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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1812
Page
3
A fragment reports Nathan King Col 31 Regt 7 with Major Tompson at 14 o'clock night confirming the overall statement.
A Lexington report cites an army officer's letter noting a large Indian and British detachment moving to strike Gen. Winchester at Fort Wayne. General Harrison plans a rear approach via a new route unseen by the enemy, four miles away. A battle is anticipated.
Charleston reports extracts from a New York file noting a steamer’s arrival near the Hook and a Federal salute from Fort at the Narrows. London late August and Paris early August dates are cited, with indications that opposing peace factions may have arrived.
An October letter from Savannah discusses Indian engagements near Loch-Lomond and Newnan’s forces marching with Gen. Floyd. Reports from Ordentburg describe bombardment of Prescott and Canadi an boats firing on the village. British blockade of the Mississippi coast persists, with Madrid's capitulation and Allied takeovers noted.
Milledgeville dated Oct 25 reports Col Newnan's Detachment of Volunteers returning home after an expedition. The letter from Col Smith praises the detach ment's bravery and the good conduct of Lieut Fannin and Ensign Tigmilion of Milledgeville, noting they earned the commander in chief's approbation.
A report recounts Col. Newnan at Kingley's on the 12th with wounded. relay riders reached him Wednesday. Indians allegedly attacked retreat, killing two of the guard and a servant while scalping another, as Newnan’s men repelled the ambush and sustained casualties. Lieutenants Fannin and Hamilton are praised for distinction.
The Chronicle reports rapid British advances toward Canada with three divisions led by Harrison, Van Rensselaer, and Bloomfield, threatening Quebec. It warns coastal and southern frontiers lack fortifications, and notes a flag of truce from England may influence war ends. Josiah Meirs of Clarke County is named Surveyor General, vacating his legislative seat.
Editor offers the establishment of the City and South Carolina Gazettes for sale to enable residence with family and debt collection. The sale includes credit terms of one to four years with possession January next, secured interest required. For details apply by letter to E S Thomas at the City and South Carolina Gazettes office.
Governor David B. Mitchell proclaims the Georgia results of the October elections for six U S representatives and one vacancy. It lists Bibb Troup Barnett Telfair Hall Forsyth as elected and Barnett to fill the vacancy, with instructions to publish in multiple newspapers.
A historical proclamation grants pardons to deserters if they surrender within four months to military authorities. The document, dated October 8, 1812, is signed by James Madison and James Monroe. Separately, P. Lalanne Delane advertises lodging for legislators and visitors to Columbia, noting well furnished houses, stables, and affordable rates for horses.
A fragment lists performers including Miss Placide Louisa and Mrs Clark with musical pieces and recitations. Artists named include Miss Vortex, Mrs Burke, Mr Wet, Mr Clark, and Mr Anderson. The program features songs, recitations, and a comic song plus a musical entertainment titled Endless the Lawyer.
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