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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1809
Page
3
A damaged OCR fragment discusses costs of insuring a horse, stock, and household furniture. It mentions an amount around 21,000 dollars and 5,000 dollars, with reference to insurance claims and regret over personal responsibility.
The document records a Boston town meeting resolution opposing voluntary aid to enforce embargo laws and condemning the use of a peacetime army of volunteers. It cites Lincoln and other patriots resigning offices as honorable, urges public disapproval, and discusses embargo policies and naval actions with references to Spain and Napoleon.
An Augusta dated 25 February issue surveys Boston protests against government, remarks on American and British/French politics, and debates over non intercourse, then reports the U S electoral count. It notes Madison elected President and Clinton as Vice President, and includes marriage notices and a death in England.
Congress debates printing of the Thomas Paine memorial and accompanying documents. Representative Lyon questions the committee’s report on Paine’s petition and the floor votes to print. The Religious Societies bill for Washington DC faces rejection concerns over establishment of religion.
A public letter accuses a man named Prior Depardier of defrauding Peter and denying debts. The writer details loans totaling 150 dollars and various payments to H Hartis & Co and H McTyre, plus goods and cash worth 39 dollars 43 cents, leaving a balance of 43 dollars 7 cents. The author questions the man’s honesty and hints at a sheriff candidacy amid embargo tithe difficulties. Public notices warn readers to beware of the alleged fraudster.
The trustees of Columbia County Academy announce Mr. William Jones as Reform for the school. Tuition for classical and mathematical studies is set per quarter with English grammar and geography fees listed. Out-of-county students pay in advance, and boarding in local homes is available at low rates. By order of the President and Board. Also notices of town limits, annual trialmen, and a May sale of a plantation tied to Nicodemus Boyd heirs are included.
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