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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1811
Page
7
The passage argues machinery can save 12 dollars a day or 390 days per year, totaling 33 600 dollars saved annually. One machine costing about 6 000 dollars would save 168 000 dollars yearly. Such engines speed work and reduce labor costs, making canals cheaper to build and yielding national benefits in the millions each year.
A meeting of the citizens of Augusta will be held tomorrow morning at the Methodist Meeting House at the ringing of the bell to fix on four sites for a Town House.
A meeting of the Citizens is requested at the Methodist Chapel to decide on building a town house. They argue the funds could better repair river banks cleanse streets and improve public safety rather than spend on a Pewn house. Citizens urge careful consideration before acting.
CrHaintestony reports a bank robbery at the United States Branch Bank dated August 27. The vault was entered likely by false keys with no violence, totaling over 135000 dollars in gold and silver stolen. Rewards of 10000 dollars for recovery and 2000 dollars for informing on accomplices announced.
London papers claim war with America looms as Bingham's account of the Little Belt engagement arrives. They accuse Rodgers of unprovoked aggression and urge swift reprimand while preparing Admiral York to command ships at Spithead and potential America-bound squadron.
An editorial asserts the United States must ready to resist Britain if war comes. It cites provocations by Britain including impressment, ship burning, and the Rodgers incident, and vows to punish Bonaparte as America aids its ally. It urges Congress to act boldly to preserve national honor against declines into bondage.
A reader questions the reliance on sensational reports about a French frigate burning vessels and letting ships pass unmolested. The piece condemns editors for valuing spoken words over actual acts, arguing that verbal reports are treated as conclusive proof while deeds contradicting them are ignored.
A Lisbon merchant writes to a Philadelphia friend noting Wellington's retreat to his strongholds and the raised siege of Badajoz by the British, aided by a Portuguese officer. He mentions many wounded British soldiers, the near Allied force at Elvas, and hopes markets rise as security holds around Elvas, about one hundred miles away.
Philadelphia August 2 British piracy reported Abraham Piesch of this city received word that his ship the Rose of more than 500 tons commanded by H didelius was captured by a British brig before leaving the Capes of Delaware. The vessel cargo tobacco and hides bound for Stockholm and the fate of crew unknown likely sent to Halifax or to Royal Navy service. debate over England policy and American views cited with Pickerin Walsh Wagner Coleman Bronson Foster and others.
Diep died Monday morning on the fifty ninth day of illness at the residence of Mr Littleberry Clanton in Columbia County STANox aged twenty two leaving a large family but only a brother and sister to mourn him.
The store presents a wide range of textiles and garments including cashmeres cambrics silks and velvets with assorted carpets blankets hosiery and suspenders. It lists morocco and kid footwear children and men hat varieties bagging hardware powder and other supplies. The notice notes a second store location near the Herald Printing Office opposite Augusta Bank and is dated September 6.
Arthur Simkins of Wagefield C U South Carolina offers about 20 prime beef steers for sale. Ages range from 1 to 7 years with fit-for killing or fattening potential. Purchaser may dispute terms to foil the sale. September 6.
After nine months from date, application will be made to the inferior court of Elbert County for leave to fell 41 acres of land on Warhatch Creek near the real estate of Zechariah Clark deceased for the benefit of heirs and creditors. Abigal P. Clark and James Morrison Administrators. September 6.
A sheriff sale in Warren County is advertised for next August 30 at the courthouse. It lists multiple parcels totaling about 450 acres adjoining Georgetown and Joe's Creek, plus a enslaved girl named China, all tied to various executions including Elisha Brothers v Richard Whitehead and Daniel Cal peppers estate and others.
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