Extract on Iron Trade In Birmingham 1812 Detailing Hard Times
Extract from a London letter dated May 1812 notes iron prices in Birmingham collapsing from 25 to 2 shillings per ton amid a collapse of American demand. It describes massive unemployment in iron and nail trades, stockpiles, and the strain on workers, with witnesses warning of further layoffs if trade with the United States does not resume. It also cites Birmingham output, worker wages, and survival tactics of manufacturers.
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 with France
The National Intelligencer argues for a reciprocal arrangement to prevent British seamen from American vessels to thwart impressments. It warns Britain and France against policies, urges unity for justice from England, and favors no political ties with France while asserting strong U.S. resolve. It rebukes federal critics blaming the administration for Baltimore disturbances, defending the government’s stance and press freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
France
England
United States
Europe
Distress Among Workmen Over Trade with United States
The passage notes great distress among workmen as vast goods are prepared for the United States and warns that continued trade is the manufacturers' last hope. It recalls few murders or robberies this winter and remarks on frugality, saying a pound goes as far as a dollar in the U.S. market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U. States
Sena
Reinforcements and Skirmish Reported in Frontier Warline
A dispatch describes troops moving to reinforce a frontier town, fearing Indian attack on the route home. It notes British allies arming local forces with guns spears and knives and mentions a river detachment sent to locate hidden provisions after a skirmish. The writer urges sufficient government reinforcement to hold ground already won.
Controversy Over Press Attacks and Public Riots
The piece denounces calumny against administration foes and argues that press hostility stems from all parties not just government critics. It cites Baltimore and Lynn actions, defends the Federal Republican office, and notes a Washingtonian stance against rioters and traitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Navy Yard
Secretary of the Navy
Friends of Administration
Congress
Question on British prizes and American vessels in war
The text debates British actions against American ships and cargoes. It questions whether retained prizes would have altered the balance of captures and profits, pondering if different negotiation outcomes would have occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carliste
Col. Winder
United States
Ayidh
Malden Captured by Gen Hull Report Circulates
A circulated August report claims Malden was seized by General Hull. The item notes the event amid wartime rumors and lacks official confirmation or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York
Art Malden
Gen. Hull
Appointment to take command of the frigate Constellation
August. Capt. Bainbridge has been appointed to take command of the frigate Constellation at Washington and he is placed under the supervision of the Yard at Charleston by orders of Mr. Chespher R. Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
England
Halifax
John Garden
Supercargo
Thomas Moriarty
Marquis Someruclos
Norton
Maria
New York
Young
Enterprize
Newburyport
Maidstone
Plymouth
Sloop of War
Cartel
Ringdove
Sawyer
Sandy Hook
George Barclay
Washington
Bainbrigde
Constellation
J Yard
Charleston
Chespher R. Perry
Constitution Fails to Depart Boston Amid Fine Wind
The U S frigate Constitution from Boston on Sunday morning completes a calm sail as a fine wind blows. The brief report notes the vessel ready but not yet moving, with sailors awaiting orders and the harbor quiet under clear skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Constitution
Boston
Neutrality disputes and local unity resolutions in Washington City
Letters from the Northwestern under Gen. Hull dated July 21 22 report that various tribes including the Ottawas Chippewa Pottewatamies Wyandots Munsees and Six Nations remain neutral while Tecuy and Marpot back the British. A British party crossed the river Aux Vandards miles from the encampment and Col M Arthur’s actions are noted. A Navy Yard meeting chaired by W Sanford adopts resolutions denouncing violence and urging unity, with a five person committee to draft an address for publication in the National Intelligencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
Northwestern
Hull
Brownstown
Tecuy
Marpot
Aux Vanards
M’arthur
Navy Yard
W. Sanford
Joun Dj
Abel
Rownseap
Benjamin Kine
Suapracn Davis
Foiner
Wm. M’ker
Coder
Navy
Ford
Georgetow
Nationaltelligencer
Sanford
Joan Davis
Azer
Indignant Denial Of Mob Action At Navy Yard
A hostile accusation from unnamed malcontents claims the Navy Yard crowd planned to join in a mob to tear down the House and destroy the press. The report labels the charge as malicious and harmful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cincinnati
Ohio
Robert Wallace
Sandwich
Upper Canada
Malden
Fort Malden
His Majesty
U. GC
Tusolonn
The
National Intelligencer
Massachusetts
Lynn
Alexandria
NP Alane
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!