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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1809
Page
3
Dutch papers report Bonaparte entering Vienna as Austrian defenses crumble at Klagenfurt and Linz. A French victory bulletin notes 29,000 prisoners and the occupation of Vienna amid Austrian retreat and Paris confirms the Strasbourg dispatch.
The subscriber plans a two month absence and appoints Major Ferdinand Phinizy as attorney for all debt collections and claims against the late firm R Downe Co. Readers with accounts or claims should present them to him Robert Downe. Also, the corner store adjoining Mr Willian Pogile is to be rented until May or July 29.
Sale to occur Friday September 8 at the late Hal ler Crane estate. Part of the personal property including household furniture and plantation utensils will be offered for sale with terms announced on sale day. William Drane executor invites settlement of liens and claims.
A fragmentary Augusta Chronicle item discusses European conflicts with Bonaparte at Vienna and various battles, alongside civilian events in the U S. It mentions a North Carolina tragedy, a Charleston suicide, Baltimore July celebrations, neutral diplomacy, and a mock British Tory sign proposal as political commentary.
A reader rants at Catalina and the Herald Trustee over Augusta Academy affairs. He demands a faithful accounting of wardship and confiscated property, denounces hypocrisy, and urges candor and reform while warning against further public dispute.
Notes that the correspondent Capt Smyth could not be inserted due to length and late arrival. apology offered and promise to publish in the next issue.
Attorney Charles Goodwin declares he has moved to practice in Barnwell and Orangeburg Ninety Six districts and in Columbia and Richmond counties, Georgia. He lists offices at Columbia Barnwell and Lowndes Green with special cases attending other courts. He notes court meeting dates across Barnwell Eagefield Columbia Orangeburg Ninety Six and Columbia South Carolina and invites clients to place confidence in him.
In Burke Jail a description of a new Black man named Lay, about six to eight feet tall and 22 or 23, with a bow legged gait and a country mark on his temple, states he belongs to Mr. Emanuel of Sevanvab and was hired to Mr. Simons eight miles from Augusta. The jailer Emery Lafeter requests compliance with the law to remove him. July 29.
On the first Tuesday in September at the Court-House in Waynesboro 499 acres of land in Burke County are sold to satisfy two executions against Hancock Walker and others. Additional parcels include 40 acres adjoining Emanuel and Lewis to Abel Lewis for two executions in favor of Witten. 392 acres of land to satisfy executions in favor of Davies and Churchwell. Also 60 acres with machinery and buildings belonging to Henry Weents and others. Sheriff agents conduct the sale.
On the first Tuesday in October next the court house in the town of Wayneborenub will be the place of sale. The property listed includes a black man named Rito TOM, held as the property of Williany Cavanabiac, for debt or claim by Whit Pattersom. The sale follows usual legal process and notices.
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