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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1811
Page
7
Representatives of the Venezuelan provinces declare themselves free and independent from Spanish rule. They renounce allegiance to the crown, proclaim sovereignty, and outline rights to war, peace, treaties, and governance as a new republic.
A decree from the Supreme Executive at Caracas dated 8 July 1811 orders the declaration of independence to be published and carried into effect throughout the confederation. Signatories include Cuarravar De Mendoza and Jose Tomas Santana among others in government offices.
Ponpon reports all small bridges down to Wallace's and rice fields seven feet deep Thursday morning with ears just above water as water recedes. cargoes indicate limited damage to rice and cotton in that quarter. Charleston Courier notes incalculable damage in Charleston and freedom of mail robbery suspects after investigation. Progress of Manufactures tells of 20 bales Merino wool bought in New York, sent to Poughkeepsie, manufactured, and sold in New York at ten dollars a yard as Dutch-cloth substitute.
Samuel Dunbar of Barnwell District South Carolina declares a demand for notes from ssantalion F and vows legal action in both states. He alleges a fabricated estate claim and notes a valuable horse taken to Savannah, with the debtor evading capture after fleeing over the river. He mentions seeking further charges via Mr. Otea in Savannah. Dated September 20, 1811.
All persons are warned not to buy or trade the following notes now in the hands of James Morris who obtained them fraudulently. Notes include Dooly Bowers 500, Bury & Lark 500, Dooly 500, Wm A Bugg 500, Do 600, Do 430, John S Glascock 150, Do 400, Richard Morell 400, Joseph Hill 170. Executors Judith Ann Lehiff and Samuel Dunbaugh announce the estate of Maurice Lehiff. Sept. 20.
Mr. Gerorey Twices declines sheriff candidacy. Littleberry Clanton runs for Receiver of Tax Returns in Columbia County at the upcoming election Sept. 20. Morocco Leathers lists hatting and related items made in Logwood Aquafortis Quicksilver Capers Hat Irons Bow Strings Glue Linings Bindings and Bands. Gilbert T Longstreet notes September 20 and solicits town and country custom.
Don Cayetano Perex informs Augusta ladies and gentlemen that he will perform this evening. Details of venue and show time are not fully provided in the fragment.
The program features Don Cayetano performing tight rope acts with a child balance, a fandango dance, musket balance, and candle extinguishing. The Clown Mr Rowson and Harlequin entertain, with Mrs Perez and others. Tickets 50 cents, children half price, at City Hotel Buffin’s Tavern and Joseph Carrie’s, doors at eight. September 20.
An enslaved man named Dick Hall, about age and five ten, stout but bow legged and lame, fled from the Taylor plantation. A reward is offered to the person who delivers him to Peter Morison at the Taylor estate in Edgefield district or who brings him to Augusta jail or to the subscribers Ross and Duncan Matheson. September 49.
A local notice announces blank deeds for sale at the office. The message is minimal and lacks full details due to damaged text.
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