Resignation in Savannah Troop Forged by Duty and Pressure
The narrator defends his resignation from a Savannah militia troop, arguing it followed duty and necessity rather than indolence. He challenges insinuations by Toomer, recalls urging officers to resign when underperforming, notes his own costly uniforming efforts, and explains he stood ready to serve only under specific orders while a small contingent could muster for Sunbury inspection.
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Burke County
Toomer
Chatham Regiment
Bufisela
Savannah
Sunbury
Hhose
Gould
McIety
Raente
Sanburys
Sevanneh
A. Reesbie
Etbrn
Resignation Letters from Chatham Light Dragoons Officers
Two officers, Captain Job Shellman and Lt. Daniel Stewart, resign from the Chatham Light Dragoons in Savannah in October 1812 due to insufficient enlistment. Stewart cites reduced numbers and the burden of command while Shellman notes his acceptance of Major Gen. Gy's orders and his inability to continue serving without adequate leadership.
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Savannah
Apts
Shellman
Chatham Light Lagoons
Gen Smyth Warned Indians Against Canada Attack
It is believed that Gen Smyth, on Sunday the 22d inst, told the Indians they should not act in the attack on Canada. The explanation is due to the government and the honor of our country, and editors are urged to publish it. Messenger.
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Smyth
Canada
Messenger
Commanders Change Rumor Reaches New York
A visitor says General Myth, Commander in Chief at Niagara, has resigned and the army will go into winter quarters. General Dearborn arrived in Albany and General Bloomfield is in this city.
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New-York
Myth
Niagara
Dearborn
Albany
Bloomfield
Navy Increase Bill Still Pending in House
Washington City December 19 The bill to raise the Navy continues to wait in the House of Representatives. The committee of the whole has not settled any principle and no final decisions are made, though it is clear the navy will be increased.
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Washington City
House of Representatives
Cap Jones Arrives in City as Wasp Officers Travel
Cap Jones late commander of the U S sloop of war Wasp and most officers arrive in the city. Reports say he will likely be advanced to command of the frigate Macedonian, recently captured from Britain.
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Cap. Jones
U. States
Wasp
War Chronicle Reflects on 1843 Campaign and Reform
The January 4 1843 Chronicle notes a failed Canada venture and winter quarters for troops. It cites a need for experienced military leadership, highlights ongoing frontier movements on the Mississippi and St Marys, praises Col Williams and his Tennessee volunteers, and commends Judge Cooke and Gen Cooke for their patriotic service during the Georgia governor’s tour.
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Canada
Congress
Williams
Tennessee
Georgia
Judge Cooke
Gen. Cooke
Col. Williams
Religious zeal noted in city services and church dedication
The report commends renewed religious fervor as Dr. Gallagher of Charleston preaches at the old Roman Catholic Chapel. On Christmas Day the new Roman Catholic Church held benediction and high mass with a sermon by Rev Brown, praising church establishments for God’s glory and human salvation. The afternoon service featured Dr. Gallagher on the incarnation and redemption. Similar devotions continued the next Sunday to great attendance.
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Dr. Gallagher
Charleston
Orator Gallagher Praised For Dignity and Eloquence
The Rev Dr Gallagher is acclaimed for complete oratorical power on pious occasions. Report notes his perfect self knowledge and mastery over audience, delivering with majestic calm and reverence. His graceful gestures and plain yet powerful language elevate religion and morality.
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Gallagher
Objections to Captain Shellman’s conduct and General’s restraint
An Augusta Chronicle letter criticizes a Savannah Republican piece by John Shellman former Captain of Chatham Light Dragoons. The writer defends Brigadier General Stewart, argues Shellman resigned under orders due to corps numbers, and asserts the General’s discipline was proper and clemency justified.
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Augusta Chronicle
Savannah
John Shellman
Light Dragoons
Chatham ‘County
Stewart
Shellman
Dragoons
Marriage in Georgia as Zach Bulloch Weds Francie Ederington
A report from the Georgia area notes a wedding on the 27th at Judge M Tyr e s residence. The groom is Zach Bulloch of 8.C.60 and the bride is Miss Francie Ederington from Richmond County, Georgia. The full Governor Col Williame correspondence will appear in the Chronicle Extra on Monday.
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Col. Williame
M‘tyre
John D’antignac
Zach. Bulloch
Francie Ederington
Richmord
Georia
New Circus Opening Planned on Green Street
The subscribers inform Augusta citizens they are building a new circus at the upper end of Green street near the Race Ground, to be finished and ready for opening by the 15th. Tanware Cayatana Co and Pippin Bruchard are associated with the project.
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Augusta
Green Street
Parish Pew-holders Drafned to Meet for Annual Election
The notice calls Pew-holders of the Presbyterian Church to meet this afternoon at 1 o clock to choose officers and make arrangements for the year. The charter sets the annual election for the Friday in January.
Merchants Announce New Import of Superior Quality Goods
KNAPEN HUBBARD merchants announce new importation of blue black and mixed cloths blue black crab scarlet military white cassinieres gold and silver laces gilt buttons and more Their stock is complete and they offer best materials and skilled workmanship for uniforms Orders from town and tourneys attended to January 1.
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Citomers
E &E
Lartigues Stage Announces Charleston Passenger Seating
An note dated January urges Charleston passengers to call in time for seats on R. Lartigue's Stage service. Limited details available on schedules and contact.
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R. Lartigue
Charleston
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Glore
Maendava
James Fraser
Town Creek
Mills
Chamberlain le Roy Goodwin
Peter’s Pond
Co.Sawhatchie
Goodwin
Mirror of the Times
Augusta Herald
Cambridge Antimonarchist
Wilkes
New Circus
Tanware
Cayatana, Co
Pippin & Bruchard
Merchant-Taylors
Tae
Richmond County
John Savergey
Elizabeth Savage
Daniel Savage
M* Askew
Broad Street
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Wilgran Parxer
United States Army
Stout
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Rye
John Hill
Zacariah Williams
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