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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1817
Page
3
A fragment from a 19th century column features a speaker identifying as an Irishman and appealing to compassion for the helpless, invoking the benevolence of an affectionate hearth and widespread pity. The text emphasizes shared humanity across coastal communities and ethnic ties.
The Alexandria Gazette discusses a new biography of General Wilkinson, praising Falstaffian wit while criticizing the author’s harsh style and political tirades. The piece notes Patterson Madison era politics, calls out gratuitous invective, and cites a Savannah letter dated June 7 1816.
A navy officer reports in a New York letter that the Java frigate under Captain Downs is fitting out with unknown destination. The Ontario is nearly ready for a voyage around Cape Horn. The Interprize and Nonsuch are preparing for a survey with crews of 30 midshipmen and 25 marines respectively. The writer notes this will aid the young officers and that the last two vessels will sail southward soon.
An American prisoner in Havana recalls a daily ration of coffee half pint bread two ounces mush three gills of rice and two ounces beef for 24 hours. He says the allowance is frequently insufficient as he and other inmates are bailed or released.
The Margaret under captain M Lellan arrived in Boston from Liverpool. News from the port says the voyage began May 2. A slight flaw was reported on the voyage and rice and upland cotton prices are listed with 72s per barrel for flour and rice at 33s. Abbreviated market notes from the era.
In Brussels on April 40 M Santini, recently arrived from St Helena via England, is said to be tasked with visiting leading Bonaparte supporters on the Continent. He has traced his route from Brussels to Liege then to Madich and Parma. A French exile under sentence contumace has recently moved to Parma, the home of Napoleon's wife.
The following notice announces Martin Wilcox as a candidate for Receiver of Tax Returns in Richmond county for the upcoming election. June 18 is listed as the CP date. Further line mentions Apotruus DuRKEE as another candidate.
The Jefferson County Clerk's Office lists two posted sales for 1817. Benjamin Cobert, Esq. oversee a sorrel mare aged over three years valued at twenty dollars as of April 5. Daniel Connel, Esq. watches a small bay horse about thirteen and a half hands tall aged 12 to 18 years with saddle spots valued at twenty five dollars as of May 31. Auctioneered by A Wright, clerk, June 13.
June 14 notice finding a cotton storage receipt for Messis A. Eavins Grace & Coe at The House. Owner may reclaim by describing item and paying for this advertisement and calling on Ae Raopss 5. June 12.
The estate of William Wimpey deceased of Burke County is seeking immediate payments from creditors and requests those indebted to the estate to present claims for payment. John Wimpey is administrator. June 12, 1922.
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