Account of 1777 Parole Exchange and March Distances
A short reminiscence from St Clairsville Ohio dated April 10 1812 recounts a parole exchange in January 1777 and a march covering near fifty miles. It notes losses of about a fourth of men killed and about a quarter of survivors lost in prison. Signed by SAM. BROWN Lieut. in Cal Srnold detachment to Quebec 1775.
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New-York
Sam. Brown
Cal Srnold
Quebec
St. Clairsville
Ohio
Irish Sentiments and American Independence Reflections
Excerpts praise American independence and asylum for the oppressed, noting Commodore Rodgers and the U S Navy's honor. The piece contrasts British oppression with American liberty, and cites Canadas sentiments, Indian hostilities, and a Baltimore date. It references the schooner Hotspur and seizure of despatches aboard a British frigate.
Deputation of Puttawatomies Arrives for Conference with Governor
A party of Puttawatomies Kic apoos and Chippeways led by Gomo the Thiois chief arrived Thursday to meet Governor Edwards at Cahokia. They came down the Mississippi with three U States flags in their canoes. Major White Giass warned locals to show friendly passage if they landed, but several gunmen fired on the party.
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Louisiana ‘Territory
St. Innois
Gomo
Edwards
Cahokia
Mississippi
U. States
White- Giass
Shoalcreek
British Preparations Confirmed by Reliable Authority
The prior report on Canadian preparations is supported by strong sources. Large quantities of arms and ammunition have been received. A third of the militia remains in constant discipline. Recruiting is pressed, with centra along the Niagara river extending to York. Giles committees are mentioned for safety.
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Canada
Niagarra
York
Giles
Governor of Canada Authorized to Raise Militia Draft
The governor may call out two thousand unmarried men aged eighteen to thirty by ballot or command for ninety days from May to August under appointed officers. After one year half are discharged and replaced by 1000 new draftees, with potential extensions during war. Volunteers may join under the same rules, but substitutes are not allowed.
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Canada
Army Appointments Highlight Pinkney and North
The Boston Centinel notes late army appointments as judicious with Major-General Tom Pinkney of Carolina and his scholar statesman brother Duartes Cotsworth Pinckney. It cites Goygun at Detroit and Winfiast North as Adjutant General, detailing North’s lineage, war service, and political roles in New York and Massachusetts.
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Toms Pinkney
Carolina
Hle Jis
Duartes Cotsworth Pinckney
Goygun
Detroit
Baron Stenson
Fort Independance
New-York
AdAms
Nework
Boston Centinel
Arrival of General Dearborn in Albany
Last evening’s mail reports General Dearborn, commander in chief of the Northern Army, arrived in Albany on Monday morning. His arrival was celebrated with a federal salute as announced by New York papers dated May 9.
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Albany
Gen. Dearborn
New York
Trade entry granted for Amelia Island goods in Philadelphia
British goods arriving at Philadelphia from Amelia Island have been admitted entry without bonds by order of Mr Gallatin, according to the Ev post. The note records the port status and official action on these imports.
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Philadelphia
Amelia Island
The Loan Oversubscribed in Two Days
Reports indicate about five million dollars of the loan were subscribed within the two days the subscription books were open. The surge shows strong investor interest and ample demand for the financing.
Warlike Proportions in Northern Europe Reported
A French passenger aboard the America from Gottenburg notes tense European positions with a possible France Russia war. Reports say 150 000 Russian frontiers troops and Prussia retreating within Russia while Sweden harbors anti French sentiment. The America sailed Marek 30.
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America
Gottenburg
Europe
France
Russia
Prussia
Sweden
Doctor Smith claims smallpox cure via Kings Evil remedy
A report from Dr. Smith at the Vaccine Institution of Maryland claims the Kine Pox is a complete cure for the Kings Evil or scrophula in its worst form, backed by several cases. True American.
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Smith
Vaccine Institution of Maryland
Earthquake devastation urged vigilance and military resolve
The dispatch from Coro 1812 reports a devastating earthquake across Barquisimeto and surrounding towns, with many villages destroyed and inhabitants buried. General Monts Verde notes expectant reinforcement needs and predicts eventual Venezuelan province conquest, detailing ruined cities and ongoing military actions.
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Coro
Venezuela
Truxillo
Domince Monts Verde
Cavaceas
Victoria
Valencia
Porto Cavello
Laguira
New Barcelona
Marputa
Cumana
Rumor on Mathews and Amelia Collector at St Marys
A visitor who dined with Mr. Lewis the Amelia collector says General Mathews exceeded his instructions and Governor Mitchell was asked for direction. The informant reports no battle between Patriots and St Augustine garrison as previously alleged.
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East Florida
Lewis
Amelia
St. Mary ’S
Matthews
Mitchell
St. Mary’s
St. Augustine
Savannah
Letter conflict over Creek Prophet story prompts reply for next issue
The Georgia based Geo Journal letter from Timothy Barnard public interpreter in the Creek Nation rebuts I M'Henrys earlier account. The editor promises publication of Barnards letter and notes an upcoming address to Georgia and Mississippi Territory citizens while questioning land cession within Creek precincts.
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Timothy Barnard
Creek Nation
I. M’henry
Geo- Journal
Georgia
Mississippi Territory
Prices Current From Cotton To Salt
Prices quoted include cotton from 6 to 6 1 4 per unit tobacco 2 21 3 flour 66 per bi corn meal 50 cents corn salt 75 to 100 cents sugar 12 to 14 dollars bacon 8 to 9 cents.
Richmond County Elects Wievensy Bartox Candidate
The notice proclaims Wievensy Bartox Esq as a candidate to represent Richmond County in the House of Representatives in the upcoming election dated April 17 1812.
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Wievensy Bartox
Richmond
House of Representatives
Richmond County Candidate for House Seat Named
Thomas Guascock Esq. is a candidate to represent Richmond County in the House of Representatives at the upcoming election.
Board declares 5 percent dividend for six months
The Board of Directors on this day declared a five percent dividend for the last six months. It will be paid to each stockholder on and after Thursday the 24th instant. Eleazer Early, cashier.
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Eleazer Early
Improvements at the Warm Springs for Visitors
On May 22 P S Mr Neilson announces significant enhancements at the Warm Springs to better accommodate future visitors. A E and others note ongoing work and improvements.
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P. S
Neilson
Runaway Slave Peter Sought in Pendleton District
An 1812 notice from Pendleton South Carolina offers ten dollars for the capture of Peter a bright mulatto about 25 years old, eight feet tall? scar on his forehead and temple, described as sturdy and bam-like. Reward for securing him in jail and providing information by letter to Pendleton court-house. May 22, 1812.
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Pendleton Distric
8. C
Peter
Pendleton Court-House
South Carolina
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