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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1811
Page
7
The Union party congratulates George Washington Campbell on winning a Senate seat to replace the resigning Mr White. Campbell, author of notable Resolutions, assumes office in place of the departing senator amid the 16th Congress.
Extract from an August 28 1814 letter notes seriousness of Catholic agitation in Ireland with petitions for equal rights and fears of crisis. It also reports the U S President and Treasury Secretary arriving in a city, and discusses American produce, crops, and anticipated supplies and markets for a year ahead.
From Oporto dispatches Captain Sisson reports British troops encamped near Almeidd preparing to besiege Redrigo. French commander Marmont holds the position with batteries and scarce transports bringing guns ammo. Market prices for flour pork rice and corn noted.
The report notes schooner Independence arriving after an eight day voyage from Bermuda with no new information for Admiral Yorke who is referenced as having not arrived in English papers. Brig Virgi fria capt Driver from Malta left August 26 and troops under Loch Wellington are moving north while another convoy with Leinster troops neared Lith. The Frere army reportedly had about forty thousand men in the field and Mackers suffered losses.
From South America direct, reports confirm arrivals at the port of Montevideo and disruptions to beef and flour shipments with government seizure threats. The college at the university conferred Bachelor of Arts on 24, and Master of Arts on 28 gentlemen, including Reverend Thomas P. of Webfield New Jersey and Lt. William S. Hamilton, aide to General Wade Hampton.
A London Statesman article questions a French state paper deemed a forgery and notes reactions in English and American circles. It cites the Revd. Feba Brown and other university figures, while speculating on who might print a controversial piece in New York.
The Federal Republican notes Mr. Pinkney’s formal leave from the British government and his request for a private audience with the prince regent. The regent questions Pinkney’s business and directs him to the foreign office, reflecting tension between officials and the envoy.
Reports credit navy officers with uncovering illicit trade and froggling on the waters. On the 14th, Mr Jones of the Kent navy seized a Chandeliers vessel near the Baize, recovering a pounder and 27 muskets stamped United States along with ammunition. Officials warn the city contributed to the plunder and stress vigilance. A federalist remark about coats mirrors political tension and calls for choosing virtue over betrayal.
The Rev J Garvin informs friends that Mrs Garvin, who devotes time to the Training of Young Ladies, reports the exercises of their school continue with abated attention. Subjects include Grammar, Arithmetic, Reading, Needlework. Children of both sexes can be accommodated with board, washing, and other small terms. October 25.
A Georg ian urges the Legislature to avoid new militia laws and instead foster discipline through improved habits and pride. He argues consolidation would confuse, while time and private motivation must raise discipline, not statutes. The piece contrasts city volunteers' readiness with country militia.
The Subscribers forming Bustin and Turpin announce a two year partnership to run the former Ashton’s Tavern, offering attentive service and privacy for travelers and families with nearby connected premises. Edward Bustin and Beverly Turpin pledge constant availability and full attention to guests, inviting public patronage. October 25.
On the first Tuesday in December next at the court-house in Warren county the usual hours 400 acres of land adjoining George Turner and others where Yarborough resides and levied on to satisfy two executions for Jonas and William Shivers with two enslaved people Abram Dick and Sales man and a girl Philis levied on as the property of John Petit to satisfy an execution for William Stark for John Gibson Also a wagon and gear and a horse taken as property of Robert Edwards to satisfy an execution for Philip Brantley Also a lot with a Taylor's shop adjoining the public square of Warrenton levied on as property of George M Cole to satisfy an execution for William D Bunkley and others.
Francis Boykin executor of the estates of Nathaniel G Macon and Maviba Macon dec applies for letters of dismission. Citations require appearance at Greene county court of Ordinary on the first Monday in January to show cause why letters should not be granted. Hand seal dated July 1 1811 Henry Carleton Jr clerk.
Henry Carleton Jr issues a notice in Greelte county directing all persons concerned to appear at the Ordinary Court on the first Monday in January next to show cause why William Houghin executor of the estate of Yabn Sims should not have letters of dismission granted.
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