Accountability for Army Contracting Critics Push Inquiry
The House debated reforms to audit army supply contracts amid public money misuse concerns. A Vermont case cited contractor payments and issuing commissaries delaying supplies, prompting a proposed committee to report by bill on contracting practices and officer interference.
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European War News From Barbadocs Summary
A Philadelphia handbill reports European moves as of November 25. Dresden capitulated to the Allies. Russia’s and Austria’s emperors gather at Frankfort with sizable forces. Crown Prince of Sweden enters Holland with 100000 troops. Wellington defeats Marshal Louitheart Bayonne and advances toward Bordeaux with British naval aid, claiming control of the city and 120 ships.
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Turbulent War News From Europe And American War Dispatches
From Brance reports no major continental shifts. French hold Hamburg and Rhine forces remain, while Napoleon’s plans for a new campaign are unconfirmed. In Chillicothe, about 1000 Miami and Putto-Wattanmie Indians reach Fort Wayne in dire condition with scant rations and ammunition as war penalties unfold. Ohio militia of 1400 men is to march under War Department orders.
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Bombardment at Falmouth Warns Town to Brace for Attack
A letter from Falmouth reports the Nimrod, a British brig, anchored off Tarpaulin Cove and fired on the town after demanding two field pieces and a sloop. The bombardment continued through the night, causing damage to houses, salt works, and furniture, but no lives were lost.
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Volunteer company letter on Erie alarm of 1814 march
An officer of the Volunteer company reports from Erie dated January 21, 1814 that volunteers prepared to march to Long Point to destroy 360 sleds the enemy prepared to move troops for Lic and to destroy gur squidrur.
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Victorious grounded on Fisher's Island shores
The Albion under Captain Devonshire grounded near the West End of Fisher's Island after favorable winds, with assistance from the blockading squadron. It likely sailed to Halifax for repairs, while reports of a dash on the Orpheus by the President are unconfirmed and contested by the prize news.
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Henry Clay Plans New York Trip to Gothenburg
Washington City reports Henry Clay Esq leaving on Wednesday for New York where he will join colleague Mr. Russell in the corvette John Adams bound for Gottenburg.
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Salts of Leys Policy for Potash in Georgia and South
The Augusta Chronicle discusses salts of ley as a profitable substitute for potash in soap making. It estimates Georgia’s ash waste at about 12 million dollars over thirty years, with potential yields from clearing land possibly raising the figure to over 13 million dollars, arguing for local production.
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Fifth Victory over the Creeks near Fort Claiburn
Forces march from Fort Claiburn Alabama to strike near Eicannachac Holy Ground. A three column assault by volunteers militia Choctaws and regulars secures the town after heavy fire. Casualties include several enemy fighters and two U S soldiers wounded.
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Methodist Conference Stations in Georgia 1814
List of presiding elders and circuits in Georgia for 1814 including Lewis May 22 presiding elder Sharra Circuit Thomas Standrey John Murrow Ocmulgee Ashley Hewit Jas B Turner Reuben Tucker Samuel Johnson Cedar Creek Daniel McPhail Washington John Boswell Choopee Allen Turner John M Clapdon Milledgeville Thomas Sias on St Marys and Lutilla Hugh McPhail West Williams Ogerchey District Joseph Tarpley presiding elder Broad River Circuit Solomon Bryan Anderson Bay AthiAlachee Eps Tucker Nicholas M Tire Grove Charles Dickinson Little River Drury Powell Warren James Hutto Andrew Pickins Louisville James C Sharp Savannah James Russell Supremiumary James C Roger p4ugys a Whitman C Hill
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