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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1806
Page
3
The Richmond Impartial Observer criticizes Mr Randolph for aggravating factionalism and scaring agrarian and commercial interests while recounting the Rose ship disaster near Bisom where Gen M Pheeson and daughter perished trying to save each other, as reported by a New York paper.
Washington dispatch reports the French squadron under Admiral Willaumez and Jerome Bonaparte refitting near Cape Henry, then sailing toward the Chesapeake. It claims the squadron seized the Jamaica fleet on the way home and aims to procure supplies. a frigate reportedly entered the Delaware this week. Commodore Preble orders eight gunboats to be built by November, five in Portland and three in Brunswick. Captain Whitby of HMS Leander refused a duel in Halifax per his duty to the Crown.
Wirgan Croark is a candidate for congress in the first general election set for September 6. The notice confirms his run and the election date.
Augusta Sept 20 The Jatt Berard signals editors displeased with our republication of Jefferson’s December message and contends no subscriber objections exist while warning against anti democratic partisan attacks. The piece defends administration while noting political tensions between republicans and tories.
An extra from Augusta warns Walton County residents to address city governance and repairs. The letter urges Augusta guardianship, notes church and burying ground neglect, and mentions a October first election for a Senator and Representative. Also reports shipping news from Savannah and potential political changes in Upper Louisiana.
A Corngseonpent reports dogs disturb nightly peace as dog days pass and questions fines or a fart tax for owners. Saturday the 13th yielded Major James Welch as Lieutenant Colonel of the eighth regiment in Burke County. Levin Wailea resigns as county surveyor. Drought persists with no rain prospects affecting crops. Correspondents W and DION to be published. DIED Mr Joan Con Tetrou, watchmaker from Brunswick New Jersey, long resident here.
Fast Receive introduces a door to Mrs John Fox’s next to coachwife selegion offering cloths, blankets, lace, cambrics, ribbons, gloves, laces, shawls, silks, shoes, saddles, kitchenware, tools, nails, books and groceries. It lists dyes, fabrics, garments and hardware with prices and notes a complete assortment. The notice dates September 20 1896 and cites Brown and Loré as sellers.
Doctor Harris will move on the first of October to the house now occupied by Captain Samuel M. Smyth. He will continue his medical practice and keep on hand an assortment of the best London Drugs.
John Howard and Co AVE files a sale of mixed goods including hats linens and ribbons with terms and a separate notice announces a new shop in Washington Street Augusta offering pattern cards modest prices and apprenticeships.
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