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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1814
Page
3
A congressional discussion centers on suspending the Embargo Law during pending peace talks. Mr Wright supports delaying action while Mr Grosvenor urges immediate consideration. The vote ends Yeas 65 Nays 68 amid procedural challenges and calls for a dedicated committee.
Boston reports destruction of boats and bar racks at French Mills as Cantonment French Mills is taken up. multiple infantry regiments depart for Sackett's Harbor under Brig. Gen. Browne while others reach Plattsburg. General Wilkinson settles at Plattsburg. Gen. Macomb and brigade arrive at Burlington. command to transfer to port.
Albany report notes British detachments from Kingston sailing up the lake toward Erie and Port, with 1500 regulars and 500 sailors, signaling potential dash at the fleet. Col Scott of artillery may be named brigadier to command frontier forces. Fortifications observed at Ship Yard.
Correspondent reports British forces advancing in multiple directions while American troops at Haxbor, Brook, or nearby areas sustain heavy losses. Barracks burned and boats destroyed. Estimated 4000 regulars plus sailors and dragodhes in area. Units including 25th and 15th consolidated regiments under Stark and Breary and Captain Russell arrive en route to Burlington. Marines present. Plattsburg and Burlington show no troop movements despite sizable force nearby.
Feb 19 report notes Major General Wilkinson arriving by salute from artillery at a western town. Last week a large portion of the army from French Mills reached town, with one brigade. General Macomb commands a force crossing the lake to Burlington and Major General Brown leads several regiments from French Mills to Sackett’s Harbor.
An extract states a Detroit letter dated February 5 reports a scouting party returning with eight prisoners from the river Thames. Among them is Frenaois Baudy, claimed to be traveling to see his family but linked to the Buffalo burning. The writer alleges Baudy acted as deputy quartermaster general to the British and notes preparations for an anticipated attack.
A letter from a respected correspondent condemns trade between the United States and Canada that ships gold to Canada and returns British government bills. The piece warns this defies embargo aims and funds enemy armies and navies, urging the government to investigate and act. It notes daily large sums in pounds sterling flowing for this purpose and questions its patriotic impact.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe armed equipment and movement of heavy artillery including a 32 pounder. Mentions likely military logistics and transport toward Sackett's Lica. No clear date unit or outcome is provided.
Buffalo Gazette reports a violent Wednesday evening gale with rain that wrecked sleighing on major roads. The Lake Erie ice is broken up with Cleveland correspondent noting the upper lake is clear. The Erie fleet is considered completely safe from enemy enterprizes.
On Tuesday evening the 2d inst at Mr Wm Joness by Rev Mr Evans, Tomis Grayt Fsq of Jasper county marries Mantua H Wanor of Wilkes.
The corvette John Adams under Captain Angus sailed yesterday afternoon for Geottenburg with Messrs Cray and Russell and their suites as peace negotiators headed to negotiations.
The Essex under Captain Porter the Constitution under Captain Stewart Adams the Frolic under Captain Morris Fro, the Syren under Lieutenant Parker, the Enterprise under Lieutenant Renshaw, and the Rattlesnake under Lieutenant Creighton are all at sea.
Milledgeville March 7 1814 by Executive Department Georgia orders that sheriffs must proceed to collect and pay into the state treasury all amounts due from tax collectors in default revoke prior stays of executions and direct solicitors general to act. Attest Anthony Porter Secretary.
The House spends most of the day on desultory business regarding a motion to reject the indemnity bill for Mississippi territory land claimants. Representatives Galzey Warent and Tr oy discuss precedents and pledges tied to a proposed compromise. the motion to reject is decided in the negative.
An extract from a February 21 letter from Sacketts Harbor describes strong fortifications with six block houses and a squadron arranged for defense. Captain Chauncey is building three warships and converting the Sylph into a brig while some expect Wilkingon to mount a winter expedition from Plattsburgh. Troops are healthy and accommodations have improved as the town advances.
William Woods clerk issues notice in Elbert County Court of Ordinary for Asa Thompson to show cause why Letters of Administration de bonis non should not be granted on the estate of William Thompson sen r deceased. Citations required from kindred and creditors, March 10, 1814.
The subscriber who moved from Augusta to Mr Zinns on Beach Island South Carolina requests those with business to leave a line at Mr Caer Tavern. The tavern porter will forward messages to his residence.
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