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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1809
Page
3
The speaker urges decisive action against injustice and corruption, warning that reform must be pursued despite danger. He declares willingness to offend allies of oppression and vows to oppose those who use privilege to harm the nation, seeking public gratitude even at personal peril.
A list of acts published from the last session includes actions to incorporate commissioners of Effingham County Academy, establish public buildings sites in Lawrens and Clinton regulation, amend Wrightsborough and Militia laws, grant juror and militia relief to ministers, create a ferry right on Little River in Lincoln, extend land lottery grants, compile state laws since 1800, adjust finances for public debt redemption, divorce William Sorrow and Prif Cilla, levy extra taxes on Glynn absentees for bridges, punish horse theft, and regulate clerk and court duties among others. It also notes elections transfer rules and admissions of individuals to plead and practice.
An act authorizes William Garrett Leroy Fiammond Walter Leigh and Edward Rowell to proceed with construction at the specified locations. The measure directs authority for erection and related works in the stated places.
Augusta December 23 commentary argues for US self sufficiency in industry amid global shifts. It cites Ovid, notes cotton, tobacco, and cork, and warns of European power questions. The piece references Mrs Jerome Bonaparte, pensions, and a French duchy, ending with a call to muster militia.
A letter from a correspondent laments wood shortage and high prices, urging Baltimore City Council to establish a public wood yard to supply fuel and heat, arguing it would ease cold and hunger. The piece notes ridicule of wild schemes and closes with a marriage notice fragment from Baltimore dated December 1.
In Louisville on Tuesday evening Det. Joan A. Casey of this city married Miss Saran L. Perrien daughter of Major Berrien by Rev. William J. Brantly. The nuptials unite families tied to prominent Gen Samuel Smith lineage and His Britannic Majesty's Coast of Common Pleas noting a notable social union.
Died at Milledgeville on the 11th Joan Hamill Esquire an attorney long resident here honored for integrity. His funeral was attended by the Governor state officers and legislators with Masonic and local volunteer company presence. Bar resolved to wear black for thirty days. Also Died at St Bartholemews Olaft Donato Méiver merchant of this city.
Notice from Augusta and Savannah post offices detailing Monday mail reception until late March, with sunset mail closure after the period. Advises public to mail letters by 6 PM, notes no letters accepted via way-box to Savannah, and lists administration by James Fraser Postmaster.
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