Foreign Intelligence and European Affairs Chronicle
The press reports M. Deas leads a foreign affairs mission to London on short notice amid questions about the Belgian frontier. Commentary accuses ministry policies of risk and interlinked European power moves, including Prussia, Holland, Belgium, and Austria, with Spain, Malta, Germany, Turkey, and Russia noted in turn.
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M. Deas
Or Amnion
Department of Foreign Affairs
London
Foreign Affairs Department
M. Dessage
Belgic
Holland
Belgium
Prussia
France
Russia
England
Limburg
Luxemburg
Bashaw
Egypt
Diet
Germany
Frankfort
Poland
Charles X
Bohemia
Austria
Bavaria
Spain
Armendariz
Cortes
Don Carlos
Madrid
Martinez Dela Rosa
Managorri
Espartero
Switzerland
Malta
Tripoli
Dardanelles
Berlin
Hanover
Ernest
Turkey
Novi- Bazar
Servia
Servia, Was Obliged To Have A Guard, A Mob Threatening His Life. Colonel Hodges
Prince Milosch
Admiral Kupresman
New Archangel
Canada
Neichard
Moscow
Alexander
Constantine
Diebitsch
Orloff
Disaster at Blaenavon works ends with fourteen deaths
A severe flood after two days of rain struck Blaenavon and the Coity area, inundating the Blaenavon coal and iron works. Miners came out quickly, but heavy water-filled headings caused fourteen fatalities amid efforts to control the torrent.
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Blaenavon Company
Bolton-le-Moors
C.J. Darbyshire
James Winder
Townclerk
Broughton
Chester Gazette
Cardiff
St. Mary
J. Nicholl, Esq
M.P
Merthyr Guardian
Carmarthen
Welchman
Ebenezer Morris
John James
David Jones
Llanon
Haverhill
R. Roberts
Bisbridge
Somerset House
Bury
Kelso
Teviot
Maxwellheugh Mill
Liverpool
Scotland Road
Walton Church
Ramsgate
J. C. Hawkins
Don Miguel
R. Towley, Esq
Chas. Shaw
Sandwich
General Lamar
Canterbury Journal
Reading
Bucklebury
Robert Green
Carter
Newbury
Green
Salisbury
G. Harris
Harris
End of Canadian rebellion marked by scarce insurgents
Reports from 1838 detail the suppression of the Canadian uprising with 200 to 300 rebels, many from the United States, and the capture or dispersal of leaders except Nelson and Brown. Lt. Gen. Colborne describes troop movements, engagements at Beauharnois and Chateauguay, and the pursuit of brigands along the St. Lawrence, noting loyal volunteers and hospital aid amidst casualties.
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United States
Nelson
Brown
Canada
Great Western
Bristol
Battle Report at La Colle Frontier 1838 Two Forces Clash
Captain E M Odell reports a frontier action near La Colle with Major Schriver aiding a volley attack. Eleven rebels killed and seven captured as volunteers hold lines and one field piece is captured. Odell urges immediate follow up with regulars and artillery to prevent further rebellion.
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Odell Town Chapel
Smith
Robert Nelson
Hinderlang
M‘allister
Hiram Odell
Grattan
Isle Aux Nox
Hutton
Ryan
Vaughan
Lieut
Johnson
Rose
Caldwell’s Manor
Schriver
Hemingford
Alexander M‘fee
Liutenant Nesbitt
Tourin
Odell
Mareh
Hays
Wilden
Stott
Barratt
Royal Regiment
Crim Taylor
Roan
P.S
Cory
la Calle Frontier
Odell Town
John Colborne
la Colle
St. Lawrence
E. Marcu
Taylor
C. Light Infantry
Elliot
Moorhouse
E. M
Beauharnois Taken By Glengarry Men In Quick March
Veterans of the 71st regiment joined by engineers sappers and a detachment of Glengarry men landed at Hungry Bay and seized Beauharnois this morning. Prisoners were freed except for six men believed at Chateauguay. one killed and three wounded among the 71st. Colonel Carmichael notes fatigued troops and awaits orders.
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Beauharnois
Phillpotts
Glengarry
Hungry Bay
Messrs
Ellice
Brown
Norman
Ross
Norval
Bryson
Hoeundslow
Surveyor
Chateauguay
C. I
Carmichakel
P.S
Hall
Beaulharnois Report on Fire Damage and Wounded after Night Attack
Major Gerard PamiporTs reports to Sir Carmichael after the Beauharnois assault on November 10. Wounded soldiers listed as the attack’s cost, and most of the village burned with many loyalist houses set ablaze. A court of inquiry will review officers, and prisoners will be sent to Montreal. details to follow.
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Cory
Beauharnois
Carmichael
St. Martin
Glengarry Highlanders
Montreal
Gerard PamiporrTs
R. E
Eden
D.A
Return of Captain Spier's Company Wounded at Beauharnois
War report notes the return of Captain Spier's men from the 7th light infantry after the encounter with rebels at Beauharnois on the evening of November 10, 1838. Seven rank and file wounded with one dead since. Signed War Spier Capt 71st Regiment comg detachment and Grover Puriborts Ass Q M General.
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Spier
Beauharnois
7Th Light Infantry
71St Regt
Grover Puriborts
Ass. Q. M
Reports arrival at St Edward's and rebels dispersed
Major General J M Donnet reports arrival at St Edward's on Nov 11 1838. rebels have dispersed. He burned the houses of two noted rebels Boyer and Bell and captured several minor leaders. He notes prisoners freed at Pigeoniere and plans to move or halt awaiting further instructions from Sir J Colborne.
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St. Edward’s
St. George
Stn
Douglas-corner
Boyer
la Grande Frencer
Bell
Chateauguay
Pigeoniere
Mr. Ellice
Clive
Brown
la Prairie
J. M.donnettt
J. Colborne
G.C.B
Military seizure of arms near Boucherville Mountain
Lieutenant Colonel Gro. Cat Tucart reports arrival at Chambly and actions against armed rebels. A party of 30 with 15th Regiment searched St. Mary's area, seized arms, and detained two agitators. Major Johnston and 66th Regiment secured three guns ten casks of powder thirty muskets and ammo near a mill, with Lt Col Tucart detailing further steps.
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Chambly
Boucherville
Miotte
Point Olivier
St. Mary’s
Boucherville Mountain
le Zeore
Major Johnston
Johnston
Beloit
Gro. Cat Tucart
K.D.G
Montreal
Windmill Point Landing and Skirmish at Prescott
In Prescott on Nov 12 a force landed at Windmill Point near Cornwall. They tried to launch two schooners but were foiled by a vigilant watch. They anchored in American waters and were aided by the United States steamer and the Paul Pry ferry. Three guns were disembarked. Granite Point defenses remained at risk without reinforcements. The Experiment steamer fired on both the steamer and a schooner, causing a brief engagement near Ogdensburgh. Paxomer Younc reports awaiting Kingston aid while The Experiment prepares to renew attack. Approximately 800 troops are involved, with around 400 landed.
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Prescott
Windmill Point
Cornwall
Hine
United States
Paul Pry
Ogdensburgh
Experiment Government
Kingston
Paxomer Younc
Goldie
A.D.C
Report on Upper Canada militia repelling pirates at Prescott
Major Young reports successful action against United States pirates on the St Lawrence front near Prescott. Upper Canada militia volunteers and detachments from the 83d regiment and royal marines aided by a two mile advance landing were engaged. Losses were severe, but courage and discipline were praised, with calls for American accountability to prevent further retaliation.
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London Gazette
Colonial Office
Downing-street
Sir John Colborne
G.C.B
Canada
Montreal
la Prairie
Beauharnois
Chateauguay
Napierville
United States
Vermont
New York
Lower Canada
Champlain
Alberg
James Macdonell
Clitherow
St. Lawrence
St. John’s
L’acadie
1St Dragoon Guards
7Th Hussars
Grenadier Guards
Royal Artillery
St. Valentine
Isle-aux Noix
la Colle
la Calle
Odell Town
Lake St. Francis
Carmichael
Chateauguay River
St. Edouard’s
St. Remi
Richelieu
Henryville
66Th
Sorel
St. Hilaire
St. Charles
St. Cesaire
St. Marie de Manoir
Contre Cour
Vercheres
Vaudreuil
Coteau du Lac
Prescott
Wetherall
Royal Regiment
93D
Toronto
Glengarry
Upper Canada
J. Colborne
Lord Glenelg
Navy
Young
83D Regiment
Royal Marines
Brockville
Lord Fitzroy Somerset
K.C.B
Bold British assault near Johnstown yields heavy casualties
Prescott report details a combined Royal Navy and militia operation against a fortified Patriot position near Johnstown. Despite brave efforts by regulars and militia, a strong windmill and stone house withstood fire, with 45 killed or wounded on both sides and 82 prisoners taken. Commanders praised militia resolve and officers, including Lt Johnson and Lt Dulmage, suffered losses.
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Prescott
Sandom
Royal Navy
Upper Canada
Kinton
Victoria
Cobourg
Johnstown
D. Frazer
Roy Marines
George M‘donnell
L. G. ‘Highlanders
Jones
Frazer
Granville
Martle
Stormont
Gowan
Queen’s Borderers
Wnd
83D
Marth
Johnson
Lin Parker
Royal Marines
Lieut
Dulmage
Parlow
2Nd
Dundas
Ensia Macdonell
Glengarry Highlanders
Offhend
Brown
Phillips
Monti
Fowler
Plomer
Canadian Frontier Brigands Surrender to Loyal Forces
Dispatch from Headquarters Montreal reports that brigands from the United States who landed near Prescott surrendered to Lt. Col. Dundas of the 83d regiment. It notes 5,000 Upper Canada militia assembling at Prescott to repel invaders, and expresses confidence American agitation will end with the brigand’s destruction.
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Montreal
Dundas
Kingston
Prescott
Upper Canada
United States
C. J. Colborns
Glenelg
Brigand engagement near windmills prompts surrender and captures
In Prescott dated November 16 1938 Lieutenant Colonel H Dunpas records an action by the 83d Regiment and militia against brigands at a windmill position 400 yards from houses. After heavy cannonading the brigands surrendered. Eighty six prisoners were secured and sixteen captured from the mill. arms and ordnance were seized and the windmill buildings destroyed. One 83d man was killed.
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Prescott
U.C
Kingston
83D Regiment
Sandom
van Sault
H. Dunpas
Goldie
A.D.C
Montreal
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