Fire Insurance Company Incorporated in Alexandria
A federal act authorizes subscribers to form the Fire Insurance Company of Alexandria in the district of Columbia. It provides stock terms, voting rights, transfer rules, debt restrictions, and governance by twelve directors with presidential powers, plus procedures for initial elections and regulatory measures by the President and Directors.
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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
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District of Columbia
United States
U. States
Company assets declared liable to attachment for debt
The text provides that the funds and property of the company are declared liable for attachment and extension for debt as if they were personal property. It contends the funds and property are subject to similar enforcement mechanisms. The fragment ends with a note that the matter is to be continued.
Richmond Compiler Recounts Naval Victory and Army Triumph
The Richmond Compiler notes preparations to mark a naval victory by M'Donough over the British fleet near Like Champlain and describes an accompanying army triumph. The item suggests a patriotic tone and promises a forthcoming eulogy, with readers urged to enjoy the celebration.
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M’donough
Champlain
Bidn
Joyful Intelligence Continuation From the Columbian Extra
From the New York Columbian Extra dated September 16 a steam boat report from Burlington describes a Sunday evening edition with a note on joy and a belligerent tone. The readable fragment hints at a sensational transient message and a festive mood.
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Burlington
Naval Victory on Lake Champlain Captures British Fleet
Eyewitness reports state four large British vessels were captured by Commodore Macdonough's squadron on Lake Champlain during a two and a half hour engagement. The Commodore survived unhurt while most officers were killed or wounded. British casualties were heavy with 106 killed on one ship. four ships surrendered to the American fleet, while three gallies remained. Land forces at Plattsburg repulsed and militia actions noted as gallant. The action ended amid cannonading and musket fire as reports arrived from Burlington and Albany.
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Lake Champlain
Macdonough
Plattsburg
Cutloss
Perry
Joseph Moult’n
Malone
Cumberland
Com. Macdonough
Burlington
New-York
Albany
Defeat of the Britt Army at Plattsburgh
Report from Plattsburgh alleges a severe contested action against the British army under Sir George Prevost. The battle, lasting from land and lake operations, resulted in a heavy loss with 2 to 3 thousand killed wounded or taken prisoner. Messrs Tylee and Ransom relay the news.
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Burligton
Tylee
Ransom
Plattsbugh
Geo . Provost
Plattsburgh
British siege and retreat described by Macomb letter
Letter from Gen. Macomb dated Fort Morxay Sept 12 recounts six day siege by Sir George Provost’s four brigades. British bombardment failed to break us and after two hour naval engagement their fleet withdrew. American loss 115 killed and 1380 wounded. Macomb notes pursuit by militia and light troops, hope to destroy a third of the British army, and that his force remains about 1500 effectives.
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Fort Mor Xay
Ceorge Provost
Mmodore
George
Lara
Izird
C. Alex. Macomb
Rinac
New York
Teels
Vermont
Albany Letter Reports Naval Action and British Retreat
Letter from Albany dated September 15 describes naval bombardment and land fighting ending with the British retreat. Totten’s party reports two hours of engagement, a sunken admiral’s ship, and a retreat with about 400 killed or wounded and 60,000 in losses. militia pursued the retreating force. The writer notes no further threat to port or incursion and hopes for relief of the city and south.
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Albany
Sir
Mej. Totten
Commo d Macdonough Hero of Lake Champlain
A Delaware native about 28 years old, he joined the U S Navy early and earned distinction for science and bravery. He served under Decatur at Tripoli, helped destroy the Philadelphia and Turkish gunsboats, then rose to glory under Preble. His actions on Lake Champlain have made him a celebrated naval hero.
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Lake ‘Champlain
Delaware
Tripoli
Decatur
Philadelphia
Preble
Lake Champlain
Lake
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Com. Macdonough
Britain attacked, Saratoga victorious in Champlain
Washington reports Commodore MacDonough's victory at Champlain with capture of a gate brig and two war vessels. General Macomb notes British siege at Fort Adoreau broken, British retreat with heavy losses. New York militia praised. American losses 15 officers and 115 killed with 130 wounded. British losses 106 killed and 115 total or more. Comms praise artillery and engineers. naval battle described as sanguinary. Gloria Deo.
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Com
Mati
U.S
Saratoga
Plattsh
Champlain
Fragmentary report on naval action reaches town
A partial, garbled report describes actions at sea with the President frigate and a vessel arriving in town. The text mentions enemy forces grounded off Rockaway and a contingent of 500 men deployed to secure the crew, with landing required.
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A.y
Express
Rockway
Baltimore Battles and Fort McHenry Shelling Reported
The American notes Baltimore citizens pledged duty under Providence as a fierce action unfolded near the city. On Monday a column from the garrison and volunteers pressed the enemy at North Point, then withdrew under difficult conditions. Tuesday saw the enemy fleet form a vast circle before Fort McHenry with about 30 ships firing for nearly a full day.
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North Point
Fort.m‘henry
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