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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1809
Page
3
Extract from a letter dated November 23 from a Liditor in Milledgeville to November 25 discussing the Alleviating Bill from the Senate and its expected changes in the House of Representatives.
The document recounts a 1809 Senate passage of an alleviation of debtors act with provisions on paying one third, security, and deadlines, plus later sections delaying further payments. It also describes Pitcairn Island mutineers, their severed control, killings, and the fate of John Adams Smith and others aboard the ship, including Captain Forges’ observations of island life and morality.
An October 4 letter from our Liverpool agent reports the Lords of the Council have rejected a petition for a license to protect a cargo on an American ship from Amelia Island. The decision aims to discourage renewed petitions and hints that imports from Amelia Island must sail under British or Spanish flags.
An 1809 letter from Buenos Ayres recounts the Topaz under Captain Matthew Forges meeting Pitcairn Island near 26 S 7 W. Mutineer Smith purportedly guided a shore party to an Otahi te house, with Christian, the mutineer chief, telling followers to flee as British pursuit loomed. The piece blends maritime rumor with commentary on British policy and American politics of the era.
Advertises for an overseer to manage enslaved workers, stating a healthy situation 20 miles above the city. Preference for someone with a small family, strong if well recommended, and promises liberal encouragement. Apply at the Chronicle Office. December 3.
A subscriber announces the occupancy of the large house formerly held by Joel Hill at Mount Enon. It will lodge ten or twelve children on moderate terms with careful attention. The dwelling sits about two hundred yards from the Academy and offers travelers accommodation, a well supplied stable, and full attendance.
A report from the Columbia Fair dated November 24 1809 states an African youth with country marks on his face calls himself Ben and says he belongs to Watson Porter of Green County. The owner is urged to comply with the law and reclaim Linn.
The Augusta Jockey Club announces races beginning on the fourth Wednesday in January with free entry for any horse mare or gelding from any part of the world. Weights and distances include six year olds five four and three year olds with specified allowances. Day by day race formats span four days starting with four mile heats and ending with a two mile handicap. Entry and furplug money apply. Samuel Lark Secretary December 2.
The Augusta market house sale on January 29 1810 lists tax due for 1808. Property returned by John Flint includes 202 acres in Wilkinson 200 in Richmond two lots and an improved lot in Augusta. Other parcels include 34 acres in Richmond Springfield 300 acres in Wilkes 287 4 in Montgomery 500 acres on Rockey creek and an improved Augusta lot. Augustus Baldwin for Amafa Jackson administrator Stephen Mears also one lot in Sunbury. H MiTyre Tax Collector.
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