Naval defense and war news from the era
A Franklin era letter discusses seaman recruitment for public service and a navy of twelve ships of the line and twenty frigates plus smaller vessels to protect coastal trade. Reports from Bonaparte’s campaigns near Mentz and Bayonne mention large troop movements and plans to finish the war in Spain and Portugal. Trade and price notes from Liverpool and New York concern American produce and cotton prices, with ship arrivals and officials reshaping administration in France and the United States.
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United States
Liese
Frankfort
Bonaparte
Confederation of the Rive
Brances
Mentz
Spain
Bayonne
Portugal
Paris
United Provinces
Portsmouth
Cherburgh
Constitution
J. Russell, Esq
Smith
Arrival of Isabella Reveals Rise in American Produce Prices
The schooner Isabella arrives at Savannah from England with news that American produce has risen in value at markets. Cotton and rice are in higher demand than in weeks past, and traders anticipate potential permanent advantages if a war with Britain continues.
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Sac
Republican
Isabella
Savanah
England
Heavy Snow Storm Continues Through Morning
The report notes a heavy snowstorm beginning around 5 o clock this morning and continuing without pause. Snow depth reaches between 0 and 41 inches with no sign of easing.
Note from French vice-consul in Savannah 1812
The note dated January 4 1812 from the French vice-consul to Mr S Bulloch at the Savannah port reports the consul’s withdrawal due to alleged encroachment on the French flag and subjects. It promises to resume functions once safety and lawful protection are restored for French vessels and citizens. Le Marois signs as the servant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sav Kwan
France
Savannah
S. Bulloch
LE Marois
Fire Spreads Through Straw Yard Adjoining Savannah Distillery
Yesterday a blaze broke out in a small house beside Mr. Hartridge's distillery at Spring Hill Savannah. The structure, full of straw fodder and corn, was reduced to ashes with no other damage reported. Charleston January 4 reports on England news follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Hartridge
Jatt
Charleston
Fross
England
London
United States
Rumored Reshuffle of UK Cabinet and Lords
Cork papers report a plan by the Regent to reshuffle government once restrictions end. Lords Grey Holland Lauderdale Lansdowne to undo the Solicitor General shift, Wiel lesley as Windsor Lord, and Sutlourney as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Sheridan to Lancaster Duke and Navy Paymaster. Yorke to the Admiralty. Lord Hardwicke to Lord Lieutenant. Cook as secretary.
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Cork
Kkegent
Grey
Holland
Laiderdale
Landsdowne
Lord Wiellesley
Lori
Prosbury
Lorney Tig
Lord Sirsisine
Sheridan
Duchy of Lancaster
Perceval
Navy
Admiralty
Yorke
Lond Hardwicke
Cook
Fire at Rich Monny Theatre Benefit Leads to Tragedy
Letter from Placide, Theatre Manager, dated Dec 27 1814, reports a theater fire during a benefit with about 700 present. Part of the scenery caught fire in the second act of the Pantomime the Bleeding Nun, forcing quick exits and roof collapse. All actors survived but many audience members died or were severely wounded. More than 100 bodies removed from ruins.
Incendiary Fires at City Theatre Supposedly Prevented
Eyewitness accounts claim a fire destroyed music scenery and wardrobe, sparking fear among the city’s respectable families. Guards stopped two prior attempts during the night, while Mr Russell the Charges d Affaires at Paris arrived in Portsmouth November 20 aboard the Constitution Private to await orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Paris
Portsmouth
Constitution Private
Sone
Cowes
Bank of America Incorporation Proposal in New York
Theodorus Bailey Thomas Buckley John J. Lawrence and Johann Cramplin file notice in a New York paper of their intent to apply at the next legislative session to form a Banking Company named The President Directors and Company of the Bank of America with a capital of six million dollars aimed at reestablishing the Bank of the United States in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York
Theodorus Bailey
Military actions near Tarifa from October 1811
French forces from Algeziras move toward Tarifa and Mequinza while Spanish troops under Gen Ballericrory resist. Souchet reports heavy fighting around Tarifa and the St. Roque area with French and allied forces sustaining stipulated losses and prisoners.
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Pigot
Algeziras
St. Roque
Ballericrory
Gibr
Death of Mrs. Ross at Bethel in Columbia County
Mrs. Ross consort of Mr. James Ross died at Bethel on Poe 3 1514 after a few hours illness leaving a grieving husband and a number of relatives across this State and South Carolina.
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Bethel
Columbia County
Poe
Giness
Ee Ross
James Ross
South Carolina
Funeral Sermon at Mechodise Chapel for late Mey dcchibald Beol
Rev. John Garvin will preach a funeral sermon at the Mechodise Chapel on the coming Sunday, marking the death of Mey dcchibald Beol on January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Garvin
Mey Dcchibald Beol
J Cormack Public Auction Notice
J Cormack visiting to decline business and offer stock for sale on liberal terms. Entire stock to be sold by private sale on Friday the 25th inst and remaining stock by public auction on that date at the site. Auction terms to be announced. January 10, 1812.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pir Haseis
Augusta Catholic Society plans temple lottery to raise funds
The Roman Catholic Society of Augusta announces a committee will visit soon to solicit subscriptions to fund a new temple. Trustees of Richmond Academy facilitated a conveyance, with thanks to commissioners David Reid Richard Tubman Hugh Nesbit and John McKinne for agreeing to oversee the contemplated lottery. Signed by JOLN CASHIN See'y January 10 st
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Richmond Academy
David Reid
Richard Tubman
Hugh Nesbit
John Mc*Kinne
Joln Cashin
Will, Be Hired At Market House In this City
On Monday next the 13th inst the negroes belonging to Edmund Bacon Glascock a minor will be hired. The group includes men women boys and girls with skilled boat hands a lawyer and others described as cocks wasters andLioners terms set by JOHN WILLSON jur guardian. January 10
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Edmund Bacon Glascock
John Willson
Guardian
Private Tuition Offered by a Gentleman Tutor
A gentleman long employed in teaching offers private tutoring to respectable families. He will teach Latin prosodically with basic Greek if needed, plus arithmetic and geography with globes. Apply at this office as soon as possible or other arrangements will be made. August January 106
Notice of Tax Collector's Attendance in Augusta
Notice announces the Richonds county tax collector will attend at the City House in Augusta on January 17 and 27 and January 18 and 28 at Issac Herbert EB’s house to receive tax payments for the year. Collected by John DAntignac.
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Richonds
Issac
Herbert
John D'Antignac
Collezor
Jina
Auction notice for diverse goods and harness by Samuel B Hill
Shoes and Boots and boat gear with leather goods, straw nets, and tenneriff wine items on sale. Six quarter casks, full plated harness, and assorted farm and fashion items catalogued by Samuel B Hill Co with a note that buyers shall have cause to complain in hard times. January 10.
Exchange Offer for Driver and Carriage
A young driver about 20 years old with no wife is offered in exchange for a light carriage of a similar age. The deal includes a field-stave and a credit option of three months. The purchaser may pay 460 dollars in installments of half a share, starting January 4.
Names listed for January 1 1812 Columbia Court House
A long list of individuals including Aim Beale Esq Capt Wm Becta PM Benning William Bessy PP, Bugg, Bartee, Barden, Mrs Agness Bacon, Rev J Blackstone, John Cochran, Wm Clement, Tho Cobbs, Nancy Cost, Henry Coupling, Joseph Cotton, Miss Ann Dorsetty William Davie, Marthel Dent, George Feucetry, Ignatius Few, Samuel Gray, Hampton, John Harris, Mrs Harriss, Hamelton, Harkins, John Hampton, Mary Jones, James Moor, Kisanah Jones, Ivy, Richard Jones, George Joh, Enoch Jackson, Kilngsworth, Wm Kenner, Locklin, Mrs R Lowe, John Malone, Zechariah McGinder, Eliz McD Hohn Mate, Ben James Nicholson, Peter Roby, John W Smith, Enoch Spini, Benji Sturges, Wm Wright, Mrs Suis V Austin Woolfolk, Capt N Joe Woolley, Thomas William Wilkins, J James Car, January 1 1812.
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Aim. Beale Esq
Wm. Becta
P.M. Benning
William Bessy
Bugg
Robert Bartee
William Barden
Agness Bacon
Rev
J. Blackstone
John J. Cochran
Wm. T. Clement
Apt
Tho. Cobbs
M.z
Nancy Cost
I Henry Coupling
Joseph Cotton
Ann Dorsetty
William Davie
Marthel Dent Esq
Mt. Killngsworth
Wm. Kenner
Wr. Locklin
R. Lowe
John Malone
Zechariah
George McGinder
Eliz
McD
Hohn Mate
W.B. Tankersley
Wm. Wright
Ian
Suis
Austin Woolfolk
N. Joe
Woolley
Thomas
William Wilkins
James Car
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Saca
Ireland
NEW Bank
Frarch
Mika Sr Que
Comandes
Geona Barros
Beigadicy Goneas
Boeroie
O.iaser
Tarife
Mecin
Hai
Horcha Fom Barrios
Ximena
Gordinet
Stowhia
Algerras
Tarifa
St. Ropue
Basres
Konovins
Fiett
Count Souchety
Murviedio
Saguiars
Ger. Blake
Mak
Liviae
Souchet
Gocowen
Abe Goes
Pazolemmee
Marsniis Coray
Valenciay
Killyg
Suchet
Sepudum
J. Cormack
Voticer
Ad— Gustacatholic
Loypery
Eiery Anount
Will
Walter Harris
Augusta
Antso
Simeon Russell
John
Philadelphia
Samuel B. Hill, & Co
Ixchange
Columbia Court House
George Feucetry Ignatius Few, G
Samuel Gray
H H. P. Hampton
John Harris
Henry Haenoo
Mrs. Harriss
Thos. N. Hamelton
Roger Harkins
John Hampton
Mary Jones
James Moor
Kisanah Jones
Adem Ivy
Richard Jones
Geo. H. Joh
Enoch Jackson
Ben
James Nicholson
Peter H. Roby
Were
John W. Smith
Enoch Spini
Benji
H. Sturges
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