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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1812
Page
5
Authorized notice announces a candidate from Columbia County for the State Representative seat in the 13th United States Congress. The document references a September 11 date and outlines nomination intent and eligibility for the election.
Authorized notices announce several candidates for the U S House of Representatives seats from Richmond and surrounding counties. Names include MAS Telfair Forsyth Bartr, Guascock, Bayall, Inquiry Barton, and Annen, all seeking the ensuing election to fill vacancies created by resignations. The notices are dated September 11, 1812, and reflect early 19th century political campaigning.
Local ad announces a new shoe shop offering Morocco slippers and ties in a full range of colors with children’s shoes also available. The sign of the Golden Waren on bd street near the Market lists C. Spear as proprietor. Separate notice seeks an English teacher for Grove School House in Columbia County, applicant to contact Elisha Walker.
The Encampment at Richmond Bath near Augusta offers a reward for the escape of O. Calderin a private in the U S Infantry born in Canary aged 35 with dark complexion and broken English He calls himself a Shoemaker The reward will be paid on his capture or delivery to U S authorities or if jailed Richmond Baths Sept 1812 editors of the Savannah Republican and Milledgeville Argus to be notified three times and forward accounts for payment
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate an item described as executed by an office with neat dispatch. No clear names or dates are legible, but the phrase suggests orderly administrative action. Further text would be needed to identify people, place, or formal action.
By authority, Congress allows Lt Col William D Beall adjutant and inspector pay and emoluments for service near New Orleans from June 17 to November 24, 1809. The funds come from money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. H Clay, Speaker. W H Crawford, President pro tempore. approved June 24, 1812.
The document outlines an act to align promissory notes and creditor rights between Alexandria and Washington counties in the District of Columbia. It expands relief procedures for insolvent debtors, extends real estate debt rules, and details cross county enforcement, judgments, and prison rules. It also covers removal of cases for fair trials, executor duties, administration claims, and court scheduling changes.
Acts authorize army expansion with cavalry light dragoons and infantry units detailing unit compositions and ranks and provide for the discharge of William Peck from imprisonment in exchange for surrender of estate to satisfy judgments. Signed by H Crawford and James Madison with dates in 1812.
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