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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1811
Page
7
The Chronicle reports the death of editor De Driscol after a long illness, noting his steady friendship to liberty and mankind and leaving a widow and wide circle of friends. It also records the death of Mr. John Link on the fourth, aged about 2011 years, a German native respected by all who knew him.
Extra of a letter from a U S Representative to a friend notes a commercial intercom bill passing the House likely to become law with no change. It mentions possible May or June congressional session and lists judicial and diplomatic appointments including Joan Quincy Adams and Jeff Bartow to high offices in the U S government. The Vice President departed for New York.
The House passed the bill supplementing the act on commercial intercourse with Britain and France after a lengthy session. It sets terms to prevent seizure for infractions and requires revocation of restrictive measures if partners modify their policies. The measure advanced to a third reading in the Senate, 20 to 6, while noting several members were absent ill.
Election for City Council members in August scheduled for Monday April 8. District 1 votes two members at Michael Silvered store under Jas Walker Lindsey Coleman and Mathew Fox Esquires. District 2 votes three members at City Hotel under James S Walker John Hull and John More Esquires. District 3 votes two members at Jesse Smiths under A Cafield J Carnell and Angus Mardin Esquires. Polls open from 10 a m to 2 p m and rolls sent to Joseph Hutchinson Intendant. If any superintendent cannot serve others may be appointed. March 15.
The subscribers have entered into a partnership to carry on trading and carrying business at Captain H. M. Tyre's Mills near Augusta on the Sa oan road and at Mr. Benjani Pearce's store in town. They will offer highest prices for hides and deliver them to the seller. Hollandim Ryne, James B Hall, Mar Tm f.
Government frames proclamation delaying some acts, authorizing restoration of seized goods if Britain revokes edicts by Feb 2, 1811. It preserves US owned ships sailing to Cape of Good Hope prior to November 10, 1810, and sets bond requirements pending court decisions on restorations.
Married Thursday evening by Rev. Mr. Brantly, Joan Matons of Savannah to Ann Glascock, only daughter of the late Tate General Glascock of this city.
A March 15 notice offers a bulk sale at factory prices listing items such as Jamaica Rum, ground salt, window glass, linens, cotton fabrics, calicoes, stockings, nails, linseed oil, and white lead. Purchases coordinated by L Cantelou & Brother.
In the Georgia Superior Court March Term 1811 Will iam Rouffau petitions that a hand signed note for 288 dollars and 75 cents dated February 4 1810 and payable on demand be established as the copy in lieu of the original note left the note was found lost in the Oconee river Seaborn Jones moves for an order to require William Few and Ignatius Few heirs or interested parties to show cause by the next term why the copy filed in the Clerk of Court should not be established and to publish notice in Augusta newspapers for six months.
A ten dollar reward is offered for a Black man about 22 years old who ran away on the 2d instant. He is five feet eight inches tall with small eyes a tattoo on his forehead a bent posture and has worked at a Black Smith. He may pass as a free man and can write a little. Brought from Baltimore about eighteen months ago and hopes to return there. Apprehend him and deliver to John McC ore living in Edgefield District South Carolina fifteen miles above Augusta or place him in jail to be sent back. Reward and reasonable expenses paid. March 15.
Brigadier General Walker announces parade schedules for the Second Division Georgia Militia. The 9th Regiment Richmond County meets May 20 with review on May 21. The 11th Regiment Columbia County gathers May 22 to 23 for inspection. The 14th Regiment Warren County convenes May 24 and reviews May 25.
Historical notice from March 15 detailing militia regiment commands. Officers of battalions must convene at 2 o clock Monday in Cyre or Stresk to receive orders from the Adjutant General. On Tuesday the regiment assembles for inspection and review of performance. Company officers must report annual budgets and fund expenditures to the court of duty.
Notice calls all persons for work and debt at the Columbian Cantinel office from Sept 1, 1810, to Feb 1811 to pay or present accounts to John H. Pree. All indebted parties must settle with him. Hammond, Jun. Marchs.
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