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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1806
Page
3
Fragmentary notes indicate lord Lauderdale planned immediate departure for Pais after deliberations. The text implies his presence in town would end soon, with authorities preparing his royal portal to depart within the year.
New York dispatch reports no new items from Paris papers. The English minister was refused admission to the Diet of Ratisbon’s deliberations and departed for London. Napoleon issued two decrees: one granting two million to augment judges' salaries and another banning horse trading across the empire.
Reports confirm Commodore Khrom arrives with the Patriot in Annapolis. Minister to the United States designate is Mr. Erskine, while Selkirk declines. A wandering Shaker preacher strips naked shouting warnings, is restrained, then released after citing scripture. The excerpt also notes calendar-like remarks on plant growth and weather.
The long awaited Anachreon Moore's Poems appears from Mr Waits of Philadelphia and is praised for its Irish genius and lyrical force. The notice lauds Moore's satirical yet heartfelt verse, urging readers to enjoy a refined literary work despite minor flaws.
Augusta dated report notes Europe unsettled with doubts on peace between France and England. Miranda lands in South America. French squadron with Jerome Bonaparte reaches Hampton Roads. Dottor Smelt declared elected by two votes. Clark county vote exclusion alters totals.
A Chronicle piece discusses fallacious reports about Georgia minority views, the Creek land cession act, and Jackson's supposed aim to pay debts. It notes a vast state debt, questions about federal payment, and predicts endless taxation. Also includes obituary notices for Francis Mason and others.
Virginia Argus reports two slander cases with verdicts. Stockley Turner sues Jesse Hatton for damages of five thousand dollars, while Robert Finley sues Jothan Stafford for five hundred dollars. Jury depicted as discerning.
The Wilkinson county commissioners completed the sale of fractional survey parts. Total proceeds amounted to 58 527 dollars 25 cents. Millidgeville Intelligencer notes cotton prices this week ranged from 19 to 19 cents.
The board of Commissioners announces a Fractional Surveys session to begin on Monday October 6, ending after 8 o'clock on Tuesday, following the General Election. The notice is issued by the board’s order.
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