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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1811
Page
3
The text notes a machine earning 12 dollars a day for 390 days saving 33 600 dollars annually and 6 000 dollars per unit yielding 168 000 dollars per year for multiple machines. It argues such engines speed work, reduce wages, and boost canal construction and national wealth.
A meeting of Augusta citizens is announced for tomorrow morning at the Methodist Meeting House. Attendees will ring the bell to fix on four sites for a town house project.
A request is made at the Methodist Chapel for a Citizens meeting to decide on funding a town house. The group questions the value of the project, arguing funds could better improve river banks and street cleanliness, urging prudent use of public money.
Reports reveal the United States Branch Bank in Chaington was robbed between Saturday night and Monday morning, with over one hundred thirty five thousand dollars in gold and silver stolen. Rewards totaling twelve thousand dollars offered for recovery and informants.
London papers report a likely Anglo American war over the Little Belt action. Admiral York to hoist flag on 74 gun ships at Spithead with Venguer and Dane mark, while British efforts to equip the squadron continue and rumors place American aims in view.
A New York paper urges citizens to ready for defense as Britain plans punitive action over recent incidents. It cites impressment, naval clashes, and calls for Congress to restore national honor, urging decisive measures and possible war to protect independence.
In a critique attributed to the Columbian, the piece mocks how editors publish sensational tales of French vessels burning American ships while noting that actual voyages proceed unmolested. It argues that words are given more weight than deeds, exposing flawed logic in sensational reporting.
A Lisbon merchant writes to a Philadelphia friend on June 23 describing Wellington retreating to his strong holds and the raised siege of Badajoz. He notes wounded British troops arriving, near Elvas, and predicts market rises if the army advances. Elvas lies about one hundred miles away.
Philadelphia August 2. Abraham Piesch of the city received word from a captain and pilot that his ship Rose of more than 500 tons cargoed with tobacco and hides was seized by a British brig of war before leaving the Capes of Delaware. The destination was Stockholm and the fate of crew unknown.
Diep died Monday morning on the 50th ult ninth day of illness at Mr. Littleberry Clanton's residence in Columbia County STANox at age twenty two. He leaves a large family connection with only one brother and sister to lament the loss of a worthy affectionate brother.
An advertisement lists cashmeres, cambrics, silks, linens, shirtings, yarns and many textiles. It offers a wide assortment of ready items including slippers, shoes, hats, bagging, hardware and powder. Stores are located near the Herald Printing Office opposite Augusta Bank with reference date September 6.
For sale about 20 prime beef steers fit for killing or feeding. Ages range from 1 to 7 years. Seller Arthur Simkins Wayfield C. U. South Carolina dated September 6.
After nine months from the date a sun will be made to the inferior court of Elbert County for leave to fell 41 acres of land on Warhatch Creek in the real estate of Zechariah Clark deceased. The sale benefits the heirs and creditors of the deceased Abigal P Clark and James Morrison administrator. September 6.
A sheriff sale listing in Warren County describes parcels of land totaling about 450 acres adjoining Georgetown and other landmarks to satisfy several executions. Lands include property of Arthur Fort and Daniel Cal pepper, plus 200 acres by Joe's Creek. A named enslaved woman China is listed as property of Willis Persay to satisfy a separate execution. The sale occurs at the courthouse under an alleviating act. Auction date set for August 30.
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