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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1821
Page
2
A fragmented OCR extract presents a poetic imitation of T Moore style with lines about hours, joy, pleasure, and fleeting moments. The garbled text references a verse sequence and personage T Moore Esq, with stray phrases about counting seconds and sunlit joy.
Fragmentary verse describes wounded victors and fading hope after a dreadful day. A patriotic lament asks who will stand for freedom and valor while souls seek a world where souls are free and tyranny ends.
A fragmented 18th century miscellany argues credulity multiplies ears to fame and falsehood, urges submission to heaven for wisdom, and recalls a cherry festival in Hamburg with siege myths. It pairs quips on foresight and anecdotes about a citadel triumph through a boyhood mourning ritual.
The York scene recounts the execution of Michael Shaw at the drop behind York Castle for burglary, described as an old offender armed with a knife, plus the bungled attempt by the intoxicated executioner. A second man, William Brown alias Wim Mor ey Stubbs, aged 23, was executed on a new drop opposite the Old Bailey. Public uproar followed the mishandled ritual, with the jail governor and sheriff's staff intervening to restore order.
Joseph Evans appeared before the Magistrate on a warrant from John Henry Parke for assault in a tavern near Westminster Bridge. Evans claimed to be a lamp lighter. Parke described a violent clash ending with a knife drawn and an exchange of blows. The magistrate dismissed the case and bound Evans to keep the peace. Coffee and market notes follow, describing London and regional trade, prices, and a mill explosion in Kentucky.
Augusta reports a forthcoming exposition addressing the minority protest against legislative treasures. The piece defends transparency and accuses a subterfuge in late corrections while noting missing journal entries. Correspondence and declarations from residents and officials are quoted regarding responsibility for publications. James S. Shaffer is announced as sheriff candidate for Richmond County.
The Halena and brig James Lawrence report movements off Carraco and Laguira after a Diaz Morales action. A Spanish schooner from Porto Cabello brought passengers while Curacao remains tense. The St Helena privateer captured two more Spanish schooners and landed them on Bonaire. Lisbon notes the king's acceptance of a new constitution sparking public celebration.
A boiler burst at Capt Richard Bowdens reling mill and nail factory on Wednesday evening in Pillsbury Gazette June 15 causing a dangerous blast. Details remain unclear as investigators probe the near end explosion and potential casualties.
The gathering featured speeches by W Gilbert as chair and Doctor Hay as vice chair with orators like J H Pope Col Wills J K M Charlton Col Campbell and J R Stanford. They praised unity the union and the defense forces including the Militia Army and Navy while Georgia’s expansion and tariff debates were noted. The crowd toasted to the flag and national prosperity as volunteers lauded the republic in a late 18th to early 19th century style event.
A lengthy political religious missive addresses fellow citizens of Georgia discussing Socrates, virtue, and public accountability. The writer critiques misuse of authority, urges patient support for warranted reform, and cautions against sophistry and vanity in leadership. The piece references apostles and legislative power, urging rational scrutiny of public acts and moral integrity.
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