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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1813
Page
3
City Gazette reports strong reasons to believe a fact that could hinder a quick reelection before Congress meets. The absence of new writs of election by the Governor raises doubt, since the administration’s friends may be affected and opposition in the 13th Congress could gain strength.
Savannah reports a British cutter Caledonia of 8 guns and 40 men fought the gray flower schooner and Morning Light. The Caledonia killed 3 and wounded 5. the May Flower escaped as the Nonsuch and others were engaged.
The piece extols Col William Duane for his military talents and appointment as adjutant general of a district It claims his ten years of work have earned more public inquiry and spread more useful knowledge than any other local figure.
President names Abraham G. Lansing from Albany as Quartermaster General and William Duane of Philadelphia as Adjutant General. James Fairley of New York as Adjutant General Nicholas Gray as Inspector General Thomas Chrystie as Assistant Adjutant General John C. Tillotson as Assistant Inspector Evert Banker as Judge Advocate John M. Ross as Hospital Surgeon Clermont Levingston as Lieutenant of Light Dragoons Henry Watts in same unit.
Letters from the North Western Army report no major general operations since the 19th ult. Indian detachments surround the camp, a lieutenant of Gen. Cooks brigade is killed and scalped, and a grass party is fired upon with one survivor saved by a psalm book in his pocket.
Two Expresses to Governor Barbour reach Richmond detailing British vessels and barges entering the Rappahannock on Friday and Saturday. They captured several American vessels and privateers, attempted to land in Lancaster County but were repulsed by militia, then returned with reinforcements and seized supplies for their fleet.
Lewistown reports all blockading vessels left the Delaware except one schooner tender that captured Montesquieu from Philadelphia owner Mr. Girard. Cargo valued at 1.5 million dollars. The sixteen million loan heavily subscribed with Baltimore adding 3 million as Pickering’s fulminations shake public credit.
Chronical reports the appointment of Mr Gallatin as Minister Extraordinary to Russia, aiming to advance peace with respect for national rights. It notes the mediation by Russia and the dislike of impressment as the main point of contention, with U S actions against British seamen and naturalization. The piece expects the mission to test England’s sincerity.
The report states blockades remain in Chesapeake and Delaware, with no landings yet. General Harrison drafts troops in Ohio while his army camps on the River Basin awaiting new levies. The likely opening of the campaign is on the Niagara frontier as forces gather there. Reports also claim British re occupation of Ogdensburgh and jurisdiction declared within fifty miles.
Major Madison and other officers captured with Gen Winchester are paroled and reach Kentucky. They publish details of the engagement and events to follow but omit accounts of Indians murders of prisoners. The Petersburg Republican notes Capt. Lawrence of the Hornet will command the Fri gate Constitution replacing Commodore Bainbridge who oversees the 74's construction.
A high regard letter from Savannah reports Mr. Rutledge named from Charleston and Mr. Cheves chosen to replace Mr. Galligtin who departs for Russia. The writer considers Cheves well suited and perhaps the best possible successor for the office.
An officer at Fort Hawkins reports Creek Indians commit brutal killings on Duck River and along the federal road. A faction within the nation favors war. a council will decide whether to surrender murderers or risk conflict. Some friendly groups seek U S protection as threats loom this spring.
Miledgeville reports the mail from this place to Orleans stopped near the Agency. Col Hawkins deemed the route unsafe for the rider. One hundred stand of arms with ammunition were sent from Miledgeville on Monday to Hartford on the Ocmulgee to aid Hartford residents against potential Indian incursions.
Sunday service at Trinity Church collected sixty three dollars and a half for Augusta Female Asylum. Citizens’ repeated generosity inspires gratitude as the institution aids age, poverty, and misery, with the board serving as distributors of public bounty. The appeal asks widowed mothers and orphans to bless the benefactors.
Married on Tuesday morning by Judge Walker, Joseph P. M King wed Ann Gardner of this city. Also on February 9, Reverend Alexander Porter joined Robert Smith to Miss Marty Bougs of Abbeville District, South Carolina.
AU persons indebted to the estate of Charles Johnson dec. are requested to make immediate payment and those to whom the estate is indebted will render their accounts properly attested within the time required by law. April 16. H. Zinn Adm r. 21
Ink powder of superior quality offered for sale at the office.
A 1813 post office record from Columbia shows numerous individuals named for mailing purposes. The list includes John Adama Elijah Athey Nathan Benton Mrs Edy Beall Wa P Beal Efq Mrs Sarah A Bogga Robe Crawford Clerk Superior Court Peter Crawford Joseph Day jan George Orfey Garsh Davis Dunn James Foster Captain Thomas Few G otham Fuller Henry Gibson Mrs Sarah Hurst John Mattaway Robert Johns Thomas Johnson Samuel Locklin Langston Frances Langston Henry Mauldin Doctor Morris Mrs Charlotte Marshall Elijah Mallard Zadok Magruder Rev Daniel Marshall Wm Nelson John Ohier John Perryman Betheny Pace Jesse Roberts Benjamin Redman Lieut John Reeves Rene Stone Lemuel Shipp John Martha Speller Sullivan William Scott Miss Charlotte Stark James Shields John M B Thompson Thomas Vaughn Benj Williams Bates Wrenn James Walton Mrs Susannah Wel Mrs Mary Wright Bourne James Cary P M at AP a
All persons having demands against the estate of John M Nealy late of Richmond County are notified to render accounts legally attested and debtors to the estate are requested to discharge the same. Anthony Blache administrator Harrisburg April 16 1813.
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