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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1813
Page
3
Fragmentary account notes that Teir tribes should be fed at the expense of the United States. It states M Arthur acted under General Harrison and Captain Martin claimed assurance that among Indian definitions one was the same villain who burned the house with prisoners at the River Ra sin. Chron.
Off Portsmouth on November 5 the English brig La Fantome in company with Young Muntons chased a fishing ship after taking three men from the Liverpool Packet. The U S ships Enterprize and Rattlesnake with two gunboats pursued, then received a lighthouse signal to return as the brigs neared shoals. The Fantome and Emulous steered southeast while the American vessels altered course back toward safety.
The Chronicle reports Major General Pimexxne and his suit arrived Tuesday en route to Milledgeville where the general plans to stay until the Creek Nation expedition is organized by Georgia and Tennessee troops. The move aims to smooth army rank issues and ensure harmony among officers, promising success for the campaign. European news notes Paris in gloom with government officers in the field and widespread disorder, while St Sebastian surrenders to Sir Thomas Graham after a stout defense, signaling shifts in control in Spain.
From Nov 3 a force of 300 to 1000 British troops crossed into Champlain and four row gullies landed eight miles from the line at Chazy. Clinton County population mobilized to oppose them while Commodore Macdonough prepared to defend the lake. The invaders retreated back over the line to Isle aux Noix as General Hampton moved to Chateauguay or Four Corners.
Albany Argus reports Gen Wilkinson with Randolph and Coles detachments moving from Grenadier Island along the St Lawrence on October 31. Brown's brigade advances to French Creek mouth opposite Gananaqui River as the expedition likely targets Montreal with Wilkinson and Hampton to join before the city. A Liverpool letter notes German fronts favorable with allies routing the French and retreat toward the Rhine. Cotton and tobacco demand continues.
Intelligence from Morgan county reports Gen Jackson’s Tennessee troops attacked an Upper Creek town. About 400 warriors fought the Tennessee militia, who suffered 6 killed or wounded. Indians were driven off, most warriors killed, 80 to 90 women and children taken prisoner, with Cherokees among them. The report mentions Gen Floyd’s army involvement.
Infantry detachments left Fort Lawrence to guard the sick and march toward Gowetau, ninety miles into Indian territory. Intelligence reports hostile Indians before Cowetau with several clashes against friendly groups. On the 6th, Gen Floyd's army was 25 miles from Cowetau as a besieged village reverts to defense.
News reports Smith the Spanish Patriot who robbed Mr. Cashen of Amelia Island of six enslaved people has been captured in Abbeville District South Carolina with the loot secured in jail. Citizens of South Carolina are praised for the pursuit and a gang of enslaved people is said to be traveling toward Neuss river as part of the same crime.
Citizens urged to publish that Richard H. Wilde, Esq. declines consideration for the Congressional vacancy created by William Bibb's election to the U S Senate. Editors who announced Wilde as a candidate are asked to publish this notice after Wilde's absence from Augusta.
Prices for cotton show brisk activity with quotes around 19 and 131-2, and shippers mainly northern merchants anticipate possible embargo action in the next Congress. Authors warn the current high price may not last regardless of the outcome.
A long catalog of varied goods including coffees teas spices paints metals tools and hardware. Items named include white Havana green coffees salt pepper allspice ginger indigo claret wine cognac brandy Jamaica rum molasses tea axes plows locks screws screws irons and many other domestic and shop wares. The list also mentions shoes cards snuff tobacco and nails among a wide assortment of merchandise.
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