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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1812
Page
12
The Susquehannah canal lottery offers 26 000 tickets with two top prizes of 10 000 and two of 5 000, plus caps of 30 000 20 000 3 000, and multiple 2 000 1 000 500 dollar prizes. Two tickets with the same number share a draw, allowing a buyer with two tickets to potentially claim the first four capital prizes.
The Mount of Health Ladies Academy offers education with trained teachers, globes for astronomy and geography, a Forte Piano for music, and a carriage kept. Terms are 120 dollars per year payable quarterly in advance, with wartime bartering accepted. The facility claims superior comfort and utility versus Charleston prices.
The heart and lot currently occupied by the subscriber will be held for the first day of next January for terms. Apply to Mr. John Hill and Zacariah Williams. Dated Nov. 27.
The Bank of Augusta announces an election for eleven directors from stockholders for one year. The vote will occur on Monday December 7 between 10 AM and 4 PM at the bank. The election will be managed by A Watkins J Campbell W White Ralph Thomas and John Wilson junior or any three of them by order of the Board. Eleazar Early Cashier November 27 1812. Bt
All persons are notified that a four year contract has been made with James Blair for lime and limestone from the writer's quarry. Orders must come via Blair or his agent. Also advertised are a wide range of goods for sale at Sprague's store with prices and delivery on request.
Marshal John Eppinger issues a Savannah alert from March 5 1812 demanding immediate reports from British subjects who have not complied with July notices. Delinquents will be reported to the Secretary of State for action. Reports must include name, age, duration in U S, family, residence, occupation, and naturalization steps. Send to Thomas H Penn in Augusta or Joan Boog in St Marys.
A small sum of money in bank bills was found on the Savannah road near Augusta. The owner may recover it by applying at this office and proving ownership.
Godl Smith a drummer in the U S Army, born in Connecticut, 30 years old, fair complexion, black hair, height five feet four inches, a pedlar by trade, deserted from the Richmond Bath camp near Augusta. A reward will be paid to anyone apprehending him or delivering him to a U S officer or jail. Camp Richmond Baths near Augusta October 10 1812.
For sale on the subscriber's plantation a quantity of excellent fire wood already cut down. A wagon can haul two loads daily to Augusta, about four miles distance and good road. For particulars inquire of David Urquhart. November 5, 1812.
The notice offers 300 acres of first quality Lion Ground and adjoining Pine Land along the Ocmulgee river. Subdivisible into tracts, no single buyer allowed, with favorable terms. Superior beachland quality, near Medgeville, Twiggs County, advertised during the legislature session. further inquiries to H. Penn or William Robertson.
The subscriber leaving Petersburg on public duty appoints G Lemm of Angara and Wm of Petersburg as agents and Cook and Joan M Doory Efq as attorneys during absence. WM JONES captain U S Army St Augusta Nov 27.
For sale on easy terms a house and lot on Green-Streety near Mrs Gordons. The property includes nearly three acres of ground a two story dwelling and outbuildings. Interested buyers may learn terms by contacting the subscriber or Nicholas Ware Esquire Martin Town Edgefield District South Carolina November 27 tf.
Two story dwelling with kitchen smokehouse and store space for rent below subscriber premises on Broad street. Currently occupied by Mr S B Hill. Stand known as good. Possession available November 13. Apply to John Cashin October 23.
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