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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1808
Page
3
The article notes British measures against Russia and Portugal amid the wider war tensions. It cites embargoes, fleet builds in England, potential monarchic removals, and diplomatic moves involving Austrians mediating peace. It mentions ships, frigates, and a growing naval arms race alongside economic strains and political shifts in Europe.
The record shows motions by Mr Rowan on Wilkinson and conduct inquiry with yeas and nays. Bibb and Steele among speakers. A committee of the whole was rejected on the militia bill. On January 22 Mr D Williams proposed a law punishing officeholders who accept money from foreign powers without congressional consent. Mr Key of Maryland was discussed as to his fitting.
A Savannah notice offers ten dollars for the capture of a runaway man calling himself Scott but known as Sampson, about 40, with a bent left middle finger, cross eyed, and a boastful nature. He disappeared October 20 and is to be delivered to Maurice Lanifr in Savannah or to a jail in Georgia or South Carolina. Rewards rise to forty dollars for harboring by a white person or twenty dollars for harboring by a free person of color, upon conviction.
JOAIN D AN TIGNAG a T R announces schedule for collecting county tax returns in 1898. Readings occur at multiple places including James Fulcher James Collins William M Tyre City Flores Mrs Longstreet Harrisburg Bedford and B B Tndil on specified March April dates. District numbers 1 3 4 5 listed with corresponding offices and days.
February 20 Georgia Greeme County cites David Brewer as applicant for letters of administration on the estate of James Brewer deceased. Court of Ordinary requires the heirs and creditors to appear within the time allowed to show cause why letters should not be granted.
Maryland proclamation offers 1000 dollars reward for the capture of John Whitlow a tall blue eyed man described as a blacksmith by trade. He is last known to have lived in Kent Qacd Casuitack North Carolina and may assume new names or employments. A second reward of 500 dollars is offered for his apprehension and delivery to Snow Kidsy jail with further rewards possible.
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