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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1807
Page
7
The fragment mentions cantonments and a line of advance with references to French troops and Vienna. It also cites Mr. Thomas J. Blach of Newburyport presenting an artistic magnet capable of lifting 12 pounds, appearing in the Raleigh Regifter.
A notice states a 20 dollar note from Savannah or Charleston and a Bank of too dollars from Savannah Branch, dated March 16 1867, were found in a torn letter from James Mauty of Liverpool to John Fox. The finder should return them to J S Walker with a reward for the other. The bank will be stopped on payment once the description is verified.
Auction notice lists a enslaved man named Davey formerly owned by Major John Brown deceased. Davey is described as skilled in attending horses and house work. Interested buyers should contact Capt. Samuel M. Smyth in Augusta to learn terms. notice dated April.
From Augusta on May 23 reports arrive of British naval moves and French setbacks in Europe. The piece notes Col Burr’s Richmond trial upcoming, Russian actions against the emperor and England, and a possible capture of Montevideo by British forces. Cotton prices in Georgia edge 16 to 18 cents as Poland and Russia battles influence markets. A gruesome infant buried under suspicious circumstances prompts a local inquiry. editor appeals for duty and public warning. The column also surveys English governance and press liberty with a critical 18th century quotation about representation and sovereignty.
A lengthy 1807 public notice from North Carolina residents exposes Edward Patrick Davis, alias Edward Davis Patrick, as a fraudster who fled Warren county with a child. Signatories certify the man has not been divorced in the state and caution against his alleged misrepresentations and debts.
The Post Office at Athens establishes an office of distribution for public information. A. Lewis, P.M. announces the change and urges awareness of the new office in Athens.
A fifty dollar bill left in Augusa on a March day wrapped in blank paper is offered for return at the Chronicle Office with a handsome reward. Also report that cargo from the Brig Unanimity bound for Savannah was lightened after a storm and repairs will be made.
A 1807 notice proclaims Dr. Caley Havins as a permanent Augusta physician offering unremitting care. His Broad Street shop, near Capt. Cormick's, emphasizes surgery skill, Navy experience, and six years practice in the upper country to gain public confidence. May 23. Georgia. Columbia County petition notices follow.
The administrators R Crawford adm r and Anne Barnett adm x advertise in this paper that a matter is postponed to the 72nd of June next.
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