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Newspaper

Augusta Chronicle

Location

Augusta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1814

Page

3

Action Overlooked as Towns Burn and Indian Casualties Reported

Ferdinand L. Claiborne reports a pursuit causing destruction of a town of about 200 houses and a 60-house town. The enemy fled across the Alabama river taking wives and children. Three notable Indians were killed in a detachment clash. Provisions and other property were burned, boats destroyed, and insufficient transport and clothing hindered continued operations.

Alabama Ferdinand. L. Claiborne

Georgia residents favor war embargo economic shift in agriculture

The piece argues the embargo and war reoriented Georgia from dependence on foreign goods to self sufficiency. It notes higher quality wheat, export flour, local beef and pork abundance, and widespread domestic textile work with planters becoming manufacturers. Prices for cotton and homespun are cited to illustrate change.

Union N.carolina Tennessee Kentucky Georgia Augusa

European upheaval widens as nations shift power

Intelligence from Europe reports sweeping changes in civil and military control across the continent. Bremen regains its historic freedoms, Holland faces French authority upheaval with English support, and armies move as Alexander and Austria appear on the strategic stage.

Europe Hannover Bremen Holland Sadiholder Leon Spain Lo Welingtos Eld Larianoligy Belgium Alexander Tus Prankfort Prancis Austrig Lim

Decline of Napoleon Echoes Across Europe

Fragmentary excerpt reflects shifting fortunes as allied forces surge into France. Mentions Portugal and Italy freeing themselves, Bourdeaux, Bayonne defenses, and rumors of Bourdeaux guns. Notes Beauharnais's desertion and the volatility of Napoleonic power amid rapid changes in fortune.

Italy France Portugal Bayonne Rumouw Bourdeaux Wellington Beauhernois Bavaria Napoleon Empetier Bonaparte

Mammoth Hog Weighs In At 698 Pounds In City Pen

Warrun Laren Esq of this city reports a colossal hog killed a few days ago weighing 698 pounds. The four year old animal was exceptionally tall and lengthy though not fat. Judges believe if as fat as usual hogs, its net weight would have surpassed 1000 pounds. raised in a pen from mixed English and Chinese breeds.

Warrun Laren Kiled

Campaign to clear Savannah River obstructions proposed

A Savannah article notes frequent river disasters below Augusta due to navigation hazards. It reports planters merchants and boat owners from South Carolina and Georgia will be asked to fund a subscription to remove obstructions. A committee will present a concrete plan in a few days to ease boat passage.

Savannah River Augusta South Carolina Georgia Savannah

Nominations Sent to Senate for Cabinet and Treasury Posts

The President transmitted to the Senate yesterday nominations including Atazmr Gar LATIN as a commissioner to Got tenburg Gores W. Cammett now Tennessee senator as Secretary of the Treasury and Rhuann Rusu Comptroller of the Treasury as Attorney General replacing William M Pinney. These appointments await Senate action.

United States Senate Atazmr Gar Gottenburg Gores W. Cammett Tennessee the Treasury Rhuann Rusu William M Pineney

Charity Sermon and Marriages Highlight Augusta Notice

Public notice records a sermon at the Presbyterian church by Rev. Mr. Thompson, with a liberal donation of 244 dollars 62 1-2 cents for Augusta Female Asylum orphans. It also lists multiple marriages: Mr. Pawar Stren to Miss Susan Ray, Miss Jos x Grusox to Mr. C i Seran, and Mr. Ren. B. Norris of Savannah to Miss Mary KRetasxvoun, listing local figures and dates.

Presbyterian Church Thompson Augusta Mark Price Davis Pawar Stren Susan Ray James Ray Columbia County C i Seran Merchant Jos X Grusox Mr. Hand Agron Smith S. Scriven E’ty Ren. B. Norris Mary Kretasxvoun J. H. Rutherford

Georgia Probate Notice for Estate of William Dearmond

In Richmond County Georgia 48 James Pearrs and Mary Monaee formerly Mary Dearmmd apply for Letters of administration on the estate of William Dearmond deceased. Kindred and creditors are cited to file objections in the office within the legal time. otherwise letters of administration will be granted. Issued at Augusta February 17 by Acting Clerk AS AAC HERBERT.

Georgia Richmond County James Pearrs Mary Monaee Mary Dearmmd William Dearmond Augusta Herbert Cheri

Heirs of Clarke seek copy of lost deed in Hancock court

In the February term 1814 of Hancock County Superior Court the petition of the Heirs of Charles Clarke seeks to establish a copied deed of conveyance for 500 acres in Wilkes now Hancock. The court orders the copy to stand in place of the original upon publication in the Gazelle for six months. An adjoining notice describes property occupied by Captain Bims with store and dwelling potential, available by rent.

Hanock County Charles VII Clarke Richard Call Aletha Call Charles Clarke Corny Wilkes Hancock

Inlice Absorber With Tax Deadlines Noted

A fragmented item notes a tax collection trend at Wa ness borough with dates the 28th and 29th and mentions attendees and officials. It references Davis and B.C. It Beh and indicates instructions for those who have not settled to attend and receive taxes.

Davis B.C

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