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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1812
Page
6
An 1811 field note details Siberian wheat as a hardy grain, its weather needs, sowing time around late April to early May, and yields. It cites an English loaf comparison, price estimates, and a farmer’s method for sowing, trenching, and spacing. Additional data covers carrots, turnips, and winter feed costs for horses.
April 30 report from St John s notes a Cadiz sailing squadron with 10 000 troops headed to the Spanish Maine. Capt Copeland arrived from Porto Rico and says several American ships bound for those ports have been condemned. Government brigs and privateers hunted Americans at St John s.
James M Clellan of Woodstock reports on carrot cultivation at Pomfret in 1840 and 1841. The account lists soil, inputs such as loam manure and hay, seed costs, labor days, and yields, noting profit balance and expansion to eight rods.
London reports circulated stating Cadiz had fallen to France, with sources described as uncertain Paris lines. Colonel Hersford of the 18th Regiment is named as brigadier general and to command Bermuda troops. The Prince Regent awards the Grand Cross to Generals Hill Graham and Spencer. A convoy from Leith Rhodes is slated to sail to Wingo Sound at month’s end.
A contested proposal for a congressional recess was discussed after a hard fought session. The House considered a recess shorter than Senate preference, arguing it would ease wartime duties while maintaining legislative momentum.
The bill to appoint an additional District Judge for New York has passed both houses and awaits the President's signature. The absence of Judge Tallmadge has increased Dissist Court business, necessitating this reform. The Wright measure on protection and indemnification of American seamen advances to a third reading in the House.
The Milo from Dublin carries Dublin papers to April 1 and London to March 28. Reports note British pursuers, Brest aim, Parliament motions by Lord Boringdon, and petitions against Orders in Council. Swedish troops in Pomerania disarmed by France, possible treaty forthcoming. Sweden envoy in England. Baltic fleet anticipated. Berlin and Milan decrees cited as remedy. talks of troops and French mobilization. Horne Tooke’s death. Cadiz rumors deemed unlikely.
Dublin reports no solid Lisbon news but notes French signals of a potential Tarrifa attack. Letters from Plymouth and Gibraltar reference Napoleonic preparations, ambassadors present at Napoleons levee except the Russian envoy, and Paris reports of Bonaparte delaying action while Regency shifts intrigue. Additional letters mention Corunna forces and English resistance.
Roger Gaisworp, Esq. is re-elected Governor of Connecticut. Last year he assumed office with Republican support, but this election saw many Republicans favor Cityau PoakpMan Eq. as their preferred candidate.
In a stern defense of the embargo and related measures, the speaker urges national unity after seven years of remonstrance over ship trade restrictions and fiscal strain. He condemns Massachusetts rivals as misguided and reiterates trust in the government’s executive and legislative actions to safeguard neutral rights and respond to foreign aggression.
A Raleigh Register extract argues that unity under a majority is vital to national security. The piece asserts the government must resist defiance, confront external aggressors, and prepare for war if belligerents persist in denying rights. It stresses citizen duty and warns against internal betrayal.
A member of Congress forwards a letter praising support from constituents. The correspondence underscores commitment to legislative priorities and signals ongoing alignment with district goals.
Washington notes April 20 1812 weigh public anxiety over French and British disputes. Letters from Paris hint at amicable France talks while Britain signals war risk. Embargo for 90 days urged as precautionary, with options of letters of marque and possible war to defend rights and national honor.
Mason Swarr of the United States Engineers received War Department orders to inspect fortifications in Georgia South Carolina and Virginia to direct repairs and supply ordnance and stores for war. Governor Tompkins orders 13000 militia to immediate service with ammunition expected. Recruiting expands in New York and Philadelphia with officers and detachments forming in several districts.
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