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Domestic News
August 13, 1812
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Albany on July 25, observers describe a warlike scene with troops arriving by ferry and sloop, flying artillery with over 400 horses and wagons, Gen. Dearborn's arrival, and widespread enthusiasm for the American military campaign, likely aimed at Canada.
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Albany, July 25.
"Every thing here has a truly warlike appearance; troops are marching into the camp in all directions. Drums, fifes, trumpets, French horns call us to the window every hour in the day. There is now crossing the ferry, a fine body of troops, with arms as bright as those belonging to that power which Gov. Strong considers "the bulwark of our religion!!". "I unfold my letter to mention, that we were called-up from our dining table to see one of the grandest sights my eyes ever beheld; it was the Horse or Flying Artillery. The whole body of draft-horses, of the baggage waggons and attendants, amounting to more than four hundred. This looks more like taking Canada than any thing I have yet seen. Gen. Dearborn has arrived, and every thing seems active.—A sloop full of troops is now coming up the river. It seems to me more like the march of an army than the first collection of troops. The very sight of such a fine army will make converts to their cause. Success and glory to the American arms, is the general shout!"
Albany, July 25.
"Every thing here has a truly warlike appearance; troops are marching into the camp in all directions. Drums, fifes, trumpets, French horns call us to the window every hour in the day. There is now crossing the ferry, a fine body of troops, with arms as bright as those belonging to that power which Gov. Strong considers "the bulwark of our religion!!". "I unfold my letter to mention, that we were called-up from our dining table to see one of the grandest sights my eyes ever beheld; it was the Horse or Flying Artillery. The whole body of draft-horses, of the baggage waggons and attendants, amounting to more than four hundred. This looks more like taking Canada than any thing I have yet seen. Gen. Dearborn has arrived, and every thing seems active.—A sloop full of troops is now coming up the river. It seems to me more like the march of an army than the first collection of troops. The very sight of such a fine army will make converts to their cause. Success and glory to the American arms, is the general shout!"
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Troop Movements
Albany Camp
Flying Artillery
Gen Dearborn
American Arms
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. Strong
Gen. Dearborn
Where did it happen?
Albany
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Albany
Event Date
July 25.
Key Persons
Gov. Strong
Gen. Dearborn
Event Details
Troops marching into camp from all directions with music; fine body of troops crossing ferry with bright arms; Horse or Flying Artillery sighted with over four hundred draft-horses, baggage wagons, and attendants; Gen. Dearborn arrived; sloop full of troops coming up river; scene evokes march of an army; public shouts success to American arms.