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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1808
Page
6
Fragmentary report lists allowances for a forger and affistane coiner with a thousand dollars, eight thousand and fifty distlans for execution, two thousand eight hundred and fifty dollars for repairs and supplies, and thirteen thousand dollars for governor judges and secretary of the territory of Orleans. The passage ends with a note indicating continuation.
Speaker argues a looming threat over the nation with clouds gathering and no guaranteed peace. He favors arming and equipping the militia to counter potential French and British actions and defends a war establishment to preserve peace. He expresses confidence in leaders or doubts, and asserts disciplined use of force as needed.
Unclear text mentions an army facility and its future when an occasion ceases. The legible portion suggests a statement of awareness about continued use or closing of the same facility. Further context is missing to determine specifics.
April 13 We report the Senate passage of a bill authorizing the President to suspend the embargo under certain conditions. The roll call shows a split vote with Whig and Federalist supporters and opponents led by Meffs Bibb Cham pion Culpepper and others. Also notes British and Portuguese movements in far seas with Pellew and the Braganza royal family journeying to Rio de Janeiro.
Charleston reports the destruction of Port of Spain town in Trinidad after a March fire that began in an apothecary shop. Fire crews failed, water ran low, and 480 buildings burned, with total losses pegged at 3.5 million pounds. One clerk and a sentinel died trying to save a child.
Augusta dispatches discuss embargo impacts and upcoming adjournment dates. Reports from Charleston and Liverpool note arrivals aboard the Carolina Ann and European news, alongside details on cotton prices and post office upgrades. Also mentions legislators elected in Georgia and the death of Mrs Latty Water.
A May 7 notice offers a ten dollar reward for Billy a slave about eighteen, 6 feet tall with dark skin and a bath coat, likely heading toward Savannah to pass as a river beat hand. Another line seeks Raif a fifty year old enslaved man from Virginia or Maryland, about six feet tall with a large white hat and copperas checked garments, feared to pose as a stone mason. reward and expenses promised. Wiley Brazil. May 7.
Notice by James Barton seeking reward for return of a five foot tall runaway negro named CR. SAR from his plantation on the Savannah river. He is about twenty with limited English and wore a white Kersey jacket and overalls. Reward offered for delivery or confinement in the state. May 7, 121?.
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