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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1812
Page
5
A letter to editors from Washington urges citizens to read the nation’s state paper on the war with Britain and France. It argues Congress suspended definitive measures to test sincere peace terms and calls for informed assemblies to support the country with life and fortune.
A Chronicle review lauds a Tuesday performance of The Lady of the Lake praising Mrs Placide Miss Thomas and Mr Clark for strong acting and Miss Placide for charm The scenery painting and staging receive high marks with dramatic highlights including the Highland rescue and duel scenes noted as very effective.
The audience committee proposes appointing a reader with a watch to signal applause by blows on a hogshead. Signals limited to one every two minutes and applause duration capped to preserve silence. Special twenty second ovations allowed for notable stage actions.
In Counsil June 1812 the Savannah aldermen Charlton Proctor and Minis are appointed a committee to appraise powder held by residents, purchase it, and report noncompliant individuals to council for public information as the war with Britain demands united defense.
Application for a powder supply notes most holders are willing to dispose of spare stock at a reduced price, with only one exception. The report expresses satisfaction at the cooperative stance regarding surplus quantities and pricing.
A lineup of performers led by Miss Placide and Mrs Clark presents songs and recitations including My West Hornpipe and Standard of Liberty. The program concludes with Wail Columbia and The Poor Soldier, with doors at 6 30 and curtain at 7 30. Tickets one dollar, children half price, performance next week Tuesday and Friday.
An anniversary of American independence is approaching in the city. Military will assemble at Eagle Tavern and march to the Presbyterian Church. Pews are reserved for ladies and citizens in specific aisles, with Rev. Thompson leading the day’s observances and the Declaration reader escorted from Mr. Nerbert’s at 10:30 a.m.
Extract from the minutes of the Board of Trustees THOS BARRETT CP records that persons occupying the Street-Ground in front of their Lots on Green street failed to comply with the trustees notice and that the property will be exposed at public sale on the first Tuesday in August at the Market-House between 12 and 3 o'clock.
A notice lists 1000 acres of pine land in Scriven County, originally granted to Oliver, joining lands of Oliver and Mobley, taken to satisfy an execution for the adm'rs of B. Green. Names include Washington Lacy, Eliza Ron Lamar, John Lee, Ann Lamar, and many others. James Fraser, P. M.
Olascock Esq announces candidacy for the two member Higefield District seat in the State Legislature forthcoming election. State party figures and local supporters endorse the bid as key for district representation.
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