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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1821
Page
6
A fragmented verse piece describing a dark wilderness on Hugon's shore and the realm of polio as a metaphor for danger and fear. The lines evoke stormy lakes, untrodden isles, and ominous forests with lurking beasts and hissing malice.
The passage argues that life on earth is brief and misery prone, warning that avarice and earthly wealth trap the soul. It cites Augustine and classic harms, noting Satan's persecution grows as the end nears and urging spiritual focus over gold and silver.
A crowd-filled theatre witnessed 488 O Nill in a lavish portrait of Isabella. Critics hailed her as a radiant, almost divine figure of tragedy and beauty. The performance triggered near-hysteric reactions from patrons and even faintings, as audiences hailed Nature herself in a grand tribute.
A Fort Smith letter dated April 23, 1821 describes about four hundred Osage warriors led by Mad Buffalo and six other chiefs landing opposite the fort. They demand access, ammunition, and provisions, while hostile actions and raids against Quapaw and Cherokee camps are reported. The U S response includes armed show of force and guards to prevent cross-river incursions.
The piece depicts Washington writing his farewell address seated in a Roman chair with pen and scroll, wrapped in Roman attire. Canova reportedly crafted a full length likeness, with emblems of Washington’s life on a marble pedestal, and the sculpture may be placed in North Carolina’s legislature hall.
A fragment describes Sullivan's Island as a luxurious, tranquil refuge for the wealthy and invalid, living without taxes, labor, commerce, or civic institutions. It claims the settlement rests in leisure, with no shops, library, museum, courthouse, jail, bank, or traffic beyond a minimal presence.
The article describes Ralph Bowkiey of Boston presenting a metal fire shield to protect firemen from heat and allow closer approach to flames. A platform and wheeled setup enable firefighters to direct water safely while shields form a barrier against extreme heat. The piece also covers naval shipping news from the Macedonian and current Peru and Chilean conflict notes.
The article discusses tariff rules for foreign goods on ships from South American states, outlining 15 percent duties for certain items and 10 percent for others. It notes classifications for Quicksilver and mining products, coinage restrictions, and export duties, with debates focusing on certifying invoice truth and penalties for discoveries.
The newspaper notes astonishment at a living female poet whose work resembles Byron. Editors in New York are urged to reveal the author and her poems, hoping to identify this intriguing figure and strengthen national pride amid rivals in both literature and war.
Reports from Liverpool via the Euphrates discuss Greek massacres in Constantinople, Ypsilanti rebel forces near 000, and Russian Emperor actions. Proclamations promise measures against disturbers. Lisbon and Lisbon officials face upheaval. British Parliament debates inquiry into late affairs as coronation plans surface and Carbanari activity provokes strong reaction.
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