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Newspaper
Java Government Gazette
Location
Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Date
Jul 31, 1813
Page
7
In Grenille a large crowd witnessed the mercy shown as the Grand Judge ordered the execution of Rabbe and Rateau to be postponed. The reprieve followed the judge’s order and the crowd observed the delay with interest.
Montreal reports General Hull entering the city with about 25 officers and 350 soldiers. The escort, guards, and reception details are described, including residences, parole for eight officers, and remarks on Hull's demeanor. Additional notes cover brass ordnance from Fort Detroit and a failed Ogdensburg expedition with casualties.
From Quebec on October 22 the report states American forces have not attacked the province and may refrain this season. The delay is attributed to the enemy's unprepared state and local support for defense, with hopes for peace this winter and criticism of rumors spreading in England.
The National Intelligencer prints Major General Van Rensselaer’s report on the Queenstown operation. He describes orders delays, dawn embarkations, a bold assault on the fort, severe wounds to Col Van Rensselaer, and a failed crossing due to weather and crew issues, with withdrawals and renewed fighting around Fort Niagara.
The excerpt reports on the Convention of Republican Delegates from several counties arguing that the United States must maintain sovereign rights at sea and on land. It notes strong calls for defending inalienable rights, references to Quebec and Canada, and a New York Albany dispatch about Hull and war continued until conquest. It also mentions Napoleon, the French minister, and ongoing war policies.
The exhausted troops, depleted of strength and ammo, lament the neglect of fellow soldiers and concede the victory was won but could have been saved with a small reinforcement. They question whether a third of the idle men might have changed the outcome.
A Halifax cartel arrived from that port on October 8 bringing 500 exchanged Americans. Officials expect 300 more within a week and 140 more in ten to twelve days after. The Commissary indicates no citizen will winter in Nova Scotia without consent.
Alexandria reports Ityan's force 15 000 to 20 000 near Mexico as war stretches into the west. Southern states suffer war ravages while Indians rise against settlers. In Georgia regulars and militia mobilize with every third man joining the army. Queenstown surrender blamed on ammunition shortage and a refused militia rescue. An agreement frees militia prisoners on parole not to serve during the war.
Treasury Department notes the continuing force of the Non-Importation Act and charges officers to seize and libel British merchandise entering the U.S. with exceptions for enemy captures and shipments allowed by prize law. Relief may be granted only by special Act of Congress or a remission application as prescribed by law.
The National Intelligencer reports an instruction stating that armed U S vessels must not interrupt ships owned by U S citizens arriving from British ports with British goods. Instead they should aid such vessels so authorities may decide their treatment upon arrival.
Letters from Boston report Mr Madison's war policy unpopular and De Witt Clinton agreeing to oppose him in the next election. Clinton now denounces the war as frivolous and vexatious and has substantial Federalist support. The outcome may hinge on Pennsylvania's stance.
A leaked dispatch from Quebec claims General Dearborn will soon begin operations from Albany with an 80,000 strong force. Regulars and militia have crossed the St Lawrence to oppose him as Indians offer 3000 auxiliaries. Legislative measures in Canada include harsh penalties for exodus and wartime taxation to fund defense.
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