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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1814
Page
5
A CALM OBSERVER argues that war's costs show the need to halt foreign influence, shift to home manufacture, and end the war without dishonor. He asserts Americans must persevere to build national wealth, confidence, and unity, believing peace may come as Europe respects the nation.
A damaged fragment describes a Savannah Museum letter to Lieut Grayson about a gun vessel from Cornel commanding at St Marys due Oct 8, 1814. Cabin Bluff was captured morning Oct 6 by ten barges and a swift approach. Lieut Payne led a small party and was wounded, with gunner drowned. wounded and sick were landed near the bank and saved by armed men on Little erland, who discovered them as they swam ashore.
Fragmentary text mentions a person named Daniel Rober with disjoint phrases and stray rhythm words, offering no clear event, date, or context to establish a coherent news item.
The article reports a major naval victory on Lake Champlain boosting American prestige and frontier security. It reviews ongoing 1813 peace talks with Britain on boundary lines Indian territory and fisheries and notes American commissioners seeking full British aims and consent to discuss all issues.
Reports on an armistice remain unconfirmed while official news is awaited. Rumor alone has raised prices current for cotton to 13 1/2 cents, with brisk trading for several days. Edgefield district election held for state legislature on the 10th and 11th elected one senator and six representatives: Francis Burt, David Crawford, John Glascock, William Garrett, Neal Jones, Archy Mayson.
On the 17th inst Elisha Bryant son of Elisha Bryant of Beach Island died at the house of his foster father Mr Alexander Downer and his wife who cherished him as their own child. He was a promising child. Also on Sunday the 16th inst Master John Walley aged 7 years and 20 days. Martha Nalley aged 4 years 7 months 13 days, children of Mr Cleon Nalley of this place.
Through Mr Forsyth we publish part of documents presented to Congress on the 10th. The British cabinet outlines penalties for Ghent negotiation and signals no hope of peace. The summary reflects early 19th century diplomatic stances and the failure to reach accord between Britain and the United States.
James Madison transmits to the Senate and House communications from American plenipotentiaries negotiating peace with Britain. He notes forthcoming instructions outlining authorized grounds for a treaty. A Ghent conference on August 8 1814 presents British demands including seizure of mariners and allegiance claims on native-born subjects.
Announcement calls Artillerists to meet at the City Hotel Augusta on Monday the 32st inst. for a Captain to fill the vacancy caused by Capt. John Willson's resignation. By order of Lt. Col. Donaldson. 5. Bogan, Adj.
Advertises sale on accommodating terms by Oct 21. list includes 800 pieces prime Kentucky bagging 30,000 lbs bale rope 3,000 dozen twine, red cards leading lines, Havannah brown saguaro boxes rope coils road size, steel boxes, bagging for square bales. Laser and Campbell mention.
Will be sold at the House of the Subscriber in Columbia County on Tuesday the 20th of December. NE Tract of oak and hickory land containing 350 acres with about 100 cleared and under fence. About 12 miles above Augusta joining Col Foster Clayton and Germany estates. Also stock of cattle hogs horses plantation utensils corn fodder wagon and gear some household furniture and kitchen items. Credit available on part of purchase money. Sarah Pope.
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