Liberty and duty quoted in discourse and a fatal duel
A dated speech outlines foundational aims including liberty, commerce, science, and relations with indigenous peoples, while recounting a fatal pistol duel at Halifax County Court where Col. Thomas Alston was shot by Tarleton Johnson after a quarrel. Johnson surrendered and was admitted to bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Thomas Alston
Franklin
Tarleton Johnson
Granville County
Halifax County Court
Johnson
Halifax
Alston
Waither Johnson
Notice to settle debts by April first
Notice warns that all accounts owed to the concern must be liquidated by April 1 or be sent to collection. Those indebted must present demands to Mr. Doyal for settlement. Hardy Doyal, Rice B. Pierce dD Harris & Co March 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Doyal
Hardy Doyal
Rice B. Pierce
Harris
Embargo debates and war news swirl in Augusta marsh
In Augusta on March 18 readers digest a volatile mix of embargo policy, smuggling chatter, and international warfare reports. The piece notes Napoleon Madrid battles, British actions, and U S shocks while praising homegrown industry and a flax feed shipment to Belfast amid partisan sniping.
Public statement by John M Jameson 1809 dispute
John M Jameson of Augusta declares a matter with Mr Hewie L M Rea over an altercation at supper with a mixed race man present. He recounts visits, demands for satisfaction, and the circulation of handbills while defending his conduct and character. March 17 1809 Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimee
Hewie L. M‘raa
Felf
M‘rea
M‘reay
Gilbert Longstreet
Mr. Longstreet
Royalist Season Start At Eccefield In March
Royalist will begin his season at Eccefield c. H. s. c. on March 20 with a seven month term to July 20 at 30 dollars, payable January 1 next, or 20 dollars if discharged when first mares are put. Mares may be left with proper care and fed as directed for a moderate price. free wheat for mares. Royalist, by Saltram out of dam by King Herod, stands near 16 hands and has earned 400 to 3200 guineas, facing foes such as Segal and Dare Devil. March 18.
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France
Bonaparte
Georgia
Jefterton
Madrid
Sir John
Cadiz
Havanna
Nova Scotia
Boston
Spain
John Provost
U. I
Martinico
W. S
St. Domingo
Gen. Ferrand
Uis
Jamaica
Belfatt
G. Britain
Eccefield c. H. S. c
Kroyalist
Saltram
King Herod
Segal
Dare Devil
Don Quixotte
Golden Red
Edw
D. Jordan
Randolph Bates
David Bates
Mysterious Fabric Names in Unclear List of Faspions
A garbled OCR snippet lists fabric names such as Satin Straw Plain, Gun-Boat Steam Boat, Plush and Beaver Satin Beaver Giptey, Pluth-do Satin Straw, and Beaver Giptey. No clear event or context is provided.
Spring season for Harfe WHIP at former stand
Edward Jordan of Washington announces the spring section for Harfe WHIP at his former stand, expiring July 10, on same terms as last year with a 20 dollar prepayment. Notes expected with mares. Wheat lots for many mares and neighbors to transport and feed at 40 cents daily. A large jack is available at 10 dollars for the season, payable by the first of January next, or 8 dollars within the season.
Foreclosure Petition In Warrenton Land Case
Aaron Catleberry petitions to foreclose the equity of redemption on one acre in Warrenton adjoining Jeremish Beall and Jorge Coles. The property was mortgaged by Gretham Smyth to Henry Kendal to secure seven hundred dollars plus interest, note dated December 1807. Court orders principal, interest and costs paid into court within twelve months. failure to comply will close equity of redemption. Publication to follow in a state gazette.
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Aaron Cattleberry
Figare
Henry Kendal
Warrenton
Jeremish Beall
Jorge Coles
Grethm Smyth
Terett
Gretham
Henry
Faid
Aaron
Asdon
Stith
Leat
Lakin
T. Persons
D. Clerk
Marth
Mizin
Elberton resident to sell farm goods at public sale
A resident of Elberton plans a public sale on the first Monday in May to move to Wid town. The estate includes a well improved dwelling with outbuildings and kit ch en furniture, one yoke of oxen, a mare, feather beds, tools, and household furnishings. Terms: credit on sums over five dollars with notes due December next. half price due at purchase with security for balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elberton
Wid Town
B. Dye
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Ot Belt
Hardy Doyal & Co
Augusta
Richmond Coun
Effaid
John Clantignac
Lintcoln
VV Bee
Ribert Walton
Fobn
Joter
Ehate
Cornelius Feter
Warren County
Leteice M‘crary
Muel Hall
Mathew M'Crary
Kerlin
Court of Ordinary
Royalist
Harfe
Edward Jordan
Washington
Aaron Catleberry Offignee
Gresham Smyoth
Aaren County
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