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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1817
Page
2
From the Salisbury Gazette dated January 30 reports the Prince Regent's Speech to Parliament and notes mob attack on His Royal Highness carriage. Stones gravel fired bullets described in brief account accompanying the main item.
The Prince Regent, seated on the throne in the House of Lords, delivers a gracious speech noting ongoing royal indisposition and foreign salutations. He reports success against Algiers, liberation of Christian captives, and renewed Indian military operations leading to peace. He outlines fiscal plans, coinage reforms, and efforts to reduce public burdens while maintaining credit and stability.
Report describes the regent's speech then the mob attack on the royal carriage returning to the palace. Stones, dirt, and possibly bullets were reported. cavalry and Life Guards guarded the streets as Lord James Murray gave testimony. The house adjourned and doors closed amid intense public uproar and arrests.
In London the Commons debated an amendment stressing national distress and the need for retrenchment in military spending. The Lords expressed abhorrence at outrages against the king, urging swift action to identify perpetrators. The procession to the House faced only light opposition, affecting the king’s delivery.
A traveler writes from Minorca on Mahon and local life, praising the harbor and clean houses, and detailing the Minorca people. He describes the stark contrast of Cape Henry ruins, colonial officials, and a vivid portrait of Christophe and a Cape figure, with reflections on race and governance.
Extract from a merchant's letter dated June 1816 describes arrival at St Dominigue where vessels in the harbor at Cape Henry faced landing bans until a shore boat could inspect the arriving ship. The narrative notes the visiting boat's procedures upon anchor.
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