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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1812
Page
7
The Chronicle lauds Col Trou's speech as the most ably handled and correctly viewed discussion of warlike preparations and the course to pursue, as reported by the Committee of Foreign Relations.
An English newspaper excerpt reports growing unpopularity of the Orders in Council and predicts their repeal as a likely first act of the Regent's powers. It notes the act of imitation expires February 2 and Parliament’s rights must be acknowledged while warning war if the measures persist.
A Virginia man Watson and ally Cole alias Townley are jailed for gaming while a noted drunkard Bob Doddf faces trial for drunkenness. A gang once linked to a vagabond act yields murders by Johnson, with warnings to police during race week. Comedians of Richmond Theatre mourn a calamity that costs patrons, property, and homes.
Reports from Fredericktown recount the General Wilkinson trial and the court martial's conduct. Editors praise the officers for decorum, independence, and impartiality, noting the jury’s diligence and the deferring verdicts as part of a broader sense of national honor.
Cincinnati Ohio December 18 1789 letter mentions Fecomsch bringing hundreds of Indians to Yellow Spring and General Whiteman drafting one fourth of his brigade despite claims of peaceable relations with the tribes.
Married yesterday evening in Martin Town, Jonn. S. Coomis of Augusta wed Mrs. Sagan Gardner of Edgefield District. Died Tuesday the 14th inst, Lewis Besu, son of Richard Bush, of this place.
A brief item notes rags and linens offered at the Chronicles Office with a date of November 29. It records a local material listing and potential sale or collection details for residents.
Governor D B Mitchell issues a proclamation offering a one hundred dollar reward for the capture and return of Hansel Roberts, who escaped custody after being indicted for the murder of Benjamin Harrison near Dublin Laurens County. The proclamation directs officers to aid pursuit and requires newspapers to publish the notice twice. January 7 1812.
Reward offered for the return of Lane a about five years old slave formerly belonging to Major Phinizy and known in Savannah and Augusta as a boat hand. Lane is described as thin lips dark complexion and about five years old. Any person apprehending Lane and delivering him to authorities in Georgia or South Carolina will receive the reward plus expenses paid. Jervis Sallard.
An Kapelion Dr. of lose car riage a light weight and without a wife seeks exchange for a field slave of about the same age. Also from incumbrance dollars s 3 expected on exchange. Months credit to be given if desired. Inquire at this office Henry purchased for 409 dollars half price January 10.
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