Telegraphic Foreign News From Moscow and Europe
The Moscow bulletin reports the Russian army posted twenty leagues from Moscow with skirmishes near Kolonga and Boghordock. Napoleon allegedly in good health, Bagration has died of wounds, and Mosco wners shelter in homes as residents aid him. Massena waits at Bayonne for reinforcements while French forces in Spain and Portugal face shortages. A British brig Plumper is reported ill in a gale near Point Tapro.
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Benet
Moscow
Kolonga
Elchingén
Boghordock
Murat
Troitsa
Prince Bagration
Bonaparte
Rusia
Phis
Massena
Bayonne
Spain
Portugal
France
Barldw
Tim
Prince Bagenon
Plumper
Point Tapro
Paris General Police Office reports arrests in imposture plots
In Paris on Oct 23 the General Police Office says ex generals Mallet Tjaborie and Goidal incited violence against the minister and the police commander. They spread false reports of the Emperor’s death. The conspirators are arrested and convicted, with justice to follow. The note, signed by the Duke of Rovigo, states order to be posted under the state counsellor prefect of police. Moscow reports grain stocks rising and troops returning, while Russian armies threaten Smolensk and Bonaparte’s positions.
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Ek Geherald
Mallet
Tjaborie
Goidal
Matidhal
Rovigo
Ocroski
Moscow
Bialtimoch
Bordeaux
England
Georgia
Great Britain
United States
England's Politics and War Proclamations Reported in London Papers
News from England notes ministerial victory in recent elections and a proposed policy line that America must choose between war or peace. A controversial proclamation reportedly declares English sailors serving on US vessels as traitors and hints at severe penalties for naturalized subjects bearing arms against Britain. The exact timing and presence of the proclamation remain unconfirmed in current files.
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Her
Great Britain
Prince Egent
United States
Congress Debates Navy Expansion Seventy Four Gun Ships
In the House, motions on the navy bill face amendment and reconsideration. Leaders including Mr Harper and Mr Eaton argue for or against seventy four gun ships, while figures like Mr Calhoun and Mr Reed shape changes. The committee reports the bill with an amendment replacing seventy four guns with ten frigates, and further delay motions fail. Extrabrofa letter notes imperial policy and colonial trade shifts amid war tensions.
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Ballet
Hafe
Macon
Eaton
Bafett
Gholson
Senate
Sisky
Troup
H. Clay
Widgery
Calhoun Sooké
Robert
Pleasants
M. H. Glay
Reed
Roberts
Yeas
United States
House of Representatives
Gen Harrison delays invasion plan amid supply fears in Ohio
Dayton dispatch reports General Harrison gathering army supplies as roads hinder progress and suggests invasion of Canada for spring is unlikely. Spy James Logan, a Shawnee, wounded near Fort Defiance. politics criticize war opponents. Navy bill passes House. Treasury penalty bill awaits Senate concurrence.
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Harrison
Canada
James Logan
Fort Defiance
Jenny
Secretary of the Treasury
House of Representatives
Senate
Buffalo Gazette seeks delay to publish Smyth’s full account
A reader forwards a note to the Buffalo Gazette editor dated December 8 1814 requesting the paper delay publication of Gen Smyth's official account of events on November 18 and December 1. The writer promises to provide a true report of prominent transactions once delayed.
Prospect of Good Understanding Between This Country and United States
A letter from Borpeaux dated October 31 1812 reports a bright prospect for a speedy perfect understanding between this country and the United States. Paris letters say Mr Barlow left for Wilna on the 25th at the Duke of Bassano’s request, hoping a treaty favorable to both nations may be concluded and an arrangement made regarding property captured at St Sebastian.
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Borpeaux
United States
Paris
Barlow
Wilna
Duke of
Bassano
St. Sebastians, &c
Vermont Election Returns Show Net Federal Gain
Accounts from Vermont report the 150 towns heard yield a net Federal gain of 3290. Gov. Galusha led by 3208 in September. 70 towns remain to be heard from.
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Vermont
Gov. Galusha
Mer
Army of the Centre reports confusion over Smyth led ex expedition
A Boston era summary notes 3000 to 4000 volunteers near Buffsloe and Black Rock after Smyth proclamations. Preparations to cross into Canada were made but failed for unknown reasons. Discontent grows among volunteers and militia fearing neglect, with rumors of insubordination and Smyth retreating from the field.
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Smyth
Buffsloe
New York
Black Rock
Efrain
Arrival of Wasp crew at Navy Yard with Captain Jones
The crew of the late U S ship Wasp, arriving at the Navy Yard, were greeted by Secretary and Commander Captain Jones. The Secretary praised their bravery, offered personal salutes, and granted indulgences to the sailors while maintaining proper discipline. London reports Privy Council actions on prize money and traitor sailors, and grain distillation.
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Sinc
Navy
United States
Wasp
Navy Yard
Jones
Yard
Capt. Jones
London
Prince Regento
Carlton House
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Peter B. Porter
Dayton
Ohio
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Russia
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Wintzingerode
Dochorov
Napoleon
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