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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1807
Page
3
A 1807 communication reports Copenhagen's eight thousand regular troops ready to defend the city as British forces land. Governor Peyman burns suburb houses aiding the siege and denounces the English as brigands while Cathcart encamps at Frederiksberg Castle.
Washington City reports a stark clash over British action against neutral states. A Charleston letter denounces Britain’s Copenhagen stance, warns Americans to choose between neutrality and conflict, and urges unity against perceived British coercion.
Augusta August 24 A editorial advocates printing the laws of the state in newspapers to inform citizens. It praises Rep Hutchinson for proposing the measure, notes delays in the legislature, and urges candor from lawmakers. Also brief items about pardons, Zealand geography, and Denmark Britain tensions.
The dispatch describes embargoed Portuguese vessels at a harbor, troops marching toward Portugal, and French plans to move 50 000 soldiers to aid Denmark. It notes England at war with the Dutch and ongoing military actions in Europe.
On Thursday the 10th day of November at the late residence of Punch M Farlin deceased at the lower end of Broad Street to Augusta all the personal property of the deceased including household furniture carpenter's tools wearing apparel and related items. Claims must be presented to the subscriber within the prescribed time. John Willson Adam's October 24 2t.
Election returns show Robert Jackson senator winner and Fairchild representatives chosen. Sheriff, coroner, surveyor and other county offices listed for Richmond and Warren districts. Also notes a Georgia First Brigade quota of 100000 troops and a Paris death of Portacis aged 63.
A 50 year old enslaved woman Priscilla Barely appears jailed in Abbeville district South Carolina. Hannah from Elbert County Georgia and a young male likely belonging to Gen. George Mathews claim Elberton area ties. Carey an African man 21 or 22 with Goliah origin wanders Charleston seeking owners. report notes ongoing Africa vessel arrivals and the January import ban.
The column lists slave sales at Gadsden’s Wharf dated September 28 by Wim Boy, including 390 prime Congo slaves and 350 Congoes plus 580 prime Angolas for sale in July August. It also records Augusta prices current for cotton, tobacco, corn meal, butter, flour, salt, and pork ranges, noting varied cents and dollars.
A notice by Daniel Starnes proposes establishing a weekly newspaper in Edgefield C House Washington district. The plan outlines publishing by a house named in the proposal with intent to provide local news and information to residents.
The Edgefield Whig promises to follow 1776 Republican principles in shaping editorials. It notes limited editorial content but aims to rely on patron talents from South Carolina. Early mail arrivals will allow foreign and domestic news and prices to be shared regularly for merchants and readers.
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