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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1813
Page
2
The speech defends voting against resolutions tied to British orders in council and French decrees. Grundy argues Britain would not revoke the orders without French repeal and cites Berlin Milan decrees, urging restraint to protect the United States and government honor.
A lengthy speech argues that the Prince Regent would not revoke the orders in council without a total repeal of the French decrees Berlin and Milan. It cites letters from Monroe and Foster, the Castlereagh dispatch, and British assurances, asserting the repeal must apply universally to neutrals and not just the United States.
The Senate bill for port and harbor defence was read twice and referred to the Military Committee. An amendment to reward Hornet’s officers and crew passed a committee of the whole. Also approved were measures to tax refined sugar, establish a Revenue Commissioner, and levy auction surcharges on merchandise and ships. General Robert Taylor commends Cassin and Constellation crews for their service and thanks War Secretary Armstrong.
The Ways and Means reports the passage of a three million dollar Direct Tax bill, apportioned by state with counts for New Hampshire through Georgia, plus per-state county quotas. Provisions allow state adjustments before April 1 1314 and early payment discounts of 15 percent or 10 percent.
Gen Tarrar transmits Col Beatty's report of the Cra ney Island attack on June 22. The 50 rifle men, 446 infantry, 91 artillery, and 150 marines and sailors faced a formidable naval force. Many were sick, yet the garrison remained steadfast under pressure.
A June 1815 report from Cranch Island to Gen Taylor details a British movement toward Cranch Island with 2500 troops and 45 to 50 boats. American artillery and local officers, including Capt. Emerson and Lt. Neale, repelled the assault with no American casualties. The enemy reportedly lost at least 200 with barges sunk and Captain Tarbell aiding from the Constellation, while a small brass 8 pounder and munitions were captured.
The artillery piece arrived from Cincinnati last week and was dispatched yesterday to the north in prepared teams.
On Monday the 21st instant General Harrison convened a council in Franklinton with Delaware Shawnee Wyandot and Seneca leaders. He urged neutrality to state their real intentions and warned that friendly tribes should relocate with families or send warriors to support the coming campaign. The chiefs listened as he outlined the crisis facing the United States.
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