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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1809
Page
6
The text condemns duelling and urges a public stand against it, arguing duellists should be ostracized and a broad voter empowerment will curb the practice. It then critiques British corruption, citing Windham and parliamentary scandals, and ends with John Stark’s Bennington-inspired pledge and farewell.
A fragmentary Aurora article argues British corruption through testimony by Mr Windham and Porcupine, citing Cobbett and Cullen as figures in a broader critique. It claims the British government funded the Aurora at great cost to refute American vindication, asserting a million pounds in alleged corruption over years.
A dated 1809 dispatch from General Stark from Derryfield expresses friendship and invites soldiers to meet in Bennington on August 16 to commemorate the Bennington victory. He recalls commanding American troops and notes the lesson taught to enemies of liberty by free men. He fears needing to teach that lesson anew to the perfidious nation.
A list of museum items donated by various individuals including F Clifford and A Slater features oddities from Egypt and England such as a wooden chain and a carved tusk. The article also records a new organ addition and preservation tips for apples. A Georgia public notice advocates state tax on lawsuits and fees for inferior court judges, urging citizens to support the measure and warning of its fiscal impact.
The source states that Georor Smithlovston is authorized as a candidate to represent this County in the House of Representatives in the upcoming Legislature starting Sept. 9.
Jail records describe a Black man of about twenty two, five feet tall, with unclear name. Authorities request owners to identify him and comply with the law. potential names noted include Binway Gustavus Kennedy and Arcush rg.
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