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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1812
Page
3
The Belvidere captured the brig Pickering from Gibraltar, later retaken by a Marblehead captain and crew near Halifax. Commodore Rodgers’s squadron pursued the Belvidere. exchange of fire wounded the Belvidere’s captain and forced repairs. reports claim American prisoners and a flag showing distress were observed at Halifax.
Gloucester July 7 report the recapture of the brig Pickering by Davis and crew after capture by the Belvidere. They returned home with prize master and six hands, aided later by Marlborough privateer Success. four privateersmen drowned when a boat upset. A British midshipman notes Belvidere engaged the President in a two and a half hour duel, taking damage but escaping.
Reports from New York detail the brig Colibri arriving with dispatches to Mr. Foster. The Belvidere engagement is described, with casualties on both sides and confusion over which British ship fired. Additional sightings include the Adventure near Bordeaux and various prize captures, boarded ships, and privateer actions along the Atlantic coast.
June 23 Nigaria reports news of war crossing the river to Fort George on June 25. Gen. Brock arrives. Capt. Gregg escorts visitors to Fort Nigara with a flag. Local families fearfully watch militia and regulars prepare, while Captain Leonard asserts no surrender intent and questions official notice.
A cryptic eye on naval movements recalls ships Dolphin Stanford America Racer Hornet Wasp and others. Officers and men ready to depart, while adversaries threaten hostilities with torches and raids across seas. The scene evokes Britain's peril as a formidable fleet readies action abroad.
A fragmentary report discusses the British frigate Belvidere, its speed, armament, and how Commodore Rodgers could not capture her. and includes a letter from Lt. Joseph Anthony praising enlistment by 18 militia men under Major Cal Anderson, with subsequent commendations from Lt Col 8th Regiment and repeating names of volunteers.
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