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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1806
Page
2
A fragment from a 19th century piece argues that Lord Nelson and William Pitt faced accusations of excess and severity but new evidence suggests Pitt did not share the harsh private life imputed to him. The text notes the era’s emphasis on public virtue and personal conduct.
Translated Foreign Intelligence notes a tense clash as French forces push toward Franconia and Mainz while Prussian troops rally near Eisenach Gotha and Meiningen. It recalls Frederick the Great era and places actions across Rhine crossings at Mannheim and Mainz with Lefebvre directing movements toward Schweinfurt.
The banks of the Mayn report Swabia largely emptied of French troops with units near Burgan and both Danube sides moving toward Francia. Five large field hospitals moved from Augburg to Nuremburg by wagon. Papers claim 10,000 French soldiers left Dalmatia and crossed into lands securing the Porte against domestic rebels. Rumor of hostilities near Geiflen remains unconfirmed.
From Bucharest we learn that a Russian force of eighty thousand men previously on Moldavia’s border has crossed into Wallachia. An additional forty thousand men have moved to Kra jova, twenty miles northeast of Widdin, signaling a major northward push.
Leipsick October 4 two Russian armies of fifty thousand men each march on separate routes. One heads toward Warsaw and Ratisbon in Silesia under General Ohlebowsky. The other advances via Lithuania and new Eastern Prussia. A third Russian force is expected from Lieban. The Prussian reserve under Prince Eugene of Wirtemberg marches from Custrin toward the Spree to join the main army.
The Grand Duke of Baden is raising his contingent for the Army of the Confederacy. Some regiments have already begun marching toward Mergentheim. The artillery park and grand headquarters were moved from Ulm to Wurtzburg.
In Venice the port ships, including those from the Seven Islands, are arrested after Alexander I of Russia refuses to ratify the France alliance. Across Italy conscriptions surge with strict enforcement. Marshal Massena receives 10 000 troops and sets headquarters at Nicatro in Calabria.
Bavaria reports say Austrian troops left Salzburg and France under General Soult occupies Ratisbon. French divisions march toward Nuremberg and Aufberg as forces regroup under an imperial convention between the two courts.
A fragment notes the French army concentrating between Bamberg and Würzburg as divisions move toward that region, indicating a broad deployment pattern. The text implies a strategic gathering of forces without detailing specific units or dates.
The envoy at Heffe-Caffel returns to resume duties at the Electoral court after passing through Frankfort toward Mayence. Reports say the Elector of Heffe-Caffel maintains armed neutrality since returning from the Prussian camp at Nuremberg. Prussian regiments through Caffel have received counter orders and head to another destination. Couriers from Marshal Augereau have arrived at Caffel. Laforet the French ambassador left Berlin while legation secretaries Caillard and Lajard remain to arrange departure. Durant, the French minister at Saxony, left Dresden without farewell.
A proclamation from Wurzburg states Elector Prince Ferdinand brother of the Austrian emperor has accepted the title of prince and duke and joined the Rhine Confederacy. An army of 90 000 under the Dutch king gathers near Wesel as the army of the North. The King of Prussia is said to be at Gotha with his main force at Erfurt.
Diplomatic letters discuss Prussia and Austria aligning against France, with naval news from Sir Samuel Hood. Bonaparte’s war plans are outlined, including French troop moves on the Rhine and measures to compel Saxony and Hesse. Reports note Berlin reads as war preparations intensify and Antwerp and Hamburg letters arrive.
The report notes Lord Lauderdale's illness and return to country, Gen Junot offering his seat, and General Knobelsdorf leaving for Mainz to confer with the French emperor. Dispatches indicate ongoing negotiations across the Rhine as European powers maneuver during the war.
The report notes four 44 gun ships La Gloire La Indefatigable La Minerve and Lt Armide captured with Vaiffeau captains and several smaller vessels including La Themis La Sylph La Lynx escaped. Each ship carried heavy armament and about 650 men plus stores ammunition and provisions.
A Sunday duel on Blackheath between General Baron Homperby and Richardson esquire arose from a Temple Bar incident. Richardson, with two ladies, backed by a hat knock, led to a challenge and a planned six o'clock meeting. Homperch fled town but both men arrived late, with authorities vigilant.
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