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Augusta Chronicle

Location

Augusta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1812

Page

3

Prince Regent Praises British Efforts in Spain and Java

The Prince Regent expresses gratitude for the British armies in Spain and Java. He urges continued support for operations in the Peninsula and Indian possessions, while noting progress in U.S. and Ireland finances and calling for prudent measures to secure commerce and revenue. He emphasizes unity, loyalty, and divine providence guiding the nation.

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French Capture Tarifa In Two Waves Of Bombardment

Baltimore reports from Captain Pindar that Marshal Scott’s French army of ten thousand seized Tarifa after two weeks of bombardment. The town was breached and taken by bayonet, with mobs burned and looted. The Trelany also arrived at Cadiz from Bristol, bearing further news of the Bristol voyage.

Baltimore The Morning Post Pindar Fairy Yeterday Gibraltar Madéira Marshal Scott Tarifa Trelany Madetrain Bristol Eog

News of Peace Between England and France Reported

A fragment from January cites peace talks between England and France. A schooner arriving the day before Captain Pindar’s failure says Madeira is likely and wine prices rose. The Globe reports German sources of a Sicily assault by France and European war prep.

England France Pindar Falmouth Globe London Sicily Europe Harlowell Hestor Fatheringham N. Carstina Waterford Dublin Mullet N. York

Affairs of Bonaparte on board Bel lona

A passenger from Bordeaux reports flour at 18 to 20 dollars per barrel there. With short crops and large grain exports to England under license, the French armies may be compelled to abandon the Peninsula. Fed. Republican.

Bellona Bordeaux France England Fed Republican

President approves Wilkinson acquittal in Washington

Washington City February 18 The President has approved the acquittal of Brig. Gen. James Wilkinson from all charges and caused his name to be restored. Details are not yet available but are expected to be published soon. Generals Wilkinson and Dearborne remain in Washington.

Washington City United States James Wilkinson Wilkinson Dearborne Washington

Proclamation Granting Pardon for Army Desertion

President James Madison issues a full pardon for individuals who deserted from the U S army and surrender within four months. The document, dated February 9 1812 in Washington, is signed by James Madison and Secretary James Monroe.

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Address from the Prince Regent Opens Parliament Debate

The Charleston Chronicle cites the Cumberland arrival from Falmouth and publishes the Prince Regent's full parliamentary speech. It argues Britain will not concede in its policy toward America and urges Americans to rely on their own energy, preparing to meet the threat with firmness and dignity.

Cumberland Charleston Falmouth England Prince Regent America

France and Britain in talks over trade and treaties

From France our information is that a favorable treaty to America is being negotiated in Paris and that trade has benefited from ongoing relations. The British frigate Macedonia has arrived at Hampton Roads with dispatches for Mr Foster, the British Minister.

France Brest America Paris Macedonia Hampton Roads Falmouth England Foster Philip Greece Congress

Burr Stone Quarry Sizable Bed Across State

The report notes a Burr stone quarry in the state with workmen confirming quality equal to French burr stones. A large inexhaustible bed runs from the Savannah River to the Ocmulgee, across Burks Jefferson Washington Lawrence and Twiggs counties, with previous output shipped to Brandywine for mill stones.

Savannah River Ocmulgee Burks Jefferson Washington, Lawrence Twiggs

Collection for Female Asylum Raises 72 Dollars

On the last Sabbath after a sermon by the Rev. Mr. Brown a collection was taken in the Catholic church for the Female Asylum benefiting this place, totaling 72 dollars 31 14 cents.

Mr. Brown

Urgent request for James Buift residence in Augusta region

Ulric Sturgenegger offers a reward or favors to any person who can provide the present address of James Buift a ditcher who has worked in and near Augusta for years. He states Buift will be contacted promptly by his confidant Mr Built due to the urgency of the business.

James Buift Augusta Buif Built Ulric Sturgenegger

Marshals Sale in Angifla and Augusta Realty Auction

On the first Tuesday in April a tract of five thousand acres on Spirit Creek in Richmond County will be sold at market in Angifla. It includes two sawmills a grist mill and dwellings and is bounded by Twiggs Rowell Shell man Magee and others. Also 14 prime enslaved people listed by name. The property is levied to satisfy four U.S. district court executions against William M. Cowles and others. Additionally a house and lot on north side of Broad Street in Augusta, bounded by Ellis Street and a lot once owned by Ananias Cooper, is levied to satisfy an execution from the Sixth Circuit Court. Purchasers must pay. March 6.

Angifla Spirit Creek Richmond Twiggs Rowell Shell Man Magee Brosdittreet Augutta Follong Ellis Street Ananias Cooper Dees Joshua Meals Sixth Circuit U. States District of Gorgia Clerdenning and Adams Joshua Augusta Reuben Ricd Ried Brax Jim Eloy Feta Binah George Walton Anderson Watkins Thomas Koapen Broad-street Eilis-street Thomas Dooly John Cation Windsor Ann Powers Richard Dennis P. Donaldson

Sheriff's Sale in Augusta Sets Auctions of Property

On the first Tuesday in April at the Market House in Augusta the sheriff sells distressed goods. Items include dry goods for Reuben Ried, four enslaved people for George Walton, a house and lot on Broad and Ellis Streets, and assorted furniture and bedding. Proceeds go to satisfy executions for Brax Pope Anderson Watkins Koapen and others.

Land Sales Notice in Warren County Court

On the first Tuesday in April next at the Court-house in Warren county 750 acres on Joes Creek adjoining George Hargrovs and others levied on as the property of Joshua and Samuel Jones to satisfy an execution in favor of Wm Bunkley returned by John Powell Constable 300 acres adjoining Willis Perry taken as the property of John Pettett to satisfy an execution in favor of Thomas Carr 120 acres on Whites Creek adjoining John Hawilton taken as the property of Abner Gatery to satisfy an execution in favor of John Burt 50 acres on Brier Creek adjoining Jesse Rickerton where William Taylor now lives taken as the property of Clark Blarford to satisfy an execution in favor of William Maye returned by Thomas Williams Constable 100 acres adjoining John taken as the property of the Administrators of John Battle dec to satisfy an execution in favor of Joshua Perry Conditions Cath Thomas H Kindall Sheriff.

Warren County Joes Creek George Hargrovs Joshua Samuel Jones Wm. D. Bunkley Ime John Powell Constable Willis Perry John Pettett Thomas Carr Whites Creek John Hawilton Abner Gatery John Burt Henry Williams Constable Brier Creek Jesse Rickerton Wm. Taylor Clark Blarford William Maye Thomas Williams John John Battle Joshua Perry Thomas H. Kindall Sherif

Negro Woman Jinny Absent From Plantations Near Cherokee Ponds

Ten dollar reward offered for the recovery of Jinny a 20 year old colored woman described as yellow complexioned and stout with a scar on her neck. She was last seen near Horse Creek and Beach Sand traveling toward Savannah in a boat. The reward applies to anyone delivering her to John G. Partridge at his residence and for securing her in prison.

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