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Augusta Chronicle

Location

Augusta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1814

Page

7

Rivals Burn Towns as Forces Move on Alabama River

Ferdinand L. Claiborne reports actions during hostilities along the Alabama River. A town of about 200 huts built since the conflict began was burned along with provisions and other property. The enemy sent wives and children across the river for safety. A second town of about 60 houses was destroyed the next day, along with enemy boats. Three notable Indians were killed in a detachment action. Transportation limits and shortages of blankets and clothing hindered further operations and the term of service was near expiration.

Alabama Ferdinand. L. Claiborne

Effects of War and Embargo on Georgia Agriculture

The piece argues that war and embargo transformed Georgia from dependent on foreign goods to self supporting. It notes higher wheat production and flour export, domestic beef and pork surplus, and widespread home spinning and cloth production boosting local industry. Cotton price cited at 80 cents per pound.

Union N.carolina Tennessee Kentucky Georgia Augusa

European upheaval reshapes civil and military powers

Latest intelligence from Europe reports sweeping changes as nations adjust sovereignty and forces. Bremen regains its ancient freedoms while Holland faces a French-backed insurrection aided by an English contingent led by a Sadiholder figure. Prank fort and Belgium see Russian and Austro influence, with emperors Alexander and Francois asserting new titles.

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

Fall of Napoleon Echoes Across Europe as Allies Advance

Contemporaries recount shifting fortunes of Napoleon’s empire. Reports describe Italian support for revolts, Portuguese and British victories, and Bayonne defense collapsing. Observers note Bourdeaux guns surrender and Beauharnais switching loyalties as the tide of fortune turns. The piece reflects on the fragility of greatness amid rapid political upheaval.

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

Mammoth Hog Confounds Judges in Local Pen

Warrun Laren Esq. reports a four year old hog weighing 698 pounds killed recently in the city. The beast stood remarkably high and long, though not fat, and judges believe its net weight could have exceeded 1000 pounds if fattened. Raised in the pen, the animal was a cross of English and Chinese breeds.

Warrun Laren Kiled

Subscription Planned to Clear Savannah River Obstructions

Savannah and Augusta residents along with South Carolina and Georgia planters merchants and boat owners will be approached in a few days with a scheme to raise funds and seize a favorable moment to remove river obstructions. The aim is to ease boat passage and reduce hazards after vessels sank twice this winter.

Savannah River Augusta South Carolina Georgia Savannah

Nominations Sent to Senate for Treasury and Attorney General

Last night’s mail reports President Harding has sent to the Senate nominations including Gore W. Cammett as Secretary of the Treasury and Rhann Rusu as Attorney General, replacing resigned William M Pinney, with Latim Tojo named as a new commissioner to Göttenburg. all pending Senate confirmation.

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

Charity Sermon Funds Orphans of Augusta Female Asylum

Public notice records a sermon at a Presbyterian church by Rev. Mr. Thompson on Sabbath, with a liberal donation of 244 dollars 62.5 cents for Augusta Female Asylum orphans. Also notes several marriages: Mr Pawar Stren to Miss Susan Ray. Mr C i Seran to Miss Jos x Grusox. Rev. Hand of Scriven County at Agron Smith, and Mr Ren. B. Norris of Savannah to Miss Mary KRetasxvoun.

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 in Richmond County

In Georgia Richmond County 48 James Pearrs and Mary Monaee formerly Mary Dearmmd apply for letters of administration on the estate of William Dear mond deceased. Kindred and creditors are cited to file objections in the probate office within the legal time. otherwise letters of administration will be granted. Dated February 17th in Augusta. Herbert, Chair.

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

Deed Copy Granted In Lieu Of Lost 500 Acre Land Deed

In Hancock county a 1814 Superior Court rule establishes a copy of a lost Deed of Conveyance for 500 acres in Wilkes County now Hancock. Heirs of Charles Clarke seek record of title from Richard Call and Aletha Call. Court orders copy established after monthly gazette notices for six months. A true extract from the minutes. Possession via Captain Bims occupancies noted.

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

Tax collection trend notes at Wa benness borough

A brief report notes a pending tax collection event at Wa benness borough on the 28th and 29th. Attendees yet to settle are urged to attend and finalize dues. Local official Davis 1.6 B.C. It Beh 18 appears in the notice.

Davis B.C

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