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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1810
Page
3
The Emperor may revoke the Berlin decree only if the British government lifts its blockades of France before the decree. A commerce bill becomes law excluding British and French armed vessels and authorizing renewal of restraint against either belligerent if orders are not revoked. The town bill was finally passed and both houses adjourned late.
London reports nearly 500 French sailers in the river under licence with cargoes. Brokers claim many vessels under care, some two thousand tons. The board of trade refused licences yesterday for all French imports, while 32 ships still land dye stuffs and related goods, increasing market activity.
John Moore of Wake County near Raleigh reports a cheap dye method using Chinquotin sloffom to color wool, cotton, and thread black, claiming strong results with logwood alternatives. The note urges editors to publish the discovery to lessen reliance on foreign dyes and cites long use by the writer and customers.
A Chronicle Americanist exhortation declares Great Britain an implacable enemy and calls for sustained military funding and full army readiness to defend the republic. It urges securing funds, appointing treasurers, and keeping forces on foot to enforce an equitable peace.
A speaker denounces delay and urges Americans to arm and oppose Great Britain to prevent slavery and conquest. He argues taxation and defense are necessary, warns of looming war, and accuses internal traitors of aiding Britain while predicting harsher consequences if inaction continues. He calls for decisive measures and loyalty to liberty. The passage closes with a promise of Augustus issue updates.
Augusta dated May 19 reports from England in March that the frigate John Adams stayed at Sons awaiting despatches from Mr Pinkney and a chain of approvals from Prime Minister and Privy Council before heading to France. Congress and belligerents grind through delays as merchants fear risk and plan to focus on domestic affairs until peace. The Chronicle notes shifting loyalties, political shifts in Massachusetts, and mocks reports from London reporters while highlighting Treasury notices dominating the page.
Prices current show cotton from 11 to 12 cents per pound and tobacco at 33 to 35 dollars per hundredweight. Corn, corn meal, flour, and bacon are in demand and selling at advanced prices.
All persons owed debts by the Estate of Eli Wheat of Columbia County deceased must render proper accounts within the legal time. All persons indebted to the estate should come forward and pay promptly to Westley Wheat and James Ray, May 19, Executors.
Public notice states the estate of William Hunt of Columbia County is indebted and creditors must present properly attested accounts within the law. Those owed are urged to come forward and make immediate payment to Jamet Hunt James Ray and James Lovelace. Dated May 19. Ex'rx.
Public notice of an auction listing items such as cloths linens calicoes cotton shirtings cambricks and hosiery with terms for payment under 1000 dollars 96 days for sums over 100 dollars 6 months for 300 to 600 dollars and 9 months for 900 dollars notes secured by town security by order of the executrix James Fraser auctioneer sale begins at 7 pm and continues daily until all sold dated May 19
A 15 year old apprentice named Alexander Tylor ran away from a Richmond county subscriber on the 13th. Described as fair complexioned and well grown for his age, he was last seen wearing homespun and may be harbored in Augusta. A 25 cent reward is offered by Joshua Pharaoh, with all reasonable expenses, and all harboring is forbidden.
A letter alleges Joshua Pharaoh took a boy from his home claiming misapplied apprenticeship. The writer argues the boy’s forced work in cornfields and cooking shows improper focus on wagon making. A 25 cent reward is mentioned and public judgment is urged.
The City Council will on Saturday June 2 invite proposals to repair the Public Wells and Fumps for two years. Contracts require bond with approved security. N W Herbert, Clerk.
All persons indebted to or having demands against the estate of Daniel Douglass deceased are requested to render their demands according to law to the administrator Burke Douglass at Waynesborough, Burke County. May 19.
The Inferior Court of Green County grants leave to sell real and personal estate of Benjamin Rhodes Decd for the benefit of heirs and creditors. Value includes one tract of 138.5 acres on Old Town Creek and one Negro girl named Part. To be done after the appointment of Hines Abner Veatty, executor, dated May 19 1810.
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