Battle of St Marc Ends with Haitian Victory
After a failed September assault on St Marc, Henry Christophe led a major October operation. Reinforcements arrived, two-column attacks pressed rebels from key positions, and the North forces routed the rebels by nightfall, ca. six hours of combat, with significant captives and wounded. Christophe returned to Port au Prince on November 7 amid official praise.
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St. Marc
Hayti
St. Mare
Pivart
Port Ap Prine
Flordhceai
Nilis
Diaguor Viens
Riewke
Athawer
Cardley
Prerné Toussainn
Corraanad
Ambroisa
Bragvat Viaite
Caladed
St. Mare Wille
Satellate
Diagvor
Ju Jeong
Mavroin'r
Time and Seasons in Hope and Duty
Rolling Time wakes a new year and moral counsel. The poem urges patient industry and cheerful resignation, notes spring’s return after winter, and envisions liberty and eventual emancipation. It defends trust in Providence despite war and tyranny, urging citizens to defend freedom.
Vast Gale Wrecks Shipping Off England and Ireland
A strong gale caused damage to several vessels at Portsmouth and the Downs. The Glenfachden trading vessel was wrecked with all hands lost. A brigadier general's baggage vessel, carrying his family, was feared to have passengers aboard. The Alexandria frigate arrived at Portsmouth, with Danes reportedly marching toward Sweden and convoy delays noted at Splithead.
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Portsmouth
Downs
Splithead
Glenfachden
Liverpool
Londonderrys
Spencer
Isle of
Anglesea
Jones
Ux- Bitinur
Sprscens
Alexandria
Leeward Islands
Surinam
Portola
Ceneral Micavoa
Sweden
Suithead
Trou -Abraliar
tMirtenis Cay
Ain
Weavana
Oowes
Sicily
Dee Wiseers
Fashions in London and Parislin garments described in prints
The article details morning gowns, walking dresses, and evening robes in the Parisian style with trims in ermine, swan’s down, and amethyst ornaments. It notes jewelry including amethyst and pearl pieces, silk veils, gloves, and slippers, with a focus on draped fabrics and antique-inspired silhouettes.
Vaccine Casualties Reported in Atlingwood Hampshire
A letter insists on publishing a highly authenticated account of a vaccine outbreak at Atlingwood, Hampshire. Fifty three vaccinated people were listed as vac cinated with two fatalities from vaccine ulcers, and eighteen died after smallpox followed. Mr Rose arranged an inquiry with a physician and two surgeons at Kingwood to investigate the circumstances.
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Atlingwood
Hants
Bae
The British Navy In Commission And Building
The state of the British Navy, as reported, shows 795 ships in commission including 144 ships of the line, 26 from 80, 178 frigates, 228 sloops of war, and 227 armed brigs. Building and in ordinary vessels raise total naval strength to about 1100 ships, with 85 of the line, 9 from 5 to 44 guns, 961 frigates, 299 sloops, and 258 armed brigs.
Montily Agricultural Report Describes Spring Plowings and Crops
The report notes soils already plowed for charity and peas and green winter crops such as wheat rye and timothy look healthy. Manuring meadows hedges and ditches progresses. Many hands work in the barn on large barge farms with steady results as wheat and oat crops show modest yields.
Prisoner Sentenced for Pocket-Picking at Margaret Street Chapel
Yesterday at Marlborough Street police court Vanes Shisid faced a second examination for picking pockets in Margaret Street Chapel. The magistrate said a person may not be barred from divine worship despite prior offenses, noting suspicions from his conduct at the chapel and at the door. He was sent to the Sessions and later remanded to Bridewell as a rogue and vagabond.
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Hurblic
Marlborough-Street
Vanes
Shisid
Margaret-Street
Aner
Prissner
Prigmer
Fr. Moores
Ter
Begin Riewn
Ang
Bridewell
Accidents and Disastrous Fire Bring Loss in Maddox Street
An inquest at a Maddox Street public house heard Mrs. Corner, a house keeper, died after her clothes caught fire while locking a door to a porter run. Her husband, bedridden, collapsed from the alarm and illness. A Hampstead Road house collapse left six families homeless, with ruins and unsafe walls. Letters from Antigua note a public monument grant, and Russian sentiment toward Britain is described amid broader political commentary.
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Maddox-street
Frederic Street
Hampstead Road
Wakefield
Antigua
St. John’s
Church of St. John’s
Lord Lavexaron
St. Petersburgh
Alexander
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cAineb
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Dekone Gt. Marc
Piteawe
Poguiden
Mayti
Peron
Tin
Nafiz
Wilderness
Kent
Duke of Yokis
Beckenham
Let Gwrork
Duke of Campripes
Duke of Yous
Servat
Dukes of York and
Camuaidear
London
York House
Miss Fawkenen
Marquis of Santineron
Fawkenen
Privy Council
Souxstone
Hadkress
Scarborough
York
Moone
Mediterranean
Oakes
Pager
Campnett
Cinrom
Ross
Moore
Wane
Macponatra
Woop
Duchess of Brunswick
Batu
Hawarden
Meare
Lindsay
Colt Cosme Gordon
C. Trefasis
Fox
Bggerton
John
Shetfield
Woob
Hughes
Golfie
Pringle
Wollastove
Riddell
Stewart
Miss Smith
Pedro Tel
Portugal
Juan Maria Joseph Lewis
Dieth
Charlotta Joachima, Iifanta
Spain
Brazil
Maria Ana Francisca Josephina
Maria Prancivea Benedictina
Bid
Joseph Francis Xavier, Vinner
Regen
Don Antonio Prince of
Beira
Michel, &c
Maria Theresa
Tsatetla Maria Francisca
Maria Francisca
Isabella Mariat
Ron Bois
Bly
Findin
British Navy
Montily Agricultural Report
Police
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