Courage and honor in a deadly siege at Badajos
Edward Maitland, a young officer, refuses to apologize to Danvers or abandon duty amid court pressure. He leads a brave assault on Badajos, is wounded, and saves fellow soldiers before dying in the breach. Danvers helps recover him and a mutual respect forms as General Maitland praises their courage and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Danvers
Ile
Canning
Jim
Edward
Jlarcourt
Mr. Danvers
Sam
Iris
Maitland
Ebo
Badajos
Madward
Jie
Torward
Lone
Secon
Amno
New York Legislature Adjourns After Banking Bill Loss
The New York Legislature adjourned on the 19th. A bill to help banks resume specie payments and issue state bonds was defeated. A French vessel reached New Orleans on the 11th of April carrying 155 750 in specie.
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Marcy
New York
Ife
Union
Bank of the United States
United States Bank of Philadelphia
Europe
Bes
United States Bank
Uns
New Orleans
France
Foreign News on specie drain and U S bank policy
The Montreal arrived from England with three million in specie prompting debates on hard money versus paper money policy. A New York Courier report notes European price levels, Canada rebellion concerns, and Britain's money market moves while U S bonds and Bank of the United States financing options draw attention.
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Europe
Montreal
New York
England
U. States
Biddle
Clay
New York Courier
Griffing
London
House of Lords
Commons
Upper
Lower Canada
Canada
Liverpool
France
Spain
U.S
Constitution
Lisbon
Cadiz
Bank of Exenann
Bank England Scoreby
United States
Jandon
Bank of the United States
Bank of the
Old Brod Street
Busy in the Cotton Trade and Sugar Line
To Paris Halleck is tallying Astor's ledgers Wetmore sells crockery Sprague handles shin plasters Bryant edits a newspaper Hillhouse plants trees and raises potatoes Brooks pickles pork Percival makes pills Paulding pays seamen Other figures busy in the cotton trade and sugar line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Most awful steamboat accident losses 1325 lives
The Moselle exploded while starting from Cincinnati with a family aboard near Fulton. The wreck killed the captain and many others, with about 125 lives lost among roughly 200 on board. Described as caused by imprudence and a display of speed.
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The
Cincinnati Whig
Moselle
Perin
Louisville
St. Louis
Fulton
Shere
Flinders
Sterne's Legacy and the widow's last wish in Sterne tale
A dying Yorkshire widow asks for communion at Coxwould. Sterne, summoned, offers to care for her two children in exchange for a legacy. The woman dies blessing him and Sterne faithfully keeps his pledge to raise the children with affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterne
Coxwould
Yorkshire
Earl of Fauconbergh
Sierne
Packets to Run Between Fort Wayne and Logansport
The daily line of packet boats will begin service between Fort Wayne and Logansport in a few days. Built to serve travelers along the Wabash and Erie Canal route, the new boats feature skilled captains and fine team outfits. The venture, organized by enterprising locals from both towns, promises convenience and a neat, elegant presentation.
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Betwen Ft. Wayne
Logansport
Wabash and Erie Canal
Fort Wayne Sentinel
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Albany Argus
Entmological Society of London
Pittsburgh
Ohio Statesman
Foreign News
Davis
Wis
Bank of England
Loupon
Orry
American Securities
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