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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1811
Page
7
After years of work the publisher reveals the completion of a historic account by a Ferben ga researcher. The piece chronicles their toil in compiling a legacy of labor and personal history for public release this winter season.
The piece discusses European war dynamics with France Britain and Russia, noting uncertain gains and potential shifts in the Peninsula. It reports British orders restricting American trade, contends embargo may protect national honor, and notes Georgia legislative actions and editor responses on a state laws printing contract.
The ship United States, Captain Ladler, arrived from Liverpool in 49 days bearing London and Liverpool papers of September 6. The Constitution carried Mr. Bartow the American ambassador to France, with two consuls, and is to Cherbourg. Bonaparte tours the coast with plans to go to Boulogne Calais Dunkirk Ostend Antwerp and possibly Amsterdam. Guineas have fallen 15 percent in France amid war fears with Russia.
Capt Davis brings the Fingal into Norfolk with a London Courier dated September 7. The papers note a measure of retaliation against the non importation act and an Order in Council signed September 6 prohibiting American vessels from British ports unless carrying flour and wheat and mandating return cargoes of American or colonial produce.
The Freeman's Journal notes Newhern is beset by a fever claiming many residents. Waggoners report arrivals with produce confirm the outbreak. Atmosphere has improved in days, offering hope for the disease’s end. Freenan Kidingsworth, charged with counterfeiting, is in bail in Johnton county. He is a Justice of the Peace and self styled Protestant preacher.
A Richmond report quotes Mr. Madison from Montpelier stating that recent English dispatches carry propositions of a favorable nature that should be accepted. He asserts no doubt our differences with Britain would be adjusted in due time.
Frederic Brown reports that Gen. Wilkinson's Tarau-The Coast Martial session continues with witnesses examined. A vast amount of testimony collected by congressional committees has been offered, and much of it will be read with Wilkinson's consent. The court is expected to close in two to three weeks as few additional witnesses are anticipated.
The twelve rocks in the city linking the James River Basin to tide water were filled with water and a large scow moved along in 45 to 50 minutes up and 55 minutes down. Built by Mr. Cody the vessel holds about 50 tons of flour and may transport produce from the basin to Rocket’s landing through the locks. Directors and citizens witnessed the ascent and descent as the superintendent offered the locks to the company. Time will test their execution.
The wedding took place Thursday at Casper Neal’s Beach Island in South Carolina. Rev James Holcomb officiated. Isaac Low of Richmond County Gedrain married Penny Neal of 8 Carolina.
Married on the fifth inst. by the Reverend A. Marshal D. Wu Coxzisr to the amiable Miss Saran Germany both of Columbia County in a small local ceremony keeping quiet attendance.
Obituary notice records the death of Martha Milledge after years of illness near the city. It lauds her virtues and notes she was married to the Honorable John Milledge. Also announced is the death of David Robinson Esq a judge of Burke County Inferior Court who died after a long illness in Waynesboro.
A publisher states it will publish an essay in the Chronicle at author request and cover the expense. The note expresses willing compliance with the author's demand for publication and payment.
The piece laments widespread political distraction and neglect of law and religion in the United States. It notes a decline in reverence for laws and authority, citing the Union Church in Columbia County on the 27th ultime as an example of religious neglect enabling such trends.
A speech argues religion sustains government and urges improvement in priestly education. It notes oratory lacking moral virtue weakens church power, and asserts eloquence, persuasion, and virtue uplift society. The speaker defends clergy while highlighting need for refined preaching. November 2, Columbia County.
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