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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1813
Page
6
Fragmentary excerpts describe discussions between Mr. Baker and Sir John regarding suspending hostilities and communicating a declaration from Britain. Monroe reports to Barlow on war readiness, French decrees, and recent upsets to U.S. commerce. He urges firm action and a peaceful accommodation with France.
A petition from Bevan and Howe along with others calls on the President to declare a day of public humiliation and prayer for the safety and welfare of the United States. They seek religious solemnity and fervent supplications to God for the nation, its arms, and a swift restoration of peace.
The document calls for a national day of public humiliation and prayer on the second Thursday of September. It appeals to divine aid for victory and peace, blessing of the U.S. political system, and urges unity, repentance, and moderation in facing foreign and domestic challenges. It emphasizes constitutional rights and the spread of religion free of coercion.
A jumbled archival fragment references James Madison and a dated note from July 23 in the year 1813, mentioning Washington and a ceremonial context, though the text is garbled and partially unintelligible.
The House in committee debated the Russian Mission allowance with proposals reducing the 43 000 to 8 500 and a 4 500 stipend to John Q Adams, conditional on British mediation. A separate provision limited compensation and opposed extra pay beyond the 4 500. The bill authorizing a 25 bounty to private armed vessel crews passed, with 50 000 dollars appropriated. The Senate amendments to liquor licenses were debated, and recommitment sought on a contested Virginia election. The House adjourned after other measures, including a vengeance against illicit intelligence and naval patrols, and discussion of memorials for James Lawrence and Zebulon Pike.
A fragmentary naval notice condemns contact with enemy forces and blockades as a grave offence requiring vigilant naval interposition. The text is truncated but signals strict military discipline and defense of coastal waters.
The Connecticut militia on duty at New London was dismissed not by War Department orders but by an agreement among Connecticut Senators, an agent for Gov. Smith, and Gen Armstrong. Burbeck would request detachments as needed. A Sackett’s Harbor letter notes our fleet left July 21 under Chauncey, with no confirmation of a British fleet at Kingston, leaving a possible engagement pending.
Private correspondence dated July 16 reports 500 of the 12 month’s regulars arriving yesterday under command of al, Paul, thepilies as healty and handson of men. The note confirms their fitness and readiness to move.
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