Death of Captain James Macpherson of 78th Regiment
Notice reports the death of Captain James Macpherson of His Majesty's 78th Regiment near Probolingo on the 48th May last alongside Colonel Fraser. Accounts describe his valour in repelling insurgents and saving comrade soldiers, with mournful verses praising his conduct and commemorating his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Macpherson
78Th Regiment
Fraser
Probolingo
Warbarian
James
Fort George operations praised by Major General Affe
In a report to His Excellency, Major General Affe commends the 41st regiment and supporting corps for repelling an attack near Detroit and Fort George. He highlights officers such as Evans, Claus, Vigoreux, Beans, Powell, Cameron, Crowther, Gregg, Fowler, Kerr, Myers, Butler, Clark, Hart, Durand, Rowe, Applegarth, Crooks, Cooper, Hamilton, and others for their valiant conduct and prudent actions. He notes casualties and prisoners, and promises further details after compiling reports and returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
41St Regiament
Detroit
Brock
Queenstown
Niagara
Evans
Fort George
Claus
Vigoreux
Royal Engineers
Beans
Powell and Cameron
Militia Artillery
Crowther
41St
Gregg
49Th Regiment
Fowler
Deuty
Lieut
Kerr
Glengarry
Wigm
Myers
Fort [Rie
Butler and Clark
Militia
Hart
Durand
Rowe
Applegarth
James Crooks
Cooper
R. Hamilton
M‘ewen
Duncan Cameron
Richardson
Thomas Utler
Hank
York
Merritt
Niagara Dragoons
A. Hamilton
Holcreft
Voleurteers Rhaw
Prevost
Bart
Victorious British Victory at Queenstown and Brock Loss
An official report details Major General Sheaffe’s forces defeating a U S division at Queenstown on the night of the 13th, with 900 prisoners taken and a six pounder plus colours seized. Major General Brock is killed, and officers of the 49th and Canadian Militia praised for gallantry as Fort Erie and nearby actions are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheaffe
Queen’s Town
49Th Regiment
Brock
Sheafle
Sheafte
Wadsworth
Sheatie
Prince Regent
Myers
Fort Erie
Black Rock
Caledonia
Ormsby
Kirby
Evans
Vigoureux
Royal Engineers
Dennis
Williams
Holcroft
R. A
Deriney
Bullock
Cites
Fowler
41St
van Runseller
INE
Quebec
Mincury Extra
Adjutant-General's
Montreal
York
Upper Canada
Niagara
Fort Kriz
Express
E. Bayes
Montreal Herald
M*donnell
Bold assault drives enemy from town under General Brock
A spirited account describes a fast dash to dislodge the foe from the town within an hour, silencing their mortars and six-pounders, capturing guns, and taking upwards of 800 prisoners. The narrative credits General Brock and Colonel Scott, with key conduct by Acting Serjeant Ellerton, Bombadier Robinson, and Captain Vigoreux as troops endure heavy fire and casualties on the mountainside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort George
His Majesty
United States
Queenstown
Niagara
Brock
Scott
Wadsworth
Serjeant
Ellerton
Bombadier Robinson
Bombadier Phemerson
Gunner Birch
Flunt
Grainger
Vigoreux
Descriptions of the Seventh Army Rise and Actions in Spain
Letters from the North of Spain report rapid enlistment in the Seventh Army led by General Mendizabal with Mina as second in command. Mina wins 400 French prisoners in action, with harsh retaliatory statements. Governor General of Gerona orders hangmen to wear a cap matching the first Army, while General Lacy declares insignia for hangmen in his towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Seventh Army
Mendigabal
Lolosa
Gaipascos
Alva
Mina
Mendizabal
Burgos
Gerona
Catalonia
Lacy
Legion of Honour
Remonstrance Against Legion of Honour Insignia Decree
A Spanish provincial public executor and town criers petition Don Luis Lacy to avoid wearing the Legion of Honour crown insignia. They defend their conduct as honest, condemning any inference of wickedness and asserting their duty to execute sentences and publish government orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berga
Citatonia
Luis Lacy
Legion of Honour
Jose Falset
Vicente Cau
Pedro Naac
Horrid murder shocks Kingsbridge area in Devon
A farmer's wife was found murdered in her kitchen near Kingsbridge. The killer donned the husband’s clothes, was tracked to Torpoint, and confessed after being seized in the New Passage. He had a prior Exeter conviction for attempting to violate a child. The crimes are linked to the infant Huxtable case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsbridge
Devon
Lane
Plymouth
Plysmouth
Plymouth-dock
Torpoint
Cronwall
Margaret Huxtable
Dedbrook
Plymouth Dock
Exeter
Petition Against Insignia For Criminals In 1812
In a May 15 1812 letter Maresa argues against Buonaparte era symbols worn by crime leaders and calls for recalling a decree. The plea says executioners wage violent state control whereas here officials publish orders, urging that the iron crown and legion of honor be worn only by those being punished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion of Honour
Buonaparte
Iran
Maresa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roger Hale Sheaffe
Roward Baynes
London
Batavia
A. H. Hubbard
Honorable Company
Ofice
Molenvliet
Gedrukt Sy
Edele Compagnies Drukkery
Molenviiet
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