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Newspaper

Augusta Chronicle

Location

Augusta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1806

Page

2

Execution of Pancifoo Son reported in New York

New York report states Pancifoo Son was executed at about one o clock P M for the murder of Archibald Graham though Albany information claims a life sentence. Also memorial notice for Horatio Gates former U S Lieutenant General who died aged 77 after a long illness praised for military service and republican principles.

New-York Horatio Gates U. S Germany Braddock England America Virginia Great Britain Bugoyne

Atahualpa Ship Attacked by Natives Near Canton

The Atahualpa, captained by Adams formerly Porter, from the North West coast, arrived Canton November 16. In June near the North West coast the ship was attacked by natives in a protracted fight. Captain Porter and nine others were killed. nine wounded. Both mates died. Lyman Plummer of Salem, clerk to Porter, was among the dead. Only five aboard escaped injury. Nearly fifty natives were killed or mortally wounded.

Philadelphia Adams Porter Canton Lyman Plummer Salem

Charleston Lottery Draws On East Bay Street

April drawings list multiple prize tiers from 400 to 2 dollars with numerous winning numbers across three consecutive days. The records show twenty third, twenty fourth and twenty fifth day results with prizes including 200, 100, 50, 40, 20 and 12 dollars and many ticket numbers.

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Treaty of Concert details subsidies and aims across Europe

The True Briton account explains the April treaty establishing a League to evacuate territories, guarantee Holland and Switzerland independence, protect Naples, and ensure Italy’s exit of French forces. It outlines proposed force levels, subsidy payments by Britain, and timelines for mobilization and allied commitments across Austria Russia Sweden Hanover Naples and others.

Russia Petersburgh League Hanover Germany Holland Switzerland Sardinia Kingdom of Naples Italy Elba Europe France Rerlin Prussia Austria Sweden L. Gower Athan Eric Stralsund Great Britain Roffia Campagne House of Commons Warlatt

Subsidies and Military Payments Across Europe

The text estimates subsidies paid to Austria for five months totaling over £130,000 and to Russia for four months totaling about £360,000. It notes £100,690 paid to the King of Sweden for Stralsund fortifications and 11,000 Swedish troops to remain until three months after peace. The total may approach two million pounds.

Austria Russia Sweden Stralsund

Revolution in Hartford Prompts Republican Momentum

In Hartford Connecticut a shift in city politics is described as a rise of republican principles over federalist influence. The report notes a strong push for Republican representation, with electioneering activity and expected gains, alongside a June meeting selecting city officials and officers including Clerk William Whitman and several Aldermen and Common Council members.

Hartford Connecticut Long Savannah William Whitman Jonathan Bud John Dodd Luther Savage Henry Seymour Common Council Daniel Olcott Zebulon Seymour Joseph Pratt Samuel Kilburn Nathaniel Patten Elitha Babcock Justin Lyman John Watson Timothy Barnard el Tha Shepard Miller Fitch David Greenleef Elgis Eas Ebenezer Moore Oliver Terry

Debates and Deaths Notice in Baltimore

The piece references War Department accounts, a discussion by Mr. Randolph on peace with Spain, and doubts about public support for war measures. It notes the death of Hon. James Winchester in Baltimore, former judge of Maryland’s district court, with brief context.

Mr. Randolph Spain East Florida Randolph Thornhock Virginia Baltimore James Winchester Distric Court of Maryland

England's Pitt and the fear of war in 1792

The account recalls Lord Stanhope's anecdote about Pitt in October 1792. Pitt warned against war with France, yet suggested the king would compel policy. The story underlines a perception of cautious leadership amid mounting European tensions.

Pitt England Lord Stanhope France Aurora

Naples falls to Massena as French advance

Augusta dispatches report Massena’s forces entering Naples. Milanese and Neapolitan affairs unfold with Paris, Washington, and London reacting to the wider Napoleonic conflicts. Observable items include a 4.5 million franc levy on Frankfort, Monroe–Fox diplomacy, a New York arms bill, and local crime and court actions in Georgia.

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Blanks Executed at Shortest Notice in Office

A terse note reports blanks of all kinds executed at the office on the shortest possible notice. The brief entry indicates rapid action and formal completion of unspecified tasks.

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