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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1809
Page
2
The Paris special criminal court, applying the imperial decree of April 6, convicts Louis Victor Marie de Rohan former prince of Guemenee of arms against France and service in a hostile power after September 1, 1804. He is condemned by contumacy to death and confiscation of property.
Vienna reports three week extension of the armistice from August 31 to September 16 due to distant Russian negotiations. French entrenchments around Danube bridges protect Vienna and a 20,900 man corps camps there. Prague to Presburg line reinforced as Austria readies troops. Goceherses requisitioned locally.
A Halifax dated report notes the Susquehanna, Captain Brown, captured by Thistle and sent to Halifax. It mentions three other Baltimore bound prizes at Halifax plus prize money notices. A translation records the Le Decide captain’s receipt for capturing the Boston ship Henrietta, under the 1807 decree, dated October 14, 1809, at sea.
Captain Miller of the ship Devotion reports arriving from Tonningen that on September 26 he was in Hamburg when the king of Westphalia made a move. The note indicates a political development tied to the Westphalian realm.
Report from Capt M states that after a large sum was demanded and refused, 600 Westphalian troops marched into the city to compel payment. It was also reported at Tonningen that hostilities had resumed between Austria and France.
Philadelphia dispatches report the brig Reindger from Lisbon with news of Wellington in port and French movements within 70 miles. Sweden and Russia reportedly peace talks with Britain blocking ports. Carthagena opens neutrals trade. Upland cotton and West India goods rise in price. South America sees calls for Ferdinand VII or republican governance as Quito declares independence and faces military repression.
Reports from Baltimore, Norfolk, Charleston and Lexington detail arrivals of ships Philip Congress and Trustr, with dates from Cowes and Dover. Commentary notes British political unrest, naval deployments, and a Galvanic brain study, plus New Jersey militia spending and a dramatic tale of Ann Moore who has lived without food for years.
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