Military policy in Canada and national defense prospects
The text argues for a strong regular army and fortified upper province lines to deter Britain and protect Canada, noting impracticalities of relying on volunteers. It urges a centralized federal drive, incentives to attract talent and wealth, and a robust finance system to sustain a decisive federal posture and deter foreign agitation.
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Canada
England
Volunerd
Cénaialy
United'States
Lawrence
Ogdensburgh
Montreal
Fort George
Barclay
Proctor
Confederacy
Bermuda schooner President arrives with wreck survivors
Latest from Bermuda reports the British schooner President bringing passengers from Bermuda to New York. Officials aboard include Captain Bowie and Captain Pheasent among others. the crew of the U S frigate President and wreck survivors were rescued and to sail to New York soon.
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New York
President
Cooper
Bermuda
Brewster
Hursey
Keates
Bell
Bowie
U. S
Pheasent
Ft.h Deen
T . Hirn
York
Bermuda News Summary of Naval Movements
Admiral Cochrane aboard the Tonnant arrives at Bermuda on the 20th from Cumberland Island. Word of the treaty ratification reaches Bermuda aboard a squadron ship off New London. The Endymion and President have sailed from Bermuda for England.
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Admiral Cochrane
Tonnant
Bermuda
Cumberland Island
New London
Endymion
President
England
Congress of Vienna shaping fate of German states in secrecy
The Vienna congress remains private with confidential communications. The destinies of Europe lie in its hands, yet no decisive outcome for the minor German states is known. The paper notes their focus on territorial rearrangements and promises no direct impact on us.
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Europe
Congress of Vienna
Germany
Commodore Decarve Appointed to Command New York Frigate Squadron
Last night’s mail reports Commodore Decarve is appointed to command the first squadron now fitting out at New York for the Mediterranean. The squadron will include five frigates, joined by Captain Porter’s small vessels. The Commodore will display his broad pendant aboard the Guerriere. Norfolk Herald, March.
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Decarve
New-York
Mediterranean
Porter
Norfilt Herald
Three foreigners allegedly loaned four million to U S government
A Philadelphia Democratic Press writer claims three foreign born individuals in Philadelphia lent the government 4,000,000. Stephen Girard of France is said to hold 1,900,000, David Parish of Germany 2,500,000, and Jacob Gerard Koch of Holland 800,000 with 500,000 at 6 percent.
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Philadelphia Democratic Press
Philadelphia
Stephen Girard
France
David Parish
Germany
Jacob Gerard Koch
Holland
Delaware Indians Kill Man on Wabash Frontier
Report says about ten days ago near Fort Vincent the Delaware Indians killed a young man named Mack by tomahawk and scalped him then shot two others along the Wabash river as villagers fled the neighbourhood after the atrocity.
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Hamilton
Mack
Wabash River
Fort Vincent
Martinique Restored to French Rule in Caribbean
In December issue of a Barbadoes paper, the formal surrender of Martinique to France is dated December 2. French colors fly amid artillery. crowds shout Vive le Roi and Vive les Bourbons. Sir James Leith hosts a grand entertainment. Maj. General Lindsey becomes Martinique's governor under French administration.
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Martinique
Philadelphia
Barbadoes
James Leith
Government of
France
General Lindsey
Cession of the Floridas disputed by Captain Satterling
Captain Satterling arrived in Baltimore on Tuesday in Odys from Amelia Island and contradicted the cession of the Floridas by Spain to Great Britain. Admiral Cochrane’s arrival was followed by a public denial of receiving orders to take possession. New York Col.
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Spain
Great Britain
Satterling
Baltimore
Amelia Island
Admiral Cochrane
New-York
Col
Congress to dissolve for a new European Convention
Extract from Vienna states the Congress will dissolve without a definitive agreement and reconvene to form a great European Convention. The aim is to organize twelve states into a united framework rather than renew war.
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London Morning Chronicle
Vienna
Unknown European project in Russian claims dispute
Fragmentary text mentions Europe and Russia with references to possessions and a declarative statement. The passage is garbled with no clear event, date, or named entities to anchor a full summary.
Reconciliation Celebrated In Ghent Dinner For Allied Envoys
December 29 report notes a Ghent dinner for English and Hanoverian officers with Gambier and Adams toasts. To the strains of God Save the King, Hail Columbia, and remarks on union, the gathering included Gallatin and Lord Gambier praising reconciliation and requesting official city gratitude. An entertainment is planned for Thursday.
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GuRwr
Esterday
Gambier
Mr. Adams
Royal
Prince of Orange
Mr. Gallatin
Lord Gambier
Ghent
Collections at Trinity Church Benefit for Figéts PLAPERE
On Sunday last after Divine Service at Trinity Church Seventy-Two Dollars and Seventy-One Cents were collected for the benefit of the Figéts PLAPERE. Prices current list various goods with cotton at 15 cents, tobacco 4.50 to 6.00 per hundred, corn meal 75 to 86 1-2 cents per bushel, butter 25 to 37 1-2 cents, lard 10 to 12 1-2 cents, bacon 9 to 12 cents, yeast 10 to 19 1-2 cents, sugar 18 to 22 cents, coffee 0 to 33 cents, salt 1.75 to 2.00 per bush., iron 7 cents.
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Divine Sebyikeee
Trinty
Reward for missing Bay Mare from Cherokee ponds
Strayed from the Cherokee ponds on April 1 a Bay Mare about 5 feet 3 inches high with a snip on her nose. Any person delivering the mare to the subscriber living at the Cherokee ponds shall receive a liberal reward. April 14.
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S. Carers
Cherokee Ponds
Regimental Orders on Armament and Inspection
By order of Brigadier Gen Walker officers must appear armed and equipped with commissions on May 10 at 9 a.m. at Green Street, city, for inspection. On May 11 the regiment meets at the same time and place for review. Majors and Captains to take proper measures, per Lieut. Colonel Vonstyson. Adjutant S Bogan signed.
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Wacker
Gro. Walton
Aid-le-camp
Walker
Watkins
Powers
Green Street
Vonstyson
S. Bogan
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