Foreign Intelligence and London News Summary
Reports from New York papers dated to July carry Britain news on the king’s illness and Parliament’s prorogation, with discussion of Irish and banking measures. London notes recount robberies tied to Glasgow Bank, arrests, and Danes easing American trade, plus a Newgate execution of two clerks for forged warrants.
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New York
Magdalen
Liverpool
New. York
Mercantile Advertiser
New. York Gazette
London
Robert Smith
U. States
Bool
Prince Regent
Lord Stanhope
Bach
Ireland
Duke of York
Gottenburgh
Lion
Nyborg
Elfineur
Fac
Ervice
Copenhagen
Robert Armitage
Charles Thomas
Newgate
Armitage
Siege of Tarragona Ends in Devastating Spanish Losses
A July dispatch from Gen. Suchet reports the fall of Tarragona after multiple assaults. He describes 4,900 killed, 10 to 12 hundred escaping, about 10,000 captured and transported to France, 1,500 wounded, and the seizure of 334 cannons, 50,000 powder and lead, with 479 officers and 9,284 soldiers listed as prisoners. He vows to send exact details to the prince.
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Tarragona
Catalonia
Spain
Valencia
Alicant
Carthagena
France
Arragon
Suchet
Landrail to Cruize Between Channel and Atlantic
In Plymouth on July 22 the Landrail fehs fitted for sea. In case of war it will cruise between the Channel and Atlantic to intercept American merchantmen. Vienna reports six Turkish ships of the line patrolling the Bosphorus with 28 ships total. General Ko at Bucharest. Constantinople rumors say fortresses raised. Grand Vizier may attack Rudschuk with 35,000 troops.
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Plymouth
Landrail Fehs
Channel
Atlantic
Vienna
Bosphorus
Te Line
Ko Ofow
Bucharett
Constantinople
Rudschuk
Bloody Janissary Turmoil Grips Constantinople May 25
A violent Janissary feud in Constantinople led to looting and ransom of merchants property. The Grand Seignor dispatched a Hayti Sherif to disarm the forces while Pacha imposed executions to curb revolt. Ten Janissary companies rejoined the Grand Vizier as 3000 troops seized Nicopolis and Sestow amid reported moves toward Silistria.
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Constantinople
Jannissaries
Hayti Sherif
Schomla
Nicopolis
Sestow
Silistria
Rejection of Foster Proposals Strains Anglo American Ties
The American government rejected Mr Foster's conciliatory proposals during his Washington mission, ending hopes for accommodation of differences. The British press laments the rejection, warns of consequences after the Little Belt affair and notes renewed strain in London Washington relations.
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Quebec
Can
G. Britain
United States
Congress
Foster
Washington
England
War cries and Valencia siege reports echo in Vermont and Venezuela
The letter from a Canadian border observer discusses impending war with Britain, Indian activity near the state lines, and calls Vermonters to arms. It also reports Miranda’s Valencia blockade and capitulation, Bolivar’s leadership, and the declaration of Venezuelan independence amid regional unrest.
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Canada Line
Canada
Kingston
Littleyork
Upper Canada
Britain
England
Green Mountains
Columbia
Armistice Proposed in Venezuela Capitulatory Talks
From Caracas reports dated July 23 describe an armistice proposal at New Valencia to discuss capitulation. The document, signed by Francisco de Miranda and Carlos Soublotte, warns of humanitarian grounds and assigns responsibility to those pursuing obstinacy.
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Caracas
New Valencia
Venezuela
Francisco DE Miranda
Carlos Soublotte
Threats of punishment if Valencia defense fires on Venezuelan army
Francisco de Miranda warns Morro and other Valencia line troops that firing on the advancing Venezuelan force will revoke the capitulation and lead to the city’s capture with punishment for inhabitants. He holds the chiefs personally accountable for any insult against the army.
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Valencia
Venezut’a
Francisco DE Miranda
Ill advised Valencia revelation sparks American discontent
The report notes Europeans from Old Spain fomenting unrest by recalling the oath of allegiance to the Supreme Junta of Caracas. It argues that their actions, prompted by memory of imagined rights and slogans from Bayonne 1810, undermine the Spaniard nation and threaten political binds between governor and governed.
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Cicyn
Valencia
Old Spain
America
Carescas
Fords
Bonapae
Bayonne
Tornado Strikes Charleston Causes Wide Destruction
A devastating tornado swept through Charleston on a Tuesday, leveling houses and shops from Fort Mechanic to King Street. It destroyed the Russell mansion and other noted properties, with several fatalities including a black girl, and property losses running high across multiple streets and districts.
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CuHarkvest.n
S.’X
Fort Mechanic
Cannon’s Bridge
Meeting-street
Tradd-street
Meeting and
King-street
King Street
Broad- Street
Broad-street
Alexander Baron
Orange-street
Dr. Chanler
St. Andrew's Society
Henry Inglesby
General Macpherson
Vaux Hall Garden
Queen Street
Friend-street
Magazien
Mazick-streets
Mazyck-trees
Beautain-street
Desaussure
Tornado devastates Shel village Hiengtan with casualties
The storm struck suddenly causing deaths and injuries across Fort Mechanic Dior Conton and others. Miss Margaret Cozzens 21 died in a house adjoining Fort. Mulatto girl and two mulatto children reported among victims. Many residents suffer broken limbs and burns. bodies still missing. crops and ships in harbor damaged.
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Hiengtan
Margaret Cozzens
Mechanic Dior Conton
France
Mar
Hig
Beaufain- Fice
Petersony
Germany
Magazine
Magyck
Arcee
Kinsistreet
Cannon’s Bridge
Dener
Mazyck
Ftieer
Barbo
Baltimore paper outlines a quirky tobacco to snuff defense
A Baltimore article fancifully suggests a defensive system using converted tobacco into strong Scotch snuff. Instead of guns, bladders of snuff would fire at enemy ships and, once set for jucexing, be captured live. The piece envisions many snuff contract applicants and gains beyond battle.
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Baltimore
Artillery Practice Planned at Harbor Forts
A New York paper notes that artillery units have voluntarily agreed to drill at harbor forts awaiting the governor’s approval to begin what is described as an improving and prudent defensive measure. The piece stresses urgency, arguing a ready state could deter a stealthy enemy.
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New-York Paper
Diplomatic Flight and Bank Dispute Rumors
The French Consul M. Lescallier and family left the city. he once hid under a false name in England and afterward led a discreet life with a wife and three children, a secretary, and two servants. Reports also note rumors about Bank of the United States trustees denying government inquiries and potential court martial for General Hampton over Baton Rouge mortality.
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M. Lescallier
England
Congress
Aurora
United States
Baton Rouge
Genera Hampton
Wilkinson
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