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Newspaper

Augusta Chronicle

Location

Augusta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1815

Page

3

Trial Speech by Major Andre Before the Court

The text presents Major Andre addressing a tribunal, defending his actions and motives from the dawn of the war to the northern frontier. He recalls military service, claims he saved the country, and pleads for an impartial verdict, asserting honor whether found guilty or not.

House of Representatives U. States Burgoyne Europe Saratoga War Department Macdonough Lajor M’comb Lake Champlain Plattsburg Ier

French Revolution Ahead as Napoleon Return Discussed

The Chronicle notes the Great Parties unmasking with Napoleon seen as the common rallying point for Marshals and allied generals. Prussia and Britain mobilize 40,000 troops each along the Rhine and in Belgium as a decisive, near-term battle looms, shaping the war’s outcome. It also reports no clear word on the frigate Constitution or sloops Wasp and Peacock, and mentions a public dinner honoring Col William Commins Ming for frontier service in Canada with patriotic toasts.

France Louis Napoleon Coalition Rhine Belgium

Despatches From Paris Report By Our Minister

News from the department of State notes dispatches from France via Mr Storrow. They mention nothing immediately important to the United States. Mr Crawford was due back soon. Mr Gallatin, in Paris, had not learned of his appointment as Minister to France.

France Storrow United States Crawford Gallatin Paris Nat Intel

Davenport Marries Furey in Sunday Ceremony

On Sunday evening, John M. Davenport wed Martha Furey in a ceremony conducted by Rev. J. R. Thompson. The report notes another marriage the previous evening of Alexander R. Ralston, merchant, to Mary, with details limited by local context.

J. R. Thompson John M. Davenport Martha Furey Uis Place Alexander R. Ralston Mary

Death notices from local records report several passings

Died on the 14th inst Master Thomas Glascock Wilkiane at Dr. Watkins. Mrs Sarah Drury died Sunday afternoon. Dr David Ramsay aged 66 years died this morning at 7 45. On Friday Mr William G Sturgis aged 40 years and nine months passed away suddenly.

Watkins Thomas Glascock Wilkiame Col. Williams Sarah Drury David Ramsay South

For Sale a Forte Piano at Post Office May 19

Auction notice announces sale of a forte piano at the Post Office on May 19. Items described as low quality or "few bills" offered, with sale by Beers & Sturges. Proceeds to be used for unspecified purpose."

BEERS Sturges Dunstable Carrol Jackson Perry Joan Howann, & Co Putiis & Howard J. & B. Howard F.s Phinizy John Phinizy Smith Beys Smitu Geneva Augusta Wayne County Matthew Holsnback John I’antignac T.c.r.c Milledgeville Eagle Tavern Peter Watson Richmond County Reuben Walker Adm

Sugar goods inventory listing

A read note shows quantities of sugar items including 10 boxes of brown sugar 10 bags of green coffee and 4 barrels of loaf sugar.

Bilans neatly excorned at this Office

A concise note reports that all Bilans are neatly excorned at the office, indicating organized records or calculations within the premises.

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Ake Rayren Lfe Major Andre Frigate Constitution Wasp & Peacock Messrs. Dickinsons Colk Wm. Com. Ming Canada Bank Monnir Board of Direction Eleazambarly B. Howard Copartnership John Purnizy & Co F. Phinizy South Carolina Mr. Glove Bur Squires Edward Bid Richard Bush George M. Walker Edward Bird Jefferson County Beckham James M’croane Ity Georgias H. Dunton Pepper. Co. Spice Gallay Paik Dennis L. Ryan State of Georgia Journal Vrgus Richmond Andrew John Smith Greene County Georgia P. Donaldson Arthur Clark Louisville el Crk Aniuear James Clark R Ao John Samuel Neilson John Neilson, Samuel Neilson Savannah Road A. Cain Mey Court of Sauavn Drury Isaac Herbert
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