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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1812
Page
3
Prince Regent urged by dying bishop in dramatic warning
A letter from England recounts a heated interview between the Prince of Wales and the Bishop of London. The bishop warned the heir to the throne of dire consequences for defying divine will, ending with the prince kneeling to receive a blessing before the bishop died. The tale notes the prince later isolated himself and reportedly attempted self harm. A later report mentions volcanic activity and awe among mountain inhabitants with strange beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
St. Andrews
N. B
Prince of Wales
Lon
Orgen
Owen
Carleo House
Spon
Prinze
Dar
Burke County Volcano Flares From Spear's Mountain
In Burke County North Carolina on January 10 editors report a volcanic eruption from Spear's Mountain with a conical, isolated summit. Lava and scoria overflowed the French Broad River dam creating great damage to bottom land and ignited rocks rising hundreds of feet, with daytime smoke and nighttime flames visible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
Mount Sinai
C. John. Clarke Edwards
Bue
Swananee
French Broad River
Riots in English towns and diplomacy noted aboard ship
A passenger aboard the Good Friends reports riots in English manufacturing towns and petitions to the Prince Regent. He cites the Regent's reply promising measures to restore commerce, a dispatched packet to America, and a fall in American prices. Rumors mention Levis Bonaparte attempting escape with eight million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
Plymouth
Eng
London
St. Simons
Good Friends
America
Foster
Levis Bonaparte
Cideyant
Holland
Italy
United
Late Cadiz arrival and Tariffa attack notes
The Fair American, capt. Hopson, reached Cadiz in 26 days. Reports describe a French attack on Tarifa, 17 miles west south west of Gibraltar, by 13 000 troops breaching walls but repulsed with heavy losses. The Portland, from Philadelphia, was boarded and burnt by French sailors near Cadiz on January 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadiz
Hopsomy
Ta‘riffay
Ballasteras
Tarifa
Shrp Portland
Philadelphia
Kota
Moore
Hopson
Times
Early English ship design and Drake era notes
The article describes a 1509 double deck ship built in England, 1090 tons burthen, costing £14,000. It credits port holes invention to M De Charges of Brest and notes earlier 24 gun ships with upper deck guns only. It cites Drake’s 1570 voyages in small vessels, implying first rate ships were not yet common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Henry Virth
M. Decharges
Brest
Louis
Shipbuilding Progress in Early Royal Navy Armament
The article notes England's naval strength in Elizabethan times with 15,270 men in the department, describes a first rate ship requiring over 70 000 cubic feet of timber and 480 000 lbs of rough hemp for cordage, and estimates the timber ground for a 74 gun ship at 60 acres, illustrating gradual improvements in shipbuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Elizabethy
England
Naval ‘Department
Lendexn
Death of 15 Month Old David Ruiz enberry
A brief notice reports the death of 15 month old David Ruiz enberry the only son of Mr Thomas Quixerberry of this place. The item notes the death occurred on Tuesday morning the 18th inst. with family details given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ruizenberry
Thomas Quixerberry
Auction notices for mixed goods and trunks on February 21
A consignment sale lists items including brown sugar, Greene coffee, imperial tea, barrets of rum, wine, cotton cards, gun powder and nails, plus a trunk assortment of mock shells and ivory combs. The notice promises very reduced prices and is dated February 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial & Souchong
Leather. Public notice from Subscribers on town acceptances
The Subscribers inform the public they have on hand at their Tan Yard and at the hop of Mr George Kennedy near Capt Neilson, leader of every description, law for oath of Town acceptances. February 2Ie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kennedy
Neilsons
Livingston to Open Public House in Campbellton
The subscriber has taken the commodious house in Campbellton formerly occupied by Mr Garret and intends keeping in the future a public house offering every accommodation for man and horse by M Livingston. Campbellton February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbellton
Garret
M. Livingston
Merino Rams and Ewes Sale by James Fraser
On Saturday the 29th instant 11 o'clock before the Poste Office 7 Merino Rams and Merino Ewes offered for cash by James Fraser auctioneer February 21 location details readable as an old notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merino Rams
Merino Eve
James Fraser
Duc
Proposals for Publishing a Comprehensive World History Atlas
An offer for five volume work by Joan Bracovano on a geographical and historical view of the world. It promises a complete delineation of nations from early times to present, origin and decline of empires, and a narrative of arts sciences commerce and culture for American readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Brcovano
Cicero
Subscriptions Offered for Five Volume Set At 225 Each
Readers invited to subscribe to a five volume edition printed on fine paper. Price is 225 per volume in boards with payment on delivery of each volume. Those securing nine subscribers and guaranteeing payment receive a tenth copy free. Subscriptions accepted at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior
Thomas Cumming
Augusta
Savannah
Bank of Augatta
John Bolton
Charleston
For Sale Imported Fishing Seien Seiner 45 Fathoms Long
For sale an imported fishing seine forty five fathoms long to be disposed of on moderate terms. Apply to John Campbell. 31 February 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Campbell
Female Education at Mr Gregory’s Boarding School
The subscriber runs a boarding school for young ladies offering instruction in literature and strict moral discipline. Tuition and board are eighty dollars per year with half due in advance and the rest at term end. Students must bring beds and bed furniture. Located in Oglethorpe with healthy pleasant surroundings. February 14.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arkey
Opie
Ate Bs Ve
Ir A
British Empire
Register
Burke County
N.C
Tariffa
Gibraltar
Anson Blake
Fust
Col. Humphreys Manufactory
Gila
Madras
Morocco
Mens & Boys
Ec. Fc
Newton
North Broad Street
Charles Clayton
Gallatin Stud
Samuel Clayton
Asa Doggett
John Foster
Columbia County
Benjamin Hall, & Co
New-York
State of
Georgia
M‘tyre & Hall
Gtw
Omizm
Ranaway
Franklin County
George
Isaiah Hasber
Zack. Lamar
Sinquefield
Basil Lamar
New Drug Store
Charles ‘C.dunn
Eowtl
View OF the World
Wait & Co & Mu
Carby
Richard Gregory
Oglethorpe
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