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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1811
Page
3
Fragmentary report notes that American vessels were restored with their cargoes to their proprietors after exchange of assurances. The text includes a closing signature from an official, indicating formal disposition and courteous regard.
Translation notes recount Sweden’s 1810 declaration of war against Britain and Ireland, ordering cessation of navigation and trade, and directing officials to enforce the royal mandate. Additional items report Turkish army actions and a Russian detachment’s feats, with military moves and captures cited.
Washington reports the Supreme Court did not convene due to lack of a two member quorum. Levi Lincoln is rumored to have resigned his judgeship with a replacement nominated to the Senate. A Baltimore letter from the Friendship’s supercargo claims the cargo is not confiscated but held at depot pending disposal, contradicting beliefs conveyed to Mr Roffel in France.
Notice from Oglethorpe county seeking the return of John a 23 year old mulatto about 5 feet 10 inches tall with a slender build and flowing speech who ran away with a Mr Strong’s man. He is believed headed toward Virginia via Augusta to obtain employment as a freeman using forged passes. Five dollars rewards for lodging him and ten dollars for delivering him plus expenses.
Augusta Chronicle expands on an enlarged sheet and credits 251 new subscribers since October 6, announces future Friday publication. It reports Augusta Bank will accept Savannah branch bills at 8 percent with two Augusta-based invorters. The issue quotes English Regency debates and London and New York gossip, plus Col. Porter's warning against constructive power in U S government.
The passage laments the dangers of implied powers under the constitution, warning that expanding beyond the letter could subvert state rights and create a consolidated government. It notes a funeral sermon for Wm. M’Tyre on Friday the 8th at noon at the late residence of the deceased.
Brigadier General Walker directs inspection conventions for the 11th Regiment Richmond County on May 16 and review on May 17. The 11th Regiment Columbia County convenes May 22 with inspection review May 23. The 9th Regiment Warren County holds conventions May 24 and review May 25. George Walton, aide, March 2.
The notice demands the recovery of Shadrack who fled with a horse and borrowed saddle. It promises 30 dollars to anyone aiding or returning him. Shadrack is about 40, walks lame, and has forged papers of freedom. Buck is a ferrel with a left eye blind. Peter Donaldson will pay expenses. March 2.
The advertiser seeks three Negro fellows as apprentices for a smithy business on Reynolds Street near Calfrey and Buffin's Hotel. The owners are promised careful instruction and attention. J. J. Perin, agent.
Advertisement seeks a warranted character Negro fellow used to drive a carriage tend horses or wait in the house. The owner has no use for him. Enquire for the printers.
An itemized list describes various goods including Jamaica and Northward rum French brandy gin sugar and botanicals like allspice pepper ginger and nutmegs plus glassware steel salt and related wares offered by a retailer. The notice ends with an ellipsis indicating more items.
Auction of multiple properties includes a three hundred fifty acre pine tract in Richmond County bounded by Major Cowles Crook Wright and Tinley and several enslaved individuals including John the enslaved boy and Harriet the enslaved woman won in favor of Hart Worley Duebel and Seaborn Jones with conditions.
A $10 reward for the capture of a man named Cuffey, about 32, tall, with a taunt waist, wearing a cotton shirt and homespun overalls, and a brown bath-coating round-about. He may travel toward Savannah to join a wife, with a brother in Augusta area suspected to aid him. a boat ride downstream is likely. Anyone delivering him to the sender or securing him in jail will receive the bounty plus extras.
A statement announces Osap1a H Crawford as a candidate for sheriff of Richmond County. The notice is dated January 26 and specifies the county election context.
Advertises WHIP the imported horse to stand at a Columbia County plantation fourteen miles above Agusta on the Washington road. Terms: thirty dollars due Dec 1, twenty paid within season, fifteen at service, one dollar to the groom. fall season gratis in Carolina near Edgefield. Whip is sixteen hands, mahogany bay, famed in England for strength and speed. claims of superior progeny and notable progeny performances in Virginia Maryland and Kentucky. Gallatin to stand at Greensborough until July 15 and fall season in Waynesborough. Joseph Gotten listed with details.
Lands of the late Fair Rhodessi and the estate of John Catlett to be sold at the Market house Augusta on the first Tuesday in May between ten and three. The property includes about 100 acres adjoining David Aarquhart, 14 more acres with Catlett lands, 21 acres with the last tract, 3 lots in Bedford, and 22 acres with Catlett, all in one sale for the heirs and creditors of John Rhodes Mary Rhodes Adit March 2.
Notice offers a reward for recovery of clothing missing on late January or early February from a wagon in Wilkes county near Camp Creek. Items include coats waistcoats shirts stockings and more with description of one coat, shoes, and a bag. Reward five dollars for information leading to recovery. JESSE J. BARHAM. Powder of superior quality for sale at this office.
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