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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1813
Page
7
City Gazette reports strong belief that a key election outcome may complicate a reelection before Congress convenes. Doubt remains due to the governor’s failure to issue new writs, leaving whether commissioners have been named unresolved and casting a shadow over administration support.
Savannah reports brig Columbia arrives from Boston with sundries while the Caledonia privateer engages and captures the Morning Light and a Spanish schooner. Details include Caledonia fighting two vessels, casualties on Caledonia and the Nonsuch, and prisoners praising Capt. Hinson. Also mentions post office letters and Albert Gallatin’s possible peace mission to St Petersburg.
The article lauds Col William Duane for his military talents and his recent appointment as adjutant general of a district. It notes he has prompted extensive inquiry and spread useful knowledge among the people over the past decade, more than any other local figure.
The President announces appointments in the Army including Abraham G. Lansing of Albany as Quartermaster General 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 and Henry Watts as Lieutenant of Light Dragoons.
From Washington City on April 5 the North Western Army reports no major operations recently. Indian stragglers skirmished near the camp. a lieutenant of General Cook's brigade was shot and scalped, his body later recovered. Grass cutters were fired upon, one saved by a Bible in his pocket.
Reports from Richmond dated April 8 say two dispatches to Governor Barbour describe British vessels and barges entering the Rappahannock river on Friday and Saturday. They seized American craft including privateers, tried to land in Lancaster county but were repulsed by local militia, then returned with more barges and supplies for their fleet.
From Lewistown reports Sunday shows all blockading ships withdrew from the Delaware except one schooner tender after seizing Montesquieu of Philadelphia owner Mr. Girard. Cargo valued at 1.5 million dollars. Also reports full subscription to a sixteen million loan and Baltimore's 3 million input amid Pickering’s fulminations affecting public credit.
The Chronicle notes the appointment of Mr. Gallatin as Minister Extraordinary to Russia, expected to gain wide approval. It ardently hopes for peace through talents and mediating efforts, while highlighting the impressment dispute and the U.S. measures against British seamen and naturalization. The piece asserts the government’s pacific aims and readiness to pursue negotiations, with the Russia mediation test looming.
The report describes blockading squadrons still in Chesapeake and Delaware without landings, General Harrison gathering troops in Ohio to join the River Basin encampment, and a probable Niagara opening as forces coalesce. It also notes British reoccupation of Ogdensburgh and a 50 mile jurisdiction claim.
The officers fled to Kentucky after their capture with Gen Winchester and publish a detailed account of the engagement and its aftermath while omitting any murders by Indians on prisoners. The Petersburg Republican notes Capt Lawrence of the Hornet will command the Fri gate Constitution replacing Commodore Bainbridge who leads the 74 soon to be completed.
In a Savannah letter a gentleman of high respectability informs a friend that Mr. Cheves is appointed to succeed Mr. Galligtin, who departs for Russia. Cheves is described as well suited to the post and perhaps the best possible successor.
An officer’s letter dated Sthinst from Fort Hawkins describes Creek Indian actions and violent acts on Duck River Tennessee. It notes murders including a woman big with child, a killed and wounded on the federal road, and bridge destruction. A council will decide if killers are surrendered, with a hostile faction pushing toward war and potential United States protection for friendly Indians.
Miledgeville reports the mail headed to Orleans was halted near the Agency by Col. Hawkins. It carried about one hundred stands of arms and ammunition to Hartford on the Ocmulgee to aid local citizens against potential Indian incursions.
On Sunday last, Trinity Church collected sixty three dollars and a half for the Female Asylum. The Augusta citizens generosity is praised as rescuing vulnerable orphans and widows from poverty and misery. the board acts as distributors of public bounty, blessing those who support the cause.
Married on Tuesday morning last Judge Walker weds Joseph P M King to Ann Gardner daughter of James Gardner Esq. Also on February 9 Reverend Alexander Porter unites Robert Smith to Marty Bougs both residents of Abbeville District South Carolina.
AU persons indebted to the estate of Charles Johnson deceased are required to make immediate payment and those owed a debt must render accounts properly attested within the time required by law. April 16. H Zinn administrator.
Ink powder of superior quality offered for sale at this office.
A list of residents, officers, and prominent names in Columbia County arranged for the Post Office at AP in April 1813. The roster includes John Adama Elijah Athey Nathan Benton Mrs Edy Beall Wa P Beal Efq Mrs Sarah A Bogga Robe Crawford Clerk William Flick Superintendent and many others with titles, ranks, or relationships noted.
All persons having demands against the estate of John M Nealy, late of Richmond County, are notified to render accounts attested. Those indebted to the estate should call and discharge the same. Anthony Blache, Adm. Harrisburg, April 16, 1813.
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