Picture of England Extract on Birmingham iron crisis 1812
An London to Baltimore letter notes iron prices collapse at Birmingham from 25s to 4s, mass layoffs, and 18 400 000 population in the area tied to iron and nail trades. It details market collapse, export loss to the United States, worker misery, and escalating factory distress across Birmingham and surrounding mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Baltimore
Birmingham
Attwood
Foss
United States
America
U. States
West Indies
James Ray
Bury
House of Commons
Blackburn
His Majesty’s Dominion
Ribie
Bothin
Wm. Thompson
Leeds
National Intelligencer on impressment and policy toward Britain and France
The National Intelligencer argues for a reciprocal treaty to end British impressment of American seamen and keep the United States from a political alliance with France. It asserts war with England and calls for government action and national unity against the belligerents. It also rebuts claims that the administration instigated Baltimore unrest, defending a free press and legitimate government prudence.
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Great Britain
France
England
United States
Europe
Baltimore
Distress Among Workmen Amid Trade With United States
The article notes great distress among workmen and immense goods prepared for the United States. It argues the U S trade is the manufacturers last hope, warning that failure would lead to ruin. It describes a profligate locale with limited purchase terms for clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U. States
Ambitious frontier forces urge reinforcement amid Indian threat
A correspondent writes of a town reinforcing their party and expecting attacks by Indians while the British supply arms to allied forces. A second detachment searches upriver for hidden provisions and a skirmish is reported. The writer commends the spirited effort and calls for government reinforcement to maintain their ground.
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Sandwich
Upper Canada
Fort Malden
His Majesty
Contention over press power and mob violence in era debates
In Alexandria by Aug 5 a letter from Baltimore explains how residents escaped mob violence during the Baltimore riot. The piece argues that calumny from enemies fails to shake honor and that public presses retain safety when reason can combat error.
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Alexandria
Baltimore
Unclear fragmentary war reflections on British captures
Fragmentary wartime discussion questions whether British naval actions harmed US vessels, noting many prizes condemned or lost. It contemplates whether American trade losses could have altered negotiations and profits, with vague references to printers and documents.
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Carliste
Col. Winder
United States
Ayidh
Malden Captured by Gen Hull Report Circulates
Rumor spread in New York that General Hull has taken Malden. The report appeared in circulation during August, though sources could not confirm the claim.
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New-York
Art Malden
Gen. Hull
Appointment of Captain Bainbridge to Command Constellation
August report states Capt Bainbridge was appointed to command the frigate Constellation in Washington and to oversee supervision of the yard at Charleston under Expt. Chespher R. Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbrigde
Constellation
Washington
J Yard
Charleston
Chespher R. Perry
Constitution Sails from Boston in Fine Morning Wind
The U S frigate Constitution departed Boston on Sunday morning under fine winds, signaling routine naval movement. The briefing notes confirm smooth conditions and standard procedures during the voyage.
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U.S
Constitution
Boston
Washington City Letters Report Neutral Native Tribes
Letters from the Northwestern under Gen Hull dated July 21 22 report Ottawa Wyandot and other tribes remaining neutral while Tecuy and Marpot align with the British. A party crossed the river and Gen M A sent a detachment to drive inhabitants back. Col M Arthur’s conduct is noted. At the Navy Yard meeting Mr Sanford chaired. five members drafted an address to denounce instability and support lawful government.
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Washington City
Northwestern
Hull
Brownstown
Tecuy
Marpot
Navy Yard
W. Sanford
Joun Dj
Abel
Fownseap
Benjamin Kine
Suapracn Davis
Foiner
Wm. M’ker
Coder
Navy
Ford
Georgetow
Nationaltelligencer
Sanford
Joan Davis
Azer
Indignant Denial of Mob Action Near Navy Yard
A local statement refutes an accusation that residents planned to assemble a mob to attack the House and destroy the press at the Navy Yard area. The note labels the claims as erroneous and harmful to the community.
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Navy
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John Garden
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Thomas Moriarty
Marquis Someruclos
Norton
Maria
New York
Young
Enterprize
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Plymouth
Sloop of War
Cartel
Ringdove
Sawyer
Sandy Hook
George Barclay
Cincinnati
Ohio
Robert Wallace
Malden
U. GC
Tusolonn
The
National Intelligencer
Georgetown
Secretary of the Navy
Friends of Administration
Congress
Massachusetts
Lynn
NP Alane
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