Despatches From Barbadoes Reach Sterling Amid War Talk
Kineston dispatches arriving from Barbadoes and the Saints indicate a British naval note to Vice Admiral Sterling. A sloop of war had carried a declaration of war against America, described as mild, urging America to recall privateers and show just principles to end hostilities.
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Kineston
His
Liberty
Guise
Barbadoes
the Saints
Sterling
England
America
Barbados
Francis Laforey
Pacific arrives after 50 days from Liverpool
Extract from a New York letter to a London mercantile house reports the Pacific arrived in New York after 50 days from Liverpool. Markets are very low with grain prices falling by about fifty percent from 25s to 148.6c. The French reportedly gained a decisive victory over the Russians, signaling a likely Napoleon driven turning point.
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New York
Pacific
Liverpool
Bonaparte
British Bill Targets Prisoner Escape Aiding Death Penalty
In true Aurora a bill seeks death for helping prisoners of war escape. French General Sarrazin, who fled France years ago, claims London exposure reveals secret talks with British ministers and promises of a pension, alleging betrayal by the British government.
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Aurora
Sarrazin
France
London
Baron SimeschEn
Brisish
Drave
Deserters and intrigue amid British moves in Spain
Reports describe Baron SimeschEn’s treasonous link with Britain and his imprisonment. Duke d Adgouleme seeks to join the British army in Spain with five raiseable French companies. Meanwhile Queen Victoria’s reputation and influence are noted as she tours reviews. The Swallow prize brig Rachel’s fate is recalled, and Sir George Staunton’s China anecdote is recounted. Plattsburgh dispatches note 8 o clock march and 26 rounds per man as troops head toward Lacacy Woods between Montsine Dearborn.
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d’Adgouleme
France
England
Spain
Virg. Argus
Sir George Staunton
Lord Macartney
China
Kien Long
Sir George
Lacac Y Woods
Monts
Dearborn
War News From Fort Erie and Detroit In 1842 Chronicle
Reports from Charleston and New York describe military moves in the Niagara frontier near Fort Erie and the Miami rapids. General Smyth leads about 6 000 troops while General Harrison appears with 14 000 near Detroit. Debates over Russia and Napoleon, Spain, and Portugal color the era with strategic outlooks. A Savannah letter notes a British frigate taken by Rogers, and Governor Mitchell’s Florida conduct receives approval. Obituaries note Mrs Bird and Hezekiah Beal Esqr. in Virginia and Carolina.
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New-York
Smyth
Black Roch
Buffaloe
Niagara
Fort Erie
Harrison
Winchester
The
Miami
Detroit
Dearborn
Lake Champlain
Niagara River
Commodore Rogers
Essex
Flournoy
Florida
Pinkney
Col Samiti
St. John’s
Augustine
U. S. Regiment
Heriot
Fort Hawkins
Fort Stoddart
N. York
Bonaparte
Europe
Valencia
Andalusia
Murcia
Hill
Balasteros
Maitland
Alicant
Sicily
France
Savannah
New York
Narrows
Rogers
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Tonningen
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Roland
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John D’antignacy
Andrew N. M. Enwamps
Cuamorre Suapnicx
Major Oliver
Petersburg
Sarah Bird
Daniel Bird
Edgefield
Carolina
Christ
Christ’s Church
Jesus
Hezekiah Beal Esqr
Cantelou & Brother
Aida Flournoy
Harford Montgomery
Charles
B. Piquet
Savannah Road
Wm. Bacon
Augusta
Jo. Biigar
Stump the Dealer
Bryan O'Lynn
Benjamin Martin
Gallatin
Samuel Bugg
Rockey Creek
Joshua Tullus
H. M.tyre
Ddm
John Low
William Hart
Thomas Walton
O.sborne
A. Watkins
John R. Watkins
Anderson Watkins
Broad Street
Cotton Patch
N. W. Jones
Greens and
Wathingham Streets
Leven Cellini
Hannah
Benjamin Wright
John Carter
Robert Coombs
Angus Martin
Cherokee
Dionycious Oliver
D. Oliver
John Tarrance
Mary Oliver
Thomas Walker
Richmond County
Alfo
Elijah Walker
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