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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1813
Page
3
Adated letter from Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry to the Secretary of the Navy announces a U S victory on Lake Erie on September 10 1815. He states the British squadron surrendered after a sharp conflict and signs his respectful report ending with his title and the secretary’s acknowledgment.
Letters from Gen. Harrison's headquarters and from Commodore Perry relay the capture of most of the British fleet on Lake Erie including two ships two brigs one sloop and one schooner with numerous prisoners. Accounts from Albany Sackett's Harbor and Lake Ontario describe engagements and pursuit by US forces led by Commodore Perry and Thomas Macdonough with notes on damage and strategic positions.
The Messenger reports a naval engagement on Lake Ontario between Chauncey’s American fleet and the British squadron. A two hour first clash, a second hour after which the British withdrew, with the Yankee fleet pursuing in foggy conditions. Sylph noted in the action. Burlington dispatch notes troops crossing Cumberland Head.
Letter from Judge Toutman to the Governor dated September 13 describes a large-scale Indian attack near a fort by the Mississippi Territory Volunteers and militia. It reports heavy casualties, mass killings of women and children, depopulation of settlements, and anticipated assaults from Choctaw lines toward St Stephens and other forts with Spaniards and British plans. It warns of imminent evacuations and requests immediate aid from Georgia and Tennessee.
The half-litted chief vows neutrality while his son pushes for war. They bought goods and sought ammunition from the Governor, who agreed to supply. A Pensacola report says a British armed schooner delivered arms and clothes for hostile Indians. Indians west of the Mississippi threaten attacks on settlements. No hope for salvation.
The third Tuesday in October is fixed by the constitution for electing Justices of the Inferior Court. All persons eligible to vote for Assembly members are electors. The poll will open in this county at the usual hour.
Colonel George W. Evans declines being a candidate for Representatives in the State Legislature as his presence is required on the Frontier.
Caution warns against accepting a promissory note issued in Edgefield South Carolina. The note for 5 235 33 c1s is disputed as improper and credits may be incorrect. In Jefferson County Georgia William Clements and William Boyd apply for administration with will annexed of Robert Boyd.
The Grand Jury of Georgia Oglethorpe Superior Court September Term 1833 presents reasons against an alleviating debt law. They argue it violates the Constitution, harms justice, fuels swindling, undermines trust, and risks increased imprisonment and subjugation of debtors. They urge publication in the Augusta Chronicle and record the foreman Leakie and panel.
Notice seeks a reward for information leading to the capture of David Vaun, once of Columbia County, who absented from service in June. A warning to the public forbids harboring or employing him, citing his pilfering across various items and encouraging pursuit in South Carolina or Georgia.
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