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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1813
Page
7
Fragmentary excerpt discusses after Congress adjournment when a government matter was accepted promptly. Mentions Ossian and a sovereign, suggesting a political or ceremonial exchange. The reader gains a glimpse of post-session procedural language and implied governance actions.
Private letters from March 6 1813 report British moves toward Maiden and Malden with 200 regulars, Harrison leading forces and threats of attack. Messages note militia mobilization, alarms in Norfolk and rising town bustle as ships and barges move, promising further updates.
The Regency of the Kingdom under Don Ferdinand the Seventh issues a decree granting moral pardon to revolutionists involved in the invasion of East and West Florida. The pardon requires future conduct as loyal Spaniards under the national government restored in the Peninsula.
The article notes General Harrison's army is near the enemy with marches from Greenbush to Sackett's Harbor and from Plattsburgh toward Niagara. It says Harrison is building entrenched camps and blockhouses 30 miles from the lake to guard stores and safety. General Boyd is appointed to command the Centre Army at Niagara, with hopes for capable leaders for the Right Wing and Plattsburgh forces, attributing disasters to lack of talent and discipline.
The piece extols naval valor and discipline, notes WM. H. Crawford’s likely appointment as Minister Plenipotentiary to France, and discusses potential impacts on U S politics, European mediation, and the sweeping retreat of the French Grand Army amid shifting alliances.
Public notice states the loan books were opened on Friday and Saturday in this city for subscriptions. Reports indicate banks and individuals have subscribed about 550000 dollars.
At the Globe Tavern on Thursday the 25th inst W Barton esquire was elected Captain R L Combs Lieutenant and Warner Easton to command the Augusta Volunteer Rangers in a local election the results named the officers and unit leadership.
The article notes that CP The Invisible Whig is received but cannot be published due to the subject and author name being unreadable. The piece emphasizes the impossibility of printing a work that cannot be read or understood.
Married last Wednesday evening by Rev Mr Thompson Capt Davin M Kinney wed the amiable Conecunee Sopura Brean both of this city. Also reported are a marriage in Geteen county and Francis Stubbs of Putnam county to Miss Patsey Moody of Greene.
A. H. Hayden advertises offerings at the store formerly occupied by Mears. E Wallen & Co remains a general association of merchants in the area and promotes available goods.
A curious 18th century grocery list items Jamaica rum Holland gin Madeira tea coffee sugar and hyson underlines a display of imported goods. The entry notes prices quantities and packaging and marks the date arch 26.
Bateman and Cason announce the opening of a tayloring shop on Broad Street north side, next to Wigfall and McKinney, offering fashionable tailoring in all branches with thorough knowledge and attentive service. March 26.
A new edition appears with Original Notes and a Supplement. It includes Dr Owen's Sermon Pen and Earth and extracts from Usher Knox Brown More Fleming and others. This compilation offers a collection of contemporary theological writings and related materials.
A publisher endorses Bishop Newtons Dissertations with notes translated into English and adds new material and sermons. The item also advertises the Imported Horse Hambleton, its stud details, pricing, and conditions for mares and insurance, along with pedigree notes and certificates.
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