29 Oct 1808
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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1808
Page
1
April Term 1808 notice seeks a person skilled in the language and other qualifications to lead the Columbia Academy located 20 miles above Augusta. John Briscoe advertises the vacancy in the superior court minutes dated October 22.
In February term 1808 of the Ware County Superior Court the petition of Molly Parker executrix of Samuel Parker seeks foreclosure of a mortgage on 150 acres. John McCormick holds equity of redemption. mortgage dated March 1806 to secure 500 pounds. Samuel Parker died leaving a will appointing Molly Parker executrix. Court ordered principal interest and costs paid into court within twelve months or redemption is barred. notice to publish in a Georgia gazette or serve on the executrix six months prior to payment date.
Notice states Zachariah McDonald applies to the inferior court of Columbia County to establish a copy of an original note as allowed by law. The document cites witnesses and dates in 1806 and 1868, with signatures and marks, asserting value and authenticity of the note and copy.
Dispatches from St Michael bring updates from Pinckney and Armstrong as Congress prepares new communications. British orders and the embargo spark exchanges with France, while Maryland’s election mood shifts toward Democracy after a large urban procession and fiery demonstrations. A new medical college plan, lectures, and scholarships are announced with details on facilities and tuition for students.
Aug 8 Capiz reports diplomatic envoys in Madrid from Refna and the U S have not recognized king Joseph. A London to New York letter dated July 26 warns that while France aids opposition, Spain may fall to Napoleon, making speculation hazardous.
A 1808 circular from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York to medical societies lists the appointed professors and officers for the new College. It names Marcus Mrrcums, Benjamin De Witt, Bruce, Joan Augustus Suira, William Jas. M Neven, and Necuot A Bonevite along with their professorships in natural history chemistry anatomy surgery obstetrics and midwifery.
The fragment reports on a Caroline County court dispute with William Gubey, detailing attempts to influence public opinion, the desire for a fair trial, and references to a possible remedy in law. It notes court records, depositions rejected, and a vowed public statement to support defenses while urging moral conduct and faith.
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