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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1811
Page
3
Captain George W Evarys of this city was appointed by the Governor on the 5th by the Quarter Master General of Georgia to succeed Colonel Albert Hammond who resigned from the post.
A dated call urges electors to exercise their franchise and supports Jacob Beeti Esquire for an important station. The writer lauds Beeti as a gentleman with essential qualifications and social virtues, urging readers to consider his candidacy.
The Court of Enquiry into Admiral Rogers conduct finished yesterday and papers were sent to Washington. Whitbread in Parliament calls for inquiry into the expedition to America under Admiral Yorke as reported by the New York paper.
A Bi-ton paper notes 108 vessels cleared out of Q te between July 28 and August 20 mainly bound for England. These ships carried various goods, mostly manufactured articles, typical of exports from the New England states.
Reports from Bayonne include French papers up to August 12 with notes on U S trade access and imminent vessel arrivals. France plans strict action to support Spain, with a large army and officers like Jourdan advancing toward the Peninsula. Dispatches mention Russian and Turkish campaigns, siege conditions at Figueras, shortages of provisions, and prisoners taken as French military activity intensifies.
Volunteers and militia prepare to move from Vincennes toward the frontier about September to clash with hostile forces. Major Freya and Colonel Bod lead regulars with infantry and cavalry option in a patrol to the remnant tribes near the Wa. Cal Daveiss of Lexington is asked to send word. The uniform includes bearskin hats coats and boots. officers face court decisions on a number of appointments as Wilkinson appears before the court.
Fragmentary text shows a debate over interpretation of war articles limiting punishment to time served and whether the general can waive privileges. Details are unclear but center on clemency and authority in military discipline.
News from September 8 reports the Abby Ann from Norfolk bringing word of Admiral Yorke’s squadron at Bermuda and a vessel with dispatches for Mr. Jester the British minister. It notes the Tartarus capturing Orion and Betsy near Hampton Roads and Norfolk citizens seeking action against the pirate, with propriety and patriotism praised. Married notices conclude with a Valentine couplet from the Charleston Gazette.
All persons indebted to the late JOY and LARK are notified their accounts are placed in the hands of Suapracu Bocany for liquidation and collection. L. M'Coy.
Malone and Tanner announce a new store next to the bank offering a large stock of textiles and goods. Calicoes, muslins, silks, laces, cloths, linens, shawls, ribbons, and hosiery mix with cutlery, hardware, shoes, books, stationery, spices, and groceries. Credit options and sale terms are provided.
Admr JOHN PARKS announces sale on the 14th day of October at the late residence of John Rogers deceased in Columbia County. Personal estate includes horses stock of all kinds one road wagon plantation tools and household and kitchen furniture. Terms to be announced sale day.
Gentlemen farmers in Hitlefo C C hear of a final legacy left by a deceased friend. On applying to the Pot-Mester, 16 eeiy Ne OC, evidence of their title may obtain the fame. Printers in Goe Ah Cavit Tee IMecrease insert this notice in their papers once or twice. Raleigh North Carolina. August.
In Greene County Georgia Clement Allen applies for Letters of Administration on the estate of Jobe Tolbsti deceased. He admonishes kin and creditors to appear at the next Ordinary Court on the stated Monday in November to show cause why letters should not be granted. Signed H. Carleton Jr.
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