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Augusta Chronicle

Location

Augusta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1812

Page

2

Enactment Text Referencing Sheriff's Duty and Horse Branding

A legislative snippet from Georgia outlines penalties and procedures for horse branding, inspections, and proof of ownership. It names leaders Speaker Robert Iverson and Governor David B. Mitchell and mentions Mathew Mallory and Dermbery in session.

Robert Iverson Leafer of Representatives Mathew Mallont Senate Georgia Dermbey MIT Hell Govenor

American Florida dispute analyzed in Monroe role and Spain alliance

The piece argues that Florida belongs to the United States given Spain's weakened regency under Bonaparte. It reviews Mr Pinkney's diplomatic letter, Lord Wellesley’s stance, and the American demand to prevent third powers from seizing Florida while considering Spain's fractured governance and legitimacy of Ferdinand versus Joseph Bonaparte.

Floridas Lord Wellesly America Pinkney Lord Wellesley Abou Nootka Sound Lomuspeti North America Spain Georgi Union Bey Fundy Gowiph Mexico United Stex U Floridas Valcommen Florida Lousiana United States Pasté Africa Gin Belast England Jonathen Prench Bostus France Ain Monroe Monroe Iomes Bonaparte Origen Miorida Ferdinand ‘Vh Engla.d Napoleon Napolitan Old Spain Martinico Java Lam Ceres Ferdinand Cadiz Joseph Madrid

Arrival of a London-Liverpool passage ship Lo thair to Boston

The Lo thair, capt. Jackson, arrived in 20 days from Liverpool, bringing London papers dated the 16th. Boston notes say the Bath and France ports received licenses and orders in council were not a new subject of discussion.

Lothair Jackeon Liverpool London Bathc France

King Sees Fide Heath Improvement Amid War Haze

A fragmented note claims King felt improved health as the war in the crash era loomed, with a sense that conflict remained an expected event and uncertain fate ahead.

King Fide Heath

Bona Parte to Lead French Army in Four Detachments

From Athelt ard Heligilard comes news that Bona PARTE will command the French army in the north in person. The force is divided into four detachments of 50 060 men each, led by Massexa Daveust Ondinot and Berthier. The French move from Hamburg toward Polish frontiers as rumors swirl about Prussia and potential alliances.

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New Sugar From Chestnuts Factory Opens in Naples

Naples reports a new manufactory for extracting sugar from chestnuts. The first trial produced sugar without noticeable degree of color, implying an initial success in refining chestnut sugar.

Naples

Portuguese troop movements report reach Lisbon via Gnton ship

Report from Lisbon via the ship Gnton Hillen states that General Veilingior commands about 70 000 troops poised to move on Badjos. Marmont leads roughly 69 000 French forces within seventy miles, with a major battle anticipated before March 26.

Gnton Hillen Lisbon Nerbilly Generel Marmont Badjos Iplace

Fragmentary report on congressional proceedings released

A partially readable note states that an injunction and certain proceedings were removed from consideration in Congress. The text is unclear about the specific actions or bodies involved and confirms no formal report to the audience is possible.

Meade Pub Congress W Haift Corclave Secrec Cot

Embargo Act Proposal Forbids Export of Specie and Goods

US authority outlines act prohibiting export of specie and merchandise for a limited time. Penalties include forfeiture of vessels and up to ten thousand dollars fines for violators. Provisions allow use of military and militia to prevent illegal departures and permit penalties to be pursued post expiry. Signed by Speaker H Clay and President pro tempore W Crawford with approval pending.

Senate House of Representatives United States of America Congress Osotheu U. S U.S United States H. Clay WM. H. Crawford

Dinsmoor Receives Letters From New Hampshire March 12 1812

In the House of Representatives Mr Dinsmoor presented letters addressed to him from New Hampshire dated March 12 1812. The correspondence concerns state matters and includes mention of a person named Calvin Fling described as twenty years old. The document reflects early 19th century political communication.

Man.sterling U. S Dinsmoor Hlouse State of New Hemphire Corilla

Distressed Mother's Plea for Son in British Slavery

A Virginia mother Ruth Fling appeals to Congress and the British government in a 1812 letter to release her son from imperial enslavement. The document, dated March 28 1812, expresses grief and seeks intervention to reunite family amid ongoing war and calls for formal military measures in Virginia to prepare 12 000 militia. The letter is referenced in a congressional committee report.

Sam. Dinsmoor Dinsmorey Congress Neguy Hampshire Cicero David Englard Amilia Bheing Heavenly Canaan Ruth

Fort Madison Letter Warns of Spring Indian Attack

A March 1824 letter from Fort Madison warns of imminent Native American attack as river ice breaks. The writer cites surrounding war parties, massacres of soldiers, severed heads, and a fear of reinforcement failure. He notes five nations including the Winnebgoes, Potawatamies, Shawaner, and Delaware planning coordinated action to seize the fort and Fort Chicago on Lake Michigan.

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War Declaration Proposed Before Adjournment in 1812 Letter

A fragment from Franxrorty Kentucky quotes Hon. R. M. Johnson writing from Washington on March 28 1812 urging a war declaration before adjournment. He notes insufficient troops in the north and predicts adjournment in a few weeks with difficult times ahead due to Spanish and other pressures.

Franxrorty R. M. Johnson Scott County City of Washington Senor Calis

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