This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1812
Page
2
In January the speaker argues against a rapid naval buildup citing far reaching costs and limited wartime usefulness. He warns new expenditures divert from immediate war needs and stresses protecting southern commerce and cotton exports over expanding a fleet. He contrasts with naval advocates and cites Jefferson era opinions on naval defense.
Extract from Hon. Mr. Troup to editors notes an embargo of ninety days as a precautionary notice. Dated April 4th in the House of Representatives, the letter outlines the government’s restraint measure amid evolving trade tensions.
Treasury circular from April 4 1842 announces a ninety day embargo on all ships within US jurisdiction bound to foreign ports whether cleared or not. The notice aims to prevent departure and is transmitted by tomorrow's mail.
The Charleston customs report discusses the embargo and repeal of the Non importation act with hopes for pacific moves. It mentions Gov Clinton's illness and Senate leadership, and prints Augusta City Council’s respectful visit to the Governor, praising his military leadership and urging unity amid possible war tensions.
London reports that despatches sent by Mr. Russell for Mr. Joel Barlow to Morlaix were intercepted in France. The recipient plans no further communications until the cause is explained. In the House of Commons on March 3 Mr. Broveman moved to appoint a committee to review the fate of commerce and related Orders in Council.
Reports of renewed hostilities in Northern Europe gain strength as France mobilizes about 300000 troops on frontier regions with Prussia Denmark and Holland. A war with Russia and Sweden is considered likely.
The Chronicle highlights Mr. B Hall as a key conduit for early national news and analysis of government actions. It praises his clear reasoning and steadfast patriotism while urging unity at the eve of war with a foreign power, noting disagreements but defending open inquiry.
The speaker thanks the Augusta City Council for its support of public service efforts. He expresses consolation at the approval shown by fellow citizens and pledges to continue work with patriotic zeal to meet wartime dangers. He wishes prosperity and happiness to the council members.
An 1807 letter excerpt argues England seeks to divide the Union with British-backed plots and federal treachery. The author urges war readiness, condemns Federal Party treason, vows to unite patriots, and notes impressment and property plunder justify resistance. War will be declared when ready.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.