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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1814
Page
11
A CALM OBSERVER argues that war’s costs and the drive to manufacture domestically strengthen the nation. It claims self-sufficiency will curb British influence, reduce dependence on foreign goods, and boost national wealth and unity. The piece asserts ending the war without dishonor may bring peace and renewed respect from Europe.
A fragmentary 1814 letter reports Savannah Museum, Lieut Grayson, commanding Gun Vessel 158, due Oct 8 1814. Vessel 160 captured at Cabin Bluff morning of the 6th, attacked by ten barges, one gun in bow. Lieut Payne with 30 aboard. several wounded. Dexter and camp followers rescued sick and wounded near the bank. Gunner drowned while swimming ashore.
Fragmentary text mentions a daily running line and a person named Daniel Rober with a 21 reference, offering no full events or context to determine a clear news item or outcome.
The Chronicle reports naval and land successes, noting Gunnavy’s Lake Champlain victory and Brown’s capture of Fort Erie actions. It covers ongoing Lake Ontario operations, British American discussions at a peace conference, and the adjournment to August 10 as commissioners seek fuller instructions. Commodore Chauncey remains blockading Kingston while British ships stay in port.
Rumors of an armistice circulate with no official confirmation while cotton prices rise briskly. Election results in Edgefield district South Carolina show one senator and six representatives elected on the 10th and 11th inst. Senator Francis Burt leads, with representatives David Crawford John Glascock William Garrett Archy Mayson and others.
The notice records the death of Elisha Bryant of Beach Island on the 17th inst at foster father Alexander Downer’s home. It also reports the deaths of young John Walley aged 7 years and 20 days and Martha Nalley aged 4 years 7 months 13 days, children of Cleon Nalley.
Through Mr Forsyth we present selections from documents submitted to Congress on the 10th. The British cabinet outlines penalties and conditions for negotiation with the Ghent commissioners. The excerpt states there is no hope of peace.
James Madison transmits to Congress communications from American plenipotentiaries negotiating peace with Great Britain. He notes forthcoming instructions detailing the grounds for negotiating and concluding a treaty. The Ghent talks on August 8 1814 discuss seizing mariners and allegiance claims on British subjects.
Notice calls Artillerists to elect a Captain at the City Hotel Augusta on Monday next to fill the vacancy from Capt. John Willson resignation. By order of Lt. Col. Donaldson. Adjacent officer Bogan signs the notice.
Advertisement listing sale items with adjustable terms dated October 21. Items include 800 pieces prime Kentucky bagging, 30 000 pounds bale rope, 3 000 dozen twine, 150 dozen red cards, leading lines, Havannah brown sugar bags, rope and steel boxes, suitable for square bales. Colonial era tools and materials offered by laser and Campbell.
The sale to be held at the House of the Subscriber in Columbia County on Tuesday December 20 offers NE Tract of oak and hickory land 350 acres with 100 cleared, 12 miles above Augusta, near Col. Foster and Charles Clayton estates. Included are stock cattle hogs horses plantation utensils corn fodder wagon gear and some furniture. Undisputed titles provided and terms announced the day of sale.
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