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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1812
Page
3
A parliamentary debate features fierce opposition to the government's policy toward America and Copenhagen. A Carlisle member contends for firm action rather than humiliation and warns the ministry could imperil the monarchy and constitution.
The notice details that recruitment began and will progress, with instructions and bounties sent to all regions. Appointments to officers were made in March and communicated by mail within days. Reports discuss the Bay Warner and seizure of Mr Rufei's dispatches, with Democratic sentiment criticizing the action.
Notice from Jonathan Moore dated May 4 1542 seeks return of a Augusta Bank one hundred dollar note taken in a barroom by a man identified as a gentleman. M Kinzie Bennoch and Mr Coy promise to cover the amount if the thief does not come forward, warning of an exposure if delayed.
Intelligence from Washington declares war increasingly likely as British despatches dim friendship prospects with France cited and a 90 day embargo noted. Militia orders rise to 100000 and Cumberland Island garrison reports British provisioning for St Augustine amid naval watches.
Charleston reports from Washington that General George Clinton former Vice President of the United States died at 8 o'clock this morning. Congress will honor his remains. The letter notes rising war talk and possible appointments, with a declaration of war hinted for Monday.
The report cites Navy orders directing Capt. Smith and the President to move to Delaware and New York respectively. It notes whispers of a forthcoming war against Great Britain within 30 days and mentions political tension with figures like Col Smythe and Com Campbell.
On April 15 between 3 and 4 PM a U S ship with Vice President Cord Rogers and Esser fired 24 pound shot at Castle Williams. Three shots hit an embrasure and damaged the gun carriage while a wall hit left a six inch indentation. The frigate then moved to Staten Island for a stop and plans a similar test on Fort Richmond near the Narrows.
Returns from 277 towns in Massachusetts indicate Mrs. Strone leads Mr. Gerry by 3286 votes. The tally reflects early results across numerous municipalities and confirms a clear statewide margin.
A Montreal source claims Captain John Henry was named high sheriff for Quebec district by the Canadian governor, a post reputedly worth at least 10,000 dollars yearly. The disclosure follows critical assertions by opponents who label him a villain, now allegedly holding a lucrative government office. The report also notes survey findings by Ellicot placing the 35th parallel south of prior lines, affecting Walton County claims.
A Washington county Virginia man Nimrod Hughs publishes Warning the World predicting a dreadful event on an imminent June day. The writer admires much of Hughs's scriptural framing yet questions his claimed revelations and notes numerous spiritual experiences and encounters with spirits shaping his view of end times.
A fragmentary chest of quoted observations describes a claimed divine revelation and defense against Satan. The narrator cites divine preservation and grace enabling belief in Scripture through Jesus Christ, noting a four year span since the vision and urging readers to love truth and righteousness. The piece ends with a reference to a flour inspection law.
Departed this life on Sunday evening the 19th at the dwelling of Col. Jonas Finche Greensrough Masrex, aged thirteen years nine months. Son of John Migéheli and step son of Col. Faitche, he died after a brief illness amid grief of family. The notice laments his virtues, filial devotion, and youth, and expresses hope of his peaceful afterlife.
May 1 1842 reports General Ridgeley of Hampton President of the Washington Jockey Club praising a horse named Running in America. He declares no horse has so many and such extraordinary running points and notes many gentlemen share this view. He calls the horse among the finest in America. L. Byrne.
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