French cuirassiers rout enemy at Beresina and Wilna
The report details a decisive cavalry charge by the 4th and 5th Chasseurs under Gen Doumerc, routing enemy infantry and taking 000 prisoners, two colours and six cannon. Duke de Bellune’s forces pursued to gain 5000 prisoners and drive rivals from bridge cannons. Gen Fournier led a notable cavalry charge as the army fatigues after fifty days’ march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doumerc
Duke de Bellune
Fournier
Beresina
Volhynie
Reggio
Minsk
Wilna
Plechnitsi
Slaski
Molodetschno
Baggig
Bourcier
Marshal Duc of
Istria
Duke of Dantzick
Prince of
Clothing for the Army Passes Through Raleigh to Wilmington
Three Pennsylvania wagons loaded with clothing for Pennsylvania troops moved through Raleigh en route to Wilmington. In New York on January 26 the British Parliament unanimously voted 100000 pounds sterling to the Marquis of Wellington as compensation for his services in Spain and Portugal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Raleigh
Wilmington
New York
Marquis of Wellington
Spain
Portugal
News from Congress and War Fronts in 1813
Friday February 19 1813 reports three major bills passed by Congress including loans of sixteen and five million dollars and twenty thousand more troops. It notes closed-door sessions and a confidential message from the President on Franco-Russian affairs. Also covers military movements near Norfolk and Augustine and a Raleigh letter describing mobilization and a donation to the Female Asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Treasury
France
Russia
Paris
Willno
Moscow
Frei Wiilno
Koningsberg
Hisory
Raleigh
N. C
Richmond
Norfolk
Express
Hampton Roads
Gamble
Heath
Taylor
Pollard
Chesapeake
Lands in Edgefield District offered for sale and lease
The Martin Town Tract of 1000 acres in Edgefield District, twenty miles from Augusta, features 400 acres cleared with a dwelling, store, gin, cotton house, packing press, two granaries, and other outbuildings. Suitable for store or tavern, soil good for corn cotton and grain, well watered for pasture. One fourth cash, balance in three years. if not sold by October 10, it will be leased. Apply to L Cantelou on site or Li C Cantelou in Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin-Town
Edgefield Dstrict
S. G
Augusta
L. Cantelou
Li C. Cantelou
Filius Saltram
Warren County
Carter’s Mills
Wrightsborough
The Celebrated Horse Event Recalls February 19
A brief Local Heritage note highlights the famed horse associated with Robert Bonner dated February 19 identifying its prominence in early newspaper lore. It underscores Bonner as a key patron in equestrian circles of the era.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norfolk, Ledger
Salamanca
Bordeaux
Nantz
United States
Tuwriry
Washington
House of Representatives
Millitia
U. States
Point Petre
Tennessee Volunteers
Florida
Augustine
Presbyterian Church
Salr
Administrator’s Sales
Harper and Matieson
Petsmi Popercy
Harper & Matheson
Robert Je Iper
Jutteen Matheson
Ohn Clarke
Alex
Matheson
Duncan Matheson
Alex. Matheson
Adm'r
Savannah
Richmond Baths
Georgia
Stephen Graham
United States Army
Stephen R. Proctor
U.S. L. Dragoons
Rich
Saltram
Clock of Diamonds
Clockfast
Daron
Spadille
Janus
Robert Bonner
Richland Jockey Club
Geo. D. Taylor
Wilkes County
Tollowe
Lemuel Wootton
Glebe
Burke County
Waynesborough
M. Davis
T. Cc. B
Otice
Inferior Court of
Richmond County
Charles Johnson
Henry Zinn
Dm R. Mom
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