History of the Late War, Between the United States and Great Britain: Containing an Accurate Account of the Most Important Engagements by Sea and Land. Interspersed with Interesting Geographical Sketches of Those Parts of the Country where the Principal Battles Were FoughtSchaeffer & Maund, 1817 - 190 halaman |
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... with the intention of building a Fort near the Prophet's town , near a branch of the Wa- bash called Tippacanoe , since become famous . On his arrival he was met by the Prophet , Winimac , 2 CAUSES OF THE WAR WITH ENGLAND , & c . 13 1- ...
... with the intention of building a Fort near the Prophet's town , near a branch of the Wa- bash called Tippacanoe , since become famous . On his arrival he was met by the Prophet , Winimac , 2 CAUSES OF THE WAR WITH ENGLAND , & c . 13 1- ...
Halaman 14
... arrival he was met by the Prophet , Winimac , and some other chiefs , who professed to be peaceably disposed , re- quested him to encamp for the day and promised to come the next morning and hold a council of peace . With this request ...
... arrival he was met by the Prophet , Winimac , and some other chiefs , who professed to be peaceably disposed , re- quested him to encamp for the day and promised to come the next morning and hold a council of peace . With this request ...
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... arrival of Hull , was little more than in time to save Detroit , which the British were on the point of at- tacking . A few well directed shot , compelled them to abandon the works which they had erected on the oppo- site side of the ...
... arrival of Hull , was little more than in time to save Detroit , which the British were on the point of at- tacking . A few well directed shot , compelled them to abandon the works which they had erected on the oppo- site side of the ...
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... arrive in time to partake in the action , and assail the enemy in the rear . At ten o'clock , the British force , about seven hundred strong , and some skulking Indians , were seen to advance , in the direction in which they would meet ...
... arrive in time to partake in the action , and assail the enemy in the rear . At ten o'clock , the British force , about seven hundred strong , and some skulking Indians , were seen to advance , in the direction in which they would meet ...
Halaman 27
... arrived at Boston with several prizes . The Essex and other national vessels sailed about the same time . The Constitution , captain Hull , was chaced for two days , but through consummate seamanship of this commander she escaped . 1 ...
... arrived at Boston with several prizes . The Essex and other national vessels sailed about the same time . The Constitution , captain Hull , was chaced for two days , but through consummate seamanship of this commander she escaped . 1 ...
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Halaman 139 - ... from the northwest angle of Nova Scotia, viz., that angle which is formed by a line drawn due north from the source of St. Croix River to the highlands; along the said highlands which divide those rivers that empty themselves into the river St. Lawrence, from those which fall into the Atlantic Ocean...
Halaman 145 - Whereas the Traffic in Slaves is irreconcilable with the principles of humanity and Justice, and whereas both His Majesty and the United States are desirous of continuing their efforts to promote its entire abolition, it is hereby agreed that both the contracting parties shall use their best endeavours to accomplish so desirable an object.
Halaman 135 - All territory, places and possessions whatsoever, taken by either party from the other, during the war, or which may be taken after the signing of this treaty, excepting only the islands hereinafter mentioned, shall be restored without delay...
Halaman 137 - Lawrence ; comprehending all islands within twenty leagues of any part of the shores of the United States, and lying between lines to be drawn due east from 236 the points where the aforesaid boundaries between Nova Scotia on the one part, and East Florida on the other, shall respectively touch the Bay of Fundy and the Atlantic Ocean ; excepting such islands as now are, or heretofore have been, within the limits of the said province of Nova Scotia.
Halaman 136 - ... contracted during their captivity. The two contracting parties respectively engage to discharge, in specie, the advances which may have been made by the other for the sustenance and maintenance of such prisoners.
Halaman 142 - shall be, and they are hereby, authorized upon their oaths impartially to fix and determine, according to the true intent of the said treaty of peace of 1783, that part of the boundary between the dominions of the two Powers which extends from the water communication between Lake Huron and Lake Superior, to the most northwestern point of the lake of the Woods...
Halaman 140 - Cataraquy; thence along the middle of said river into Lake Ontario, through the middle of said lake until it strikes the communication by water between that lake and Lake Erie; thence along the middle of said communication into Lake Erie, through the middle of said lake...
Halaman 143 - And in the event of the said two Commissioners differing, or both or either of them refusing, declining or wilfully omitting to act, such reports, declarations or statements shall be made by them, or either of them, and such reference to a friendly sovereign or State shall be made in all respects as in the latter part of the fourth article is contained^ and in as full a manner as if the same was herein repeated.
Halaman 135 - Artillery or other public property originally captured in the said forts or places and which shall remain therein upon the Exchange of the Ratifications of this Treaty or any Slaves or other private property.
Halaman 141 - Brunswick, and shall have power to adjourn to such other place or places, as they shall think fit.