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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1809
Page
3
The Augusta Chronicle reports on pro and anti British sentiment and U S foreign relations, referencing Jackson and plans to redeem public debt. It notes favorable cotton and corn seasons, possible pork price effects, and includes a Senate excerpt from December 6, 1808. Married notice and academy update conclude the item.
A Chronicle reader links Napoleonic prophecy to Revelation and argues that the text aligns with George Rex and British orders in council. The letter cites chapters 13 and 16 17 18 and suggests licencing, marks, and a global conspiracy.
The notice announces ae GARAH DAVIS as a candidate for Clerk of the Inferior Court and describes his plan to reside at the Courthouse. It also outlines Ignat. C. announcing law practice and attendance at the Middle Circuit courts and Wilkes and Lincoln counties, with office hours in Columbia and Wrightsborough and a promise of punctual, diligent service.
On November 23 the personal property of Warren County deceased David Golden will be offered at public sale on credit for twelve months. Items include horses cattle hogs sheep and household goods. Admr Philip Brantley urges creditors to present accounts and debtors to settle per deadlines.
Nine months from today an application will be made to the Court of Ordinary of Warren County to sell Lot 64 in the 26th district of Wilkinson for heirs and creditors of Peter Oliver deceased. Benjamin Oliver and James Oliver listed. Also Richard Sammons and Richard Fones apply for letters of administration on Benjamin Fones estate. creditors and kindred warned to appear and show cause why letters should not be granted. September 27 1809. Septimus Weatherby, clerk.
In Burke Jail a roughly thirty year old Black man described as five feet ten inches slender with striped shirt copper skin and three round marks on each cheek is identified as Doctor. He claims ties to Mr. Taylor of Augusta and is held alongside Emery Laseter. authorities demand owners comply with the law and take custody.
The partnership of Licoour and Williams dissolves by mutual consent. Abraham A Leggett and John Williams note dates. A sheriff sale on the first day in November at the Market house in Augusta lists many enslaved people and dependents as property of the late Col Watkins to satisfy executions for Bacon and Malone and Gardner & Co. A. Watkins, administrator, cites a debt of the estate to Gardner & Co.
A long list of names remaining in the Augusta Georgia post office dated September 30 1809 with many spellings and initials. The notice also states Andrew Harrison is a candidate for the House of Representatives and Joseph Garrett is a candidate for the Legislature with local election notices.
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