Leveret Captures French Privateer Le Prospere Off Yarmouth
From the London Gazette dated September 23 1811 Captain Willes of the Leveret reports that his Majesty sloop Leveret near Yarmouth pursued and captured the French privateer Le Prospere off Flamborough Head after a three hour chase. Le Prospere of 39 men mounted two long guns and one carronade had earlier captured a Danish timber-laden brig bound to Hull and was trying to seize another vessel before relay to Croker. Admiral Cotton forwarded a letter from Captain Mallard noting additional captures by the Sceptre s boats.
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Siralty
Willes
Murray
Yarmouth
John Wilson Croger
Easey
Peter van Dronglen
Rotterdam
Norway
Huth
Poressian
Salin
Claries Cotton
John Wilson Croker
Mallard
France
Lieut
Chrystie
Fragmented View of French Influence on U.S. Government
The Baltimore Federal Republican reports rising anger over Serrurier and French influence in Washington. It claims Jeffersonian factionalism, asserts Madison curbs, and accuses the administration of aiding Napoleon through Serrurier. The piece mocks Congress and laments national division amid tour by Gen. Morern and aides through Northern states.
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Madison
Iman
England
Charles
Stafford
Baltimore
Morern
Spanish Constitution read in Cortes outlines royal powers and civic rights
The Cortes read sections of the Spanish Constitution detailing fundamental principles. It covers the hereditary monarchy, King’s duties, restrictions on royal authority, regency rules, Council of State structure, and Cortes elections. Leaders and officers are named, with printing ordered for broader discussion. Several light dragoons were dispatched on a mission to the countryside.
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Cortes
Spain
Senor Perez de Casto
Council of State
Ferdinand VII
Dubce
Asturias
Frony Yeas Po
Sune
Corfey
Kingdon
South Ans Nusib
Abe
Belen Meade
South America
Privy Council
States of America
Fragmentary quote on war feelings and prejudice from Morthera Whig
A garbled excerpt contemplates how prejudice and predilection influence public stance during war. The fragment emphasizes careful thought before action and reflects the newspaper’s period voice.
Exile and rumors amid Palermo affairs 1811 Royal edict
The document discusses arrests and exiles of noblemen including Prince of Belmonte, Villa Franca, Veralsterra, Villaymosa, and Aci, amid a report of British involvement denied as false. It notes a royal edict ordering exile to various islands and condemns rumors of British government participation as groundless and aimed at sowing discord. A separate commerce decree from Rio de Janeiro affects trade with Portugal, restricting ship cargo documentation and imposing duties, with criticism of Portuguese advantages over British merchants.
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SIG
Garritta Ee
We Teang
Palermo
Thaggy Ptiemgin
L&thins
Fblidwig
Nobilay
Steilien
Steilian
Tartas
Favigana
Princét of
Balyvente
Villa Franca
Aci
Cristel Nuova
Argio
Belmonte Vintimiglio
Regiment of
Royal Dragoons
Prince
Brazils
Rio Jauguo
Custems
Gourt
Neutrad
Tis
Wea
Iaporias de Intu
Bahama Islands
Bermad
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Paul Hamilton
Ir 46
Barlow
Washington
Hamilton
Armstrong and Co
Napoleon
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Knaves
Hey List
Serruster
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Setruskp
Darlow
Joel
Gretary Smith
Lagland
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Pigot
Eurat
Boston
London
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bin Majeery
Prig
Conneil
Duarn
Helegoland
Sandy Island
Wid Islands
North Haven
Ballaars
Ballaac
Abe Adeniralsy
Paice of Fain Srbces
Bank Brock
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Ok Gov
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