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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1813
Page
9
The Western Mail reports Gen. Wilkinson leveraging prudence and genius to secure a strong military post for Mo Dille, preserving his former officer character and achieving possession without American bloodshed.
Proclamation by Gen Wilkinson declares defense of the Mississippi Territory, promises safety for those remaining, and details the Mobile expedition. It notes movements toward Pensacola, the transfer of troops, shipboard debarkation, and the seizure of posts on Perdido river as Col Carson probes the eastern frontier.
Philadelphia April 29 report arrives as Minerva Smith from Lisbon brings Lisbon papers with London dates to March 13. Dispatches claim Russian arms successes, Dantzio surrender, Cossacks capture a French standard, and Austrian thanks to Alexander. Berlin advance of Russians near the capital, D Yorck named Prussian commander. Lincoln era notes on Meigs reinforcements reaching the Rapids and local militia remaining at the fort. Aurora.
A Hampton gentleman witnessed a naval clash in Baltimore where the Brutus captained by Fornne from this city faced a 74 gun ship two frigates two schooners and eight launches. The engagement lasted two and a half hours, ending when the Brutus ran ashore to avoid enemy fire. Seven bodies were seen thrown overboard and the Baltimore crew earned praise for their bravery against superior forces.
The Chronicle notes Congress will convene on the 31st with high anxiety over national security. It urges action on Florida and defense, mentioning Maj. Gen. Pinckney and ready Georgia South Carolina militia. Forsyth and Tehair depart for Washington to join the government.
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