French General Sebastiani reports victory at Ciudad Real
From Madrid and Santa Cruz dated March 27 to 29 1809 General Sebastiani claims the Spanish army of Andalusia was defeated near Ciudad Real with 4000 prisoners 7 standards and 18 cannon taken 197 officers among the captured and heavy Spanish losses while the French also report Belleuno and Milhaud actions and pursuit of fugitives. In New York a civil-military incident in Elizabeth town Upper Canada ends in murder of a deserter Underhill by American forces and relates to orders in council and dispositions of shipping and cargoes.
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Madrid
Sebastiani
Santa Cruz
Sierra Morena
Andalusia
Ciudad Real
Sierra Moréna
Cel
Giraud
Rath
Dragoons
Bouille
Guadiana
Milhaud
Vollate
Ruffin
Duke of Belluno
Seville
Belluna
Badajos
Dalmatia
Lisbon
New York
Montreal Courant
Elizabethtown
Upper Canada
Ogdensburg
Oswego
St. Lawrence
Wm. P. Bennett
U.S. Regiment of Infantry
Underhill
Henry Arnold
Canada
Capt. Bennett
Consolidation Act Proposed Duty on Cotton Imports
A Liverpool report notes a proposed consolidation act imposing a duty of 11s 6d per bale on cotton not grown in British colonies and an additional war duty. The correspondence from Washington discusses a 1809 order in council, assurances of adherence to recent negotiations, and references to previous orders and the ongoing diplomatic adjustment between the two nations.
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New Orleans
S Mall
York
James’ River
Liverpool
Washington City
Jone
Mr. Erskine
Mr. Smith
Washington
U. States
Public notice by Robert M'Tyre on Sunday market provisions
Robert M'Tyre informs the public that he will attend the Market with fresh provisions every Sunday morning throughout the season. July 2.
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Robert M‘tyre
Notice to creditors of the late John Carter estate
Creditors of the estate of the late John Carter esq deceased are requested to come forward and settle their accounts by the first day of the month. If not, the accounts will be put in a proper train for recovery. R. M. Coombs and A. Martin. July 1. Meat 2¢.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carter
R. M. Coombs
A. Martin
Sheriff Sale Notice of Burke County Lands and Personal Property
The notice lists a sheriff sale on the first Tuesday in August at Wayneborough Court House for multiple properties including Valkin Jinny Hetty three head of cattle thirty hogs 150 bushels of corn three tacks of fodder 300 acres of land in Burke County and 13 acres more tied to Benajah Hodges. The sale aims to satisfy an execution in favor of Richard Rowell and others but may proceed if the purchaser fails to meet terms. Also mentions Archibald Freeman petitioning for letters of administration on the estate of Yuba H Freeman with citations to heirs and creditors to appear by law within the prescribed time.
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Valkin
Jinny
Hetty
Burke County
Sanders Nobles
Alfoy
Said
Richard Rowell
Richard Rowell & Others
Greorgia
Richmond County
Archibald Freeman
Yuba
H. Freeman
Augusa
Ibis
European turmoil and obituary mark Augustan news
Foreign affairs dominate the column with reports from Europe including Russia rumors, Spain action, and Austria’s role. The piece notes Thomas Payne’s death in New York at 72, and mentions Congress remaining in session amid new Orders in Council. It concludes with a note to correspondents about a lengthy Citizen communication awaiting publication.
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Europe
England
Russia
Paul
Spain
Germany
Thomas Payne
New York
Lord Bentick
Austria
Congress
Public dispute over St Pauls Church property and Academy control
A letter defends the St Pauls Church property as public and an Academy appendage. It accuses Herald Trustees of misrepresenting law and asserts trustees act to promote the institution. It notes liberty petitioners and pew holders who challenged exclusive privileg es for worship and preaching rights.
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St. Paul’s Church
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R. Smith
David M. Erskine
Holland
Texel
New- York
City
D. M. Erskine
the Hon. Robt. Smith, &c. &c
Suitu
Department of State
Adin
Sheriff’s Sale
Wayneborough
Joly x
Isaac Herbert
Augusta
Pendleton
Windling
Czerac
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