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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1811
Page
7
A London report notes the postponement to June 19 of a public auction of extensive family plate once owned by Sir William Pelteney. The event’s sensational claim notes the river and gold plate used at the occasion weighed about six tons in total.
Irish duties on cotton and timber cited in New-York papers with high tariffs and price rises. The City Gazette defends Captain Bingham’s letter about the Little Belt incident, rejecting forged-letter claims and affirming its authenticity and public importance.
On Monday night Henry Armstrong the second son of General Armstrong and Benjamin Price of New York exchanged two shots at eight paces at Col De Veaux's ball in Rhinebeck. Armstrong was wounded in the rib but the wound is not dangerous. The supposed motive is a trifling quarrel from the ball.
An extract from a merchant in Botox now in Portugal discusses the English and French influence, army recruitment, and provisions in Portugal and Spain. It notes Wellington’s cautious strategy, Portuguese abundance, and British reinforcements, with remarks on Madrid and Lisbon markets and a New York dispatch on Toulon fleet capture and other Atlantic events.
Wm. P. Fernanda thanks the generous public for patronage during his establishment and informs that his partnership with Mr. Tuttle is dissolved. He has arranged with Mr. G. Hinton to carry on the Taylor ing business under a new firm.
A notice announces Hinton and Fernanda open a stand at the former site of Mr Hinton. The business promises neatness elegance promptitude and despatch to attract a generous public. The date August 30 is noted.
Richmond County militia captains must submit by September 10 an accurate roster of all persons subject to Militia Duty. Failure to comply will result in penalties as directed by the law. Signed H. McTyre Tax Receiver.
An advertisement claims rheumatism relief through vigorous finger and knuckle exercise, followed by open body, thick shoes, and plenty of Yhopper as preventatives. It credits HOTAHEAN influence on Captain Cook and promises cure of hundreds if cautions are followed, with fat lightwood splinters in rum as a later remedy.
The Athens report notes John Brown elected President of Franklin College and sworn in. A public commencement followed with eloquent student speeches and a Bachelor of Arts degree conferred on eight graduates. The board dismissed Protesse Meigs from protectorships amid charges, while authorizing the President to hire a French instructor and grammar master, funded by tuition. Apartments were allocated for French and the Grammar School.
In obedience to an order of the Inferior Court a parcel of seven hundred fifteen acres in Jackson county will be sold to the highest bidder on the first Tuesday in November for the benefit of the heirs of Col John Appling deceased. N Crawford Executor August 30 10t.
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 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.
An office advertises that blanks of all kinds may be available for use or order. The notice invites inquiries about stock, with emphasis on variety and prompt service. Local customers are urged to contact the office for specifics.
By order of the Richmond County Inferior Court, the real estate of William Tixer deceased will be sold at the Augusta market house on Tuesday November 5th next. The property is part of Lot 21 on Broad Street currently occupied by Mejira Elias Wallen & Co. and Mr Alvarez Fikk. Proceeds go to heirs and creditors. Cash. John Wilson administrator.
In a formal notice at Columbia court house on the first Tuesday in October the heirs and creditors of David Walker deceased request sale of multiple tracts. Twiggs County two hundred two and a half acres, Richmond County five hundred forty five acres, and pine land of three hundred ninety eight acres in Richmond, plus two hundred eighty seven and a half acres in Jackson County. Administrators Elisha Walker and D. Walker, with John W. Smith, request orderly distribution of proceeds. August 30, 1 Admr's.
Undivided half of a 2500 acre tract in Adams county Mississippi Territory, fifteen miles from Natchez, nine miles from a river landing and warehouse. Land is good, well watered and timbered with a large range. about 300 acres cleared and cultivated, plus a separate ~60 acre parcel with buildings. Indisputable titles provided. will take Oath or Negroes at fair valuation. Apply to WM. E. BARNES.
Augusta Theatre presents a benefit show tonight August 30 with Don Cayetano Perez performing rope acts on slack line and sword balance on a rope. Donna Margaretta Perez and Mr Rowson join in dancing and comic feats with a Reps ladder balancing act and the drunken man on rope. The program closes with Sailor's Landlady or Jack in Distress and a hornpipe by Mrs Rowson. Doors at seven, curtain at eight, air ventilation arranged. Admittance varies by seating. children half price. Smoking discouraged for gentlemen.
On the first Tuesday in October next at the Market House in Augusta the sheriff will sell Lot No. 918 of six acres two rods and eleven perches and Lot No. 7 of five acres bounded by Milledge Street Telfair Street Wallac land and Geo Walton dec. Levied to satisfy an execution in favor of Seth John Cuthbert and Co. Conditions apply. Donaldson, Sheriff. August 50.
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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