Paris to Augusta chronicle on battles and Moscow fires
A distressed 1842 Augusta Chronicle Extra reports British, French and Russian forces and the defense of Burgos Wellington with 41,000 troops. It notes Moscow battles, Russian retreat, and Moscow’s fall to Bonaparte with the Kremlin, imperial palace and church structures described as burnt and ruined.
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Ogura
Hisbory
Wellington
Burgos
Kremlin
Bopsparté
Opgrand
New London Honors Commodore Decatur After Macedonian Capture
The mayor and corporation of New London present a formal address to Commodore Decatur on his arrival with the captured British frigate Macedonian aboard the United States. The ceremony lauds his bravery and humane treatment of prisoners, while listing the killed and wounded from the battle and honoring officers and crew.
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Macedonia
Decatur
U. S
United States
Corporation
New London
ew-London
Vidhail
H. B
Jeremiah G. Brainard
Decour
U. States
Anthony
Frgate
Thomas Brown
Boaiswain
Enly Shepherd
Philadelphia
Iliam
Murray
Boston
Wolindes
John.m. Fife
Phidelphia
John Archibald
Carpenter
New York
Christian
Clark
Seaman
Christopher
Geo
Mahan
Wm. James
Battle at sea and a call for peace across Europe
A first person narrative recounts a naval engagement on October 25 involving the Macedonian mounting 49 cannon and the British ship Apache. It describes damage, casualties, and the pursuit, noting 104 killed and wounded on the enemy and seven killed on the British side, with the fight lasting 47 minutes. An appeal for eternal fame through a just peace follows, urging unity against aggression and divine support for Russia.
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Tongi
Allen
J. M. Turk
Dhee
Esa
Montaug Light-House
Resolution Adopted for No Immediate Adjournment
The House of Delegates recorded a letter sending with visible joy among members. The resolution for no immediate adjournment was unanimously adopted and entered on the Journal.
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House of
Alexander’s Determination Amidst Threats Offers Confidence
The manifesto asserts Alexander remains determined to defend himself amid threatening disasters. It highlights his courage and unshaken confidence in ultimate success, portraying steadfast resolve against surrounding peril.
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Alexander
Russian Imperial Manifesto on Moscow Fall and Resolve
A Russian imperial manifesto laments Moscow's fall to the enemy on September 3 15, vows continued resistance. It asserts the army's strength, declares Russians will block provisions and deny conquest, and emphasizes defiance to defend laws religion and freedom until victory or ruin of the invader.
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Moscow
Russian Empire
Russia
Resignation of Secretary of War Eastis Not Accepted
The text notes that Eastis tendered his resignation on the 3rd instant and that the President accepted it, but Eastis agreed to remain at the request of the President to handle duties until a successor is appointed. The Macedona prize frigate is mentioned as failed from Newport last Wednesday.
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Voxx
Newport
Stis
U. States
Easti
Invasion of Canada Report From Canandaigua Letter
A December 4 letter from Canandaigua reports volunteers who joined the army to invade Canada. It cites about 360 tailors and others entering Canada, capturing two batteries, spiking cannon, and taking about 30 prisoners. The army has fought in battle-array near the Niagara and repeatedly ordered back to camp.
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Canandaigua
Canada
Nigara
Nat
Intel
Northern Army Movements Reach Albany This Week
An Albany letter dated the day before today describes a Plattsburg messenger saying militia moved toward Canada while regulars were to follow. A Pittsburgh relation confirms the report. Locals expect a northern army operation and daily news. Quarter Major Gen. Lewis recently departed for northern army headquarters.
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Albany
Plattsburg
Plattsburgh
Canada Line
Pittsburgh
Canada
Lewis
Simy
Boston News Letter Reports Halifax Memoranda and Bermuda News
A Halifax memorandum from November 16 notes Bermuda items and Atlantic shipping. Port of Boston learns of Carter schooner Regulators arrival from Halifax with crew parts of five vessels taken by the Liverpool Packet. Mentions ships, prizes, and expected sailings from Bermuda under Sir John Warren with several man of war in port and out cruising. gauges of flour beef and pork prices.
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F.lowing
Bermuda
Porthmouth
N. H
Carter
Regulator
Kennebunk
Halifax
Liverpool Packet
Alveida
Laurestinns
England
Junon
Swiftsure
New York
Poictiers
Belvidera
Shannon
Teredes
Nymph
Acasta
John Warren
San Domingo
Statira
Orpheus
Wanderer
Clarence
Chatham
Romilus
Magician
Subscription to old six percent stock authorized
By authority an act authorizes subscribing to the full amount of the old six percent and deferred stocks with exchanges, books open at the Treasury and by loan commissioners from September to March, transfers by law, with redemption and interest terms and funding from the sinking fund.
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Anti
Juansy
Orion
Treasury
Joans
Icans
Warde
Monroes reply and voyage notes from Halifax
Monroe's answer to Sir J. B. Warren's dispatch was received in Halifax. It mentions Majestys slips Lauristinus and Jubilee 54 days from Lathryda with passengers including Sir John Wentworth and Mr. Ford. Also Admiral Sawyer sailed to England with passengers. July reports a skeleton of a ten foot three inch man found in Mazara Sicily, among other ancient curiosities.
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Monroe
J. B. Warren
Halifax
Jubilee
Lathryda
Sir John Wentworth
Mr. Ford
Admiral Sawyer
Africa
England
Miss Sherbrooke
Snpefield
Dacress
Huskinson
Mulcaster
Dr. Ioghts
Mazara
Sicily
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Riehmann
Jon Nicolson
Conrad B. Pagsy
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Ciutage
Firmriss
Spain
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