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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1812
Page
11
A correspondent from Washington highlights the need to study the latest state paper on the war with England and France. The piece urges citizens to attend public meetings, read aloud, and understand the causes to support the nation with life and fortune.
The Chronicle praises a strong theatre showing with Mrs Placide Miss Thomas and Mr Clark delivering solid acts. The Lady of the Lake impressed audiences with scenery and acting though some duel scenes lacked clarity. Painter Mr West earned acclaim for set and support roles. The overall reception was highly favorable.
A group at the theatre proposes appointing a reader with a watch to signal applause by fits of blows on a hogshead to curb noisy crowds. The plan limits signals to every two minutes and claims it will improve audience behavior during performances.
In Counsil June 1812 the Savannah corporation appoints aldermen Charlton Proctor and Minis to form a committee to ascertain powder possessed by individuals and to purchase it. If any person with powder refuses to sell or contribute, the committee will report those names to the council for general citizen awareness.
The application seeks a powder supply for a stated purpose and reports that, with one exception, holders are willing to dispose of what can be spared at a reduced price. The note expresses gratification at the cooperative stance.
A historical program lists performances including four Military Pillar Crown’d by Fame, a Hornpipe, recitations, and a Wail Columbia chorus. Cast includes Miss Placide Miss Thomas Mire Mrs Placide and many others. Doors open 6 30, curtain 7 30, tickets one dollar, children half price, days next week Tuesday and Friday.
The city prepares for Independence Day with a march from the Eagle tavern to the Presbyterian Church. Military will form in front of the tavern and enter the church through reserved pews for Ladies and citizens. Rev Thompson leads as reader of the Declarations with civil authorities and staff escorted from Mr Nerbert's at 10:30 in the forenoon.
Extract from the minutes of the Board of Trustees dated THOS BARRETT notes that persons occupying street-ground in front of their lots on Green Street failed to comply with a notice and their properties will be exposed to public sale on the first Tuesday in August at the Market House between 12 and 3 o'clock.
A long legal fragment enumerates numerous individuals and families, including John Tyler Allen Ephaniah Athey Elijah Athey and others, tied to an execution against the heirs of B Green. It notes 1000 acres of pine land in Scriven County originally granted to Oliver, with boundaries linking Oliver and Wm Mobley.
The record notes SOUN 5: OLASCOCK ESQ as the candidate for the committee of Higefield District through the State Legislature in the forthcoming election. State legislative candidates are listed with party and district details in local notices.
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