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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1815
Page
3
Citizens and soldiers your names ought to fill a page in the annals of your country but your merits and duty entitle you to friendly recollection. Major Easter and Major Tomaj T. V. Gray receive praise for their attentive service.
Washington reports the GonsTiTurien frigate, Capt. Stewart Ironsides, arrived off Sandy Hook and expected in New York harbor after severe engagements. Capt. Bourne, aboard the Ida, says a large Spanish force landed on Margarita, with a ship of the line, five frigates, and 60 to 70 transports carrying 9 to 10 thousand troops, patriots capitulated, army moved toward Loguiras.
The latest from Europe reports Bonaparte concentrating forces toward Helgi Napisy, while the Moniteur notes the emperor leaving the army for Paris. Wellington reportedly arrives in Belgium to lead Dutch and English troops with mixed Russian and Austrian support, as Blucher and other commanders maneuver. In America, Creeks near Milledgeville threaten commissions demarcation, with Col Hawkins mobilizing Militia to protect the boundary line and prevent hostile actions.
Samuel Neilson offers the highest cash prices for red oak bark by the quantity with a deadline announced on May 26.
Georgia legislature enacts a flour inspection system with inspectors in Petersburg Petersburg, Augusta, and Savannah. It requires millers to fill barrels to exact weights, brands and marks, penalties for mispacked flour, and inspection seals, with duties and oaths for inspectors and penalties for violations.
The document records an enacted repeal of conflicting laws by the authority mentioned. It cites penalties and terms, including fines and a 13 month period, with references to sections and repealed provisions. Names include BENJ. WHITAKER and PETER EARLY among legislative participants.
An 1815 Augusta ordinance provides for a City Surveyor or appointed substitute to define and mark public street boundaries within the city limits. The official must post a $1000 bond, take an oath, and may receive fees of $5 per lot line or cross street, plus $2 for certified surveys. Encroachments face a ten day notice and $50 daily fines.
A notice dated May 2 warns of a runaway enslaved man named Franio about 5 feet 4 inches tall, stout build, scar on left leg from a bullet, speaks broken English, claims French origin. He was seen near Savannah and is believed to head toward Savannah or board a vessel. A reward is offered for apprehension and delivery to the subscriber or confinement in jail.
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