Peace negotiation envoys named for United States mission
President appoints Gallatin Bayard and Adams as Envoys Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to open peace talks with Britain in St Petersburg under Russian mediation. Embarkation expected in about ten days. Noted also are Commissary General appointment for Joan Mason and the frigate Cansarpaxx arrival in Boston.
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Washington City
Gallatin
Bayard
Adams
U. States
St. Petersburg
England
St.Petersburg
Russia
United States
Great Britain
Joan Mason
Evans
Boston
North Western Army
Daily National Intelligencer
Camp Meigs
Ohio
Amos Stoddard
Skirmish at Point Lookout repels British landing party
Militia officer reports from Charles county that near Point Lookout in St. Marys a party of British sailors attempted a landing and were repulsed by a militia company, with four killed on the British side.
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Charles County
Point Lookout
St. Mary’s
Baltic War Era Naval Movements Reported Near Baltimore
The Russian Secretary of Legation arrives with the flag to Admiral War ren and carries dispatches for the Russian Minister and the Secretary of State. A British squadron of two 74s, three frigates and smaller vessels advances up the Bay to Sharp’s Island, seizes several small craft, and may fit or man them for an attack. Some 15 to 20 vessels are burned at Gax.
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National Intelligencer
Gallatin
John Quincy Adams
Marty
Judge Marshall
Bayard
Rufus King
Union
Adama
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Marshall
Virginia
Col. Barclay
Washington
Baltimore
Warren
Sharp’s Island
Gax
Lewistown Free After Prolonged Cannon Attack
Wilmington reports Lewistown is freed from British bombardment after a 22 hour siege using 48 and 32 pound cannon balls. only a few casualties and damages noted.
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Wilmington
Lewistown
Williams and Riddle Tie the Knot Near Silver Bluff
Married on Saturday 17th inst. near Silver Bluff by John I. Gray esq. Mr. Wms Williams of Edgefield district weds the amiable Miss Vicey Riddle of Barnwell.
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Silver Bluff
John I. Gray
Wms Williams
Edgefield Dist
Vicey Riddle
Barnwell
Washington City Government Act Establishes Mayor and Councils
An act to amend the city charter creates a mayor, eight aldermen, and twelve common council members elected by ward. It sets terms, voting requirements, oath, and procedures for elections, commissions, and arming the mayor with executive powers. It authorizes local taxes for ward improvements and streetwork.
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City of
Washington
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
City of Washington
Aldermen
Board of Common Council
Jone
Board of Aldermen
Common Counsil
U. States
Dwotington
County of
Commissioners of Election
United Seaten
Board of Aldermen and Beard
Common Council
Jane
Randing
Andy
Sever O’elock
Thal
Wytheington
District of Columbia
Columbia
Board of Common Counccil
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Savantas
Hawkshurt
New York
Capes
Acasta
London Courier
America
British Empire
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