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Newspaper

Augusta Chronicle

Location

Augusta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1815

Page

3

Peace News From Sackett’s Harbor Panoramic Naval Display

Reports describe a large peace celebration aboard the flagship with officers, ladies, and gentlemen in Kingston influenced by warm weather. The scene features military weapons, lavish lighting, and a festive display as ships are laid out and crews prepare, following the treaty. Casualties in the battle between the President and the British squadron include Lieuts Babbit Hamilton and Howell, all mortally wounded or killed. The Governor General notes amicable relations with the United States after the peace treaty was signed.

Martin Kingston James Babbit Lieut Hamilton Howell

Beatings of Federalism and New Orleans Defense Referenced

Plainly copied from a New York federal paper the critique labels the Army as honorable and mocks the President’s defense of the Barratarians in New Orleans. It urges farmers to lock stable doors and invokes James Madison in a call for justice if any citizen commits murder.

New-York Northern Whig New Orleans

Canada Papers and peace treaty reports from Montreal

Boston Centinel notes Montreal papers dated February 25 confirming the Treaty of Peace and a royal salute at the citadel. A Montreal Courant correction denies Sir George Prevost facing court martial. Lower Canada considers appointing an agent in England to press favorable laws amid political disturbances.

Montreal Citadel Montreal“ Courant George Prevost James Li Yeo James Sir George Lower Canada U. States England

Death of James St. John Esq Honored by Waynesborough Bar

At the Waynesborough meeting of the Members of the Bar on the 22d, the Bay for the Middle Circuit notes the death of James St. John Esq in Philadelphia. They praise his benevolence, integrity, manners, and scholarship and resolve the bar will wear crape on the left arm for thirty days to honor his memory.

Waynesborough Bay Middle Circuit James St. John Philadelphia Mindy

Fort Bowyer Capitulation Letter From 1815

Washington dispatch reports Lt Col Lawrence detailing the necessity of surrender at Fort Bowyer due to famine, naval bombardment, and surrounding batteries. He outlines orders to Lambert and promises a full statement and safe exchange of prisoners, noting officers’ unanimous view that further defense would cost lives.

Washington Col. Lawrence Gen. Jackson Fort Bowyer John Lambert Bowyer Meyself Chamberlain E. Livingston

Augusta City Council Election Notice for April 10

Notice of the annual election for Augusta city council members across three districts. Voting hours run 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at designated taverns and hotels with named managers. Free white male residents meeting residency and property requirements may vote. March 31 date line.

PTHE Augusta Joseph Hutchinson United States

SRIFF's SALE and federal duties notice in Augusta events

A historic notice lists a May sale of 1460 acres near Augusta with a dwelling and mills, plus enslaved Rose, goods, and tools, as well as a detailed 1815 duty schedule on manufactured goods. It notes bonds, collector duties, and scheduled bond collections in multiple towns including Louisville, Whynesborough, Screven, Augusta, and Sandersville with dates in April and May.

Aet Congress Red States United States Louisville Whynesborough

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