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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1811
Page
3
The article reviews European and American reactions to the wars, praising the United States for upholding independence and predicting prosperity. It notes military positions near Mobile, refutes reports of troop withdrawal, and discusses political shifts in Venezuela and surrounding regions. It highlights liberal governance, reduced trade barriers, and potential exports like coffee cocoa indigo sugar and cotton.
A citizen laments confusion over streets and corporation laws in Augusta and who enforces them. Letters from Mobile dated February 6 report Spaniards near a fort with forces totaling around 100 at Fort Stoddart and 250 under Cushis, while prospects of a fort reduction are noted. Additional dispatches indicate potential extra sessions of Congress due to foreign relations, plus reports of a deadly caravan disaster in the Syrian Desert near the Karteron mountains with 800 travelers, 650 overwhelmed by sand.
A brief Federal Gazette entry from the Bali area notes a contr Harmony document dated January 28. The fragment mentions Cartaccés paper and a start date of the 2gth January 381 in a foreign context.
A 250 acre tract on the south end of the St Simon line in Glynn County near the lighthouse and Wm Page Esqr is to be sold at the State House Milledgeville on the 24th of November 1811. The land, partly prime cotton soil, was confiscated from Christian Reary Myrhesler a British major linked to St Augustine East Florida 1782. Sale terms are cash or cashiered notes as directed by the comptroller general. Commissions Hines Holt Wm Robertson John McKinnon March 20
The notice records the death of Mrs Ann Goodwin widow of Chamberlain Goodwin of Battersea Wing Surrey England after an eight day illness. It calls her a valued parent companion and a woman of talents friendship and affection whose loss will be deeply felt and regarded as an ornament to her sex.
An election for Ensign in the 120th District Company of the 16th Regiment, Georgia Militia, will be held at the Indian Queen in this city on Monday April 8. Vice Gilbert Shearer promoted. Ralph Ketchum, Capt commanding.
Georgia Governor David B. Mitchell issues a proclamation offering a reward for the capture of a slave named Jess who is charged with a rape in Jepes County. The description notes Jess is about five feet ten, yellow complexion, with missing teeth, previously living in Columbia and Warren counties.
A March proclamation from Governor Horatio Marbury offers a reward of one hundred dollars for the capture of the enslaved man Jess. The call targets all civil and military officers to aid in hiding and securing Jess so he may be brought to trial for the crime charged. The notice, dated March 19 at Milledgeville, requests publication three times in Savannah Republican Augusta Chronicle Washington Monitor and Georgia Express.
Classified notice seeking a qualified English teacher for a local school. Position requires bachelor’s in English or related field and teaching credentials. Apply with resume and references by the stated deadline to the school district office.
Samuel Lark announces his sale of the remaining interest in City Hotel property to Lewis McCoy. He vows ongoing improvements and comforts for patrons, noting recent and planned enhancements to rival Southern hotels. Creditors and debtors are urged to settle accounts promptly.
Advertises the season for Sour-K rout the celebrated imported horse at twenty five dollars payable by note, with terms for foal, insurance and grooms. Describes High flyer lineage and illustrious progeny with extensive owner notes. Also mentions Alexander by Eclipse line and various Georgian locations Milledgeville Port Towns.
Sour-Kroout, the celebrated racehorse bred by the Dule of Grafton and connected to the Jewel-mare, earned fame across New Market and Dorchester venues. He defeated Sir Wy Afton's Vinegar in matches, beat Javelin in the Ascot sweepstakes, and won four mile heats at Blanford and Dorchester, with forfeits paid for other engagements. Edward Jordan reports the feats and the presumption he never faced a fresh challenge after his string of victories.
Green County officials announce the heirs and executors of the late Samuel Hart and Andreaw Bride must appear at the next Ordinary Court held on the fifth Monday in May. The notice calls all kindred to show cause why letters of administration should not be granted, as William Daniel Wisie and others request removal from the estate.
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