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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1813
Page
3
European War Update Amid Retreats and Orders
Reports claim Abercere and Eriva failed to negotiate with Land as forces of England continue. Lisbon sources say Castle gas destruction and a pursuit followed a stubborn skirmish near a bridge. Napoleon allegedly ordered Joseph to avoid battle and retreat north of the Ebro toward the Pyrenees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eriva
Lisbon
Gonrres
Artille
Joseph
Bonaparté
jEbro
Pyrennees
Meteor masses and atmospheric fire myths stir early science debates
A manuscript discusses meteors and theories of their origin, arguing against lunar projection and proposing atmospheric combustion of sulfuric and metallic particles as the source. It recalls past sightings, including a 1776 Fort Johnson event, and notes a recent morning meteor with a long tail. A death notice follows for infant John Panton of Beach Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normandy
Leditine
Amand
Baudig
Sienna
Tuscany
Harl
Bristol
Woldtrape
Yorkshire
Caft
Topkama
Portugal
Southey
Sale
Rhone
Lievre& de Cree
Benares
Indus
J. L. Williams
Plana
Bohemia
de Born
America
Philo. Magazine
Abakauk
Siberia
Ensisheim
Upper Rhine
Earth
Sam
Althor
Fort Johnson
Charleston
Peter Parker
France
Germany
Italy
S. W
N. E
New England
Aipal
Urgent Augusta Powder Storage Warning sparks ordinance push
A letter to the Intendant and City Council warns of grave fire risk from large powder stores in Augusta. It states at least 30 000 weight of powder in town with 6 000 in a single store and urges immediate regulation for safe storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Augusta Herald Seaport Arrivals and Clearings Noted
Acknowledges the Augusta Herald for transforming the city into a sea port and expresses hope they will publish arrivals and vessel clearings from the port as navigation notes begin to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Historical sketch of ancient meteor showers
A fragmentary reminiscence discusses meteor phenomena reported in Rome under early rulers and in Thrace near the Negosy river in the Olympiad era. It lists showers of stones attributed to Livy and to Pliny as historical testimony of these celestial events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messie
Rome
Tullius Hostilius
Livy
C. Martius
M. Torquatus
Negosy
Thrace
Pliny
Local official notes and depot concerns in state plan
Fragmentary OCR items reference state figures and depot management under a period context. Names and roles are unclear, but mention updated supervision by a state department and oversight for a regional facility during a defined period.
Commodore Decatur Sets Fire to Sea Venture in New London Report
From New York July 31 reports state Commodore Decatur was warping out our frigate and planned to put to sea as the British squadron left the Sound. A Buffaloe dated letter notes two vessels Port and Lady of the Lake with 170 seamen for Lake Erie, 70 landed at Buffalo. Post Boy reports Col Christie died at Fort George. British Col Bishop wounded and Col Sanders captured and recovering. News says four American ships reached Niagara on the 22d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Decatur
New London
Buffaloe
Niagara
Congress Adjourns After Ten-Week Session in Washington
Washington reports the U S Congress adjourned after a 10 week session. In the closing days the Senate confirmed several nominations including John Smith as Marshal of New York and Samuel H Smith as Revenue Commissioner. Col Covington is named Brigadier General in the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress of the
U. States
Senate
John Smith
N. York
Peter Corténus
Samuel H. Smith
Revenue
Col. Covington
Congress Members Arrive as British Seize Annapolis in 2000 Men
Fredericksburg reports that several members of Congress arrived by the Washington accommodation stage. They note Congress rose Monday at 2 o clock. The British captured Annapolis with 2000 men, while the militia retreated without loss as the enemy advanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg, Augis
Congress
Washington
Annapolis
Heradd
Fort Meigs Besieged Again by British and Native Forces
An 1813 letter from Upper Sandusky reports Fort Meigs surrounded by about 1500 British regulars and 600 Indians. General Harrison is at Lower Sandusky with capacity to raise 1000 regulars 100 militia and 100 Indians. The note from Chilicothe conveys urgent civilian concern over the siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilicothe
Upper, Sandusky
Fort Meigs
Harrison
Lower Sandusky
Big Warrior Report Details 1812 Raid Near Pensacola
Milledgeville dated August 11 transmits a report to Col Hawkins about M Irtosh and M Queen leading a force toward Pensacola. The narrative describes scalps, captives, a three hour battle, 350 horsemen, and calls for 200 more men to reinforce within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville
Col. Hawkins
M‘irtosh
Hardy
Read
M‘queen
Pensacol
John Cornell
Cornell
Corneil
James Cornelis
Tate
Kquewalks
Hardy Read
Pensacola
Augusta Baths to open Thursday for subscribers
The Augusta Baths announce opening on Thursday next. The meeting No. 18 tonight will address important business with punctual attendance. William C. Ditton is announced as a candidate for receiver of lax returns.
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Augusta
Auial Luuge
N. W. Herbert
William C. Ditton
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