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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1813
Page
3
Norfolk Ledger notes Admiral Warren warned Col Freeman Chesapeake under blockade from New York to Mary’s, with Chesapeake Bay harbors placed under strict blockade. Emily from Baltimore to Lisbon arrived. report confirms May 6 British squadron actions and formal register.
A Washington dispatch reports Senator Lloyd of Massachusetts informed of a French naval force reaching either Newport or London. The fleet comprises six ships of the line and five frigates.
Extracts report a joint committee recommending building a 74 gun frigate named Massachusetts to be completed and offered to the United States for use in the war with Britain. The letter from Norfolk notes naval dispositions and fear of British actions against the Constellation. A New Orleans dispatch describes frontier defeats and a Spanish-aligned massacre of Nagadoches residents. The piece criticizes Senate rejection of a frigate bill as a public betrayal amid wartime strain.
The Senate, after days of confidential business, reportedly reached a conclusion yesterday on the deliberated proposal. Joan Am TMstrone, Secretary of War, arrived in the city on Thursday. Rufus Cing is elected Senator from New York replacing Gen. Smith.
A chronicler laments the River Raisin defeat near Detroit, noting 600 killed and 400 captured from Winchester’s command. The piece stresses Harrison’s still-strong army and calls for vengeance while mourning the flower of Kentucky. It highlights Allen and Lewis regiments composed of Kentuckians and the harsh winter conditions aiding the British and Indian forces.
Mr Stow explains his vote on the army bill explaining his opposition to the war but acceptance of funding to carry out the people's will. He argues the Executive is answerable to seven million people for misuse and deserving of credit if used wisely.
An editorial argues that Great Britain is unjustly portrayed as the bulwark of religion. It distinguishes between pious Britons and their government, condemning religious prejudice used to undermine allied war aims and urging support for resisting British oppression.
Many citizens appeal to the Intendant of Augusta urging a formal inquiry into fire safety. They lament lack of guards lamps and adequate engines, and propose a city guard lamps and a fire company in each ward funded by citizens to prevent further incendiary attacks.
A London paper recalls Colonel Harvey of the 14th Light Dragoons who, after losing an arm in action, is aided by an orderly killed beside him. In a cavalry clash a French officer shielded Harvey by dropping his sabre on Harvey’s shoulder before moving on, as the 14th rallied to regain ground.
Commu nicated. Died in Barnwell district South Carolina in October last Mr Joan Gopsy a native of Long Island New York by trade a blacksmith The Reverend Mr Vane will preach a funeral sermon of Mr Hezekiah Beal on the last Sabbath in the present month to which the friends of the deceased are invited.
A borrower who has possession of the first volume of Rollin's Ancient History, loaned several months ago from the proprietor, is asked to return it to this office no later than February 26.
Citizens invited to celebrate James Manison’s re election to the U S Presidency by dining together on March Fourth. Subscriptions available at this office and Mirror of the Times office with papers left. Subscribers meet at Eagle Tavern tomorrow at 4 PM. Feb 26. A saddle taken from a horse on Broad Street Tuesday evening is requested to be returned at this office. Feb 26.
An old newspaper ad offers Newark cider with prime sugars in hogsheads and tierces. It lists 42 barrels of coffee and Barnes’s ale for sale at Mr vines stand by John Bigar.
A fragment mentions a cracked glass and a lost license for pedling goods in Georgia between Mr Maharys and Widow Powers. It encloses a settlement between Victor Wenhop and the subscriber. A reward of one dollar is offered for returning the item to the office. Samuel Vanner, Feb 22. Sheriff titles for sale at this office.
Mr. Codett of Bre schard’s Equestrian Company died a few days after a fall from his horse while performing in the circus on the way to Charleston from this place.
Notice lists deserters Jonathan M Jackson John Butler and Thomas Dial from the 3d U S Infantry and Greensborough rendezvous. Each man’s age height complexion eye and hair color are given with enlistment locations and dates. Rewards of ten dollars per deserter offered for capture or delivery to military authorities. Bath February 20 1813.
Help wanted for kitchen servant role. Inquiries invited at the Chronicle office for details and recommendations.
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