Arrival of Ariadne Brings News From Cadiz and Lisbon
A passenger reports Spain requested British troops depart Cadiz and Isla. German regiments may sail to Quebec. Tangier consul notes an Algerine captured an American ship and a corvette cruised near Lisbon or Cadiz. Cadiz papers dated March 20 show Calleja named Viceroy of Mexico and French setbacks near Ciudad Rodrigo and Olmedo with Longa winning recent engagements.
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Spain
Williams
Cadiz
Isla
Quebec
Tangier
Lisbon
Planteganet
Halifax
Capiz
Calleja
Signor Venegas
Mexico
Jave Captured by American Frigate Constitution
The London Pilot reports the British frigate Jave seized by the US Constitution while en route to the East Indies with Lieut Gen Hislop and his suite aboard. The piece laments British losses, questions naval strategy, and vows to redeem the flag’s honor against the American foe.
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London
East Indies
Hislop
Bombay
Eoas
Naval administration debate prompts early scrutiny
A motion on naval administration is to be submitted by the naval head, with Lords urged to begin proper inquiries. London reports note Austrian ambassador Wessemberg’s arrival as a passenger to Gottenburg, and French orders condemn agitators while warning of decisive measures under military authority.
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WagMhat
Naval Department
Rome
Baron Wessemberg
Gottenburg
Baron Baifeld
Count Paley
Brunel
Leicester Square
Lauriston
Hamburgh
England
Russia
Germany
Napoleon
Pirates and smugglers menace Barataria island in Louisiana
A proclamation from the Louisiana Governor targets a desperate gang of pirates and smugglers who have long held Barataria Island near the Mississippi mouth, signaling official action to curb their activities and restore order in the region.
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Louisiana
Barataria
Mississippi
Proclamation by Governor Claiborne on pirate vessels near Isle of France
Governor W. C. Claiborne issues a proclamation denouncing a diverse group of pirates anchored near Isle of France Lake Barataria. He orders cessation and dispersal, urges vigilance by civil and military officers, and calls on citizens to avoid complicity while aiding law enforcement. Dated New Orleans March 15 1813 during the 17th year of U.S. independence.
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Barataria
Isle of France
U. Stanes
U. S
United States
Louisiana
New Orleans
L. B. Macarty
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British and American naval movements report Halifax to Baltimore
Halifax notes ship movements of H M S San Domingo and Spartan with Bermuda detachments. Baltimore reports Pinkney detachment retaking property, English casualties and militia retreat. Washington notes Havre de Grace siege incident and Irish-born O Neale’s capture. March events discuss US commissioners to Russia from Philadelphia expected to sail.
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Halifax
H. M.S
Revolutionary Era Debates Over O Neale and Niagara Rapids
A London pamphlet excerpt mocks British plans to lift brigs over Niagara falls and notes Sir James L. Yeo’s appointment to command lakes operations. The piece urges vigorous retaliation if the seizure of naturalized citizen O Neale leads to death, and cites public sentiment for punitive action. It also recounts a Bladensburg draft incident where Abner Rutthice offers to substitute for payment.
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O’ Neale
London
St. Laurence
Lake Ontario
Falls
Niagara
John Bull
Commodore Chauncey
James L. Yeo
Tars
Ant
America
River St. Lawrence
Harison's Army A Battle Report From Fort Meigs
A May 3 report via Express Mail describes cannon and small arms fire near Fort Meigs after a preliminary attack. It notes the enemy’s unknown strength, near sightings within two miles, and calls for Wednesday’s Express Mail with anxious but hopeful sentiment. It also updates on British actions in Cecil County Maryland and rumors of war near Annapolis.
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Tin Ohio
Express
Fort Mort Meigs
Georgetown
Frederic
Cecil County
Salazfras Creek
Bay
Landing of American Troops at York 1815
April 28 1815 reports describe detachment lands three miles west of York after adverse winds. Major Forsyth riflemen faced heavy fire from Indians and troops while General Sheaffe commanded. Pike arrived with 700–800 reinforcements and the enemy retreated to their works after a thunderous magazine explosion.
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Daarsorn
York
Upper Canada
Sheaffe
Pike
E. H. Dearborn
Joan Annstrowe
Washington
Upper
Canada
Bois
Lorento
Porsyth
Sin Person
Forsyth
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Kativa
Albayda
Ciudad Rodrigo
Soult
Olmedo
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Longa
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W. €. C. Clairborne
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Hughes
Pinkney
Rodgers
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Havre-de-Grace
O’neale
Havre-de- Grace
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Philadelphia
Bladensburg
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