York Falls to American Forces in 1813 Siege
American commanders Dearborn and Chauncy capture York Upper Canada after strong land and naval assault. Pike dies in action, brigadier generals and officers praised for discipline. British stores seized or destroyed. Duke of Gloucester and Prince Regent details noted. capitulation terms grant POW status and protect private property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike
Pierce
Dearborn
Nnt
Thompson
Hatfield
Asaac Chauncy
William Gunna
Navy
Washington
York
Upper Canada
United States
Chauncy
Obituary notice of Hoes Bxain and militia officers
Died on the sixth of the inst at his residence near Columbia County after a short illness Obadiah Hoes Bxain a member of the Pecksle society is mourned as an amiable accomplished man Society notes his loss to the county and nation a zealous defender of liberty and independence Also listed are names of officers including Samuel Conner Maj Gen Dearborn William King Jesse Elliott W Chewitt W Allan F Gauurreau and others with militia roles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GS. Mitchell
Samuel
Conner
Columbia County
Hoes Bxain
Pecksle
Georgia
William, Poole, & Col. Brandy Wine Mills
Mavai
Dividend Declared by Bank of Augusta in 1815
The Board of Directors declares a dividend of three and a half dollars per share for the last six months ending today. It will be paid to stockholders or their representatives on or after Friday the 21st. Stockholders who have not drawn prior dividends are urged to do so promptly. ELEAZAR EARLY, Cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Dearborn
Sackecc’s
Taranto
Pike
Board of Directors
Briega Creek
Walkar’s Bridge
Ghinf
Sam
Elijah Johnson
Georgia
Burke County
Patent Cement for Glass and Crockery Issued in Richmond
An advertisement proclaims a patent cement by Isaac Anthony of Augusta for cementing glass earthenware and crockery. It claims rapid hardening within three minutes and compares its strength to other vessels, with a sale price of one dollar per stick and usage directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parvirs
Richmond
Harry
Isaac Anthony
Aagusta
Aloa Mills Opens New Grist Mill in Columbia County
Aloa Mills in Columbia County announces a new grist mill on the Uchss Eastern branch now operating. A Georgia burr mill for wheat grinding is expected by June first, with modern improvements including elevators coffers and bolting cloths. The mill sits between Washington and Wrightsborough roads on the Columbia Road, twelve miles from Augusta, offering cash prices for merchantable wheat and a water diversion for customer use.
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
Janta Ho
Sheaffe
Com. Ghauncey
Prince Regent
Kingston
Usu
Niagara
Béwis
Henry Dearborn
Joax Anxstaoxe
Cuaun- Cey
Madison
Shal Pike
Chauncey
William Gones
Washingtons
U.S
Army
Town of
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
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
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
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