Fire Insurance Company Incorporation in Alexandria
A proposed act authorizes subscribers in Alexandria to form the Fire Insurance Company of Alexandria with capital stock of twenty five thousand dollars. It sets payment, voting rights, transfer rules, director elections, and powers for the president and directors to regulate company affairs under US law.
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Alexandria
Senate
House
United States UY America
A. Tody
Thiat
Tay
James B. ‘Nicholh
Guiero Pavel
Jonah Thompsly Thome
Owe Ange
George Tass
Jobil Milianey
Phillip Riplett
Craven
Peyton
Nathaniel Wattles
Seguin
Tle
James B. Nicholley
Gadbeet Powell
Jonah Thompton
Thomse Vowell
James
H. Hope
George Taylor
John M'Kinney
Philip Triplett
Craven Ts
District of Columbia
United States
U. States
Possession of Company Funds Liable for Debt Attachments
The passage outlines that the funds and property of the company are liable to attachment and extension for debt in like manner as personal property. The text ends with a note that the provision is to be continued.
Richmond Compiler Hails Naval Victory and Army Triumph
The paper notes preparations to mark a period of celebration for the naval victory by M'Donough over the British fleet and an additional triumph by the army. It promises a fuller eulogy in a future issue and credits readers and the editor for the supplementary material.
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M’donough
Champlain
Bidn
Joyful Intelligence Note From The Columbian Extra
A fragment from the New York Columbian Extra dated September 16 reports on a steam boat event from Burlington, described as glorious. The brief item notes a Sunday evening time and reflects a vivid, celebratory tone without including further details.
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Burlington
Naval Victory on Lake Champlain Captures Four British Vessels
Eyewitness accounts claim Commodore Macdonough’s fleet captured four large British ships during an 2 hour 15 minute engagement on Lake Champlain. The British commodore and most officers were killed or wounded. only a few gullies survived. Plattsburgh was attacked by land as the battle raged, with heavy British losses and fierce militia defense reported.
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Lake Champlain
Macdonough
Plattsburg
Cutloss
Perry
Defeat of the Britt Army at Plattsburgh
Report from Plattsburgh details a severe and long contested battle against the British army under Sir George Provost. The action on land and lake left between two and three thousand killed wounded or captured. Messrs Tylee and Ransom brought the news from Sunday to Monday in Plattsburgh.
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Burligton
Tylee
Ransom
Plattsbugh
Geo . Provost
Plattsburgh
British Forces Break Siege at Fort Morxay in Early Retreat
Gen. Macomb reports British six day siege with heavy casualties. American lines charmed by Vermont militia at Saranac, one third of the British army pursued as 1500 effectives fight on. Macomb notes remnant troops and convalescents, urging humane treatment of captives.
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Saranac
Vermont
Rktod
Green Mountain Boys
Dinfiye
Fort Mor Xay
Ceorge Provost
Mmodore
George
Lara
Izird
C. Alex. Macomb
Rinac
New York
Teels
Albany Letter Details Battle Aftermath and Fort Situation
The writer reports from Albany on September 15 about recent naval engagement outcomes. Totten’s account notes a two hour five minute bombardment, a British admiral’s ship sinking in shallow water, and a retreat by Gov Porovost with casualties around 400 killed or wounded and 60,000 in loot or losses. Militia pursuit continued as authorities hope to deter further incursions on the city and south.
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Burlington
Com. Macdonough
New-York
Albany
Sir
Mej. Totten
Commodore Macdonough Hero of Lake Champlain
A correspondent profiles Commodore Macdonough as a Delaware native around 28 who joined the U S Navy early and distinguishes himself in science and bravery. He served under Decatur at Tripoli and helped destroy the Philadelphia and Turkish gunboats before earning promotion. His actions on Lake Champlain raised him to prominence as the former Hero of Lake Erie is eclipsed by his recent victory over the British fleet.
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Lake ‘Champlain
Delaware
Tripoli
Decatur
Philadelphia
Preble
Lake Champlain
Lake
Att
Com. Macdonough
Victory reports from Champlain and Yorktown sieges
Copy letters from Commodore MacDonough and General Macomb describe a British siege broken near Fort Adoreau and a strong American defense. The Champlain action claims capture of a gate and brig amid a naval victory. Losses: 115 killed and 130 wounded for the U S fleet. British losses include 106 killed on the largest vessel. Gloriam Deo. Gloria Patri.
Inshore Battle Report Opens News of Naval Action
A fragment notes ships firing from forts and a frigate named in a national salute. An express arrived stating an enemy vessel grounded near Rockway and that 500 men were sent to attend to the crew who were obliged to land.
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A.y
Express
Rockway
Baltimore Under Providence in the Battle of Fort McHenry
The American details the September defense of Baltimore as gunboats and troops hold the line. An advance garrison from the Third Brigade and two volunteer companies attacked the enemy near North Point. The British fleet manned a circle before Fort McHenry and bombarded for hours with shot, shells, and rockets.
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Baltimore
Sth
North Point
Fort.m‘henry
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