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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1812
Page
3
The Chronicle praises Col Troun for a concise and strong defense of the course to pursue in Congress. It lauds his view on warlike preparations and the broader policy, calling it ably handled and correctly viewed.
A letter from a Congress member from this state notes rising unpopularity of the Orders in Council and predicts repeal as a key early act of the Regent. It warns that Parliament may declare war if measures aren’t changed and that restrictions will lapse in February, ending all hope of adjustment.
A Virginia man named Watson is jailed for gambling and peace breach, with accomplice Cole alias Townley elusive. Tarleton Johnson pursued after escapes. Reports warn of a wandering killer Johnson and a notorious drunkard Dodds bound for Wake Superior Court. The piece condemns swindlers connected to the vagabond act, recalls past punishments, and urges police vigilance during upcoming races. It closes with a somber note from Richmond Comedians apologizing for calamity caused and seeking forgiveness.
The piece reports on a Senate bill overhaul of light artillery regiments and a pending third reading. It also covers the Gen Wilkinson court martial in Fredericktown, noting its four month duration, secret sentence. praise for the officers and the dignity shown, and public respect for the tribunal's conduct.
Cincinnati Ohio dated Dec 18 reports a letter from Ms choson to Gen Whiteman at Yellow Spring stating that Fecomsch arrived on the Wahab with several hundred Indians. He is drafting every fourth man in his brigade despite a peaceable tone in Mr Johnston's Nov 30 communication.
Married yesterday evening at Martin Town the Augusta resident Jonathan S. Coomis wed Edgefield District native Sagan Gardner. Also noted is the death on Tuesday the 14th of Lewis Besu, son of Richard Bush, of this place.
A clipped OCR fragment mentions Clean Linen and Cotton Rags at the Chronicles Office with a date line of November 29. The incomplete snippet lacks full context or event details.
Governor David Mitchell offers a one hundred dollar reward for the capture and secure confinement of Hansel Roberts, who escaped custody after a murder indictment in Laurens County. The proclamation urges civil and military officers to assist, with publication requested in multiple Georgia newspapers. January 17.
A $a0 reward offered for Lane a about five-year-old enslaved boy with dark complexion and thin lips who fled from Jervis Sallard. Lane is known in Savannah and Augusta as a boat hand. Information leading to custody and delivery in Georgia or South Carolina will earn the reward and reasonable expenses.
An advertisement offers an exchange of a Kapellion Dr. of lose carriage for a field slave of similar age, with $3 remaining and months of credit. Inquiries directed to the offices of Henry by purchased for 409 dollars half price. January 10.
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