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Augusta Chronicle

Location

Augusta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1812

Page

3

Frontiers News Report Mixed on British Movements

The Chronicle notes rumors of British actions near Niagara and Detroit, but finds no solid confirmation. It mentions Gen. Harrison advancing from Fort Wayne toward Michilimackinack and Detroit, with 12,000 troops near Plattsburgh and rapid but cautious movement along Lake Champlain. It reports Halifax arrivals, Florida uncertainty, and a Savannah incident where a sloop was burned, reflecting civilian anger and lawfulness tensions amid wartime.

Canada van Rensellaer Hisrmy Niagara Arrison Michilimackinack Detroit Malden U.S Tanner Melton St. Lauence Montreal Lake Ramplain Plattsburgh Adival Warren Halifax Foster England

Obituary notices from Greene and Columbia counties

Departed individuals include Mrs. Mary Houghton of Greene and the widow of a local resident. Mary Houghton, age unspecified, died after illness. neighbors recall her urbanity and kind character amid a short Greene residence. Rev William Daviding of Scotland, 45, died at the Cobiy home in Columbia County after five years in America.

Green County Mary Houghton Jothaa Houghting Charleston Huad Columbia County Waomis Cobiy William Davidfing Scotland America

Presentment of Richmond County Grand Jury 1812

Grand Jury of Richmond County presents a grievance about county funds mismanagement by inferior court justices. They urge legislature to pass a law at the next session to compel proper duty and funding arrangement, and call for publication in Augusta papers.

Couny Richmond Inferior Cour Grand Jury Walter Leigh Boveman John Fury Geo Pearson John Cormick Angus Martin John Cashin N. Delaigle Joshua Meals Z. Williams John Howard John Moore D.M Kinney Ale. . Martin Hugh Nesbitt R. Thomas Chs Labozan Tho. Barrett Lud. Harris John HW. Mann

Local Ad warns against trading a deceptive note

James Abercrumby and Elijah Walker warn the public through newspaper notice about a note for two hundred dollars given to them. John Starnes recounts a cotton deal with William O Doniel of Laurence District S Carolina, a theft by O Doniel, and a pursuit leading to legal actions and a ransom-style arrangement to avoid further harm. The account covers purchases in 1811, sale to Jacob Danforth, discovery of seeds in bales, subsequent theft, and a coerced payment to spare a life, with notes and threats among family circumstances.

Messas James, Abercrumby Elijah Walker Laurence Hls Carolina Nano O'Donill Laurence Destict S. Carolinas Jacob Danforth Conta Daniel Bing Robinson Creene County Latlength John Starnes

Sale of Lands and a Slave in Warren County Notice

A sale to take place at the Warren County Courthouse between customary hours on a December Tuesday. Properties include 409 acres adjoining Joseph Williams to satisfy an execution for Biffingame Harvey. 50 acres adjoining Jashur Stanford for two executions in favor of D. & T. Withord. a enslaved boy named Bub belonging to Bitha Perryman to satisfy an estate administration judgment. and 536 acres adjoining Walitam Culpepper and others to satisfy three executions for George Mitchell William McG. and Lid Edwards, all held by constable.

Joseph Williams Robert Thompson Biffingame Harvey Jashur Stanford Stephen Wiford Constable Bitha Perryman Fenr Neethamed H. Collins Mtheldred Thomas Adamnton Gufs David Waggones Andrew Allen William Smith Hamilton Gols Thomas Hl. Kindall W.C Scriven W.iver B. Green C. Morris Lfaid James Neennieh C. Maris J

Mulatto boy sought for abducting girl in South Carolina

A notice describes William Donocho, a bright mulatto about a year old, fond of liquor and quarrels, who decoyed a 15 year old girl of late complexion toward the road near the Catawba river. He is to be apprehended in Lincoln County, with reward offered. Readers urged to inform J. Macfarland, Esqr. in North Carolina.

William Donocho Suwpter District South Carolina Penafee S.W Lincoln County Mall Beccer J. Macfarland P. K. Lured Hil N.C. Krilton Adkison

Certificate praising eight physicians for Dr Coit's Pills

A printed certificate states the respectability of eight physicians who have long valued Dr Coit's Pills. The note mentions CH.C. Dunn offering liquid ink by bottle or gallon as of October 24.

Isaac Tichenor

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