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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1808
Page
3
A fragmented letter discusses a legal dispute over a goose theft in Augusta, noting an appeal to the Superior Court to decide whether white or grey geese are involved. It mocks officials, questions council conduct, and accuses local leaders of governance biases and corruption while referencing a newspaper as a conduit.
The item records two marriages and a public appeal linked to economic strain. Moses Wurar of Columbia county wed Antemisia Jame son of Lidvoln county, on February 5, as announced by Rev A Marshall. Thomas P. Carver of Franklin county married Miss Sw. san Crews at Gen Clark's near Milledgeville on February 21.
Col Davie awvet dies at age 65 near Turknett Spring after long service in the Revolution and years in the Legislature including Senate president. His loss deeply grieved by many friends. Henry Turknart also noted for valued public service and family impact.
The Thespian Society announces the postponement of their next play in Augusta. The board of trustees delayed performances in the Academy and promise to spare no effort to procure a new theatre and restore public patronage for future productions.
Notice states 164 acres to be leased today at 12 o'clock from the Market house to the highest bidder until January 1 next. Walter Leigh and B F Harris listed.
James Harrison and Eceldred Sykes swear that Doctor D B Potter of North Carolina resided there two years and conducted himself orderly and had good character. John Lewis states Potter was a handsome practitioner and popular among his peers in the state. A Tobler J P swears to the statements dated January 18 1808.
An advertisement announces a new weekly issue titled Uncle Toby to be published in four octavo pages priced at six and a quarter cents. It invites subscriptions in town and country, offers prose verse anecdotes and moral scraps, and asks readers to leave names at the office for regular delivery.
In Georgia Warren County February Term 1808 John M Cormick petitions for foreclosure of the equity of redemption on 150 acre tract in Warren County granted to James Bayley. Samuel Parker mortgaged the land to M Cormick in 1806 for five hundred dollars. Parker died leaving Molly Parker executrix. Court orders principal interest and costs paid within twelve months or equity of redemption barred. notice to be published monthly for twelve months or served to executrix six months prior to payment.
After nine months, application to the inferior Court of Warren County for leave to sell a tract of land beside Williames Creek in the Spann estate. The sale aims to benefit heirs and creditors. March 12, 1808. [1amgm]
On the first Tuesday in April next at the Market House in Augusta between the usual hours the following property will be sold.
On March 5 and Monday the eighth of September the Broad Rock fall races began. The Great Produce Sweep lists 22 fabric residers at 200 dollars each with half forfeit. Noted entries include Collier Harrison's Hickory by Whip, Wade Hampton's filly by Bidford, John Hoome's Colt by Dragon, Miles Selden's Colt by Dragon, Robt Tempie's filly by Bedford, John Tayloe's colt by Bedford, and Thos Gray's filly by Dragon among others.
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