Artillery Experiment Tests Harbor Defenses at New York
Reported in New York on a naval artillery exercise off Castle Williams and the Battery. Fortified shots damaged a brig anchored in the bay as gunners from Morton's brigade and Captain Delt's veteran corps assaulted the hull, with injuries to masts and pumps and a fire sparked by red hot shot. The test demonstrated harbor defense readiness and suggested citizens could reinforce forts against British attacks.
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Avigast
Mery
Hace
Yesterpe Seeley
Lin
Tee
Castle Williams
Basile Williams
Cartenius
N. York
Privateers list and war dispatches from New York to Charleston
A Collected note lists American privateers and vessels from New York and Baltimore, with scattered dispatches from General Hull to Governor Meigs. It reports British forces near Malden, a skirmish at a ford, and detachment movements under Cass Miller and Robinson, noting British casualties and Indian scalping.
Warlike Preparations Ahead of Frontier Movements
A report from Schenectady describes troops and munitions assembling near the frontier. The note cautions that although war operations pause for now, military preparations remain active with armaments in abundance in the U S Arsenal. There is chatter of General Hull's defeat and fear that General Tull may renew efforts to invade Canada with two thousand men.
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United States’ Arsenal
Schenectady
Hull
Tull
Canada
Malden Taken and Fort Findlay Skirmishes Reported
News from Cincinnati confirms Malden fell to Hull on the 2d with 200 killed and 400 wounded among his men. Major Denny’s scouting party faced Indian attack near a bridge, with losses and a fatal incident for David Sutton of Lebanon. Captain Roupe’s conduct prompted removal, and Captain Brush’s escort reached Fort Findlay in good spirits.
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Arthur
Cass
Denny
Avery Power
Franklinton
James
Foster
Roupe
Scioto
Munson
Brush
Fort Findlay
David Sutton
Lebanon
Sutton
Detroit
Raisin
Albround
Raisia
Iit
Suttoim
Reytoulds
Hulls Raid At Malden Report Reaches Newport
An express from the governor to Newport returned last night stating Lieutenant Bryson reports indirect news that General Hull attacked Malden on August 1 and captured it that night. About 200 killed or wounded. exact figures unknown. Messages say reputable men saw Hull’s express to Gov. Meigs and left Maiden at dawn August 2. Confirmation expected by next mail.
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Sutton
Vanhorne
Hull
Meigs
Sandwich
Thames
Malden
Robinson
Cass
Miller
Walter LeEtch
Edward Rowell
Cass Oh
Crunton
New Thur Wis
Ane
Newport
Bryson
Maiden
Palladium
Kentucky Militia Mobilizes for Frontier Demand
Governor Scott asks Governor Harrison to attend at Frankfort and advise on Kentucky militia detachments. About 1500 Kentuckians expected in Cincinnati by the 20th. units to Tennessee frontiers and Illinois territory. Indian threats near Peoria prompt troop movements. 500 soldiers to Detroit under General Gano and Meigs orders.
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Cincinnatis
Scott
Harrison
Frankfort
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ilinois
Edwards
Illinois
Illinois River
Peoria
Gabo
Cincinnati
United States
Wells
Gano
Meigs
Detroits
Western army urged to seize Fort Malden in Canada
A call to united northern forces speeds western District mobilization for the campaign in Upper Canada. Georgian citizens praise Western soldiers for abandoning home comforts to endure wilderness march and plant the American standard on British soil with Roman Legion discipline.
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Upper Canada
Canada
Malden
Fort Malden
United States
Georgia
Niagara
British officer dispatches prompt spurious peace rumor
Arrival of a British officer from Canada to Albany carries dispatches for General Dearborn. The report that hostilities would be suspended is dismissed as false since military preparations in lower Canada continue vigorously. A possible reference to a British officer named M Lean in Albany as a spy is noted, awaiting court martial.
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Canada
Dearborn
Albany
Lower Canada
M‘lean
Creek Indians Seize Powder at Hartford Frontier Sale
Report from Hartford in Pulaski County describes Creek allies purchasing large quantities of powder on the frontier. A keg was seized after the proprietor refused sale, others restrained him, and pursuers recovered the key. The aggressors were issued a formal certificate declaring a violation of justice and hospitality laws.
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Hartford
Pulaski
Georgia Militia Officers Ordered to Wear Crape
The Officers of the first Brigade of the 2d division of the Georgia militia are ordered by Brigadier General Walker to wear crape on their left arm for 30 days from the 4th inst in tribute to the memory of Gen Geo Mathews deceased.
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2D Division
Georgia
Walker
Geo. Mathews
Geneene Auten Nominated for Richmond County House Seat
A notice announces Geneene Auten Esq a candidate to represent Richmond County in the House of Representatives at the upcoming election. The filing signals a bid for public office in the county.
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Geneee Auten
Richmond
House of Resentatives
Letter from a Genii of Augusta in Buffalo on Niagara frontier
A dated letter from Buffalo New York describes the Niagara River mouth and nearby fortifications. It notes Fort Erie opposite, Black Rock fortifications, and US troops lacking arms and clothing. The writer mentions Gen Fyll proclamation in Upper Canada and the intent to attack Fort Malden, with British and US naval threats on Lake Erie and near Lewiston where US forces number eight hundred to a thousand.
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Augusta
Buffalo
New-York
Niagara River
NJ County
United States
Upper Canada
Canada
Erie
Stij
Tians
Black Rock
Ffyll
II Hitants
Upper
Fortis
Fort Erie
Falls of
Niagara
Lewistown
Fort Malden Report Sparks Conflicting War Rumors
A reader notes a rumor from Ohio claiming General Hull stormed Fort Malden with four hundred killed and wounded and the garrison slaughtered. The item contrasts this with Frankfort’s account, saying only time will test accuracy of either report.
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Ohio
Hull
Fort Malden
Frankfort
Death of Joseph Maria Lequini Kerbury a former French consul
The piece records the sudden death of Joseph Maria Lequini Kerbury at his Liberty Hill farm in Edgefield District South Carolina on the 20th of the month aged 56. It recalls his 1800 emigration from France seeking liberty, his stint as French consul in New Port Rhode Island, his move to South Carolina, and his ambitious grape culture project to establish vineyards and wine quality to rival Europe. It extols his public spirit and benevolence while noting hostile venom in published rumor about his character.
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Liberty Hill
Edgefield District
South Caroli
Joseph Maria Lequini -Kerbury
France
Lequink
Mr. K
U. States
New Port
Rhode Island
South Carolina
U.S
Europe
Kerblay
U. S
Parisi
Wm Jones
Globe
Hitty
Sequinio
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