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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1812
Page
7
Prince Regent urged by dying bishop on moral duty
A letter from England recounts a dramatic interview between the Prince of Wales and the Bishop of London. The bishop, near death, warned the Prince of the consequences of sin and urged him to lead by example, even offering a final blessing before dying. The tale notes the Prince’s emotional response and a changed parade plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
St. Andrews
N. B
Prince of Wales
Lon
Orgen
Owen
Carleo House
Spon
Prinze
Dar
Burke County Volcano Report From Spear's Mountain North Carolina
Burke County NC reports a volcanic eruption from Spear's Mountain beginning Jan 16 with smoke and lava pouring down the slope. The eruption creates a lava dam on the French Broad River and endangers river bottom lands while ash and incandescent stones light the night sky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bue
Swananee
French Broad River
Good Friends Sails From Plymouth to St Mary's
A ship named Good Friends departed Plymouth England on January 4 and arrived at St Marys on the 12th noted in letters. London papers dated January 4 were kept by a local reader as accounts warned of riots in manufacturing towns and petitions to the Prince Regent. The Prince's reply promised swift actions to restore commerce, calming unrest. A packet to America was said to contain terms for amicable government talks, affecting American prices and demand. Rumors claimed Louis Bonaparte planned escape from Italy 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
Fast sailing Fair American arrives from Cadiz in 26 days
News from Cadiz notes the Fair American under Captain Hopson reached port after a 26 day passage. French forces attacked Tarifa near Cadiz but were repulsed with losses, Gen Ballasteras reportedly intercepted retreating troops. Portland of Philadelphia was burned after being run ashore by French forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadiz
Hopsomy
Ta‘riffay
Ballasteras
Tarifa
Shrp Portland
Philadelphia
Kota
Moore
Hopson
Times
Ship Building Through English Admiralty Vessels Centuries Ago
The article notes a first double deck ship built in England in 1509 during Henry VIIIs 25th year, at 1090 tons burthen with total cost about £14,000. It credits port holes to M De charges of Brest and mentions Drake’s 1570 West Indies ships as inferior, with ships of 7 and 25 tons respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Henry Virth
M. Decharges
Brest
Louis
Timber and hemp use in 74 gun ship construction
The passage notes England's naval manpower at about 15 270 in Elizabethan times compares to modern fleets. A first rate ship requires over 70 000 cubic feet of timber and 480 000 pounds of rough hemp for cordage. It estimates that building land for such timber would cover 60 acres, illustrating progress in shipbuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Elizabethy
England
Naval ‘Department
Lendexn
Death of 15 Month Old Child David Ruizenberry
Notice reports the death of David Ruizenberry aged 15 months on Tuesday morning the 18th inst. He is the son of Thomas Quixerberry of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ruizenberry
Thomas Quixerberry
Various Goods and Consignments Offered for Sale
A large assortment including Brown Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Rum, Wine, Cotton Cards No 10, Gun Powder, Spice, Nails, trunks, and a trunk containing Mock, Shell and Ivory Combs. Prices described as very reduced. February 21. AE
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial & Souchong
Leather Trade Notice at Tan Yard and Mr George Kennedy
The Subscribers inform the public they have on hand at their Tan Yard and at the hop of Mr George Kennedy next door to Capt Neilsons leader of every description law for oath of Town acceptances Feb 2Ie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kennedy
Neilsons
Public House at Campbellton Promised with Full Accommodations
A subscriber has leased the commodious Campbellton house formerly occupied by Mr. Garret and plans a future Public House offering ample accommodations for both man and horse by M. Livingston. Campbellton. Feb. at.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbellton
Garret
M. Livingston
Merino Rams and Ewes Sale by James Fraser
On Saturday the 29th instant, before the Poste Office at 11 o'clock A.M., seven Merino rams and Merino ewes to be sold for cash. James Fraser, introducer, February 21. at
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merino Rams
Merino Eve
James Fraser
Duc
Geographical History Series Offered For Subscription
An advertisement promotes Carby and Mu Proposals for publishing a five volume Geographical and Historical View of the World by Joan Brcovano. It claims the work covers nations from earliest times to today, with narratives on origin, progress, and empires, stressing geography, history, and moral instruction for the American public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Brcovano
Cicero
Subscriptions Open for Five-Volume Edition at Office
The notice offers a five volume edition printed on fine paper at 225 per volume for subscribers in boards. Subscribers pay on delivery of each volume and those who recruit nine subscribers and guarantee payment receive a tenth copy free. Subscriptions received at this Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior
Thomas Cumming
Augusta
Savannah
Bank of Augatta
John Bolton
Charleston
For Sale Imported Fishing Seine Seized on Moderate Terms
For sale a forty five fathoms long imported fishing seine to be disposed of on moderate terms. Apply to John Campbell. 31 Feberuary 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Campbell
Female Education at Richard Gregory's Boarding School
The subscriber offers a boarding school for young ladies with instruction in literature and moral discipline. Tuition and board run eighty dollars per year with half due in advance and the rest at term end. beds and furniture required. The location in Oglethorpe is described as healthy and genteel. February 14.
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