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Newspaper

Augusta Chronicle

Location

Augusta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1812

Page

3

Extraordinary Spain Spain Trial Before Judge Yeates

The King of Spain sues Parish over duties on a licensed trade said to be under Spanish crown permission. The case spans weeks with jurors asking questions to Judge Yeates and then receiving written answers. The jury later failed to reach a verdict and the plaintiff was non suited after protest from counsel.

Gabe Democratic Praag Aegte Court of Justice Justice Yeates Spailaiming David Parish Parish United States Ame Yeates Lancaster Tories Philadelphia Hancaster Tilgham Spain Ferdinand ‘Vil Ferdinand VII Ferdinad VII Joseph Napoleon Baygunes Nepaleon Ferdinand Vik Chries IV Lasghy United States of America Slibpany Pahlen Russia Brazils M. Pederson Sweeden M. Ds. Douzy France Parish. vi

Ambiguous political note on Congress war decision awaited

The passage notes that confirmation is awaited and Congress will not decide on war until the executive receives an ultimate answer. It emphasizes preparation for the worst and the expectation of forthcoming vessels to deliver the resolution.

Congress Executive

Florida Imbroglio Shapes East Florida Policy Debate

The article discusses the uncertain fate of Florida amid potential Spanish cession and British interests. It notes conflicts over a enslaved woman and a shifting war stance, with Georgia fearing loss of Florida and the risk of British military leverage near St Augustine.

Spain France England Florida Georgia Bermuda Prussia Ferdinand Great Britain St. Augustine United States Mississippi Mitchell St. Mary’s U. States U.S

War measures debated by Congress in embargo era letter

A congressional correspondent near Augusta notes embargo delays may yield war options letters of marque or formal war declaration likely within sixty days. Reports from Capt. Smith in Havanna mention a Spanish frigate and exports duties rising to nine percent. Latest from France ships and a delay in dedicating the ligente.

Congress Augusta Court of St. James Olcott la Rochelle Hornet

Dedication to the Fallen Soldier of Barnwell District

The obituary honors an aging veteran of Barnwell district South Carolina who died at fifty. It lauds his bravery in the fight for Independence, his amiable family, charity to the poor, humane mastership, and his easy, unaffected manners which earned him wide esteem. His loss is deeply deplored by relatives and community.

Barnwell

Reward Offered for Escapee Price Known as Wily Kelly

Barnwell sheriff offers fifty dollars for the capture of Cornelius Price alias Wily Kelly who escaped last night from Barnwell jail. Described as a young beardless man about five feet six or seven inches tall with a lame right leg and a large scar, wearing homespun and a slouched hat. He fled toward Augusta or the northern parts of the state or Big Pee Dee river. Price claimed to live near the four Holes and said his father is in Barnwell district. He was last seen coming from Georgia. a horse is reportedly at James Block's Balloch county, Georgia, and Price may push toward that area.

Barnwell Wily Kelly Cornelius Price James Grven Sorle Georgia Augusta Big Pee Dee River Francis Trutti Sheriot Barnwell N. B. Price James Block Balloch County

Lost red Morocco pocket book with note of hand found

A red Morocco pocket book containing a note of hand drawn by Wm Avhly for a small sum of money and a knife was lost between Mr Ballard's gin house and the New Presbyterian meeting house. Whoever finds and delivers the book and contents at this office will confer a favor on an unfortunate young man. May 15.

Wm. Avhly

Proposal for Dr. Thomas Scott Bible edition by Woodward presses

Reader notice seeks Christians of all denominations to study a new edition of the Rev Dr Thomas Scott's Family Bible. The work appears in five large volumes with elegant type and paper, announcing sale of the seventeen hundred fifty fetts of the first quarto edition.

Fant W. Woodward Thomas Scott Aston Sanford Buckly Lock Hospital Privace Chrestians

Printing by Subscription For The Marginal References

An 18th century notice offers The Marginal References printed by subscription. It promotes Butterworths Concordance and Dr Scotts Map and Tables with optional notes. Rev Thomas Scott proposes page by page printing rather than compact octavo to improve readability and affordability for readers.

Reverend Butterworth Concordance and Dictionary to Scripture

Announcement of Rev. John Butterworths Concordance and Dictionary to the Holy Scripture a comprehensive 370 page work with maps and tables offering word listings names places and terms in Scripture with varied meanings. Details on pricing volumes subscriptions and delivery dates are provided.

John Butterworth Scope Valdas Arg Asia Minor Egypt Arabia Ethiopia sAbcient Greece Italy Spain Africa Holy Land Perthi Adria Arid

Notice of Unclaimed Property inmate in Angutta jail

Notice states a black man named Harry, claimed to belong to Mr J Sims of Angutta, is held in Scriven county jail. Owner must come forward to prove property and reclaim him. proceed with removal after identification. May date appears in fragmentary form.

Brough Scriven County Ghintiant Harry J. Sims Angutta

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