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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1812
Page
2
The brig Adamant, Captain Smith, arrived in our harbor after a 26 day voyage from Greenock. A pilot-boat Liptay brought her in and she was bound for Plymouth. We print a London Courier from May 12 and a Greenock paper from May 10 with extracts for readers.
May 11 a gunman shot Mr Percivitt, prime minister of Great Britain, in the lobby of a government building. John Bellingham, a former Liverpool ship broker, made no attempt to flee and claimed a private grievance against government as motive. He stated the act was to seek redress for ill treatment and denials of justice, promising further explanation at trial.
The New York port report describes a French squadron of two frigates and a brig sinking and capturing American ships off Lisbon and Madeira between April and May. Captain Mather recounts crews sunk or placed aboard other vessels while the squadron wreaked extensive property losses. A second item notes the capture of the Tur Suir and the Egeria by British forces, with dispatches aboard from Copenhagen.
The Special Minister at the Court of Denmark and J Wilson were boarded by the British ship Morgiana under Capt Scott. Despatches were examined. Lewis refused to proceed until forced. Crew, including Captain Cock and a cabin boy, were transferred to Morgiana, while Wilson returned to Egetria to fetch trunks. Later reboarded to Sally and Mary, then joined by Dolphin and other crews bound for Norfolk and New York.
A Belfast paper reports London dates of May 14 as a day later than prior notices. Captain H. from Newry says an embargo on American vessels in British ports was rumored to be readied. He cut sails and sailed in a gale after receiving word from his consignee.
A Belfast page from May 5 reports a Swedish king speech hinting at Sweden’s role in a possible war with France. It notes Sweden’s neutrality questioned by French offers, Swedish privateers seized, British aid to distressed ships, and Austrian forces ready to join France, with dispatches arriving from St Petersburg and Mentz.
Report from Bermuda cites 12 British frigates including the Belvidere and Caroline at sea. The Belvidere was near Sandy Hook yesterday with a meridian signal, and Tartar and other sloops of war were also on the coast.
An American in Cadiz reports Marmont moves toward Ciudad Rodrigo to distract Wellington and prevent Badajoz capture. Soult joins forces and eyes Estremadura, but subsistence issues delay. Wellington assaults Badajoz in 42 hours then returns to Ciudad Rodrigo. Cadiz siege chances hinge on Marmont’s actions and Castile retreat. Soult fortifies Cordova and Sierra Morena to keep Madrid path open. The writer believes Cadiz may be raised in the upcoming summer thanks to Wellington’s leverage.
Savannah June 29 Genera Pinckney arrives to inspect Beaufort fortifications. He directs new redoubts on the south common and requests troops to garrison Fort Jackson and exposed points. Also notes arrival of sloop Buck from Havanna with reports on East Florida governor and 14 gun schooners.
A formal proclamation from the president references Congressional action. The document outlines executive authority and aims to declare a public or ceremonial policy, likely involving national significance and adherence to constitutional procedure. The text emphasizes official language and presidential prerogative.
A July 3 1842 Chronicle fragment reports James Madison proclaiming a declaration of war against Britain, urging peaceful obedience and support for the United States and allied nations. It notes Lisbon Seville prisoner events and Wellington’s movements, urging unity under lawful authority to repair national wrongs.
A June 1812 dispatch discusses renewed embargo plans with increased duties, neutrals rights, and prize goods controls. It notes Baltimore vessels ready for privateering, calls for loans to lift taxation, and signals potential war assembly moves. Includes the Senate and House voting tallies on declarations and a President James Madison seal notice.
A dated dispatch from St Marys reports first intelligence of war declarement and early dispatch of 47 British ships in a river area. Citizens meet at a local inn on Tuesday, appointing a committee to draft rules for an association aimed at aiding and promoting public good.
The House of Representatives spent yesterday largely in session with crowded doors as lawmakers debated questions arising from or connected to a state of war. The record mentions numerous names in attendance or referenced during the day.
The Constitution, Captain Hy, sailed down the river after a thorough repair at the Navy Yard. Reports claim a desire to race port, but there is no intention to order any U S vessel on foreign service or station.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a candidate named Jacob Beall connected with a county election and House of Representatives context around June. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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