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Newspaper

Augusta Chronicle

Location

Augusta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1812

Page

3

Respecting the Canadas and U S Interest Abroad

A卡rea text arguing the strategic value of the Canadas to the United States. It outlines geography, population, Quebec's fortifications, rivers and canals, and advocates securing Canada by negotiation or force if necessary. The piece praises U S stake in lake and river systems and cautions against unwarranted aggression. It includes a note from REVOLUTIONARY OFFICER and a letter to the Baltimore Federal Republican.

Canadas Upper Cazadéd U. States Lower Canada Upper Canada United States Quebeci Celt London Samuel de Champlain St. Lawrence St. Chales St. Lawrences St. Charles Plains of Abrahamt Quebec Plains of Abraham George Champlain Ontario Erie St. Clair Huron Michigan Superior Capes St. Lawrance Montreal Lake Ontario Falls of Niagara Falls of St. Marys Immente U. Stars Newtraion

Letter from Geo Murray on exchequer bill forgery claim

The 1812 Philadelphia letter from Geo Murray, engraver of bank notes, disputes a Baltimore Federal Republican report alleging a plan to issue exchequer notes. Murray denies ever receiving a Gallatin facsimile or authorizing any such engraving or copying. He states he confronted Gallatin with a joint plan to prevent foreign fabrication and warns of publishing his explicit denial.

The National Intelligencer Gatess Baltimore Federal Republican Geo. Murray Murray N . York Gallatin Archibald B.nay Baltimore New York T.thail Ford Iam C. Geo. Murray Philadelphia

Prince Regent Faces Ministry Deal Amid Debt Pressure

A letter from London claims ministers face bargain with the Prince Regent to stay in power if they secure funds to pay debts exceeding 500,000 pounds. Belfast Magazine editors suggested the deal could hinge on admiralty rights renewing the ministry’s lease. The piece cautions that war with England might follow.

Londe Assaurts N. B Belfast Admiralty Ministry England Golconda Peru

Arrival of 7000 veteran troops from Old Spain inspires Havanna letter

The Havana letter dated January 16 from Philadelphia notes 7000 veteran troops arriving from Old Spain to Vera Cruz and Havana. It praises discipline and health, reports divisions landing, and mentions quiet fronts, brisk trade, and hopeful outlook amid Caribbean unrest and Mexican frontiers. It also references Miranda in Caracas and broader political confusion.

Havanna Philadelphia Aljis Old Spain Vera Cruz Mexico Zanoni Caraccas St. Do ‘Mingo Miranda Paris

Cabinet Talks and Treaty Ratification Rumors

Reports from Washington and Georgetown describe cabinet discussions on the 1806 Monroe Pinkney treaty with Britain and possible ratification with modifications. Aims include suspending war measures and addressing impressment as talks move ahead. International news notes British orders in council, troop movements, and ships sailing to Lisbon and France.

New-York Washington Monroe Foster Lea Baltimore American B. Mefits Pinkney U.S Holland Georgetown England Cape Hague London the N. York Gazette Lisbon Constitution Cowes France Col. Barr Jane Baltimore Shaw Pentleman Paris Roffel Jock Eaton Plymouth Mint&er America Mollete

French defeated at Tariffa. retreat without capture

Charleston reports Cadiz dispatches stating the French, after a several day siege, abandoned Tariffa leaving artillery and heavy baggage behind. French losses cited at about 2500 killed and wounded and 86 prisoners. Tariffa defended by Spanish forces, not English. General Hill reportedly advancing toward Estra.

Cadiz Spain Teriffa Cattanz Tariffa S. W Ballasteros Tariffay Cortes Geral Hill Estra

Attack Near Guadiena Halted by Combined Army

An iterator from Valencia de Alcantara reports an attack on the Guadiena border by a combined army vehicle vision, which was poised to enter Merida, the planned occupation site.

Iter Valencia de Alcantara Guadiena Aivision Merida

Congress Work And Militia Bill Delayed In House

Congress has discussed private bills and petitions for several days with no major national events. A militia arming and disciplining plan was rejected, and a new resolution to form a unified militia is being prepared. Reports from Washington via New York mention Monroe treaty discussions and possible British reaction. cotton prices in Augusta show demand with prime cotton around 14 to 14.07 cents.

Congress House Washington New-York Mefiis Monroe Otter Lod Hawkesbery Jeffrson Augusta

Congressman’s letter hints at England reform hopes

An extract from a member of Congress to a friend in South Carolina discusses the Secretary of State noting hopes for reconciliation after a ministry change in England. It mentions the Prince Regent’s relief from recent embarrassment as a possible catalyst for improved relations between the two nations.

Congress South Carolina England Be Ling

Obituary Notice of M. Fenpatt of Warrenton

Died on Saturday last at Warrenton aged 2 years 6 months and 6 days. Mas. ree isan M. Fenpatt, eldest son of Doct. Fendail of this place, died Sunday morning.

Warrenton Ree Isan M. Fenpatt Fendail

Charity Sermon Postponed For Weather Benefits

A charity sermon for the Female Asylum scheduled at the Catholic Church on the 16th was postponed due to bad weather and will be delivered by the Rev Mr Brown on the first Sunday in March, now set for the following Sunday.

Brown

Valuable Lot For Sale In Augusta On Broad Streets

The subscriber plans to move from Augusta and offers a lot with two stores rented at four hundred dollars annually and a spacious dwelling with four rooms and two fireplaces upstairs Brick construction Kitchen with cellar Back store Smoke house Stable garden and space for additional back stores on the cross street Details from Hugh Kerr by February 28.

Augusta Broad & M Intoth Hugh Kerr

Abducted slave Jinny sought in Edgefield District

Ten dollars reward offered for the capture of Jinny a Black woman about thirty years old yellow complexion with bunting scar on neck and striped cotton dress. She fled from the plantation of John R Bartee in Cherokee Ponds on Jan 26 aiming for Augusta or Savannah. Reward plus expenses for delivery or capture and return to Bartee. February 2.

Cherokee Ponds Carolina Edgefield Hart Jinny Bern Augusta Herse Creek Savannah

Notice of debts to estate of Gen Thomas Glascock

All persons indebted to the estate of Gen Thomas Glascock are urged to pay immediately to the subscriber. If not settled before the newer retard day, the demands will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection. John Willson surviving administrator.

Thomas Glascock Lian John Willson Fun’r

Sheriff's Sale Notice for multiple parcels in Burke County

On the first Tuesday in April next at the Court House in Waynesborough the sheriff will sell 200 acres in Burke County on Savannah River adjoining M'Cye and Barley to satisfy an Oliver execution, 200 acres adjoining Joel Reever, 100 acres adjoining Joel Reese, 45 acres adjoining Batt Jones, a negro woman Fibby, 243 acres adjoining Jonathan Lewis and others to satisfy Speight Drawdy judgments, and 243 acres adjoining Jonathan Lewis to satisfy Carter Bryant and others, by a constable’s return.

Court T House Waynesborough Bmke County Savannah River Emanuel Sheftall William Oliver Said County Joel Reever Joel Reese Said Batt Jones Fibby John Connell James Speight James Drawdy Jonathan Lewis

Petition for Letters of Administration in Scriven County

In Scriven County Georgia on February 33 1812 John F Lovett c c 9 8 a public notice calls Anelia Tumed to apply for Letters of Administration on the estate of Thomas Tumblin deceased all kindred and creditors are warned to file objections by the first Monday in March next at my office or administration will be granted to Anelia Tumed and she is required to publish this notice.

Scriven County Anelia Thomas Tumblin John, F. Lovett C. c

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