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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1808
Page
3
An article describes experiments on hearing through teeth and jaw contact. Observations note that touching teeth or lips, or placing objects near the mouth, alters perceived speech. A cylinder seal pressure on upper teeth enabled clear hearing, suggesting bone conduction linked to the ear.
In Alexandria Aug 20 Wruriam Currsy a minister sues Meade a presiding elder over a libel claim. Jury finds Meade false and malicious and awards Guircy four hundred thirty dollars with costs. Court overrules a motion for new trial. Also Madrid scene reports three French soldiers punished for disarming themselves by three months parade duty with wooden muskets as youth discipline.
For sale a valuable tract of land in Wilkes County at the confluence of a long creek with Broad River. The land extends a considerable distance with large portions of low grounds along the creek and river. For terms and a description apply to Pearre Graves of Columbia County Georgia or the resident in Augusta James Pearre.
Notice from Lewis Prudhomme Jun of Wellington County September 17 offering 15 dollars reward for three enslaved men named Coco Malbrook and Francis who ran away on the 8th inf. Coco described as mulatto about 22 years old five feet high with dark complexion Malbrook a stout man about 5 6 to 5 8, English speaking with thick neck Francis a stout man 5 10 or 11, all wearing coarse overalls and homespun shirts. Any person delivering or lodging them in jail will receive the reward.
Two adjoining stores on the north side of Broad Street near Market are offered to let for one year with immediate possession. The premises are in good repair with convenient deck houses and other building, and a good garden. Inquiries may be made for further particulars.
The piece critiques Spain Britain and Napoleon while noting U S tensions with England and the need to refocus on American interests. It cites Portozrico events, a U S artillery march to Savannah, and local political endorsements for Doctor Smelt Cor'n Troop Captain Cons and others amid a Georgia candidate debate.
A 19th century Georgia notice urges Free and Independent Elefors to choose congressmen, naming candidates like Dr. Smelt and James Houston, with remarks on political history, jailers Congo and Bembo, a death, and local price current. The piece references Augusta, Columbia County, and Montgomery County candidates and updates on elections and local happenings.
The subscriber informs friends he has moved to near the upper end of Broad Street above Mr. Welch's Nail Factory where he will sell dry goods and groceries very low for cash or cotton. Debts should be discharged promptly. Jonathan Wafer.
Thomas A. P. Charlton announces plans to publish a two part memoir of General James Jackson from 1776 to 1806 detailing his Revolutionary service and later political career, plus the Yazoo fraud era. The work is to be a large octavo volume of about 350 to 403 pages with a subscription price of two dollars fifty one cents, payable at sign up. Subscriptions reach 1000 for delivery to the publisher. September 17 date noted.
Garland T. Watkins applies for letters of administration on the estate of Lary Dnn Thomps fon dec. The Ordinary Court cites all heirs and creditors to appear on the first Monday in November to show cause why letters should not be granted. Given Sept 17 1808.
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