Account of 1777 exchange and march losses from St Clairsville
The fragment recounts a 1777 parole exchange for soldiers sent to New York and a march covering nearly fifty miles. It notes heavy casualties during the assault and prison losses, with a final line from SAM. BROWN a lieutenant in a detachment to Quebec in 1775 in St. Clairsville Ohio dated April 10 1812.
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New-York
Sam. Brown
Cal Srnold
Quebec
St. Clairsville
Ohio
Irish Sentiments on America and Canadian Relations
Irish Magazine praises Commodore Rodgers and American asylum for the oppressed while noting Canadian sentiment and Indian provocations. It cites Ontario matters, Fort George intrigues, and a British seizure of despatches from the schooner Hotspur.
Puttawatomies and Chippeways Visit Governor in Louisiana Territory
A deputation of Puttawatomies Kic apoos and Chippeways with Gomo the Thois chief arrived Thursday to meet Governor Edwards in Cahokia for a conference. They traveled down the Mississippi under three U S flags. local settlers notified to allow passage. a few attackers fired on the canoes harming no one.
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Louisiana ‘Territory
St. Innois
Gomo
Edwards
Cahokia
Mississippi
U. States
White- Giass
Shoalcreek
British Preparations Confirmed Across Canada
The earlier report on Canadian preparations is confirmed by reliable sources. Large quantities of arms and ammunition have been received. A third of the militia remains in constant discipline. Recruitment is pressured and centinels are deployed along the Niagara River extending to York, with safety measures under Giles committees.
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Accentinel
Canada
George 3
Ontario
Niagarra
York
Giles
Governor of Canada authorized to draft two thousand militia
The Governor may call two thousand unmarried men aged eighteen to thirty by ballot or command for ninety days from May to August to march, train, and exercise within six miles of cities, ports, or boroughs. After one year half are discharged and replaced by a new draft, with volunteers allowed under the same rules. Substitutes not allowed.
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Canada
Army Appointments Laudable but Names Confusing
Boston Centinel notes several late army appointments including Toms Pinkney of 9 Carolina as Major-General praised for honor and mixed talents. It mentions Goygun at Detroit, Wintiast North as Adjutant-General, and Geo. N. of Massachusetts with lineage from Ireland, detailing his military service and public roles.
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Toms Pinkney
Carolina
Hle Jis
Duartes Cotsworth Pinckney
Goygun
Detroit
Baron Stenson
Fort Independance
New-York
AdAms
Nework
Boston Centinel
General Dearborn Arrives in Albany with Northern Army
On Monday morning Gen. Dearborn commander in chief of the Northern Army arrived in Albany. The arrival was announced with a federal salute as reported by New York papers on May 9.
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Albany
Gen. Dearborn
New York
Entry Granted for Amelia Island Goods at Philadelphia
British Goods Letters report that goods from Amelia Island arriving at Philadelphia have been admitted to entry without bonds by orders from Mr. Gallatin, per the M. Y. Ev. post.
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Philadelphia
Amelia Island
The Loan Oversubscribed in Two Opening Days
Reports indicate about five million dollars of the loan were subscribed in the two days the books were open. Officials note strong public interest and rapid uptake across sectors.
War Clouds Over North Europe Reach Frenzy
A French passenger aboard the America from Gottenburg reports continued European hostility with a looming France Russia war. Russian forces marshal 150000 at frontiers, King of Prussia retreats within Russia, and Swedish public opinion hardens against France. The America sailed Marek 30.
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America
Gottenburg
Europe
France
Russia
Prussia
Sweden
Discovery Claim On Kine Pox Cure By Doctor Smith
Dr. Smith, head of the Vaccine Institution of Maryland, announces that Kine Pox fully cures the Kings Evil. He cites several cases as evidence, asserting the disease is conquered in its inveterate form. True American.
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Smith
Vaccine Institution of Maryland
Earthquake and Counterfeiting News from 1812
From Washington City comes word the Hornet has not arrived yet delaying national business. Amid tremors and ruins in Coro and Barquisimeto, Monts Verde reports widespread destruction and urges reinforcement while noting counterfeiting activity tied to the Savannah and Augusta banks.
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Washington City
Congress
Rumor of Mathews Exceeding Instructions at Amelia
A visitor recounts that General Mathews may have overstepped orders after the rumor reached Amelia. He reportedly asked Governor Mitchell whether to assume command, and was told to continue at the customs house as before. No battle between Patriots and St Augustine garrison was heard.
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East Florida
Lewis
Amelia
St. Mary ’S
Matthews
Mitchell
St. Mary’s
St. Augustine
Savannah
Letter dispute over Creek Prophet claims in Georgia paper
In a late evening note the writer disputes I Henry's prior statement about the Prophet and Creek conversations. Timothy Barnard, Creek interpreter, says his rebuttal will run next issue. Names Stiggina Tate Girt Cornell Wade Hampton Rawdon appear. no land cession details yet.
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Timothy Barnard
Creek Nation
I. M’henry
Geo- Journal
Stiggina
Tate
Girt
James
Alex
Cornell
Wade Hampton
John Rawdon
Bernard
Mshenry
Georgia
Mississippi Territory
Prices Current: Cotton Tobacco Flour and More
A brief prices current list notes cotton at 6 to 6 1 4 , tobacco 2 21 3 , flour 6 6 per bi , corn meal 50 ets, corn do , salt 75 to 100 ets, sugar 12 to 14 dolls, bacon 8 to 9 ets.
Wievensy Bartox Announces Richmond County House Bid
We are authorized to announce Wievensy Bartox Esq a candidate to represent Richmond County in the House of Representatives at the approaching election. April 17 1812.
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Wievensy Bartox
Richmond
House of Representatives
Thomas Guascock
Richmond County Candidate for House of Representatives
Thomas Guascock Esq. is a candidate to represent Richmond County in the upcoming election for the House of Representatives. The notice identifies him as a contender for the seat.
Dividend Declared by Board of Directors
The board declares a five percent dividend for the last six months to be paid to stockholders on and after Thursday the 24st instant. ELEAZER EARLY, cashier.
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Eleazer Early
Mr Neilson Improves Warm Springs for Visitors
On May 22 the press notes Mr Neilson is making considerable improvements at the Warm Springs to accommodate future visitors, with details from A. and E.
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P. S
Neilson
Runaway From Pendleton District Man of 25
Notice of a fugitive named Peter a bright mulatto about 25 years old living in Pendleton district South Carolina 8. He stands about 5 feet 8 inches tall has facial scars and a bam like mark on his temple A ten dollar reward is offered for capture and reporting by letter to Pendleton court house dated May 22 1812.
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Pendleton Distric
8. C
Peter
Pendleton Court-House
South Carolina
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