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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1816
Page
7
An account recalls Kosciuszko denying a forged address claiming he was named by Bonaparte to lead the Polish army. He says Bonaparte uses this pretext to test liberty claims, while his own views on Poland differ sharply from Bonaparte and the pretended offer.
New Onweans notes cotton continues to advance with actual sales on January 4 at 3 cash per parcel on arrival. Liverpool merchants send specie to buy the article, while bills drawn south of Boston cannot be sold. Nominal values show Balt 103, Philadelphia 7a, New York 5a, sugar 43, molasses 66.
A Portland meeting on Tuesday January 23 agreed to petition the Legislature to establish a separate Maine district as a new state. The Argus reports the vote was nearly unanimous and urges town representatives to back the move.
The Chronicle notes Spanish U S negotiations with Monroe and Dynonis, marking sharp national differences. It reports detection of a cotton fraud in Georgia with fifty pounds of rock in five bales bought from Mr. Samuel Turner, and sworn affidavits by Augustus Brax and Walter Leigh. A sermon in the Presbyterian Church raised funds for the Female Asylum.
Died on the thirty fourth inst. infant? Inomas Coss isq. of Columbia county in the fifty second year of age. On the death of this excellent citizen society has lost one of its best members and his afflicted family a friend whom neither time nor circumstances can replace.
Prices for various goods listed with ranges for cotton salt tobacco sugar flour molasses pork bacon whiskey lard peach brandy corn meal and steel. Also notes on bills and exchange with New York and Philadelphia rates.
A town sale offers hardware and groceries on favorable cash terms. Readables include broadcloths and linens, various muslins, cambrics, gauze, lace veils, gloves, shawls, towels, carpets, martins, and household goods. Tools, implements, and supplies such as files, saws, hinges, locks, spoons, and carpentry gear accompany prime sugar and coffee stocks. John Tanner and Anselm Bugg conduct the sale.
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