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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1811
Page
3
On Thursday evening May 16 in Greens County, Joan Anvenson, Esq. and Lucy Rosins were united in marriage by Robert Dale, Esq. The couple hails from Greens County and were described as amiable.
Letter from Petersburgh Intelligencer reports a sea clash near the Capes between the U S frigate President under Commodore Rodgers and an English frigate. Residents hear distant guns, see distant firing, and fear the incident may trigger war with England as Commodore Decatur seeks volunteers for a cruise.
An extract from a Norfolk letter dated May 18 reports a two hour engagement off the Virginia Capes between a British 33 gun frigate and the US frigate President under Captain Rogers. Commodore Decatur plans to sail to ascertain the facts. Nearby Raleigh and Wilmington items note salt manufactories near Wilmington producing about twenty thousand bushels annually and a Baltimore proposal to form a salt making company led by Mr. Bruf with endorsements from notable officials.
A garbled note suggests Mr Braff plans a durable enterprise to provide horse products at low prices. If he succeeds in establishing his operation, he could supply the continent and much of the world with hor products at reduced cost.
A London dated letter says the Prince Regent will not send Mr. Foster here and British orders will bar American exports except in British ships. It notes Mr Pinkney caused offense by skipping the Prince’s sick levee. Captain Grafio of the Diligent is jailed in Philadelphia after a plunder suit.
The Spitfire brig from Portland Massachusetts was boarded off the Hook by a British guard, the crew’s apprentice taken ashore despite protests. The incident occurs as Britain’s blockade of European trade tightens. Luther Martin of Baltimore wins 1000 dollars in the Baltimore Hospital Lottery.
Wanincron May 18 asks whether the United States should shift its stance toward France or Britain, urges steadfast enforcement of neutral rights, and warns against hastily weakening measures. It argues France must fulfill its promises or justify actions against it, while defending U.S. rights regardless of France’s conduct.
A fragment hints at balancing two belligerents. The speaker proposes alliance with both sides to avoid escalation and suggests eventual disengagement if hostilities persist. The tone implies a cautious, pragmatic approach to conflict.
General Moreux appeared in the Circuit Court of the United States for the Pennsylvania District and declared his intention to become a citizen, agreeing to the naturalization act, and complying with required forms. The report expresses happiness at a celebrated figure remaining among us as a citizen.
A satirical piece mocks public nudity debates and the claim that thinner garments reveal more charm. It recounts Madame Recamier’s fame for minimal attire and a humorous anecdote about a packet labeled Dress for Medante Récamieu with a fig leaf reveal.
An old notice touts the Ladies Academy at Mount of Health near Augusta, highlighting qualified teachers, a 120 dollar yearly cost payable quarterly in advance, and facilities including globe microscope and fortepiano. It claims low fever risk, nearby travel savings, and superior comforts for young ladies. May at.
An eclectic catalog of textiles and accessories including veils shawls lace sleeves silks stock stockings cambrics muslins and draperies from various fabrics and patterns. The itemized list ends with the date May 31 and refers to multiple fashion products and materials.
On the first Tuesday in July at the Court House in Warren County between usual hours will be sold 63 acres of land adjoining William Bird and others where David Jones resides to satisfy executions in favor of Hardy Pace as pointed by defendant and returned by Absalom Coursey constable. Also two tracts of 700 acres and another of 96 acres with various adjacents in road from Georgetown to Louisville to satisfy an execution in favor of William Bird versus Lewis Brady Matthias Gray and others pointed out to Gray and returned by Amos Travie constable. One third of 96 acres near John Stanford to satisfy an execution for J. J. Naifon returned by John Saunders constable. 82 acres pine land west of Swear Water adjoining Robert White and others to satisfy an execution in favor of Lemuel Ruke returned by John Saunders constable. 100 acres pine land near John Hamilton to satisfy executions for William C. Lawrence and others returned by John Saunders constable. 100 acres in Warren County adjoining Baize to satisfy an execution for Ira Nuon and others returned by Asa Newtor constable. Four Negroes Ben and David prime felows and Cate Celah taken to satisfy George Hargraves and others pointed out by defendant. One lot with Taylors shop adjoining the public square of Warrenton south side levied on as property of George M. Cole to satisfy an execution in favor of Henry Harden. Fifty acres adjoining James Gray and others levied on as property of Francis Hardiway to satisfy an execution Thomas Spainger versus Francis Hardiway. May 31.
Nine months after the date of application to the Interior Court of Columbia County a leave to sell a lot in Wilkinsor number 36% bearings to the orphans of Elwin Fears is sought for the benefit of future orphans. Henry Williams Jr. guardian.
In Georgiia Richmond County Wm Ross and Tuomas Gardnery apply for letters of administration on the estate of James Brown Jr and James Brown Sr both deceased creditors are cited to appear at the Ordinary Court in the county on the first Monday in July to show cause why letters should not be granted, dated May 30 1815.
Ten dollars reward for a dark chestnut sorrel horse missing from Columbia Court House area on Thursday the 23d. Described as 14 or 15 hands high with a thick neck and veil formed, may have white on one or both hind feet, no brands known. Reward and reasonable expenses paid to deliver to the subscriber at Columbia Court House, 908 to Ming Nati M'Laws, Augattan.
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