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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1807
Page
7
Citizens in Columbia County Georgia condemn the Leopard attack on the Chesapeake and pledge support for federal measures to secure reparation and future safety. Leaders urge national unity, and a letter disputes a Savannah rumor linked to political tensions.
The Augusta Chronicle notes on September 5 report the ongoing trial with jurors named from Richmond Fredericksburg Westmoreland Henrico and Goochland plus a forthcoming arraignment. It mentions prudential reasons for evidence delay and urges amicable settlement to avoid public boredom. Admittance for a local academy performance is listed with ticket details. Death notices include Patuk La. MAR of South Carolina and Mrs Ruta La. MAR and a river drowning of Peter Larticus, Charleston coachmaker.
Property offer near Green Brier five miles from the Court House comprising 388 acres with about 140 cultivated, including a peach orchard and apple trees. Dwelling and outbuildings on site with a water stream. Possession by January first on paying half the price and securing the balance. titles stated indisputable. Francis Farrar, Columbia County, Sept 5.
A ledger item notes John Hill & Co. receiving a mixed consignment from New York including lace, fabrics, trims, gloves, dress patterns, shawls, ribbons, embroideries, threads, calicoes, stockings, and other notions. Also listed are fowling pieces, various cloths, hats, boxes, trunks, and imported wines and spirits with Sept. date.
One month after the date hereof the Honorable the Tries tier Court of Lincoln County will hear a case to sell two lots of land formerly Samuel Hunter now owned by two Legatees who are deceased Jane Hunter and James Huxter. The parcels total 6.75 and 2.84 acres respectively to be sold for equal distribution among the heirs and legatees. Elizabeth Hunter administratrix September 5.
On the first Tuesday in October next at Scriven Court House, several large land tracts are advertised for sale to satisfy executions. Listed parcels include 1000 acres along the Garrat Ogochee River in Scriven, 2024 acres in Wilkinson, 2606 acres in Effingham, 48 acres in Scriven, 2024 acres in Baldwin, 20 acres in Scriven, 200 acres in Scriven, 24 acres in Scriven. Names include S Douglass, Nethercliff, John and Henry Biflers, Nathaniel Lundy, William Oliver Esq., Isaac Mott, Ambrose Jackson, John Meers, and others. Also, a Lincoln County defaulter list and a September notice in Columbia Court. The time is Cah. Also, a notice of a negro girl for property claim in Wilkes, and letters of administration for Thomas Brown in Richmond.
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