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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1808
Page
7
Reports from London, Lisbon, and America note embargoes on British shipping, naval moves, and discussions of peace talks mediated by Austria. British commitments include a 500,000 pound voluntary contribution for 1807 and fleets in England while Portsmouth and Bermuda host squadrons. The piece also mentions later naval planning, Franco-British tension, and local legislative actions in Virginia and Maryland.
Jan 22 proceedings show Mr Rowan renewing motions against General Wilkinson, calling for yeas and nays with Bibb voting yes and Steele no. A motion to form a committee of the whole on the militia bill failed 60 to 33. D Williams proposed a law banning officeholders from accepting foreign money without congressional consent as debate shifted to Mr Key of Maryland.
Ten dollar reward offered for the recapture of a Black man known as Scott or Sampson who fled on October 20 last from the sub fexiber in Savannah. He is about 40, has a straight left middle finger from an old injury, cross eyed, squints, talks boldly, and is said to boast of his wealth. Deliver him to Maurice Lanifr in Savannah or to any jail in Georgia or South Carolina. Additional rewards for harboring by a white person or a free person of color.
Notices set dates and places for collecting 1898 county tax returns in Richmond. Appointments run through February to April at houses of James Fulcher James Collins William M Tyre City Flores Mrs Longstreet Harrisburgh Bedford and B B Tindil with district numbers listed and official signatories Joain D Antignac and T R dated Feb 20.
February 20 at Georgia Greeme County the Ordinary cites David Brewer for letters of administration on the estate of James Brewer deceased. All and singular the heirs and creditors are required to appear at the court of Ordinary within the time allowed by law to show cause why letters should not be granted.
In August 1806 at Stow Fill Worcester County a reward of 1000 dollars is offered for John Whitlow a Blacksmith about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches tall with a fleshy complexion. He is accused of burglary and is said to travel with possible false names from North Carolina. He has ties to Keont’s Qaid and Cassitack County and may seek work as a journeyman blacksmith. The Sheriff of Worcester County promises 500 dollars on capture and return to Snow Hill jail with further rewards in view.
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