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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1816
Page
7
The militia of this State faced a quorum failure at their regent meeting in Washington Wilkes county and adjourned to reconvene on November 1.
The Treasury announces that as of October 1 1816 state banks have declined to resume specie payments. From February 20 1817 all duties taxes and debts to the United States must be paid in legal currency or specified notes. Collectors and printers are instructed to publicize the notice. A J Dallas Secretary of the Treasury.
A speaker argues that ambition often accompanies learning and questions the integrity of office seekers. He warns that self interest drives political behavior and cites popular resistance to the compensation law. The text previews a forthcoming discussion on the pay of Congress and the "Poor Soldier."
The Savannah Republican announces Maj Gen Allen Daniel will run for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. The editor is requested to insert the notice until election day, September 27.
Announcement that Edmund Bugg senior is a candidate for Receiver of Tax Returns in Richmond County at the upcoming elections. The notice states the candidacy and the office sought. It emphasizes the electoral process without extra details or commentary.
To the voters of Richmond County the subscriber announces candidacy for a seat in the Representative Branch and asks for suffrage. Watter Li1en at Edmund Bugg junr is a candidate for Tax Collector in Richmond County at the ensuing election.
The subscriber will purchase cotton in seed with top cash price. Offer stands for delivery at his gin house located 13 miles from Augusta on the Louisville Road.
Notice from Mount Pleasant Academy invites a male and female teacher to begin January first. Applicants must have strong recommendations and be well qualified. Apply to the subscriber at the academy by July 5, 1816.
House and lot occupied by Freeman Walker on Green Streets. The property includes a one story dwelling, stables, carriage house, and about three acres. Possession given October 1. For particulars apply to Kinney.
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