Danube crossing and fortifications praised in Napoleonic report
Reports describe French forces crossing the Danube to seize an island near Presburg and capture 1500 enemy troops with 200 prisoners. Gen Bertrand extends two bridges and a boats bridge for rapid passage while Austrians defend with redoubts and pontoon works.
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Garube
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Danube
Rooe
Lohau
Essling
Rivoli
Maffena
Legrand
Tete-De Pont
Hazendorf
Great Aspern
Hungary
Trajan
Canesar
Rhine
Prince Gazarin
Rislia
Schoenbrunn
French generals to be judged for Tyrolese rebel crimes
Major General Berthier reports to Austrian commander from Schoenbrunn on June 6 that Emperor Francis ordered inquiry into Fouler and Durefnel for corrupting justice after the murder of seven hundred Frenchmen and seventeen or eighteen others by the Tyrolese rebel Chafteler statements.
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Austria
Olmutz
Archduke Charles
Eylau
Treth
Nuremberg
Hanover
Moravia
Prince Rosenberg
Himslf
Mayer
Rederer
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Zuaim
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Gasdanne
Reis Effendi
England
Admiralty
Sweden
Bothnia
Gallicia
Turkey
Tyrol
Colloredo & Mittervich
Frederick von Hardig
Pergen
France
Duromnel
Fouler
Chatteler
Alexander
Berthier
Alexander Berthier
Schoenbrunn
H. M
Francis
Durefnel
Chafteler
Promissory Notes of a New Form in Rhode Island
The article describes a financial fraud in Glocefer Rhode Island where the Farmer's Exchange Bank lent on dubious promissory notes to Andrew Dexter Jr. The scheme funded purchases and caused widespread ruin as the bank collapsed on February 27 1809 leaving little for creditors. The Rhode Island legislature formed a committee that issued a report detailing the nefarious events and losses.
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London
Paris
Vienna
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Glocefer
Rhode Iland
Andrew Dexter
Farmer’s Exchange Bank
Dexter
New England
San
Rhodesland
Democratic Press
Bank Thermometer Prompts Cautious Bill Handling
The Bolton Patriot discusses prudence in handling banknotes and assessing which bills may be accepted without risk. It emphasizes adopting general rules to avoid losses while evaluating monetary exchanges and ensuring cautious financial judgment.
Financial turmoil and bank note discounts across New England
The Centinel reports widespread credit strain as six Plymouth Nantucket Worcester Saco and Portland bills trade at small discounts. Berkshire and Northampton notes stagger 20 to 46 percent discount. Cody Chifkey Hillsborough stop payments, with price ranges from 10 to 40 percent. Directors may pledge to cover interest to restore note value. Holland Augusta Lincoln Kennebeck and Penobscot bills trade at steep discounts. Penobscot bank status disputed. doors not closed, contrary to rumors.
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Befcnard
Fyedethole
Plymouth
Nantucket
Worcester
Saco
Portland
Berkshire
Northampton
New Hampshire
Cody Chifkey
Hillsborough
Holland
Augusta
Lincoln
Kennebeck
Penobscot
Barke
Penobscot Bank
Shocking Fact Involving Native American Sailor In Jamaica
A native American gentleman in this city recounts being pressed into service by a Jamaica island gang. He describes the captain’s men showing him a gibbet and calling him a lesson in respect, stating bones of a countryman Jonathan Robbins hang there. The report was credited to the sailor by the editor. Washington news notes the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury leaving for Baltimore and the north respectively.
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London
Petersburgh
Hembro
Alexander
Prand
Constantine
Romanzof
Friulia
Mathas Doroc
Gallicia
Coulincourt
Turkey
Constantinople
Napoleon
Jamaica
Sand
Jonathan Robbins
America
Essex Arrives at Norfolk After Fast Newport Start
The U S frigate Essex under Commander John Smith arrived at Norfolk yesterday afternoon after departing Newport Light before Wed dawn. The ship’s rapid voyage from Newport to Cape Henry and mooring by 3 pm impressed observers as one of the finest naval models and a boost to the infant establishment.
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Norfolk
U. States
Essex
John Smith
Newport
Cape Henry
Relations With Britain Grow Frustrating for U S
The piece argues that Mr. Jackson has limited powers as resident minister and cannot restore commercial and friendly ties between Britain and the United States. It notes executive indifference and a negative reply from the Secretary of State to any urgent communications, suggesting Britain currently holds the advantage unless the U S government and Britain alter their positions.
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Jackson
G. Britain
U. S
The
Norfolk Ledger
Baltimore
England
Coroner Candidate Lenora Kiser Listed in Richmond County
Authorized release identifies Lenora Kiser as a candidate for the Office of Coroner in Richmond County in the upcoming election on September 16.
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Richmond
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