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Newspaper
Courier
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 11, 1813
Page
4
A historical discussion weighs two protection strategies for trade. One uses a strong navy to blockade enemy ports while allowing convoys, the other bolsters convoy protection at the expense of blockades. The speaker argues no system alone fully secures all routes and urges balancing efforts within available means.
Reports from Boston and Albany recount naval actions and armistice talks during the war. The Macedonian engaged the United States frigate in a brief combat near Newport, with heavy losses on both sides. Dispatches note troop movements around Buffalo and Plattsburgh, and British forces in winter quarters near Greenbush.
The article discusses halted peace talks and a challenging demand to Britain over impressments, noting prior treaties and public stance. It reports on French and Russian movements, suspected capitulations, and the turmoil surrounding the French army, plus a detailed account of the York Special Commission proceedings and their impact on public order.
A compilation notes vessels from New York and Bourdeau and several prize captures. It lists schooners Hermes Star Daphne and Pomone on station cruises, and the Arethusa Nile convoy events with Havannah to Vera Cruz movements. A letter from Griffon crew defends their conduct against malign reports from the Admiralty.
The Corn Exchange reports wheat prices up 4.5 pence per quarter with brisk barley demand and dull oats as prices shift by the week. Cattle at Smithfield show sheep 9,709 head with varied prices for veal and pork. Major-General Fane joins the Army in Portugal while the Conde de Patotera arrives as Ambassador from Brazil. The Austro Emperor’s health seen as reestablishing after December indisposition. Naval Charitable Society holds quarterly meeting at Thatched House with 25 petitions presented. Home Department reports district offenses to Viscount Sipsouru. Dividends paid at the Bank ahead of Thursday lottery draw.
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