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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1821
Page
2
From the London Examiner July 8, a detailed obituary notes Napoleon Bonaparte’s death at his distant prison, his stature, demeanor, and court life. It highlights his genius, cultural patronage, and personal charm, while reflecting on his final confinement and the global impact of his career.
The text praises Frederick for his Voltarian solidity and comprehension. It notes his firm vigorous tone and attractive manner. The speaker reflects that, by his genius and disinterested goodness, Frederick has deeply impressed and conquered them on what is described as one of the most remarkable days of the speaker’s life.
A Philadelphia Aurora analysis claims Bonaparte may have been poisoned based on death reports and the dissembled body. The piece contrasts a natural disease death with possible foul play, noting unaccountable omissions by his physician and the closed port of St Helena. The Charleston City Gazette invites medical discussion to support either view.
An elderly physician recounts M. D Autrichy a French engineer and artist who fled to Philadelphia after arsenic poisoning and a near fatal struggle with African revolts. He dies with a stomach disease later confirmed by autopsy and reflection on Napoleon’s alleged poisoning. An Omnium Gatherium tale follows a 20 year old England duel story of Harcourt and Billings over a mistress ending in reconciliation.
In London’s regimental scene Harcourt joins the mess amid cold reception. A household tale of a false rumor sparks a duel with Mr. Billings. The writer notes Billings is gravely wounded with little hope of relief as the outcome remains uncertain.
Louisiana Advertiser dated August 17 1821 prints a respectful farewell letter from General Andrew Jackson and officers of the 1st U S Infantry to Jackson. Signed by multiple officers including Talbot Chambers I Whartenby D Richardson J H Gale I F Smith W H Ker S H Webb L Whiting G Powell John Simington D Randall T J Ayer G Loomis B F Harney and others the note thanks Jackson for compassionate leadership and pledges continued harmony among soldiers and civilians in the South Division of the U S Army.
Reports from New York on September 8 describe widespread wind damage from the late gale. Huntington and nearby areas report blown down trees sheds and fences, while six vessels are said to be ashore at South Beach, Rhode Island. Salem New Jersey and Middletown Connecticut also report extensive destruction to buildings and fruit and forest trees. In New London several wharves and outbuildings were damaged and multiple vessels ashore near the harbor mouth.
A lengthy August letter accuses the Georgia Advertiser editor of falsehoods and desecrates a Bishop figure. It recounts Kean’s libel case, notes court outcomes, and promises further remarks from the Chronicle and the author, labeled as civil and political synopses.
A July 1821 account notes large cargoes of flour rice pork and other American production without national protection. It reports two cruisers bringing in desperadoes seeking to capture an American schooner carrying fifty to sixty thousand dollars. Intelligence from Arkansas on July 15 mentions Cherokee incursions led by Walter Webber, killing a Frenchman near the Gypand river, with other white victims said to have fallen. Major Bradford sent an interpreter to verify the events.
Report from Pensacola dated September 1 says New Orleans rumors claim a “very low fever” is circulating, but Pensacola authorities insist no malignant or infectious fever has occurred locally. They note a few bilious cases among recent arrivals, attribute them to different climates, and say the Barancas steamer Porpoise brought yellow fever only to Creeks area crews with no new cases. Descriptive lists of negroes taken by Captain Miller are at Fort Bitchell and office of Col Walton for owners to claim.
The memorial to the President and Directors of the Bank of the United States urging a local branch has circulated among citizens and received broad subscriptions from businessmen and capitalists both Spanish and American. If it achieves its expected effect, the outlook is positive for its realization in Philadelphia.
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