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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1811
Page
7
Captain Georce W. Evarys of this City was by the Governor named Quarter Master-General of the State of Georgia on the 5th, succeeding Col. Albert Hammond who resigned.
A Virginia voter urges Richmond County electors to vote for Jacob Beeti Esquire in the upcoming election. The letter extols Beeti as a gentleman with essential qualifications and a mild, virtuous character worthy of the liberty preserving office.
A colonial letter mocks censorship and argues for free speech after a Baldwir County Superior Court ruling in Mouldgeville convicting Mrs P for scolding. It cognitive parable attacks Puritan restraint and calls for women to resist suppression while commenting on banking and naval policy with satirical tone.
The Court of Enquiry into the conduct surrounding the Little Bill expedition closed its proceedings yesterday. Papers were sent to Washington this morning as new inquiries are prepared in Britain and the United States relations.
Report notes 108 vessels cleared from Q:te between July 28 and August 20 mainly for England. Cargo described as light articles, commonly exported from the New England states.
The Federal Gazette editor received French papers up to August 12 with vessel lists and intelligence. Reports describe a large European army massing for the Peninsula, with Jourdan and others at Bayonne, and Emperor Napoleon planning decisive action. French success against Turkish and Spanish forces is noted, while provisions and prisoner exchanges are mentioned amid ongoing siege of Figueras.
Governor Harn fon plans a September move from Vincennes with an army militia and regulars under Col Bod to battle the Pro and his Tribe. Volunteers are invited to join Cavalry detachment to Lexington, bearing swords and mock leather equipment. Wilkinson faces court rulings on personnel and ceremonies.
The fragmented notes discuss interpretation of articles of war and sanctions on offenses. Key terms mention general privilege and a question about time limits for certain actions. The readable material is too garbled to identify a concrete event, date, or named individuals.
From Cramiesiren dated September 8 the arrival of the Abby Ann from Norfolk brings word of Admiral Yorke’s squadron at Bermuda and dispatches for Mr Jester. A British sloop with a Messenger bound for Mr Foster was seen up the Bay, while Norfolk reports two American vessels Orion and Betsy captured by Tartarus. Citizens consider a seizure of the pirate, and a Norfolk marriage is noted with verses from the Charleston Gazette.
All persons indebted to the late Joy and Lark are notified that their accounts are placed in the hands of Mr Suapracu Bocany for liquidation and collection. L. M'Coy. at
Local merchants Malone and Tanner advertise a diverse stock including silks, linens, lace, ribbons, India silks, hosiery, shoes, school books, cutlery, hardware, spices, rum, glass, and hardware. They offer both cash sales and credit on approved paper, dated September 27.
Administrators sale of the late John Rogers deceased in Columbia County offering horses stock road wagon plantation tools and household furniture. Sale on the 14th of October at the late residence. Terms announced sale day. John Parks Administrat'or September 27.
A funeral legacy notice to heirs advises on presenting evidence of title to receive the legacy. It instructs printers in Go and Cavit Tee region to insert the notice once or twice in their papers. Raleigh North Carolina area dated August.
Georgia Greene County notices Clement Allen applies for Letters of Administration for the estate of Jobe Tolbsti deceased. Interested parties are summoned to appear at the next Ordinary Court on the first Monday in November to show cause why the letters should not be granted. Dated September 1st by H. Carleton Jr. clerk.
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