Chesapeake Bay Blockade Reported by Warren Letter
The Norfolk Ledger notes that a blockade is expected to extend from New York to the Chesapeake area as Admiral Warren informs Col Freeman of Chesapeake Bay harbors being put under strict blockade. The Emily from Baltimore to Lisbon arrived with confirmation of the blockade order.
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Warren
Col. Freeman,mandant
Chesapeake
Kade
Emily
Scott
Baltimore
Lisbon
J. B. Warren
The
Blue
Chici
French fleet reportedly arrives near Newport with six ships
A Washington message to Petersburg reports Senator Lloyd of Massachusetts is informed that the French fleet has reached a port near Newport or London, comprising six ships of the line and five frigates.
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Petersburg
Washington
Lloyd
Fromssachusetts
Newport
London
Massachusetts Assembly debates frigate plan and naval strategy
An imperial era bulletin reports a Massachusetts joint committee backing a 74 gun line of battle ship to be offered to the United States government for use against Britain. It also relays naval notes from Norfolk about ships near the Pleasure House and a letter from New Orleans describing frontier clashes and a Spanish allied pursuit, plus a Senate rejection of a frigate bill amid political recriminations.
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Theassachusetts
Massachusetts
United States
Britain
Senate Confirms Secret Proposal After Deliberations
The Senate for days has worked on confidential business and yesterday concluded the proposition under consideration. Secretary of War Joan Amstrone arrived in the city on Thursday. Rufus Cing is elected a Senator from New York replacing Gen. Smith.
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Senate
Joan Am
Mourning for Kentucky youths after River Raisin defeat
An extracted letter reports a catastrophic River Raisin loss near Detroit on January 22 with about 1000 Kentuckians in Allen and Lewis regiments slain or captured. It notes up to 1800 British and Indian forces, two feet of snow, and claims Gen Winchester among captives while urging vengeance and unity for Harrison's army to strike back.
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North Western
Kentucky
Harrison
Detroit
Montreal
Congress
Raisin
Winchester
Allen and Lewis
Buffalo
New-York
Malden
Allen
A Federal Patriot in Congress Voices War Vote Reasoning
In a debate on a bill supplementary to the Army act, Mr. Stow explains his vote. He originally opposed the war but says he must furnish means to carry the people's will, trusting the Executive if misused, and sharing in the nation’s prosperity if used wisely.
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Stow
The Bulwark Of Our Religion And Political Critique
A historical notice argues that while Great Britain has many first rate Christians, the government is oppressive and wicked. The piece warns against weakening efforts to resist perceived British encroachments and religious prejudice. The tone defends allied resolve and condemns anti British sentiment as unjust.
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Great Britain
Proposal for Augusta city guard and fire safety measures
Many citizens urge the Intendant of Augusta to investigate fire protection failures after deadly blazes. They call for a City-Guard, ward fire companies, proper lamps, and better engines, funded by citizens, as the path to protect lives and property and deter incendiary attacks.
Heroic Col Harvey and the French Officer at Peninsular War
A London Paper recounts Colonel Harvey of the 14th Light Dragoons who lost an arm in action. An orderly was killed while guiding a rider. A French officer to strike Harvey lowered his sabre upon Harvey’s shoulder and bowed, then moved on. The 14th later rallied and regained ground.
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Harvey
14Th Light Dragoons
Peninsulia
Harry
London
Obituary Notice of Joan Gopsy from New York
Communicated death in Barnwell district South Carolina in October. Joan Gopsy a native of Long Island New York, a blacksmith by trade. Funeral sermon of Hezekiah Beal to be preached on the last Sabbath in the present month, inviting friends of the deceased.
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Barnwell
S.C
Joan Gopsy
Long-Ieland
State of New-York
Vane
Hezekiah Beal
Friends of the Dee
Borrowed Rollin's Ancient History Sought Return
Notice requests return of Rollin's Ancient History borrowed months ago from the proprietor. The person in possession of the book is asked to leave it at the office by February 26.
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Rollin
Fourth of March Celebration and Saddle Recovery Notice
Citizens urged to celebrate James Manison re election with a Fourth of March dinner. Subscriptions available at this office and Mirror of the Times. subscribers to meet at Eagle Tavern tomorrow at 4 PM. Also a saddle left after a horse incident on Broad Street is requested to be returned to this office.
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James Manison
United States
Mirror of the Times
Eagle Tavern
Broad Street
Newark Cider and Prime Sugars for Sale by John Bigar
New arac cider offered beside Wigfall and M. Kinney and at Vine’s stand by John Bigar. Prime sugars in hhds tierces and barrels, 42 barrels of coffee, and good Newark cider by barrel or retail. Barnes’s ale also available. 31.
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Wigfall & M.kinney’s
Hhds
Tierces & Bls
Newark
Barnes’s Ale
Mr. Vines
Lost license and settlement notice in Clarke County
Pockett Booxthe glass cracked and lost between Mr Maharys and Widow Powers enclosing a Georgia pedling license from Clarke county Superior Court clerk. Also closing a settlement between Victor Wenhop and the subscriber. A reward of one dollar for returning the item and contents. To be left at this office Samuel Vanner February 22. Sheriff titles, for sale at this office.
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Maharys
Powers
Death of Mr Codett From Fall with Bre schard's Equestrian
A rider named Mr Codett of Bre schard's Equestrian Company died a few days after a fall from his horse while performing in the Circus on a trip to Charleston, injuries suffered earlier.
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Charleston
Mr. Codett
Mr. Breschard
Desertion notices for three soldiers in 1813 Bath
The war era notice lists ONATHAN M. JACKSON formerly of Milledgeville and Oglethorpe county Virginia lineage, JOHN BUTLER born in Abbeville district South Carolina, and THOMAS DIAL alias Thomas Jones from Abbeville District. Each is described with age height eye and hair color and enlistment details. A reward of ten dollars per deserter is offered for delivery to a military officer.
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Onathan M. Jackson
3D Regiment
U. States
Mecklinburg County
Virginia
Oglethorpe County
Milledgeville
Everett
John Butler
Bailey
Greensborough
Abbeville
Carolina
Thomas Dial
Thomas Jones
Edward Holloway
U. S
U. States’ Service
Wm. Jones
Cal
U. States Infantry
Bath
Kitchen Servant Wanted With Strong Recommendations
A kitchen servant position is available and applicants with strong recommendations are preferred. For further information, enquirer should contact the Chronicle office.
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Salo
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