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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1812
Page
7
The passage presents a martial and emotional ode to resistance against tyranny. It evokes suffering of civilians, calls for vengeance, and declares commitment to freedom and retaliation against oppressors. The speaker vows to subdue foes and ensure that tyrants are never allowed to enslave.
A Chronicle review praises Tuesday evening’s performance of Every One Has His Fault noting the rational theatre fosters virtue when well managed. It highlights Caulfield Irvin Mrs Placide Master Henry Anderson Burke Clarke and others, commending Miss Placide Little Pickley and Cornelia while criticizing a crass joke in the finale.
In Savannah a public dispute over gun powder access arises from a letter read by Mr Rorent Campers of the Post Office. The speaker clarifies the request came from Lieutenant Colonel James Johasroxy of the Chatham Regiment, who sought 2 000 to 3 000 pounds but was told Savannah had more than expected and none was required. The matter involves city council communications and published resolutions, with dates in June and July.
J. B. Walker recounts how a failed attempt at stimulation led to a misled circuitous correspondence. He notes that only the note to the Savannah City Council resolutions could explain the inquiry into applicability. He mentions a failed interview set for Thursday the 9th and a planned Chronicle encounter that never occurred.
Augusta reports a long affair between Majors Williams and M Kinne ended by a 1810 Board of Honor. The panel found Williams used an offensive expression under misbelief it originated elsewhere, and both parties were urged to remain mindful of honor. Subsequent incidents included a barbecue dispute and a confrontation over apologies, with Major Williams being urged to refrain from further actions while Col. M Kinne maintained his conduct, per statements by Gilbert Longstreet and Major Walton.
A wanted deserter, Russell Hatcher, last seen near Edgefield Court House, is offered a ten dollar reward for capture. A grand melodrama Tekeli or The Siege of Montgatz with scenery, music, and a later Garrick farce is scheduled for Monday evening July 20, with scenes spanning forest, rivers, fortifications, and a battle finale featuring Alexina and Tekeli.
Readers are informed of a theatrical performance with doors at 6:30 and tickets at one dollar plus child rates at the Chronicle Office. The page lists many names, post office letters, and a Merinos at auction. Also advertised are a Black Arabian Barb Horse for the fall season and notes on administration and county court actions.
The piece reports an oration by John Forsyth esq given in Christchurch on the fourth of July before the Citizens of Augusta and notes it will be ready for delivery on the coming Saturday. The event ties Forsyth to Augusta public life and future publication.
On Saturday evening July 48th 1812 Will he presents Catharine and Petruchio The Taming of the Shrew in three acts with the Comic Opera The Romp Cure for the Spleen to conclude with O Keefe Farce Modern Antiques The Merry Mourners The Curtain rises at seven thirty tonight with no weather postponement July 17.
Advertisement states 2300 pounds of prime Tennessee bacon for sale. Inquiry directed to Messrs. Brux & Pope at their warehouse or the Chronicle Office, dated July 17.
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