Movements of the enemy on the Niagara frontier detailed
From Batavia and Ontario Messenger reports the enemy crossed into Lewiston and burned villages after defeating local forces. They attacked Niagara Fort after sacking Lewiston and-murdering surrendering defenders. A 1100 regulars 200 militia and 200 Indians reportedly landed at five mile Meadows and moved toward Fort Niagara. The Derby Vermont barracks were looted by a small party, and Champlain squadron moved to Vergennes for winter quarters.
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Dag St
Batavia
Miagara
Lewigiou
Lewistos
Niagara Fort
Sphichtty
Leonard
Schlesser
Fy Milley
Wonawanea Creek
Buffaloe
Aemt
Ontario
Fort Niagara
Cananpaiaus
Five Mile Meadows
Rallita
Riiver
Lewinon
Harrison
Youngstowa
Copntersigny
Ovneaen
Cosierciat Advertiser
wiCarvad
Niagary
Fort Niagare
Wis
Osk -Orchard Creek
Niigata
Genneveeviver
United States
Derby
Champlain Squadron
Mdonough
Oxter Creek
Vergennes
Distressing News from Buffalo and Black Rock Described
Albany reports distressing intelligence from Buffalo City and Black Rock after British attacks last Thursday. The dispatch claims civilian loss murder, captures, and a retreat by General McClure with 160 regulars, plus destruction of boats and defenses along the river.
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Albany Register
Bufaloe
Black Rock
Han
Eleven Mile Creek
M'Clure
Prpulace
Bulli Loc
Agatn
Buffalo
British naval action and treason arrests reported in Boston Chronicle
The Boston Chronicle reports that two men were jailed on high treason charges after being captured in Berwick for aiding British ships off Cape Harbor with cattle. The piece notes a British force of about 2000 troops arriving at Pensacola and sweeping inland, alongside a statement from President Aletio and mentions a reception in Buhiniste from Washington.
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N. Hi
Mertio
William Harper
Schwardiée
Ee Cour Aletio
Waslington
Trdape
Pénsacola
Aagat
Oriesnd
Hida Tasacon
Berwicks
Warrany
Thaxter
Hino
Cape ‘Harbor
Bost
Lirutemans
Counz & Proclamation
Richmond
Gessers
Ireland
Board of Order
Lord High al Tmiral
Great Britain
Britain
Amysica
West Indies
Newfoundland
St. Helen i
East Indiess
America
West-Indies
Africa
East Indies
Mercia
Ne ¥ Indies
Dublin
Weymeath
Frankfort
Lara
W. Down
W. Fuggerald
Sauria
Robert Pel
King
Proceedings of Congress House January 6 on Militia and Officers
Debates discuss empowering the President to appoint a lieutenant general and direct the Army with Senate consent. Members criticize failures in the last campaign and urge thorough inquiry. Vermont Governor Chittenden’s militia proclamation prompts censure and calls for punitive action against desertion. House receives the President's message and adjourns.
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House OF Representatives
Liluteant-Qunenal
Muarnez
Arme
To Shi
Meney
Waugnt
Staten
Dia
Erie
Bea
United States
Childred
Fedat
Canada
Ekeloorarit
Ontario
Kingston
Etbada
Gothion
Unites
United
Martin
Lear
Montpelier
United Deates
Martin Chittendés
French and Austrian forces poised for siege near Besancon
A Dutch report from January 6 describes a courier from Prince Lichtenstein to Prince Schwarzenberg with news of Marshal Ney after a sortie at Bevanicon. It notes Lichtenstein’s corps behind the fortress and Wat Rersl grips the reserve under General of Infantry Count Weitsenwolf, with heavy artillery expected to shell the town soon and a battle likely within days.
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AriNery
Count Weitsenwolf
General Order Proclaims Discipline and Victory Messages
Proclamation from Zurich and Richmond urges discipline and restraint as armies advance into enemy territory. Emphasizes safeguarding civilians, condemns excesses, and promises punishment for abuses. Notes troop conduct and the aim to secure advantages already gained while calling for courage and generosity.
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Lédimmand
Switertind
Ordel
Zurich
Dan
Europe
Axill
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Pian
Theo
iKresoh
Imperial
Rowan
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Tolly
Baepa
Jane
Antwerp
Carke
Capelle
Mackenzi
Mergen
Ekeria
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Pauica
Enansa Sracns
Hodges
Parliament
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Thor
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