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Augusta Chronicle

Location

Augusta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1809

Page

2

Danube War Works Impress as French Fortify Bridges

The report details French military actions along the Danube with Col Decouz commanding the goth regiment to seize an island, take 200 prisoners, and capture cannon. It praises Gen Bertrand for rapid bridge construction and fortified works, while noting Austrian forces at Hazendorf and Great Aspern and preparations for a decisive action.

Garube Duke of Bertrand Danube Rooe Lohau Essling Rivoli Maffena Legrand Tete-De Pont Hazendorf Great Aspern Hungary Trajan Canesar Rhine Prince Gazarin Rislia Schoenbrunn Hawkly Killee Sterling Prometheus Mounteney Bonaparte Holland Austria & l Kingdom of Bavaria Vienna Austria Fungary Drau Carinthia Carpidlay Istria Trieste Fiume Kingdom of Italy Tyrol France Wirtemberg Baden Franconias Bohemia and Moravia House of Austria Austrian Poland Saxony Zuaim Presburgh Gratz Hainburgh Berlin Prague

French Generals To Answer For Tyrolese Rebellion Deaths

A translated July 13 Hamburgh Correspondent note reports Major General Berthier’s letter to the Austrian commander from Schoenbrunn dated June 6. It cites a decree by Emperor Francis declaring Fouler and Durefnel responsible under justice for the murder of General Chafteler and the killing of seven hundred Frenchmen and seventeen or eighteen others.

Austria Olmutz Archduke Charles Eylau Treth Nuremberg Hanover Moravia Prince Rosenberg Himslf Mayer Rederer Rosenberg Prince Cobourg Beatbiem Zuaim Constantinople Gasdanne Reis Effendi England Admiralty Sweden Bothnia Gallicia Turkey Tyrol Colloredo & Mittervich Frederick von Hardig Pergen France Duromnel Fouler Chatteler Alexander Berthier Alexander Berthier Schoenbrunn H. M Francis Durefnel Chafteler

Promissory Notes of a New Form From Rhode Island Bank

A Rhode Island bank in Glocester minted promissory notes that Andrew Dexter jr used to fraudulently borrow 845771 dollars. The fraud funded property purchases across New England. the bank closed in 1809 with scant assets. A Rhode Island legislature committee issued a detailed report.

London Paris Vienna Philadelphia New York Boston Glocefer Rhode Iland Andrew Dexter Farmer’s Exchange Bank Dexter New England San Rhodesland Democratic Press

Bank Thermometer Reads Old Financial Lessons

The Bolton Patriot discusses appetite for bank bills and prudence in handling currency. It argues a cautious approach to accepting bills to avoid loss, suggesting general rules on which notes are safe and which pose risk.

Bank Bill Market Reports Turbulent Currency Conditions

The Centinel notes volatile bank bills across New England with six banks trading near par while others like Berkshire and Northampton show wide discounts. Some banks have stopped payment. directors may redeem bills with interest and halt new issues to restore credit. Reports suggest Penobscot bank not closed. markets reflect widespread speculation and caution.

Berkshire Northampton New Hampshire Cody Chifkey Hillsborough Holland Augusta Lincoln Kennebeck Penobscot Barke Penobscot Bank

Shocking Gallows Tale of a Native American Seized in Jamaica

A native American man now in this city was pressed into service in Jamaica. On being taken to the ship the gang leader boasted of his authority and showed him a gibbet with the bones of the countryman Jonathan Robbins. The editor relays the tale and calls Seamen of America to weigh in. Washington reports the Secretary of State left for Baltimore and the Secretary of the Treasury for the northward on Wednesday.

Jamaica Sand Jonathan Robbins America Washington Baltimore Secretary of the Treasury

Essex Arrives at Norfolk After Long Newport Voyage

Yesterday at about 4 o clock the U S frigate Essex under Commander John Smith reached Norfolk after departing Newport Light House at 1 am Wednesday and docking at Cape Henry then mooring in Norfolk Harbor by 3 pm. The vessel is praised for its fine model and naval design and confidence is expressed in its commander to improve the infant establishment.

Norfolk U. States Essex John Smith Newport Cape Henry

Restoration of U S Britain relations under Mr Jackson

The piece argues Mr Jackson cannot restore commercial and friendly ties with Britain, notes his limited powers as resident minister, and points to executive indifference. It cites a Norfolk Ledger report that Secretary of State asked Jackson for urgent communications, which he reportedly had none to offer, and suggests Britain currently holds the advantage.

Jackson G. Britain U. S The Norfolk Ledger Baltimore England

Coroner Candidacy Filed for Richmond County

A fragment notes Lenora Kiser as a candidate for the office of coroner in Richmond County in the upcoming election. The document references September 16 as a date related to the election period.

Richmond

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