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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1809
Page
2
The discourse argues duelling harms virtue and public morals, urging a national resolution against duellists and praising public utility. It references Windham and Cobddset’s critique of British corruption, with Stark invoking Bennington and urging vigilance against a British faction at home.
The text critiques British influence and the Aurora amid allegations of corruption. It cites Mr Windham and Cobbett as sources accusing each side of payoffs and manipulation, alleging funds misused to oppose American vindication in a Charleston newspaper and implying a large British cost to the Aurora over five years.
General Stark writes from Derryfield on July 31 1809 to friends urging a commemoration on August 16 in Bennington. He recalls leading American troops at Bennington praising free men over veteran slaves and warns the lesson must be taught anew to the perfidious nation.
A list of donations and items presented to Peale's Museum including an Egyptian mummy leg and foot by F. Clifford, a bonnet made from squab fibers, a cast iron chain, a wooden chain by Joseph Griggins, an elephant tusk fragment, Philadelphia Stone Ware by G. B. Green, copper ore from Partridge, Copal specimens, a wood coal sample, crystalline molybdena from Brunswick, and other minerals. The piece also notes museum organ work and preservation tips for apples. It concludes with a Georgia law notice about a new tax on suits to fund inferior courts, urging public awareness and constitutional separation of government branches.
The notice states that George Smithlovston is authorized to announce as a candidate to represent the county in the next Legislature during the forthcoming election on September 9. It designates his bid for a seat in the House of Representatives.
A garbled 19th century jail note mentions a Black person named Fuck about five feet tall and twenty two, who is linked to a master and a deceased, with unclear ownership. Authorities request owners to comply with the law and to take Binway Gustavus Kennedy fatlor Arcush rg. to identify the person.
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