Blockade Notice Demands Monroe Proclaiming Naval Restrictions
A fragment notes Mr. Monroe being urged to inform American consuls and merchants in England that certain coasts rivers and ports are under blockade and that all measures allowed by wartime law and treaties with neutral powers will be used against vessels violating the blockade. The document bears signatures including Fox and Monroe with a formal assertion of assurances.
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Munroe
England
Law of Nations
Monroe
Governor Claiborne Veto Sparks Adjournment Move
Letters from New Orleans report Governor Claiborne vetoed several bills passed by the territorial legislatures. Members, citing wasted expense, adopt a resolution to adjourn the Houses until the first week in February.
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Philadelphia
New Orleans
Claiborne
Removal of the capital from New Orleans debated in Orleans House
A June report notes Mr Manon in Orleans Territory House proposing moving the seat of government from New Orleans to Point Coupee near St Francis Church until Baton Rouge possession. Critics say New Orleans governance favors wealthy interests and marginalizes western members. Alsodated July 15 reports a US squadron returning from Gibraltar after settling Barbary powers.
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Charleston
New-Orleans
House of Representatives
Territory of Orleans
Manon
Point Coupee
Church of St. Francis
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Cunx-Boat
Szanrod
Gibraltar
United States
Mediterranean
America
U. States
Faszx
Rogers
Vixen
Cox
Sprrrine
Hunt
Vinceance
Smith
Hornet
Crane
Constitution
Campbell
Navvitus
Evans
Burerrrizechooner
Porter
Tripoli
Notice of sale of two Hart estate tracts in Columbia County
The Inferior Court of Columbia County is petitioned to order the sale of two land tracts belonging to the Samuel Hart estate, 250 acres of Oak and Hickory on Harts Creek adjoining Benjamin Hatdin and others, and Rand adjoining Joel Cloud and others. Joel Cloud and Ester Green are named executors, dated April 5.
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Inferior Court
Columbia County
Aid County
Samuel Hart
Harts’ Creek
Benjamin Hatdin
Joel Cloud
I . Ester Green
Leave to sell land in Burke County heirs and creditors
On a date one month from now an application will be made to the Inferior Court of Burke County for leave to sell several tracts of land, two or three in Burke, part of the real estate of Quin Pooler deceased, for the benefit of heirs and creditors. January 5, J. Pooler, Adm'r.
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County of
Burke
Quinin Pooler
Columbia County
James Burroughs
Beverly “Lowe
George G. Tankeifley
Nett Burroughs
Francis Burroughs
Elizabeth Burroughs
Jun’r
Augusta News Delivers War News and Local Warnings
Reports from England through May describe blockade efforts and admiralty actions against Profia ships, with a slave import ban in Britain. A Georgia health alert warns of cotton feed residue causing fevers, while Augusta considers a public ordinance. Citizens urged to seek US citizenship. Athens College holds summer commencement with multiple degrees awarded. Prime cotton prices in Augusta noted.
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England
Fox
Monroe
Great Britain
Profia
King Council
Papenburgh
Europe
Barbadoes
Cocarane
Miranda
South America
Georgia
Augusta
City Council Offers Proposed Ordinances for Third Reading
A council member submits contemplated ordinances for third reading at the upcoming Saturday meeting. The plan’s novelty and size call for serious attention from local merchants and mercantile interests, inviting observations from those stakeholders.
Augusta Wharfage Ordinance Sets River Port Fees
An ordinance authorizes harbor improvements and establishes landing duties on Savannah River goods in Augusta. It fixes charges by item, requires cargo manifests before departure, licenses boats trading with Savannah, and penalties up to one hundred dollars for evading wharfage.
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Augusta
Savannah
County of
Richmond
School to receive pupils as no intermission this season
J Garvin informs friends that there will be no intermission during the exercises of his school this season, thus the school will be open for reception of pupils. The date July 26 is noted.
Doctor Burke Establishes Augusta Residence to Resume Practice
Dr. Burke announces his return to Augusta to resume his medical practice. He resides in the brick house at Broad Street’s upper end on Col. Watkins estate and has begun practice at Edgefield Court House, Carolina, seeking public patronage through his medical education and attentive care.
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Hayng
Augusta
Broad Street
Col. Watkins
Edgefield Court House
Carolina
Tax Arrears Opportunity Notices From Local Club
Notices urge property owners in Richmond Lincoln and Columbia counties to settle arrears and estate debts. Receivers will attend land draws. noncompliance risks sale ads. Administrators Washington Germany Eli Garnett call for settlements by Sept to settle accounts and file claims.
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Eriter
J. Hutchinson
Ci’k
Richmond County
Daniel Liflin
Lincoln County
Wm. Evans
John Bentley
Benjamin Horn
Columbia County
Eli Garnett
Washington
Germany
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London
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MIL. Ledgeville Intelligencer
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Athens
Clrk
College
A. Marthais
Samuel Boyakin
Boyakin
James Whitehead
Thomas M. Berrien
Lamar
Harris
Thomas Lamar
A. Lew
D J. Hodge
Batchelor of
Messrs
Early Harris
Reuben Hill
John Whitehead
Adding Lewis
William
Eyt
Scituce
Lewis Barie
Aving
Lewis Barie& Co
Dendiaren
J. Garvin
Doctor Burke
Doctor Tankersley
Scriven Court
Tackfonbo Torgh
Little Ogechee
James Pondery
Gerard Lartigue
James M'Konkey
Henry Donee
John Bryan
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