Defenders Repel Bombardment at Fort M Flentyy and Patepsco
Reports describe a night attack with bomb and rocket vessels advancing on Fort M Flentyy and Patepsco. Fierce fire from the fortress and covigaton positions repelled the assault, forcing the enemy to retreat with losses and casualties among their ranks and leadership. Citizens are urged to remain vigilant as British forces reportedly landed at Colegate's Creek and the action continues.
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Colegate’s Creek
Invasion at North Point Angers Baltimore Patriots
Early on Monday morning 3 to 4 thousand enemy troops landed at North Point, twelve miles from Baltimore. Militia and regulars under Brigadier General Stricker and Capt. Montgomery formed the first line, fighting bravely until outmatched by superior forces. Casualties included James I. Donaldson, with General Ross reported among the dead or wounded. the enemy retreated to the ships under cover of darkness.
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Long
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Ross
Captain Morris Arrives at Portland with Crew for Portsmouth
A passenger on the Eastern stage reports Captain Morris and his crew have reached Portland and proceed to Portsmouth to join Commodore Hull. The note places the event on Saturday evening and identifies a naval connection with Union forces.
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Portland
Portsmouth
Com. Hull
Vaccination Agent Announces Smallpox Vaccine Availability
James Smith U S Agent for Vaccination invites physicians and citizens to apply by mail for Genuine Vaccine Matter. The five dollar fee in bank paper covers delivery and instructions enabling readers to vaccinate their families. Mailings under half an ounce travel free under a late Congressional act. Vaccination instructions provided with the matter.
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Congress
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Obituary notices from the Chronicle September 1913
Died near the county seat Mrs Tabitha Harais aged sixty seven. Infant Frances Cashin daughter of John Cashin merchant of this city. Mary Bosworth daughter of James Bosworth. Abner Meacen of Edgefield aged twenty seven. William Powers of this city in his fifteenth year.
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Eegnon Frances Cashin
John Cashin
Mary Boswoarn
James Bosworth
Abner Meacen
Edgefield
Willliam Powers
Proclamation of War and National Resolve 1814
President Madison urges Congress to fund and expand forces in response to British aggression. He highlights successes on land and lakes, notes the enemy's maritime power, and calls for immediate pecuniary supplies and militia reform. He appeals to republican sacrifice and patriotism to sustain the war effort and seek peace on honorable terms.
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Congress
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Washington
Proclamation summons Georgia General Assembly to convene
A proclamation from Milledgeville dated September 21 1814 directs that the Georgia General Assembly be called to meet at the State House in Milledgeville on Monday the seventeenth of October to deliberate on matters affecting public welfare. The governor issues the order under constitutional authority and seals the proclamation with the state seal.
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State House
Milledgeville
United States
America
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Eagle Tavern
Blabuzan
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