Indian movements and expected Creeks clash near Autossee
From Fort Mitchell dated December 12 an officer reports hostiles concentrating near Tallapoosee and Tellatee areas with about 3500 armed warriors. Friendly Florida Indians and 4000 Cherokee warriors are named. runners headed to Generals Flournoy Jackson and Adams. Frigate President departed Newport under embargo. Aurora brings the news.
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Miliedgeville
Gene Floyd
Fort Mitchell
Riley
Mosely
Talapoosee
Oakfuskee
Cowetau
Florida
Coosa
Tallipoosa
Autossee
Flournoy
United States
Fort Stoddert
Charleston
Congressional Vote Tally and Creek War Reports 1813
Reports from Richmond and Washington detail county vote counts for a U S congressional vacancy with Cuthbert and nearby counties listed, while frontier dispatches describe Jackson’s movements against the Creek Nation, a proposed embargo bill, and recent engagements with Cherokee and Creek forces near Hickory Ground.
Blockade of Long Island Sound Confirmed
In 1813 a British squadron declares Long Island Sound under strict blockade after December 6. Capt Robe Robe New London dispatch notes orders from Admiral Sir John Beresford Warren to enforce the blockade and report to neutral consuls. A Baltimore report adds the privateer Lion, under Thomas Lewis, has returned to L Orient with about four hundred thousand dollars and has burned 15 to 20 British ships.
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Isis
Valiant
New London
Admirtal
John Berlase
Warren
North America
Long Island Sound
Rober
Dudley Oliver
Don Thomas Stoughton
New York
Baltimore
Lion
Thomas Lewis
L’orient
France
Hampton Arrested Amid Winter Quarters Report
Plattsburg correspondent notes General Hampton was arrested by General Wilkinson for disobedience in a late campaign. If acquitted, he may not be employed again as his popularity wanes. A Montreal victory is deemed less vital than pressing toward Quebec in the next campaign. Generals Lewis and Boyd reportedly seek early retirement, while Wilkinson’s arrival in Albany sparks concerns for his life.
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Plattsburg
Hampton
Wilkinson
Montreal
United States
Quebec
Congress
Bost
Chron
Philadelphia
French Mills
Lewis and Boyd
Albany
Married pair tied in formal ceremony last night
Married last evening by Rev J R Thompson Rosext Wartons to Miss Eve nina Watkins both of this place. Died at Elberton on the 12th instant Aucuipano Sxixsek of that place leaves a wife and a large family to lament his loss. Died Wednesday evening after a few days illness Capt Fuerd Janvis leaves a wife and three young children to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and parent.
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New York
Dees
President
Aurora
Davis
Newport R. I
U. S
Com. Rodgers
Newport
Tennessee
Heiefe
Jackson
East Tennessee
Georgia
White
Col. Bunch
Hillabys
Hickory Grounds
Out-Mountain
Cherokee Nation
Geo .White
J. R. Thompson
Rosext Wartons
Evenina
Watkins
Elberton
Aucuipano Sxixsek
Fuerd Janvis
Commodity Price Gazette Snapshot
The notice lists current prices for cotton tobacco floor corn meat and meat products with ranges across several items. Prices show slight movements, with cotton down 41. cents and tobacco around 4 to 4 50, corn about 50, and other grains in small shifts.
Church pew rental notice for trustees
The pews in the Roman Catholic Church will be rented tomorrow the 25th at 12 o clock for one year by order of the Trustees. John Cashin secretary December 74 ite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cashin
Sec
Notice to Sell Lands of Claiborn Webb Estate in two counties
After nine months, application will be made to the Inferior Court of Elbert County for leave to fell two tracts of land belonging to the estate of Claiborn Webb deceased. One tract near Cedar Creek in Elbert County with a mill, the other in Wilkinson County No. 152 of the 17th district totaling 202 acres. Proceeds for heirs and creditors. Margaret Webb administrator. John C. Webb administrator. December 24.
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Claiborn Webb
Elbert
Margaret Webb
Adm
John Co, Webb
Fobn Smith
Elbert County
Robert Kennedy
Infexior Court
Cedar Creek
Glenn
Wilkinson
Arkin Webb
John C. Webb
Tolen
Warner Kennon
Columbi County
Ray, Crab and Sturgess
Charles M. Linng
William Few
Hugh Blair
W. L. Kemanon
Thomas Davielly
Dola Augustus Beale
E. M‘adhen
Ee Jeremiah Darby
Fe Gregory
Edward Morgan
Thomas Woods, Son
Columbia County
Mr. Davis
John B. Barnes
Bonaparte
David
Moses Wheat
Abraham
George W. Dent
Jim
William P. Bealle
Judy
Thomas Howard
Dyc
Umbrella Watch Found at Market House Wagon
An umbrella watch was found in a wagon at the Market House yesterday morning. The owner may have to apply at this office by December 17 to claim it.
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RichMond
Washington
House of Representatives
U. States
Senate
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Dooley
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Effingham
Wayne
Glynn
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Long Island
Hampton Arrested
Geo. Adams
Benj. T. Duyekinck
P.S
Grose Tavern
J. A. Corbs
Augusta Library Society
Globe Tavern
D. Ponce
T. H. Penn
Sec’ry
JosEfa Cauriz
Richmond County
I Award
Augusta
Huntington
Connecticut
Grong Taverna
Bali Roum
Huntixcron
Ma. Huntington
Warrison
North Western Army
Alston
South Carolina
Meigs
Ohio
Thomas Knapin
Samuel Hale
Ralph Ketchum
Emily Kaapin
Chas
C. Dunn
Sherwood
A. Fisk
Florence
Ames © Allen
Bucks Head
Broad Street
Corwin & Ames
Morocco
U. Lawrence
Peter
Mary
Sam
Denty
Peneree
J. H. Marto
James Colling
Res
New-York
Fraser & Campbell
Wuchad
Ars Retard
Joseph Ashton
Col. Carter
John Wilson
Thos. Barrett
Ex'ars
Mr. Askew
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