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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1807
Page
7
Dispatches recount Commodore Papirem’s squadron near Montevideo and Maldonado with Lancelot frigate and transports, noting Burr’s movement toward Washington and suspected Spanish support. Major Perkins blocks through towns to deny habeas corpus, Burr captured in worn clothing after sending baggage to Pensacola.
The Legislative Council and House of Representatives of the Mississippi Territory pass unanimously a series of resolutions praising the United States and federal leadership. They condemn Spanish obstructions to rivers from Pearl River to Georgia and call for land donations to settlers, defense of U S unity, and repeal of export drawbacks that harm American merchants and weaken the nation.
Sparta Mississippi Territory March 14 Burr passed through two miles from town with a strong guard en route to Washington City. His surrender to Cowles Mead was followed by a court warrant and an indictment, then a refused recognizance discharge. He moved toward Pensacola as an opentarget proclamation offered 7000 dollars for his capture. Major Perkins and Lt Gaines captured him at Tombigbee near Fort Stoddard.
Augusta March items note mail delays due to poor roads and bridge damage and hint at upcoming European news. Notices announce marriages and deaths including Mr Jacob Buss and Mr William M Howard, with local church service at the New Courthouse. Prices listings show cotton and tobacco rates and corn meal pricing.
The notice lists fabric goods like calicoes, silks, ribbons, linens, threads, and hats, plus a broad grocery assortment including Jamaica rum, New England rum, molasses, sugar, wines, gin, brandy, crockery, teas, linens, iron, porters, and lead. It notes wholesale cash or produce terms and mentions a bachelors assembly meeting at Ashton & Carries.
A March 1807 Augusta report details a state's warrant against Mordecai Benton for the Whittemore murder, the interrogation of William Love, and Benton’s public discharge by Sheriff J M C Montgomery. The document includes testimony, interviews, and Benton’s return home. Also advertised is a runaway enslaved man named Dick, claimed by Charles Read of Charleston, with a reward note from Robert McNatt in Waynesboro.
Ray'sville resident Doctor Ellis Furnins announces his move to Ray'sville and offers general medical services and a stock of fresh drugs and patent medicines at moderate Augusta prices. He aims to treat climate related diseases with remitting attention and learn local health needs. March 14, 1807.
All persons indebted to the estate of Levin Collins dec by book account or otherwise are requested to come forward immediately and settle the same. Those indebted will please furnish their accounts according to law. Caty Collins, Admrx. March 21, 1807.
Ten dollars reward for a day mare that strayed from the subscriber on December 1 in Greene County near Greensborough. She is about six hands high with a star on her forehead and white on a hind foot. Brands unknown. Send information to the Justices and Clerks of the districts and counties. Previously owned by Wm Glass near Greensborough.
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