This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1812
Page
2
A fragmentary advertisement lists grocery goods for sale including cotton cards French brandy coffee sugar hats wine and salt. It notes cash terms and mentions Lafitte and W Brux with references to claret wine cordials cognac brandy and raisins.
The firm of Hilt and Ponce is dissolved by its own imitation. Persons indebted to the firm are requested to come forward and make payment as soon as possible. Signed by John Hill Dimas Ponce in Augusta on July 20, 1812.
For sale, two thousand five hundred pounds of prime bacon offered from Messrs Brut and Pope. Contact the Chronicle Office for details and location.
Leather of every description available at the Tan Yard and at Mr. George Kennedy's shop next to Captain Neilson, offered low for oath of Town acceptances. February 216 M'Tyre & Hall.
MHE subscriber announces the Richmond Baths season with preparations to receive company in ten days. He will ensure a satisfactory visit, offering immediate application for families seeking partial season stays and separate housing arrangements.
Notice to all creditors of Charles Goodwin in Edgefield District to come in and receive the assignment of his estate and effects for the benefit of creditors. Thomas Ogier and James Beggs named as assignees, with Leroy Hammond Charles Hammond and John William Johnston associated. Court dated April 1.
Doctor Harlow informs friends and the public he has removed to the city and taken the Broadstreet house formerly occupied by Hobby and Bunce opposite Dr. Watkins. He plans to devote himself to medicine and respectfully solicits a share of public patronage. April 17. tf
An Arabian stallion bred in Algiers and sent to Virginia is offered for the 1312 season at thirty dollars with a option to discharge by December. The horse stands seventeen hands high and will be kept near Burke county, with pasture and grooming fees. A letter from Col Lear and endorsement by Gen Ridgeley praise the horse’s quality and bloodlines.
Residents on the south side of Green Street between Washington and Lincoln streets are urged to settle claims within three months to protect lots fronting Green Street from sale. The Trustees' claim to Micplie land tied to their lots must be extinguished or the properties may be placed for public sale. The board also sells the lot below Batton’s residence, formerly held by Mr. L. Coleman. By order of the Board. T. as Clk. 1 April.
Creditors owed by the late firm of Mr Coy and Lark or Lewis McCoy are urged to call and settle accounts. If not paid, their notes and accounts will be placed with proper persons for collection by Inforce Collections. March 3, 1812.
Indebted persons to the state of Col. Zach. Lamariate of Columbia county are urged to come forward and settle their accounts as further indulgence cannot be given. Zach, pemerncisy Rev ., ae. iS. Basil Lamar, Feb. 2r.
Subscribers offer a liberal price for TAN BARK saved and deliv ered at the yard near Augusta or at the premises where bark may be obtained, provided the distance is not too far from their yard. M TYRE & HALL. March T 3.
All persons indebted to the estate of Margarett Hancock late of Burke county dies are requested to make immediate payment. Those owed are urged to render their accounts properly attested in due time as directed to Mr. Enoch Walker of Waynesboro who is fully authorized to receive and give acquittances. George Walker. June 28.
By authority Congress authorizes the President to issue Treasury Notes up to two million dollars to be prepared signed and issued as stated. Notes bear interest at five and two sixths percent and are payable at the Treasury or designated places. The act outlines signing countersignature transferability payment receipts and use for public debts with provisions for reimbursement and purchase by the sinking fund commissioners.
A historical excerpt outlines serious penalties for counterfeiting treasury notes. It specifies guilty individuals face imprisonment with hard labor for three to ten years and fines up to five thousand dollars. The document cites Clay as Speaker and Crawford as Senate President pro tem, dated June 39, 1802.
The Senate and House enactment directs War Department accountants to settle the account of Colonel John Durkee Irene and his heiress Anna Young as sole heirs. They receive seven years half pay and interest, paid from Treasury funds not otherwise appropriated. President pro tempore W. H. Crawford remarks and approval noted.
The act of November 10 1803 authorizes transfer of stock created to eleven million two hundred fifty thousand dollars for the 1803 convention with the French Republic. The stock may be transferred between Treasury and commissioners, ensuring ongoing mobility of holdings. The notices are signed by Speaker Clay and President pro tempore Crawford, dated July 1 1812.
The document records an act dated March 16, 1802, granting Brigadier General Wilkinson similar emoluments as other generals for baggage, transportation, fuel, and land, with the Senate and House leadership cited and President Madison referenced.
A fragment notes deeds of conveyance listed for sale. Details are incomplete with missing names places dates and price information.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.