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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1817
Page
2
An 18th century advert states a candle manufactory near the Market on Broad Street offers a constant supply of the best manufactured candice. The notice emphasizes quality and availability to customers.
Long 1817 letter from Okolokwe and Oponey relays English mediated peace advice to the Upper Creek Nation. It urges unity among four nations, protection of lands, and peaceful relations with Americans, warning against selling tribal territory. The document criticizes Woodbine and notes British involvement via New Providence.
Fragmentary OCR reveals an 1817 document noting Oponey whose mark is signed as X. It mentions a written order and witnesses Anon Moris with dated text March 11 1817 and the signature A Arbuthnott.
From Oronoke Salem June 20 by the brig Augusta Lee arrives from Augustura with details of a March 10 battle at the Missions 100 miles below Augustura. Royalists about 2000 were defeated. Morales and two officers escaped. Patriots under Gen Pial besieged Augustura, reduced provisions, starvations enjoined, many killed, and inhabitants fled. Guayanna remained royalist. Fitzgerald ordered back yet commanded there. Eight suspected rebels shot in May. Patriots estimated at four to six thousand mounted men. The Augusta carried limited provisions seized by the government.
An early report from Gibraltar via the brig Nymph recounts a Barcelona insurrection starting around April 10 to 12. The crowd attacked friars, toppled friar authorities, and Gen. Lacy was killed with other officers wounded as he tried to quell the revolt.
On the national day of independence a morning salute and church service preceded toasts by the Augusta Independent Blues. Speakers honored Washington Madison Monroe and others as Georgia and the nation celebrated liberty, unity, and civic virtue.
Report cites late accounts from Hawaii claiming revolutions caused disturbances not only in the city but across the island interior. The message reflects concern over instability and public safety.
The Kentucky Reporter discusses closing certain explanatory fees and pays respect to Mr Russell the late Minister to Sweden. The remarks reference the negotiation and a private acknowledgment, noting details not previously seen.
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