York Falls to US Forces After Explosive Assault
General Dearborn and Commodore Chauncy capture York Upper Canada. Pike is killed leading the assault. enemy stores burned or destroyed. Surrender terms include parceling of public stores and prisoner exchanges. detailed officer lists and capitulation conditions recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike
Janta Ho
Sheaffe
Com. Ghauncey
Prince Regent
Kingston
Usu
Niagara
Béwis
Henry Dearborn
Cuaun- Cey
Madison
York
Shal Pike
Chauncey
William Gones
Washingtons
Pierce
Dearborn
Nnt
Thompson
Hatfield
Asaac Chauncy
William Gunna
Navy
Washington
Upper Canada
United States
Chauncy
Obituary note and military memorial from colonial era
Died on the sixth inst at his residence near Columbia County Obadiah or Hos Bxain a member of the Pecksle Society mourned as amiable and accomplished. The piece lists officers including GS Mitchell Samuel Conner Maj Gen Dearborn William King Jesse Elliot W Chewitt W Allan and F Gauurreau with militia regiments and postings. The obituary honors a zealous defender of liberty and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
United States
Town of
York
Militia
Chewitt
H. Shultz
Allen George Mustard
John Willson
Barnet Vanderbarch
John Button
Robert Stantot
Pater Robinson
George Ride Reuben Richard
Johan Arnold
James Fenwick
James Mustard Duncan Cameron
David Thompson
John Robinson
Samuel Ridout
Thomas Hamilton
Johan Burn
William Jarvie
GS. Mitchell
Samuel
Conner
Columbia County
Hoes Bxain
Pecksle
Dividend Declared At Bank Of Augusta
The Board of Directors declares a dividend of three and a half dollars per share for the last six months ending this day. The amount will be paid to stockholders or their representatives starting Friday next the 21st instant. Stockholders who have not drawn prior dividends are urged to collect promptly. ELEAZAR EARLY, Cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors
Patent Cement for Glass and Crockery by Isaac Anthony
Patent Cement for cementing glass earthen china and crockery offers a rapid set within three minutes and claims superior strength. Disclosed as a new discovery promoted in the Northern States with sales by Isaac Anthony, watch maker in Augusta, under patent rights for Richmond county. May 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parvirs
Richmond
Harry
Isaac Anthony
Aagusta
Aloa Mills Announces New Grist Mill in Columbia County
Aloa Mills in Columbia County announces a new grist mill on the eastern branch of Uchss now open for business. A pair of Georgia burrs will be installed by June to grind wheat, with modern improvements like elevators and bolting cloths. The mill sits between Washington and Wrightsborough roads near the Columbia Railroad, twelve miles from Augusta, offering cash prices for merchantable wheat and service to regional farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia County
Uchss
Ada Ip Georgi
Gilphiagga
Brandywine Mills
Aodr
Es Elevators
Coweyers
Wopnerboy
Weshington
Wrightsborough
Néag
Columbia
John B. Barnes
Alan Wigwam
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Tony
Ange Coe
Joax Anxstaoxe
U.S
Geo. Dearborn
Sackecc’s
Taranto
Mister
Charles Baynes
Podsee
Eri
Wm. Jarvis
Edward M’mahon
Bly
Playter
Thompson Red Senglly
Wiliam Smith
Andrew Mercer
Aoroes Chewett
George Kink
Nore Thompson
Harkes Enison
George Denison
Darcey Realion
Wm. Dunbar
Frs. Govereaux
John Ridout Louis Baupre
His Majesty
de Koven
Royal Artillery
G. Britain
Green Clerk
Jas. Langsdon
Bank OF Augusta
Louisville
Geo
Samuel Asd Joho Accingon
Ins Alexander
Efis Ballock
Joseph Beaty
Henry Baguacd
Polly Colenan
Joba Can Mathew
Carsweil
William Dowfing
Wiliam Drew
Daniel Forguset
Seth Fields
Alexander Gordon
Alexander Goody
Barretck Gibbons
Georgs Hayse
Richard Head
Betsey Hamilee Elias
Hodges
John Hargrove
Ann Hutchins
William Hurd
Joseph Heaton
Jesse Jordandle
Richard Jackson
John Tichin
James Segram
Rachel Kerr
A. Wing
Aaron Lowe
Essiga
John Lyon
William Little
Robert Little
M. Menard
Frederick Morris
Hugh Montgomery
Sarah Marion
Thomas M.bride
William Manson
Nicholas Ponch
Wa. G. Sturgess
ALOA
Messe
Pladephite
Georgia
William, Poole, & Col. Brandy Wine Mills
Mavai
Paper Mills Georgia
Greer Cnan
Royal Side
Thomas Ligon
Attention Rangers
Courpso Usitorm
Tulad
Milledge
Black & Smith
Peter Donald
Joseph Carrie
Augusta
Warren County
Frances Benson
Thomas MY
Ada’r
Briega Creek
Walkar’s Bridge
Ghinf
Sam
Elijah Johnson
Burke County
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