Peace mission to Britain eyed in St Petersburg talks
The President appoints Gallatin Bayard and Adams as envoys extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to open negotiations for peace with Great Britain at St Petersburg under Russian mediation. They plan to depart in about ten days and seek fair terms. The report notes Russia's influence, and mentions Commissary General of Prisoners Joan Mason and the frigate Cansarpaxx arriving in Boston.
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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
Militia Repels British Landing at Point Lookout
Militia officer from Charles County reports a skirmish at Point Lookout in St. Marys as British sailors attempted a landing. The militia repulsed the force with four British soldiers killed.
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Charles County
Point Lookout
St. Mary’s
Russian Secretary of Legation Returns to Baltimore
The Russian Secretary of Legation arrives with a dispatch flag for the Russian Minister and the Secretary of State. A British squadron of two 74s three frigates and smaller craft has moved up the Bay to Sharp's Island burning and capturing vessels for possible attack.
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Baltimore
Warren
Sharp’s Island
Gax
Lewistown Free After 22 Hour Cannon Assault
Wilmington reports Lewistown is free from British bombardment after a 22 hour assault using 48 and 32 pound cannon balls. Only a few casualties or injuries were noted amid the persistent attack as defense held.
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Wilmington
Lewistown
Williams and Riddle Wed near Silver Bluff
Married on Saturday 17th inst near Silver Bluff by John I. Gray esq Mr Williams Williams of Edgefield district to 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 Charter Act Proposed
The act repeals current structure and establishes mayoral and bicameral legislature by ward election. It sets eight aldermen for two years and twelve common council members for one year with staggered terms, voting rules, and oath requirements. It authorizes local taxes for streets, bridges, water, and public works and prescribes election procedures and officer powers.
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Sever O’elock
Thal
Wytheington
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