cotton imports in American vessels and timber taxed at twelve pounds five pence per ton, exceeding previous charges. The City Gazette defends Captain Bingham's letter about the Little Belt incident, rejecting forgery claims and affirming its authenticity despite opponents in the Philadelphia and New York press.
On Monday under Monday gthenst at Col De Veaux's Rhinebeck location a duel erupted after a quarrel at a ball. Henry Armstrong of General Armstrong lineage and Benjamin Price of New York fired two shots without effect before Armstrong took a bullet to the side. The wound is not dangerous with the men standing eight paces apart. The motive is described as a trifling quarrel at the ball.
Excerpt of a letter from Botox merchant in Portugal dated Oporto July 1811 describes the country, wealth, and British led army actions. remarks on French forces, Wellington, and supply lines. News from New York reports Toulon fleet capture details, ships involved, and diplomatic comms. ships Howard and Eliza arrivals. Danish privateers. Manchester Leeds petition. Georgia paper mill progress in Greene county.
Wm P Fernanda thanks the public for past patronage and announces dissolution of his partnership with Mr Tuttle. He states arrangements with Mr G Hinton to carry on the Tayloring Business under a new firm name.
The partners Hinton and Fernanda announce a fresh start at their stand, promising neatness, elegance, promptness, and dispatch in their line of business to attract a generous public patronage, dated August 30.
Richmond County militia captains must return by September 10 an accurate roster of all persons subject to Militia Duty. Failure to comply will result in penalties as prescribed by law, per tax receiver H. McTyre.
A Chronicle item promotes a self administered rheumatism cure using escalating blows to the affected area, kept open and protected with thick shoes and ample drink. It attributes success to a method from Tahitian practices once used by Captain Cook and cites many cures, with cautions on pain and dosing.
Athens August 16 Senatus Accademicus formed at the place Monday the gth day of this month John Brown elected President of Franklin College and took oath. Public commencement observed with a procession prayers speeches and dialogues praised for eloquence. Degrees conferred Bachelor of Arts on eight students. Meigs dismissed from protectorships after charges by Hull and Clayton. President empowered to hire a French professor and a grammar master with tuition funds. Apartments allocated for French and Grammar School.
By order of the Inferior Court the estate of Col. John Appling deceased is offered for sale to the highest bidder on the first Tuesday in November. The sale comprises seven hundred fifteen acres in Jackson County for the heirs, executor N Crawford. August 30.
After date, application will be made to the hon inferior court of Greene county for leave to fell a tract of land lying in said county containing two hundred acres being part of the real estate of James Musgrove deceased sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased R Hs Musgrove Admr
A local office warns that blanks of all kinds may be available or required. The notice emphasizes filing options and potential deadlines for document requests.
By order of the Inferior Court of Richmond County the real estate of William Tixer deceased will be sold at the Market-house in Augusta on Tuesday the 5th of November next. Part of Lot 21 in Broad Street occupied by Mejira Elias Wallen & Co. and Mr Alvarez Fikk. Sale for heirs and creditors. Cash. John Wilson administrator. Augusta August 6, 1811.
On the first Tuesday in October the estate of David Walker dec is to sell tracts in Twiggs Richmond and Jackson counties. The parcels total 202.5 acres in Twiggs 145th lot 613 in Richmond 545 acres and 398 acres in Richmond pine land and 287.5 acres in Jackson. Proceeds benefit heirs and creditors. Administrators Elisha Walker D Walker John W Smith. August 30.
For sale an undivided half of a 2500 acre land tract in Adams county Mississippi Territory fifteen miles from Natchez and nine miles from a Mississippi River landing. Land is good, well watered and timbered with extensive range. about 300 acres cleared and cultivated plus a separate 60 acre parcel with buildings. Indisputable titles offered and good land or Negroes may be taken in payment. Apply to WM. E. Barnes.
Mr Rowson presents a benefit at Augusta Theatre this evening August 30 with Slackwire feats by Don Cayetano Perez and others. The program includes rope dancing vaulting balance on shoulders, a drunken man feat, lad der balancing, a dramatic scene, and Sailors Landlady. Doors open seven, curtain at eight, air admitted for comfort. adults pay cents, children half price.
On the first Tuesday in October next at the Market House in Augusta will be sold Lot No. 918 containing six acres two rods and eleven perches and Lot No. 7 containing five acres bounded by Mrs Clay Kennedy Wallac Telfair Street and Geo Walton estate. Levied to satisfy an execution in favor of Seth John Cuthbert and Co. Donaldson sheriff. Augusta.
On the first Tuesday in October next at the Market House in Augusta at the usual hour one Negro girl named Rachel is levied on as the property of David Patterson to satisfy an execution in favor of Benjamin Maurice. Condisions std. WM Lamkin D Sheriff August 30.
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