Rumor of Armistice Negotiations Denied
The public print rumor on an armistice is declared unfounded by authorities. Washington, D. C., April. The statement emphasizes there is no basis to the reports and urges calm as misinformation circulates.
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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1813
Page
2
U Sloop of War Hornet Engagement Off Demerara
New York reports the U Sloop of War Hornet under Capt Lawrence engaged the British brig Peacock for 15 minutes off Demerara, dismasting her and causing her to sink. Peacock fatalities included its captain. Hornet losses were three drowned and six wounded with one dying. Hornet also captured a brig with dry goods and 24,000 in specie taken and the vessel burned. Capt Lawrence’s official account to appear in Monday Extra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York
Hornet
Steel
Lawrence
Mancn
Waterman
United Tates
HM. Mott
Chesapeake
Ste
United States
Sandy-Locky
York-Townh
Rikerp
Earl Percy
Mellish's Travels Contrasting American and British Farmers
Extract describes British farm tenure as entails with long leases and political influence harming tenants, causing ruin and emigration, while American farmers own land, can obtain credit, and enjoy political security. It contrasts wages, food costs, and prospects for workers in Britain versus the United States, noting higher rewards and independence in America.
Frontier violence reported in Old Letter from Gov Lidwaras
An extract dated February 7 from Gov. Lidwaras describes an attack on February 9 by about 10 Indians who killed two families at the mouth of Cash River. The letter notes militia detachment actions, failed ranger detection at Vincennes, and urges preemptive tours of duty to protect settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Lidwaras
Cash River
Vincennes
Wabash
General Harrison Leads Army Plans From Franklinson
An 1813 letter reports General Harrison and suite arriving from the Rapids to Cincinnati for a spring campaign build up. It notes Indians gathering along the Mississippi and Illinois rivers, with Dixon at Michilimackinac leading, and reports potential British help with cannon to seize control of the river and its vast northern property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklinson
Harrison
Cincinnati
Kaskaskia
Mississippi
Illinois
Dixon
Michilimackinac
Spy Execution Report From Sackett Harbor And Fort Fortifications
Albany reception letters reveal a spy captured en route to the enemy at Sackett Harbor was tried and hanged. Dispatches describe strong fortifications, 800 regulars plus 1000 militia across Jefferson Lewis Oneida counties, and readiness for attack. A veteran elder recalls Washington and warns against Loyalist dissidents as Kingston braces for possible engagement. Gov Ogden reportedly accepts Major General appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Sacket’s Harbor
Jefferson
Lewis
Oneida
Watertown
Brownville
Sandy Creek
Ogethag
General Washington
Kingston
Col. Pike
Plattsburgh
Columbian
Alarm at Sacket's Harbour Roads Blocked by Brush Fence
An Albany letter from March 12 reports ten thousand regular troops moving from Ogdensburg toward Kingston. General Dearborn orders a brush fence around Sacket's Harbor land side where fortifications were absent. Roads are reportedly blocked with trees and commerce halted as armed residents are called to defend the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Sacket’s Harbour
Ogdenburgh
Canada
Kingston
Dearborn
Sucket’s Harbor
C. AJ
British Fleet Arrives at Bermuda with Distant Ships
A British fleet of 19 sail of the line and several frigates arrived at Bermuda from England. Two 74 gun ships were seen near Egg Island and in the Delaware on Wednesday morning. The brig Concord and Steelwaggon arrived 46 days from Lisbon. A midshipman and seven men were boarded from a tender and secured by Captain Steelwaggon after examination. The John Dickinson was detained the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bermuda
England
Egg Island
Delaware
Goncord
Steelwaggon
Lisbon
Aquicrela
Sxe
John Dickinson
Baush
Dispatches on peace talks with Russia and armistice hopes
A Norfolk dispatch from the Richmond Furniture dated March 26 reports Col Randolph describing English fleet activity in the roads with the Russian Consul and secretary. They secured a passport for an American vessel to sail to St Petersburg to negotiate peace, and an armistice is expected upon Washington’s reply. The Russian Secretary of Legation has returned seeking an armistice and blockade removal to pave peace talks in Russia. Admiral Cockburn holds final power to end the blockade and raise it, with the secretary confident of agreement from the American government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Randolph
Mir. Whittle
St. Petersburg
Washington
Despatches Reach Norfolk Amid Flag of Truce Mission
A flag of truce has anchored below the forts in Norfolk as despatches from Admiral Warren to General Taylor arrive. The notes are believed linked to Mr. Swertchkoff whose mission was met by the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Taylor
Swertchkoff
Millions for Defence But Not a Cent a Tribute
Balt: Whig laments that self styled friends of the country withhold aid for defence and hinder others by calling the war unjust, exposing insincerity and the so called federalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balt
British squadron demands supplies to Poictieres at Lewistown
A Lewistown official received a letter from Commodore J P Beresford of the British squadron in the mouth of the Delaware dated March 16 1813 demanding twenty five bullocks plus vegetables and hay at Philadelphia prices for the Poictiers. The Delaware governor Haslett ordered troops ready to resist the demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Delaware
The
Philadelphia
J. P. Beresford
Haslett
Governor and Delaware militia respond to Lewistown dispatch
The Dover mail carried a Lewistown letter dated March 23 1813 from the Governor and Delaware militia commander. The note requests timely instruction and improvement of the earliest time afforded for action upon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Mac
Delaware Governor Letters on Demand to Target City
Governor Joseph Haslet of Delaware responds to a demand from a neighboring nation. He warns that complying would violate his country's laws and stain its national honor. He states he will decide this evening whether to execute or relinquish the demand and awaits a reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Joseph Haslet
Delaware
Commodore Beresford Demands Lewistown Protection
In a March 23 1813 letter from the Poictiers anchored at the Delaware Beresford asserts a demand on Lewistown as a measure of security. He argues the request is magnanimous and not unduly harsh, urging Governor Haslet to comply to avoid threat to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Jess Beresford
H. B. Majesty
Delaware
Joseph Haslet
State of
Melancholy Accident at Charleston Harbor
A container ship from Savannah named the Revenue Schooner GUATIN exploded while crew cleaned muskets on deck. The vessel sank after the blast tearing the stern and quarterdeck away. Four wounded men were found while several others are missing. five remain in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoor Guatin
Joan Sinniman
Savannah
Clark versus West civil suit over nine hundred ninety dollars
In Philadelphia District Court Joseph Clark sues William West for 990 dollars from a wager on congressional events. The jury returns a verdict for Clark and submits a note to the court, indicating their oath bound verdict and unspecified remarks.
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Clark
Hopkinson
Allibone
Hallowell
West
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Ogden
Richmond Fnqutirer
Norfolk
Ledger
Wilmington
Del
Warcuman
Watchman
Dover Mail
Charleston
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