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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1810
Page
3
The House and Senate clash over census timing with August start and nine month returns in one version and June to five months in another. The chamber also sent Senate sea-letter provisions to commerce and manufactures. The House resumed debate on the Post Office Establishment bill before adjournment.
A Danish envoy reports to the American ambassador that Danish king will return provisionally sequestrated American goods proved to be American property. Enemies’ property may be seized. the Danish government seeks truth of denunciations and pledges prompt rest or sale of legitimate American-owned cargoes.
Pia Hentzer describes English traits in 1598 travel notes, noting sailors and pirates with treachery and rough conduct. The account laments alarming behavior and calls attention to dangerous traits in that era.
A period piece notes Gate towards the U S and ships seamen policy while condemning kidnapping and praising England's enduring character over two centuries. It mentions tower guns firing and bells ringing at favorable incidents as proof of a strong national breed.
Augusta readers hear debate on war rumors and cotton market strain as France suspicions swirl. The piece praises plans for a Georgia bank to mobilize capital, estimate 250000 dollars, and argues a state bank would rival Northern notes and support local merchants and planters.
Chronicle summary notes Alexander Stephens and Mr. Jackson clashing with Washington authorities. Tory papers defend the British minister, while Republicans accuse Jackson of insult. The piece describes appeals to the court of St James and a marine admiralty verdict, with British and American sides failing to understand each other.
The passage portrays Oakley as a hantman who will heal affairs by reviving the dead, restoring property seized from Americans, freeing 5500 sailors from the British navy, and bringing wealth to conciliate Tory interests. It questions the compensation for blood, liberty, and property of American citizens.
Washington dispatch dated March 12 reports a private January letter from Mr Pinkney detailing a long conference at the foreign office with Marquis Well iy. The British minister did not defend Jackson but admitted fault, urged his recall, and the dispatch of a successor to the United States. Oakley is expected as chargé d affaires and John Adams may arrive soon as winds favor. News from France, Spain, and Portugal is indirect and official communications are awaited.
Cotton prices range from 11 to 111 cents per pound with tobacco quoted 34 to 4 dollars per hundredweight. Corn is scarce and priced at 624, with meal at 75 and fodder per hundred at 1 dollar.
Persons favoring a bank establishment in Augusta are summoned to meet at Caffrey and Bustin's this morning at ten o clock on March 31 for the gathering.
Notice of an April election for Auguttz City Council with ballots in three districts. District 1 at Michael Silvers store overseen by James Walker Lindsey Caleman and Mathew Fox, two members. District 2 at City Hotel overseen by James Walker George S Houston John Moore, three members. District 3 at Wm Longstreet overseen by A Camfield John Campbell Angus Martin, two members. Polls open 10 am to 2 pm and votes transmitted to Joseph Hutchinson Intendant.
On the first Tuesday in May at the Coast House Lotisville Jefferson County a sale will occur. Property includes a 300 acre NE tract in Elbert county on Crorder creek granted to Joel Chandler bounded by Jeffe White I Brawner and William Robins. Also another tract in Falling creek area of 60 acres with improvements granted to Bazill Brawner bounded by Archibalt Garrett Henry Brawner and William Sattles. Levied to satisfy a United States Sixth Circuit District of Georgia judgment in favor of Patterson Hatsthorn and Ebenezer Large. Conditions Cath William Jones p M D G March 373 4t
In Laurens County Sumpterville on Saturday May 26 the orderly sale will occur with 12 months credit. Purchasers must give bonds with approved security. Also the courthouse and jail for the county will be offered to the lowest bidder. March 31.
Notice is given that Waddle Allen as Administrator of the Estate of Sarah Pettygrove will apply to the Superior Court of Burke County for leave to make titles to Edward Tabb for a tract of land containing two hundred acres more or less.
On the first Tuesday in June next the court house in Lincoln County will host a sale to the highest bidder of two tracts of land belonging to Sharp Reynolds deceased. One tract is Lot No. 159 in Jones County and the other Lot No. 132 in Pulatky County. Administrators Overton Walton and Wm Covington will announce terms.
Public notice warns that Unity has eloped from Stephen Wiggins. The notice forbids any trading or dealings with Unity on Wiggins's account and states he will hold her accountable for any of her actions. Dated March 34.
Local office advertises a stock of blank forms and papers for purchase. The notice invites businesses and individuals to acquire blank stationery at office premises, with pricing and availability details unspecified.
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