Flint stones and munitions supply for the nation
A reader discusses stone sources for gun flints, noting European methods and the risk of poor quality. The article surveys mineral classification, cites Werner and Daornus terms, and suggests northern and western United States for flint deposits, with potential in chalky Neiz formations and large rounded boulders for usable flints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Twiggs
Pyromachus
Werner
Silex Cretaceus
Daornus
Quarts
Haig
Pierre
Fusil
United States
Atlantic
Neiz-mountain
Flint Stone Characteristics and a Death Notice
The text describes hornstone or flint in various grey hues with a glistening surface and translucent edges. it fracture is conchoidal and it can scratch quartz and emits a phosphorescent odor when struck. It notes chalk and limestone embedding and a calcareous crust while addressing historical debates on stone formation. The piece ends with a death notice for Mrs. Levina Saxton, wife of Absolom H. Saxton, on Wednesday the 11th, leaving six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disciples of
Science
Levina Saxton
Absolom H. Saxton
Bank of Augusta Elects Eleven Directors Next December
The Bank of Augusta will hold an election for eleven directors from stockholders for one year on Monday December 7 between 10 AM and 4 PM at the bank. Election management is by A Watkins J Campbell W White Ralph Thomas and J Williams junior or any three. By order of the Board ELEAZAR EARLY Cashier. Nov 27, 1812.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank OF Augusta
Messrs. A. Watkins
J. Campbell
W. White
Ralph Thomas
J. Williams
Eleazar Early
Auction Notice From Early Market Sale At Noon
Auction announcement for 11 o'clock sale includes a plated harness and a good gig horse on four months credit. Also offered are cordial, cheese, weavers reeds, barrels of coffee candles rum and a settee bed. Dated November 27 at area West.
Lime and Lime Stone Contract Notice 1812
Walter Adair announces a four year lime contract with James Blair for lime and lime stone deliveries from his quarry. Hugh McDonald and Blair handle orders with delivery to Petersburg Augusta or Savannah. Advertisers request four insertions with payment on demand. November 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Blair
Walter Adair
Hugh M‘donald
H. M‘donald
Elberton
Tugalo River
Franklin County
Petersburg
Augusta
Savannah
Augusta Herald
Times & Savannah Museum
Huca M.donan
Grand Double Number Lottery draws Capital Prizes
The notice advertises a Susquehannah canal lottery with capital prizes including 30000 and 20000 dollars and multiple other prizes. It states two tickets share a number and details early drawing advantages, urging prompt purchase from C. S. Buckle with a Union College Lottery No. 4 also offered, schemes available gratis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susquehannah Canal
Union College
New- York
Buckle
Mount of Health Ladies Academy Near Augusta
Advertisement for the Ladies Academy at Mount of Health near Augusta claims 14 years of residence with no fever and offers astronomy geography music and a piano with a term of 120 dollars per year payable quarterly. Payments in war years accepted in bacon wheat flour and homespun. facility quality cited as equal to any in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Hever
Bethlehem
Salem
Charleston
United States
Sheriff's Sale Notices in Scriven County Ties to 1912 Auction
The sheriff announces sales on the first Tuesday in January at the Jacksonborough court house. Trust property includes a negro man named Jim and another named Adam, seized to satisfy executions against John Burns and John Bryant, respectively. John Young, Sheriff, dated November 27, 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonborough
Scriven County
Jim
John Burns
Burns
Adam
John Bryant
Bryant
John Hill Trades Goods for Sale at New House
John Hill invites the public to his relocated store at the house once occupied by Jackson and Hutcheson near Major I Phillzy's. He advertises 4 hogsheads of prime Jam set for sale and lists sugar coffee rum brandy potatos cheese bagging shoes and other items with cash or produce terms, dated November 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson and
Hutcheson
Phillzy
Jamaica
Liverpool
Lost Red Man Roce Pocket Book Reward Offered
The subscriber Eldred Simkins of Edgefield Court House South Carolina offers 30 dollars reward for the return of a small red man roce pocket book or memorandum book containing about 250 to 260 in bank bills including one 100 and two 50s plus papers of importance. The book was lost between Barnwell Court-house and the Piney Wood House in this district while traveling. A 50 dollar reward is offered for detection and conviction of anyone attempting to pass the bills. Lost 27 1812.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Savannah Bank
John Barton
Barnwell Court-house
Piney Wood House
Appointment of Agents During Absence
A subscriber on public duty appoints Andrew G. Semmi of Augutta and Wm. H. Jones of Petersburg as agents. Crocke Coox and Joan M. Doory, Esqs. will serve as legal agents during the absence. Davis Jones, Captain Augusta, Nev. November 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterburg
Andrew G. Semmi
Augutta
Wm. H. Jones
Petersburg
Croxce Coox
Joan M. Doory
WM. Jones
Notice to refrain from trading note for hire of enslaved person
Public caution against accepting a note for seventy two dollars dated January 1812 and payable January 1813 signed by H L. U. Ravener. The note was for hire of a Negro girl, whom George W. Evans unlawfully detains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Evans
Evans
Negro Blacksmith for Sale or Hire for Carriage Work
Advertises a Negro blacksmith for sale or hire from January, skilled in carriage making beyond plantation tasks. Enquiries to be made at the office. dated November 27. f wd
To Rent House and Lot Occupied by Subscriber
Property for rent the house and lot now occupied by the subscriber with possession given the first day of next January. Terms apply to Mr. John Hill. Zacariah Williams.
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John Hill
Zacariah Williams
For Sale on easy terms in Edgefield District South Carolina
There is nearly three acres of ground and a two story dwelling with out houses. Anyone interested can learn terms by contacting the subscriber or Nicholas Y Ware Esquire at Martin Town Edgefield District South Carolina. November 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordons
Nicholas Y Ware
Esquire
Nicholas
Martin Town
Edgefield District
S.carolinas
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Ladies’ Academy
Georgia
Department of State
Syste
Thomas H. Enn
Joan Boos
St. Mary’s
John Eppinger
Marshal
John Young
Sierif
John” Hill
Eldred Simkins
Edgefield Court
South Carolina
Nev
L. U. Ravener
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