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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1808
Page
7
Fragmented OCR lists names and districts for state senate and house seats. The text references Richmeids Thosins Fiournoy Ware Leigh Burchinson Scott and other candidates with district numbers and party or status hints.
Fragmentary record shows embargo traders and duties described as shillings per ton. Notices mention a marriage in New York and a death of Captain Baxter Poor, with community remarks on public virtue and local sentiment.
Report from Augusta summarizes naval actions near Portugal and Spain, French troop movements, and political shifts in Europe. It notes British and Austrian influences, Napoleon’s movements, and the Pope’s stance amid ongoing hostilities with Naples, Venice, and Calabrian theaters.
A reflective piece laments European strife between French and Spanish factions, warning Americans to avoid involvement in royal murders and dynastic rivalries. It compares historical empires and predicts bloody pages if the North and South seek empire, urging distance from European intrigues.
The Chronicle reports the Lugusta Academy faces ruin unless immediate action is taken. The editor calls on officials to account for funds and the fate of the academy property. The piece laments neglect and requests prompt, accurate accounting from those involved.
Announcement by Rev John R Thomlinson AM outlining Augusta Academy a private school to open in January 1809 for students pursuing liberal and practical education English studies taught by accomplished instructors two public examinations annually a board of visitors from Augusta to monitor progress and a boarding option managed by Mrs Handley with moderate terms name and details of tuition and board to be published two weeks before opening
La Roche and Van Sinderen advertise removing their stock to the state property and opening an extensive assortment of dry goods groceries hardware cutlery stationary saddlery and shoes. They offer salt and urge cash produce payment and low prices in this place or Savannah.
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