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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1807
Page
7
A fragmentary dispatch relates C. J. Fox and Charles M. Talleyrand discussing detaining a suspected spy, with ministerial sparring over political plans. It notes Natchez forces and Col. Cratsorne’s river operation against Burr, aided by Commodore Suwan and Navy orders to seize or destroy vessels tied to Burr.
New York reports select vessels captured by British ships including Titus from Bordeaux to Philadelphia and others from Cadiz Havana Vera Cruz Cayenne and Jamaica. Bermuda seized the sloop Paragon. Charleston notes Athenienne left near Cadiz with 347 dead or saved. Florida governor Fouts near New Orleans refuses landing. Eveximia brings Orleans papers up to July 21, noting ferment and arrests of Aparr Workman and Brarap and orders restricting Mississippi transport of armaments. Orleans Legislature meets amid closed doors as Butler reports push toward further action.
Augusta dated February 21 reports Burr’s plans and expected military moves, along with British, Swedish, Russian, and Austrian actions. Observes Pope’s, Napoleon’s, and Ottoman moves, thrill of potential conflicts, and notes militia call-out delays. Ends with a marriage notice and cotton price drift.
Notice announces Sandersville and Milledgeville mails will close every Sunday at 1:30 PM to route via Washington due to late Southern Mail arrivals. James Fraser, postmaster, Augusta, February 216.
Creditors of James and Martin Stewart late of Columbia County are asked to come forward and settle debts as no indulgence remains. Samuel Magruder administrator February 21. Also sale notice at Fudge Walton plantation includes cattle hogs wagon and tools with twelve months credit above ten dollars. sale begins at 100 o'clock. Thomas Barrett auctioneer February 21. A missing enslaved man named John, about six feet tall, age around thirty, belonging to John Jones trader, is sought. owner to prove property and reclaim him. Haiti?
In a February 1807 notice T A P Charlton of Savannah announces his plan to publish The Life of Major General James Jackson and a History of the Revolution in the State of Georgia. He promises a faithful, impartial narrative honoring Jackson, detailing Georgia patriots, battles, and civilian efforts, with wide reader involvement and subscription lists to fund publication.
Five Dollars reward offered for a likely young African fellow about 5 feet 10 or 17 inches tall, around 25 years old, speaks little English, has a small scar on one finger, bow-legged, wore a coat without pockets and blue plains pantaloons when he fled. Last seen in Augusta. Report to George Morse and receive the reward after capture or safe delivery to him. Also notice of letters of administration in Scriven county for Ebenener Harden with objections due by March 13. Plantations and pedigrees mentioned for breeding stock, with January 31 date.
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