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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1814
Page
6
The article details sections authorizing issuance and handling of treasury notes for 1814, sinking fund reimbursements, and purchase rules. It also assigns appropriations for note preparation costs and penalties for counterfeiting. It expands Pension provisions for orphans and widows of deceased officers and seamen in private armed ships, with distributive rules and funding through Navy Secretary directives.
Provisions from an 1814 act establish how the Indiana territory will be divided into five districts for electing members of the territorial legislative council. The measure confirms existing Harrison districts remain valid and directs the Navy pension fund to finance widow and child half pay provisions as needed.
New York and Boston papers relay vivid wartime dispatches from Niagara frontier where Lt Col Tucker and Maj Gen Brown clash with the enemy near Lewiston and Queenstown. Reports note heavy fighting, captured tents and equipment, and high casualties with Gen Drummond and Gen Riall both wounded.
News from the Sound reports a squadron including a frigate and brig bombarding Stonington. The town’s tiny battery answered with two 18-pounders and a 3-pounder, forcing the enemy to withdraw after hours of fighting. Three men wounded, horses killed, houses damaged. Commemoration of Sir Thomas Hardy’s ruthless shorthand for mercy is noted. Regiments mobilize, fear of renewed assault looms, and New London militia rush to defend Saybrook.
Frepmicktown recounts an August 10 incident where an express rider on the Buffalo to Washington line was fired upon and the mail bag stolen. The rider passing through town had no mail. The dispatches to the Secretary of War were believed seized to aid the enemy, possibly funded by British gold.
Private citizens of New York entertained Essex and Essex Junior crews with a formal dinner. A procession marched through New York streets to Tammany Hall for an elegant repast hosted by Martling and Cozzens. Wounded officers joined the procession. Aieutenants Roberts and Ross are struck from the army roll for disobeying a war department order. Brigadier General M'Axram joined Gen Rimex with 1000 men.
A report from Montgomery states that five barges from the British frigate Lacedemonian appeared between 7 and 8 in the morning near Warsaw Sound and captured a sloop. No further details on casualties or destination are provided.
A fragmentary report describes Confederate or Union naval activity near Savannah with sloops and barges filled with armed men. The text notes a capture in the Ogeechee area and mentions green foliage and Friday morning events.
General orders from Minieverville dated August 17 1814 detail militia reorganization. Officers in each brigade will assemble at designated locations to receive commissions and strength returns, with field officers elected from brigades and divisions. Brigades listed gather in Clinton Blackshear Hatontony Greensboro Wahl ington Carnesville Sparta Paramore's Hill and other towns. Troops to equip for a six month winter campaign with blankets knapsacks canteens and dark clothing. Daniel Newnan Adjutant General.
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