Dispatches from Cadiz on War and Regency Changes
A Cadiz letter dated March 2 reports Britain preparing a strong squadron to enforce war against the United States and to respect neutral traders under Spanish colors. It notes a regency shakeup, abolition of the inquisition, and use of seized property for war needs. Cadiz prices for Elour Wheat Rice Corn Meal are listed as present rates.
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Spain
United States
Portsmouth
Cortes
Cadiz
French duty on colonial imports favored by America
A Bordeaux letter reports the French government imposed an extra duty on East End and West India produce imported under licences from England, a move said to aid American imports. The letter notes an omission about widening imports from England but suggests it will not harm colonial exports from this country.
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Bordeaux
East End
West India
England
America
The Chesapeake Frigate Arrives After 115 Day Cruise
Boston reports the United States frigate Chesapeake under Captain Evans reached harbor safely from a 115 day voyage. She captured several enemy vessels including the brig Julia and brig Liverpool Hero, and reported British prisoners onboard. A chase near Virginia and encounters near the Western Islands are noted during the cruise.
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Boston
United States
Chesapeake
Evans
Cape de Verds
Equator
South America
Surinam
Hornet
Barbadoes
Antigua
West Indian Islands
Bermuda
Capes
Virginia
Delaware
New York
Chesapeaks
Julia
Lisbon
Volunteer
Liverpool
Brazils
Portsmouth
N. H
Earl Percy
Long Island
Exports from America Face Trade Shifts Under Embargo
Observers note that England limits first quality Sea-Islands Louisiana and Georgia cotton exports to France, while other American products like pot and pearl ashes and fish may fetch good prices in French markets. New Orleans cotton valued at 640 frances, sea-islands 800%, pearl ashes 50, with wine and brandies prices rising in France. silks unchanged.
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England
France
Sea
Louisiana
Georgia
New Orleans
Frances
Sea-Island
Ioly&e
British Frigates Sighted Near Boston Harbor
Citizens witnessed British frigates Shannon and Tenedos close to Boston as they pressed toward the Light House and Broad Sound. The Shannon crew questioned by Commodore Breake asked when Commodore Rodgers would be ready for sea, while officials anticipate possible future appearances by the ships.
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Exchange i House
Boston
Messrs
Lave & Turner
Broad Sound
Congress
Yards &c
Cole
Cape Ann
Shannon
Tenedos
Breke
Rodgers
Prize cargo sale of Volunteer ship at Portsmouth
The cargo of the British ship Volunteer, prize to the Chesapeake frigate, was sold at Portsmouth New Hampshire on the 8th for 182000 dollars, with the ship bought by government for 12000 dollars.
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Volunteer
Portsmouth
Hampshire
Ee Bost.Pat
Brig. Gen Boyd Arrives in Abani on Way to Western Front
General Boyd lands in Abani New York on March 30 as part of troop movements toward the western front. He travels with the corps commanded by Lieut. Col Scott. A company of light dragoons under Capt Osborn and several infantry detachments have reached Greenbus.
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Abani
Boyd
Ertilicty Sia
Scott
Agive Dragoons
Osborn
Greenbus
Fracas Between General Porter and Lovett at Capitol Steps
Extract from Albany dated April 8 describes a dusk altercation on the Capitol steps between Gen General Porter and Mr Lovett. Porter struck Lovett with a cane, Lovett’s hat saved his head, both sides exchanged blows, Major Noon intervened, Porter escaped with bruises. Porter and Major Noon reportedly went to Buffalo and Niagara frontier. Lovett was aid to Gen Van Renssalaer.
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New York
Albany
Genéi Porter
Mr.Lovett
Capitol
Rome
Col. van Renssalaer
Noon
Porter
Major
Buffaloes
Lewis
Colonial envoy Lear arrives with family aboard Halcyon
Colonel Lear former American Consul at Tunis and his family arrived yesterday on the Halcyon from Cadiz, under Captain Read.
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Colonel Lear
Tunis
Halcyon
Read
Cadiz
Extract from Lis bon letter on European war news and a Boston blaze
An April 15 letter from Lis bon reports England saying Denmark and Prussia joined against France, Dantztck fallen, conscripts in France refusing to march, and Russian arms prospering. Albany accounts a great fire in which ten houses burned last Sunday. note hopes of exaggeration. Also note brig Sally arrived in Boston from Canton with no American vessels or companions.
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Boston
France
Snow
Bordeaux
Berlin
Tilsit
Willey
Brest
Lisbon
Erving
England
Denmark
Prussia
Albany
Sally
Canton
Defence of Boston Fort Independence from Mat ham's Naval Gazette
A description from 1797 explains Castle Island and Williams Fort protecting Boston Harbor. It notes Dorchester Flats limiting large ships, a platform near high water that can rake ships, and that a first rate ship of war can reach the island with good anchorage grounds nearby.
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Fort Independence
Castle Williams
Matham
Naval Gazette
Boston
Castle Island
Boston Harbor
New
Nick’s Mate Island
Dorchester Flats
Resignation Letter From Congressman Joining Army
A public notice from a member of the third congressional district resigns from his seat to accept a commission in the U S army. He thanks supporters and expresses intent to continue serving the country and vindicate its rights.
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Third Congressional District
Ohio
U. States
Dover letter reports Lewistown safe against expected attack
Latestrom Lewis abile letter dated Dover states Lewistown remains safe. Mr White left at 11 o'clock and believes the enemy cannot destroy the town without landing. five barges carried men. The tavern house of Peter Hall on the bank was demolished and several other buildings damaged.
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Winmineroy
Dover
Lewistown
White
Peter Hall
Gale wrecks Baltimore schooner Flight off British squadron
Washington City reports Richard Currs is appointed Superintendent General of Military Supplies. A Baltimore schooner Flight from Bordeaux, captured by a British squadron after a gale from the East, went to pieces near Horse Shoe. 35 crew and passengers survived. four boats pursued by a 74 gun ship were wrecked. Priggners sent to Hampton, and a British tender sunk off Willoughby’s Point.
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RichaRd Currs Esq
Norfolk
Baltimore
Kelly
Bordeaux
Wigeen Tenany
Metteach
Passegers
Constellation
Revénue Cutter of
Priggners
Hampton
Wiloughby’s Point
Virginia Election Return Details by County and City
Stafford County reports John Taliaferro with 180 votes and J P Hungerford with 108. Rockbridge County shows a majority for M Ferrand, Republican, over Breckenridge, Federal. Gloucester County and Warwick County both give majorities to Mr Basset, Republican. In the City of Richmond the figure shows Clapton and Morris both listed as Republicans with 118 votes each.
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Stafford County
John Taliaferro
J. P. Hungerford
Rockbridge County
M’ferrand
Breckenridge
Gloucester’ County
Basset
Warwick County
City of Richmond
Clapton
Morris
Massachusetts election ends Federalist majorities statewide
Richmond says Federalists win all branches by larger margins than April, and November. Rush is expected to succeed Gallatin as Secretary of the Treasury. A Wilmington letter notes 105 colored troops arrive at St. Augustine from Havannah and six gun boats with 500 white troops are expected for St. Johns, with four gun boats stationed at that location.
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Richmond
Rush
Gallatin
the Treasury
Wilmington
A+ Co
St. Mary’s
St. Augustine
Havannah
St. Johns
Evacuation of Florida by United States troops
A privateer report from St. Marys says US troops will evacuate East Florida on the 27th. Gen. Binkney and Gov. Kindelan arranged evacuation at St. Augustine, Patriots swore allegiance under the new constitution, and J. H. MIntosh refused the oath. The Governor banned insults at oath time. Patriots fled to St. Augustine with oaths taken. A New York letter notes Lisbon arrival and hears of Java’s destruction by the Constitution.
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Hazard
Cayl
St. Mary’s
United States
East Florida
Binkney
Point Petrelis
St. Augustine
Florida
Char. Courter
New
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Commercial
Chesapeake Frigate
Mr. Lovett
Gen. van Renssalaer
Defence OF
Oi Duncan
Washington City
Massachusetts
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