Washington Burning Retold by The Publin Journal
The article revisits the burning of Washington, praising British actions while critiquing French and American responses. It argues the destruction served justice against arrogance, defends destruction of state buildings, and questions motives behind alleged humanitarian pretenses and slave trade critiques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Des Debats
Irs Edicot
Boiiathee Aga
America
Canada
Capitol
Presidentts House
Couclades
Edhvar
Navy Yard
Guadaloupe
Martinique
Woman Murphy Attacked and Killed in Bansigh Area
A woman named Murphy was violently killed near the former Bansigh site by three men. The assailants broke her skull with a large object and strangled her, while efforts to prevent pregnancy were cited as a motive or pretext by the perpetrators.
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Murphy
Bansigh
Cloomel
Capture of Flattsburg Reported by Castilian Vessel
The Castilian arrived with a dispatch claiming Flattsburg was stormed and taken. British forces under Lieut. General Prevost faced American troops led by General Irard. The city, a major depot for New York state, purportedly fell after a battle that could decide the war in the region. About 2000 loyal native troops and militia were reportedly captured or killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astorday
Castillien
Ottr ‘Arbour
Inciaman
Irard
Attite
New York
Aetica
Tovan
Helr
Erie
Manilla
Calcutta
Geneva
Witacot Patie ‘Realy
Simpson
Geneua
Roland
Carislyy
Sarditia
Dore Xpianc
Legair
Vienna
Pamburagh
Seaghy
Atdenberg
Baden
Manheim
Henry Kliii
Renes
Plauen
Rome
Rapp
R. Salegar
C. Aylmer
Paul Farley
Bartholomew Esmond
James Butler
Ireland
Palermo
Duchess of Cumberland
Leipsic
Brody
Berdiczew
Moldavia
Wallachia
Plattsburg Captured By Storm Report From London Channel
A report states that the ship Carlburg bound for London was captured by the Chasseur privateer and sent to a Castilian sloop. The crew, Americans on board, claim another privateer from America reported Plattsburg attacked and carried by assault with about 2000 casualties. Plattsburg, a key American military depot, lies in New York about 110 miles south of Montreal.
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Platsburg
Carlburg
Cupacoas
London
Wary
America
Plattburg
Plattsburg
New York
Montreal
Secret Expedition sails from cork harbor soon
An expedition is to sail immediately from Cork harbor under Sultan with unknown destination though Florida is named as likely. The 28th and 40th regiments plus two other units are to embark forthwith aboard transports provisioned for twelve months under royal orders.
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Cork
Floridas
Sultan
Cove
Belson
Monkstown
40Th Foot
Thornton
Mallow
Gillies
Election of Guild Representatives to Common Council
Yesterday the Guild of Merchants elected J N D Esterre Jameson and Edward Hely to replace Richard Smyth and John S Fleming as High Sheriffs. Jameson was declared elected after a counted vote and the Guild approved addressing Alderman Cash for his upright year. A separate election named Mr J Franklin Master of the Guild of St Lukes and the council passed thanks to Alder man King.
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Alderman Cash
Nugent
Mc.Auley
E. Stanley
Studdert
Brady
Jameson
Collins
Mesere
Warner
J. Franklin
Corporation of Cutters
Guild of St
Postmasters appoint Knock daily post. coroner probes murder
The Postmasters General appoint the town of Knock in Clare as a daily post from the sth inst. Saturday. Coroner John Cox held an inquiry into the body of Daniel Shaughnessy of Stonehill who was murdered a few nights previously. Verdier of Wiltal murder against Bryan Kennedy and three others. Kennedy is lodged in geal.
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Knock
Clare
Sth Iist
John Cox
Daniel Shaughnessy
Stonehill
Verdier
Wiltal
Bryan Kennedy
Kennedy
Geal
Marriages and Obituaries Notice from George's Church
Marriage reported at George s Church Limerick between Rich White of Castle Fergus Clare and Maria Sayers daughter of the late Edward Sayers Eng M D. Obituary notes the death of Mr Owen Jones a London turrier. Welsh scholar, publisher of Welsh poetry and archaeology works, father of Onlyneddigion Society, widow and three children mentioned, family provided for despite losses.
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George's Church
Limerick
Wm. Lee, Rich, White
Castle-Fergus
Clare
Maria
Edward Sayers
Eng
Owen Jones
Thamesestreet
London
My. J
Wales
Danydd d Gwilym
Jones
Cambrian Society
Howth Pier Sees Rare Sea Creature Exhibition
A strange 30 foot shellfish found near Howth astonishes locals. The creature resembles a lobster tailed bird with a parrot like beak and long feathery filaments. A Fingalian boatman profits by charging visitors to view and collect specimens as the log attracts crowds. The specimen allegedly survives months in water and salt, and the shell leaves a timber fragment when detached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill En- Rosen
Barnacke
London
Revelations From the War News and Diplomatic Shifts
Reports from London discuss expected arrivals with fresh intelligence on Canadian operations and Creek uprisings, while Castlereagh and Metternich seek consensus in Vienna. The piece criticizes American democracy over the Washington siege and notes Spain’s political turmoil including Alava’s imprisonment by the Inquisition.
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London
New London
Baltimore
Ameri Ca Acer
Cochrane
Canada
Fort Eries
Brown
Tzard
Rosa
Sherbrooke
South Catolina
Jas
Madison
America
Lord Castlereaph
Vienna
Prince Metternich
Lord Castlereagh
Washington
Democratic Party
France
Tts
Buonaparte
Rufus King
Presa
Cadiz
Madrid
Villevicencio
Department of the Marine
Isla de Leon
Conde de Abispal
Alava
Duke of Wellington
Inquisition
Britain to Hold Elections Amid Global Dispatches
Fragments report elections for a new party in Britain, with notes on international affairs. Mentions executive figures and figures in Vienna, Genoa, and Leipsic with scattered details on transport, naval matters, and trade fairs.
Peace Talk Sparks Democratic Satisfaction in George Town
In George Town August 19, reports claim Britons and Democrats favor a quick peace, contrasting earlier vilification of peace talk. The piece mocks war hawks and notes shifts in stance among leaders like Duane and Binns, criticizing expat-driven pressure for renewed hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Town
England
Porter
Canada
Great Brisa
Friends of Administration
Plato
Duane
Col. Binns
Joseph Gales
Great Britain
Tennesse
Kentucky
Ohio
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R. Shuttleworth
AH. M. Goold
Taquite
Tipperary
Dublin
Clane
Costacco
Jory Hurron
James's Street
Dulith
Foward Costello
the Publin Journal
Oubl Mnootue Sda
Flattsburg
Howth Pier
American Papers
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