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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1820
Page
5
A courtroom style monologue paces through a theatrical exchange where a witness answers with repeated Yes and No phrases in Italian and English. The piece skewers memory, moral judgment, and courtly doubt as the speaker questions how well the Queen and courtly figures are fair.
An advertisement from the London Morning Chronicle dated September lists three volume sets on divorces and Crim Con trials from the late reign. It names Lord Paget with Lady Wellesley, Duchess of Grafton with Lord Ossory, and many other high society pairings, with biographical notes and illustrations.
A reader in The Chronicle attacks exclusive stage rights between the city and Savannah, denouncing monopolies as harmful to poorer families. He praises the upper-route owner for efficient service, questions propriety of renewed charters, and urges legislative attention to patronage fairness.
An authorized statement declares General Graycock a candidate for the office of Receiver of Tax Returns in Richmond County for the upcoming election in November.
On the 28th of December next at Am brose Jones lecd in Columbia County the sale will include all personal property of the estate except Negroes. Items listed cover horses cattle sheep hogs crops household and plantation tools with copper still and gear. Sale runs daily until complete with terms announced day of sale. Archer Avary Bar, November 17 now.
In Augusta a heated critique targets Counsellor Parties eloquence and Phillips writings. The Southern Patriot’s notice accuses overemphasized style and endless repetition while condemning political conduct and disaffection. The piece cites Charles Phillips and laments public sentiment.
The article reports Philadelphia and Pennsylvania voting results for presidential electors with Monroe leading Clinton in the city, notes some abstention by anti-slavery citizens, and includes Governor election figures. It also mentions financial and political updates from Middletown and Baltimore, plus Missouri tariff discussion, education measures, and a Choctaw treaty context with favorable terms for the tribe.
The article discusses cotton seed oil as a promising manure and industrial product. It notes favorable early results in leather tanning and potential as a linseed or olive oil substitute, with oil yields from seed and pulp usable for cattle feed. It urges agricultural society and legislative support for further testing and incentives.
An extract from a New Orleans letter dated Sept 23 1820 reports the city faces unusually deadly diseases this season. It notes the loss of several valuable men and says a morning report states General Ripley is dead.
The French monarchy celebrates the birth of Prince Henry Charles Ferdinand, Duke of Bordeaux, sending a heartfelt appeal from the French Legation in Washington. The message praises the child as a unifying symbol for France and expresses hope for a future where the lineage sustains national prosperity and royal affection across oceans.
In this city the 11th instant died Benjamin Yarnold aged 39 born in Worcestershire England. He passed at his father James Furse's residence in Barnwel District South Carolina. Also noted is the death on Tuesday the 10th inst of Susan Ann Collins wife of George W. Collins formerly of this place in the nineteenth year of her age.
The steam boat Georgia Page arrived at the port of Augusta with towboats Nos. 10 and 25. The vessel carried merchandise consigned to E. Quinn. Names listed include A Hutchinson, J Carter, R W Woodruff, R&B Lang, J Moore, L C Cantelou, and others. Lieut d W Phillips among the attendees.
An industrious young man, known for bookkeeping, vows to locate a suitable position at the office. He expresses determination to secure a desirable situation and pursue opportunities.
A dense list of landmark law reports and treatises cited in the entry, including Blackstone's Commentaries, Coke on Littleton, Cranch's and Johnson's Reports, Montesquieu's Spirit of Laws, and Vattel's Law of Nations, with multiple authors and editions noted.
Marshal's Office of the District of Georgia warns assistants to return their census returns promptly. The message cites near deadlines and mentions newspaper publications in Darien Gazette Athens Journal Milledgeville Recorder and Chronicle and others to publish the countermand. Dated November 2 in Savannah and dated November 11, 1820.
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