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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1813
Page
3
The resolution calls on the President to gather and present to the House during the current war all evidence showing the enemy departing from established rules of civilized warfare.
A lengthy roll of acts including relief for individuals and institutions, duties and taxes, military funding, post and passage waivers, naturalization rules, port defenses, internal improvements, and various public works projects. Names such as Denny Winter Scott Pileci and commanders appear alongside measures on pensions, licenses, and frontier protection.
London reports armistice limits Bonaparte's aid to retreating Spanish forces as Britain eyes a suspended hostilities. From Madrid to Lisbon, June events show Joseph Bonaparte's forces retreating, Allied advances at Valencia Murviedro Tarragona and Coll de Balaguer, Wellington moving across the Ebro toward Vittoria with heavy enemy losses and a large combined Allied force in the north of Spain.
Arleuzyn and Usbel withdrew with their troops during the night, Burgos remains abandoned and the works at the castle were destroyed as time allowed. The enemy retreated toward Elord on the road to Breviesca and Miranda, pursued by the allied army.
The text lists rapidly changing French officers and titles amid daily European events. Names such as Massena Ney Oudinot Berthier Victor Treviso Marmont Ragusa and Marmont appear alongside places like Dalmatia Istria and Ragusa in a sketchy roster.
A dated correspondence from Washington on July 28 outlines raising a Savannah company of 1 captain, 24 lieutenants 34 lieutenants unclear, 3 boatswains 3 gunners 6 quarter gunners and 99 privates. Nominees M Newell M Nichols Mr Oocal and Ms Jones to command. Encourages principal citizens to support raising and maintaining the unit for public service.
At midnight Sunday the Caroline was boarded by 12 armed men from the U S schr Nonfach acting as a British officer. They produced a passport for a Ruffian messenger dated April and May, attached to a Cockburn authorization, allowing the ship to carry the messenger free of molestation. The incident was reported to authorities and the ship was allowed to proceed.
The Adjutant General issues orders to all army officers to apprehend and detain any vessel craft or communication aiding the enemy within United States waters and to arrest evaders. The directive, dated August 5, 1813, is signed by K Gardner As Adjutant General.
Cep Barwon commands Augcon Wutasher Milligets defying here on Piesday for Mitledgeville. They march eighty strong with full equipage, escorted by volunteers and a large crowd praying for success and protection of their country and its laws.
A fragment from Hist Exening’s Mit reports the Emperor’s departure from Vienna to Bohemia amid a wave of unsettled news. The piece notes rising tensions in Austrian affairs and mentions a concluded pledge connected to recent events.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a high level political dispute over peace commitments. The record mentions a British delegation and a contemplated gesture by Lord Cath cart, with references to a continental peace aim and possible government resistance.
Aug 4 dispatch from General Harrison’s Head Quarters Lower Seneka reports Fort Meigs held to the 27th with no storming attempt by British and Indian forces. Citizens praise militia mobilization with 15 thousand volunteers marching to defend the fort and demand strong action to end the war.
Milledgeville on August 18 reports that the expedition against the Indians will begin its march Friday toward Fort Hawkins and two other rendezvous points. Gen Stewart of Oglethorpe, the senior Brigadier, will command. The three gathering points aim to secure forage more efficiently.
Gen Mearborn arrived at his seat in Roxbury on Wednesday according to the Boston Patriot report.
Dated notice states Captain Dewid P. Milhowse, editor of the Monitor, married Miss Charlotte Stark daughter of R Stark Esq on a holiday 25th. Also reports the death of Master Joseph Victor Cormicky, infant son of Captain John Cormick, aged light months, on Friday the 13th inst.
The notice announces Maj. Joan D Ammenac as a candidate for tax collector in Richmond County at the upcoming election. Also proclaimed are ANSALEM Buce as a candidate and Mr. William Kennepy as a candidate for the same office in Richmond County.
After three months the court will hear an application to compel administrators to grant key titles to a certain land parcel. The action affects the Bryant estate of the deceased, with reference to the horse and related property and claims by a party named John Nicholy.
Luz Subscriber offers a small quantity of gun power for sale at 75. A case of superior avality part G a poe if do. A sample can be seen at Calfrotel. Harrison, August 20, a notice appears about horse and riding gear for sale.
Berani seeks applicants for distillery work as federal process notes hint at whisky filling. Xe 4sdborg greyp reference appears in internal hints. Applicant details and office visit urged, with August 20 deadline for employment inquiries.
Subscribers to the Beach to Jocky Club Races must attend at the houses of Capt. Eliby Williams on the second Saturday in September to receive rules and regulations. Those gentlemen who paid subscriptions will be asked to attend with them.
Partial OCR shows a notice about a Negro person attempting to sell property including a carriage bridle and a vanities item. Mentions ownership proof payment and possible court or office action.
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