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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1813
Page
3
A fragmented line references an emperor and government actions after Congress adjourned, noting acceptance and a taut link to Ossian sovereignty, with unclear chronology and language. The passage is incomplete and lacks concrete details or names.
A dated private letter from Chillicothe reports American officers and troops moving toward Malden to counter British vessels. It notes Harrison with 200 regulars engaging near Maiden, British reinforcements ordered, and widespread town alarm as ships and barges are seen offshore. The writer hints at imminent major news and possible attacks.
The Spanish Regency issues a clemency decree pardoning revolutionists involved in the invasion of East and West Florida. It requires future conduct as loyal Spaniards under the national government established in the Peninsula.
The article reports that preparations for spring campaigns along the Canada frontier are underway. General Harrison’s army nears the enemy with troops moving toward Niagara from Greenbush and Plattsburgh to Sackett's Harbor. A fortified camp and blockhouses are being built on the Miami River to safeguard stores and future operations. General Boyd is appointed to command the Centre Army at Niagara, with hopes for strong leadership under capable officers to avert further disasters.
The piece discusses naval valor, discipline, and a rumored appointment of WM. H. Crawford as Minister Plenipotentiary to France, with notes on his Senate role and potential resignation. It mentions Russia’s mediation offer, expected negotiations with England, and a dire report on the French Grand Army’s collapse, plus Sweden’s war move and possible Prussian/Danish involvement.
Public notice states the books were opened Friday and Saturday in this city for loan subscriptions. Reported subscriptions by banks and individuals total about 550,000 dollars.
At the Globe Tavern on Thursday the 25th inst W Barton esq elected Carrara R L Combs lieutenant and Warner Easton to command the Augusta Volunteer Rangers during the election held.
A note explains that the subject and author name are unreadable and cannot be published. The text cannot be interpreted or clarified to permit publication.
Married on Wednesday evening Captain Davin M Kinney wed Miss Conecunee Sopura Brean in this city. On Thursday evening Francis Stubbs of Putnam county married Miss Patsey Moody of Greene.
A. H. Hayden advertises offerings for sale at the store formerly occupied by Mears with E Wallen Company as general association.
Groceries among items listed with references to Jamaica rum Holland gin Madeira wine porter ale beer coffee Jamaica sugar loaf imperial Hyson tea peppers and spices. Arch date March 26. Stated as an itemized catalog segment from a historical sale record.
Bateman and Cason announce the opening of a tayloring shop on the north side of Broad Street below Wigfall and McKinney in Augusta. They promise fashionable, improved tailoring and thorough service with steady attention to customer needs, stating they expect to satisfy patrons.
A new edition offers Original Notes and a Supplement featuring Dr. Owens famous Sermon Pen and Earth along with extracts from Usher Knox Brown More Fleming and others.
A promotional notice endorses an edition of Bishop Newtons Dissertations on the Prophecies highlighting English translations of Latin and Greek notes, an Owen sermon, new annotations, and timely references to events since Newtons death. It lists subscription terms, pricing, and printing details. Also advertised is the standing of imported horse Hambleton with breeding pedigree, pricing, and care terms, plus probate notices from Georgia counties.
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