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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1812
Page
8
The brig Adamant, Captain Smith, from Greenock in 26 days, was taken in by a pilot boat near our harbor and brought into Plymouth. A London Courier dated May 12 and a Greenock paper dated May 10 arrived with extracts. We thank Adams and Rhoades for the copies.
The May 11 shooting of Mr. Percival, prime minister of Great Britain, occurred in the lobby of the homes of guineons as he entered the House of Commons. John Bellingham, a former Liverpool ship broker, confessed to the deed saying it was a private injury and a refusal of government justice. He claimed ill treatment and sought redress, promising further remarks at trial.
Shipping news from New York reports a French squadron off the western islands sinking and burning American vessels. Capt. Mather and crews were aboard several ships, with many sailors transferred to other vessels as the squadron attacked near Lisbon and Madeira. The account details multiple torpedoed and scuttled ships and the crew’s perilous transfers.
Special Minister at the Court of Denmark and Mr J Wilson were boarded by the British ship Morgiana. Despatches refused, box opened, then the ship Egeria sent to Halifax. Most crew transferred. Lewis and Wilson eventually moved through a sequence of vessels to Norfolk and New York bound ships before final reallocation.
Last evening a ship arrived bearing Captain H. from Newry. The Belfast paper dated May 5th, received in London a day later, reports rumors of an imminent Embargo on American vessels in British ports. Captain H. broke his cables and sailed in a gale after learning of the embargo.
A Belfast paper of May 5 covers a Heligoland mail with Russia conspiracy arrests, Swedish king speech foreshadowing Sweden’s stance in a possible Franco Russian war, and debates over neutrality. It notes Swedish naval actions and British aid to distressed ships, with dispatches from St Petersburg and Mentz hinting at Austrian forces ready to join France.
The Bermuda reports claim 12 British frigates lie there including the Belvidere and Caroline. American ships say these frigates and several sloops of war are on the coast near Sandy Hook, with British vessels recently sighted by arriving ships.
An American in Cadiz relays letters predicting Marmont and Soult press moves while Wellington seizes Badajoz and withdraws to Ciudad Rodrigo. Soult fortifies Cordova and roads to Madrid, aiming to keep Madrid accessible, as Marmont gathers forces in Castile. The writer believes Wellington may lift the Cadiz siege this summer if conditions permit.
Savannnah reports Pinckney inspecting Beaufort fortifications and recommending troops to garrison Fort Jackson. A sloop from Havana brings news of a new East Florida governor and two 14 gun schooners with about 150 troops. Also mentions markets dull in New Orleans New York trade and a London May 11 dispatch.
The document presents a formal proclamation by the President of the United States. It cites congressional authorization and outlines executive actions. No further substantive details are readable in the excerpt.
Fragmentary 1842 Chronicle report cites James Madison proclaiming a declaration of war against England. text notes claims by Arnam from Lisbon and mentions Spanish capture of Seville and French prisoners, with Wellington turning northward.
A June 1812 Alexandria dispatch reports non-importation continued with temporary duties and neutral trade allowances, embargo actions on privateer vessels, loans and taxes easing, and calls for a firm stance against Britain and France as war looms. It notes President Madison’s potential Albany visit and Senate and House voting records on war declarations.
A Sava courier brings early intelligence dated St Marys stating the declaration of war and reports 47 British vessels or assets lying in the Amelia Island river. Citizens meet at trey and Bustins on Tuesday to form an association with rules to aid the public good.
The House of Representatives spent yesterday in closed doors likely debating questions incidental to or arising from a state of war. Names of members and details are unclear due to damaged OCR text.
The Constitution, Captain H., after repairs at the Navy Yard, sailed down the river. Reports that the frigate is to race and go on foreign service are false and there is no intention by the government to order any vessel abroad.
A fragmentary notice indicates Jacob Beall is a candidate for the county House of Representatives in the upcoming June election. Details are incomplete due to text damage.
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