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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1812
Page
3
The Senate yesterday reported a bill to raise pay for soldiers and privates in the United States Army. The House rejected Mr Wright's bill granting the President power of retaliation.
A Sacketts Harbor letter dated November 13 to a New York gentleman describes the capture of a British schooner and a sloop by Commodore Chauncey’s squadron. Capt Brock of the 49th Regiment, cousin of the late Gen. Brock, is prisoner and at Sacketts Harbor. The commodore sailed again that evening pursuing the Duke of Gloucester and Prince Pegent armed vessels.
A Washington letter reports the Committee of Foreign Relations plans to report a Bill to bar American citizens from accepting British licenses with the punishment of death by hanging. The note appears in a U.S. paper dated November 21.
The U S sloop of war Hunter arrived and was saluted in Plattsburgh on Saturday morning. Lieutenant Smith commanded the vessel, which mounts one 48 and six 6 pounders. Also present was the U S sloop of war President, commanded by Captain Billings, recently fitted for government service with six 18 and two 12 pounders.
A Norfolk report states Commodore Rogers captured the British frigate Spartan after a 56 minute duel with heavy casualties. The letter notes the capture possibly follows the Swallow prize and praises the American navy’s actions amid unfavorable odds.
A New York state plant named Artha Whitlow is claimed as a hardy perennial that could replace flax and hemp. Charles Whitlow of Montpelier, Vermont, and Dr. Eddy endorse its cultivation noting high fiber yield per stem and potential for up to twenty-five percent more fiber than existing flax or hemp. Investors and manufacturers reportedly support the novel plant’s promise for upland and moist soils.
General orders from Heap Quarters Elizabeth Town dated Nov 16 1812 direct all uniform companies in the state to hold readiness within 24 hours with blankets and four days provisions. Artillery captains to contract for horses and drivers for transport of field pieces, payment from order to march. Captains to report current strength and munitions, urging volunteers to join. Aaron Ogden signs as Commander in Chief.
The article notes the Urizea Whithaw as a valuable hemp and flax substitute and urges adoption. It describes a patent right to cultivate and manufacture from 50 acres for fourteen years, with 4000 seeds gratis and more at a charge, plus contact points in Charleston Philadelphia and the Mercantile Advertiser office.
Dispatches report Cruz Murgeon and Cadiz detachment attacking Seville and taking the city by assault. Citations describe enemy losses and subsequent reorganizing efforts as British troops expected to reinforce Coruna and Scnabria.
The 1805 Georgia act restricts civil officers from issuing writs or executing processes during its duration. It bars sheriffs deputies and others from serving civil writs or levying executions except as specified. It pauses collection of fraction lottery debts, requires liquidation of accounts under threat of judgment, and pauses real estate statute limitations. It also requires security adjustments if a principal may squander property.
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