Georgia planter exposes cotton fraud in New York shipment
A Georgia planter writes from New York about a July purchase of 150 bales of cotton with disguised stones hidden in 29 bales. He asks for aid to expose the scoundrel harming Georgia's mercantile reputation and asks Henry Jackson to share the matter with officials. The letter promises further details to support a just representation to friends.
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Barre
Alta
Frand
Villeny
Georigia
Gonristate
New-York
Georgia
Bavannah
Tary
Pharles I
Guanam
Henry Jackson
Puvis
Petition for support of war hero's widow noted in Congress petitions
A Baltimore Telegraph excerpt reports Mrs Jane A Blakely wife of Captain Johnston Blakely of the US ship Wasp asking Congress for measures to support her and their daughter amid fears for her husband's fate. The piece appeals to American patriotism and the nation for guardianship of departed heroes' children.
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Congress
Jane A. Blakely
Johnston Blakely
United States
Wasp
Salin
Daltimore Telegraph
Agricultural intelligence from Georgia prompts reform in packing
The Chronicle notes widespread fraud in cotton packing detected in France and urges Georgia planters to heed tobacco market observations from New York. It argues Georgia tobacco rivals Virginia Maryland, but price gaps stem from careless packing and inspector lapses. with diligence, Georgia planters can avoid selling at lose price levels.
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Georgia
France
New York
Virginia
Maryland
Tobacco culture notes and economic summaries in New York
Observations discuss Georgia and Virginia tobaccos with drying and curing quality as key price drivers. Notes foresee that Virginia tobacco could outperform with better curing, while Georgia tobacco remains green and risky for voyage survival. Also mentions Spanish minister correspondence, U S Frigate Java sailing to the Mediterranean, and a Lynchburg tobacco sale at 40 dollars per hundred.
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New-York
Georgia
Virginia
Tobscco
Europe
Sheridan Comedy of the School for Scandal in Rehearsal
The Chronicle notes Mr Sheridan’s Comedy of the School for Scandal in reduced form titled Man and Wife, adapted by Reynolds, alongside a Harlequin Pantomime in rehearsal by amateurs with Mr and Mrs Ormsby aiding. It hopes youths study rhetoric at the Stage and require little prompting.
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Sheridan
Reynolds
Charity Sermon at Presbyterian Church for Augusta Female Asylum
The Rev Dect Thompson will preach a charity sermon on the coming Sabbath at the Presbyterian Church. A collection will be taken for the Augusta Female Asylum after the service.
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Dect. Thompson
Presbyterian Church
Augusta Female
Powelton Academy seeks assistant teacher for female department
Trustees invite qualified women to apply for the junior class post within the school. A suitable candidate with strong recommendations will receive liberal support from the Board of Trustees. Applications addressed to Nicholas Childers, Secretary, at the stated place, by February 9.
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Nicholas Childers
Sec’ry
Auction Sale Notices From Scriven County Courthouse
On the first Tuesday in April at the county house in Jacksonborough Scriven county a enslaved woman Sally and other enslaved people Robin Washington Joe Lotty Patsy Nancy Sandy Jacob Caroline Dianna and a mare and colt are listed to satisfy executions in favor of Penmap Nichols David Lenox and Bartlett Griffin Also 200 acres of land adjoining John Boykin sen and William Shepperdy granted to William Taylor and tools are listed to satisfy a judgment in favor of Joshua Beals Also one enslaved woman Phebe levied on for Daniel Daly to satisfy additional executions Solomon Kemp s.8. February 93 tds
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Robin
Washington
Joe
Lotty
Polly
Patsy
Nancy
Sandy
Jacob
Caroline
Dianna
John M‘. Wades
Fingal F. Flyming
David Lenox
Scriven
John Boykin
William Shepperdy
Wm. Taylor
John Hannings
James Platt
Joshua Beals
Phebe
Daniel Daly
Stridry
Bartlett Griffin
Solomon Kemp
Navy Commissioners Advertise New Proposals
The Navy Commissioners announce a new advertisement inviting proposals for naval use. Tenderers must provide security, accompany bids with names of principals, and be prepared to deliver and be paid promptly or face contract conditions. Tenders open April 1 with results to follow. printers to publish weekly notices until April 9.
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Naval Commissioners
Board of Naval Commissioners
Washington
Boston
New-York
Navy Commissioners
John’ Rodgers
Board of Navy Commissioners
United States
Auction Notice for Estate of William Ross in Augusta
An order of the county court directs sale to the highest bidder before the Augusta post office on Wednesday April 24. On credit of ninety days the property of the late William Ross to include Viz oee Nangy and her two children Jonas and Richard Hannah Betsey and Marys with household furniture. Purchasers must provide notes with approved town indorsers Thomas Gardier Adam Hutcheson February 9 Exr s
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Court of Ordinary
Richmond County
Augusta
Oee Nangy
Jonas
Richard
Hannah
Betsey
Marys
William ‘Ross
Thomas Gardier
Adam Hutcheson
Sale of Elenor Germany estate at James Luke house
On the second Saturday in March next at the house of James Luke in Columbia County auction will offer the personal property of the estate of Elenor Germany dec. including three enslaved people and household and kitchen furniture. Terms announced on sale day. Thomas Germany, Adm. February 9.4t
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Hibert Court House
Joseph Cook
Thomas Janes
Adm
James, Luke
Columbia County
Elenor
Germany
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