Treaty of Ghent Provisions on Indian Tribes and Slavery
The document outlines articles from the 1815 Treaty of Ghent detailing U S and British obligations to end hostilities with Native tribes, restore possessions and rights, and desist from further wars. It also declares a shared aim to abolish slave trade and requires ratifications to be exchanged in Washington. President James Madison formalizes the publication and vows enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uch
United States of America
United States
Amega
Washington
Ghent
Gam Ibifer
H.mry Goulburn
William Adam
John Quincy Adams
J. A. Bayard
H. Clay
James Madison
James Monroe
Peace Treaty Rejoicing as War End Brings Prosperity
Chronicle reports joyful peace news confirming a treaty ratified by contracting parties. British troops retreat from Cumberland Island, with Florida potentially ceded to England by Spain. Over 8 000 bales of cotton shipped to Savannah and many men returning, signaling restored commerce and prosperity. Cotton 15 12 16, Sugar 16 17, Tobacco 6 dollars, Bacon Salt 12 5 cents, Cornmeal 87 100, Flour 5 50 6 dollars.
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Theipi
Bari Dour
Sion
Cumberland Island
Fernandina
Florida
West Florida
England
Spain
Georgia
Savannah
Marriage Notices From Springville And Savannah
On Sunday evening last at Springville near Augusta William Lampkin Esq witnessed the union of Matthew Heisenbeke aged 45 and Patsey Wakly aged 16. On Wednesday evening last Reverend Thompson joined William C Wayne of Savannah to Miss Ann Gordon daughter of the late Colonel Ambrose Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springville
Augusta
Wm. Lampkin
Matthew Heisenbeke
Patsey Wakly
Mr. Thompson
William C. Wayne
Savannah
Ann Gordon
Col
Ambrose Gordon
Auction Notice Including Goods and a Negro Woman
Frasers Campbell auctioneers offer sale at 10 o'clock in front of the Post Office. Items include coffee, almonds, cheese, starch, pepper, tobacco, dining sets, mahogany bedstead, wash stand and a Negro woman. Other listings include crockery, salt, bagging, cotton cards, paper, molasses, gin cases, steel, and various wines and goods. Barrett and Sims, St and March 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser & Campbell, Auc
Dundee
Fraser & Campbell. It
L. P. Teneriffe
Malaga
German Steel- Barrett & Sims
Woolen Factory Lottery Tickets For Sale In Georgia
Lottery tickets offered by the Woolen Factory Lottery authorized by the Georgia Legislature. Prizes include two top prizes for every three blanks, with the highest prize set at 10000 dollars. Tickets cost five dollars each and can be obtained by March 8. Seller notes his removal to a new residence near the post office, announcing sales of winter and summer clothing at reduced prices starting March 3.
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Woolen Factory
State of Georgia
Barrett & Sims
Joshua Mals
Anderson Watkins
Merchants Farmers and Mechanics Wake Notice on Patent Wheel
Strict caution against making using or vending the improved accelerating Patent Wheel. Putnam Porter and Leo Hardy hold rights and will prosecute trespass. John Cashin reports 150 of the appendage consigned priced at 2 dollars, March 3.
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New Hampshire
Putnam, Porter & Leohardy
Putnam, Porter, & Jeonard
John Cashin
Boarding at Greensstreet near B Sims’s academy
Andrew Miller advertises boarding for “a few decent and well disposed Young Moms with Bear Parents” at his Greensstreet house opposite Mr B Sims’s. J R Thomenson supports Miller’s offer as safer than the Richmond Academy, noting proximity to the academy and accommodating terms for students.
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Greensstreet
B Sims
Andrew Miller
Muller
Stewart
Richmond Academy
Miller
J. R. Thomeson
Candle Maker Continues Trade At Mrs Powers Store
Robert Reid announces ongoing candle making business at Mrs Powers store near the market. He offers a variety of candle sizes and promises the cheapest terms to patrons who favor his craft with their custom.
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Powers
Robert Reid
Sheriff Sale in Burke County Waynesboro listing multiple properties
First Tuesday in April sale at Waynesboro court house Burke County includes one acre lot 14 in Waynesboro bounded by Whitaker Liberty Myrick streets, six one acre lots 123 124 127 128 131 137, a 150 acre parcel adjoining James Jones estate, 44 acre tract, 300 acre river area near Savannah river, various personal property including furniture and slaves Simon Pegg two horses and other items. Held to satisfy several executions with claims by Francis Wells Thomas Red Joel Reese and others.
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Waynesboro
Burke County
Whitaker Street
Liberty Street
Myrick Street
Jeremiah W. Williams
Joshua E. White & Co
Samuel Garlick
John Bell
Francis Wells
J. W. Williams
James Jones
John Gray
Thomas Red
Basil Gray
Savannah River
Edward Telfair
John Jones
Samuel C. Duglass
John A. Roberts
Auction Notice in Augusta Market House
Market House in the city of Augusta between the usual sale hours will be sold one brown bay horse one mahogany side board one bureau aque dining table one stea table one candle stand one time piece one pair looking glasses one bedstead bed and bedding and one dozen Windsor chairs taken as the property of John W Powers to satisfy an execution in favor of Ann Gregory Conditions cash Wm Lampkin p.s.x.c Merch 3.rds
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Augusta
John W Powers
Ann Gregory
Wm. Lampkin
P.s.x.c. Merch
Plantation Land and Tannery in Eabert County for Sale
The property near Van's Greek on 300 unimproved acres features a five story dwelling, outbuildings, a tannery, bark mill, eighty watts, and a carriage shop. It is offered at a bargain to a buyer wishing to farm or continue the tanning business. Apply in Augusta to Join Rucker.
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Eabert County
Van
Firth
Augusta
Rucker
Pair of Burr Stone Stones Offered for Manufacturing
Notice to purchase stone burrs for Burr Mill Stopsy at Rocky Creek near Waynesborough Georgia. Applicants must state quantity and purpose and apply at Poythress plantation by March 3. Stones described as pair first quality Burr Stone eight feet eight inches and other measurements.
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Everal
Rocky Creek
Waynesborough
George’ Poythregs
The Celebrated Running Horse Leopard Sold at Sheriff's Sale
Notices announce the sale of the celebrated Running Horse Leopard at Burke County court and the standing of the mare for the forthcoming season. The sale secures four executions for Thomas Scarbrough and details payment, locations, and conditions including entries at a low season price and insurance specifics.
Leopard the superb American Thoroughbred horse of archival fame
Leopard, an iron gray aged thirteen with strong bone and height, praised as one of the continent’s finest horses. His lineage traces to Traveler and Hart’s Medley, with multiple renowned sires and dams in his line. He won major purses in 1803 at Scottsville and other spring meets, defeating named rivals and earning acclaim as a top horse of his era.
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Leopard
Traveler
Hart’s Medley
Fearnought
Whittington
Sober John
Shock
Sly Boots
Baylor
America
Bea
Col. Seisdon
Spot
Mr. Turp'n
Black Alderman
Scottsville Jockey Club
Col. Seldon
Spor
Royals Cievailtr
Stoskiv
Walthall
Rey Uound
Totty
Randvigh
Moseby
Suver Jockey Club EU
Mr. Tayloe
Sky Peeper
Ms. Ball
Bedford
Tayloe
Chevalier
Mall
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Jona
Russell, Albert Gallatin
C. S, Buckle
Maicli
Sheriff’s Sale
Harrison Bury
Coun
Janutty Iusi
Bol
Mirch
Edmund Buge
W. Graves
Charles Neassmith
Thomas Scarbrough
Wm. Godbee
S.B.C
John Hurst
Georgis
Guidine
Urban Coopers
Columbia County
Petersburg
Leonard
Thompson
Cobham
Benjamin Martin
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