When was it published?

March 31, 1814 in Alexandria Gazette, Commercial And Political

Foreign News March 31, 1814

Alexandria Gazette, Commercial And Political

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, War Report, Economic

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Ad. Cockburn, Admiral Cochrane, Admiral Warren

Q: What keywords are associated?

Bermuda Naval Forces, American Prisoners, Cockburn Threats, Us Ports Bombardment, Cochrane Command, Bermuda Prices

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What is this article about?

Gentleman from Bermuda reports British naval forces there on 13th inst., 500 distressed Americans expected to be sent to England, Admiral Cockburn's threats of summer war actions including spring bombardments of US ports, reinforcements for Admiral Cochrane, command changes, and high local prices for provisions.

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Mr. Topliff has conversed with a gentleman from Bermuda, who favored him with the papers. He informed him that 4 ships of the line, 3 frigates, and 2 sloops of war, were at Bermuda 13th inst. that 500 Americans were there in a distressed situation, and it was expected they would be sent to England. It was stated in Bermuda that Ad. Cockburn had asserted that in the ensuing summer the Yankees would be made to feel what it was to be at war with England. Some ports in the U. States were to be bombarded in the spring.

It was said that from 10 to 14 ships of the line were coming out to join Admiral Cochrane. The San Domingo was expected about the 20th inst. at Bermuda, when Admiral Warren would return in her to England. Admiral Cochrane would then take command of the Bermuda and Halifax stations.

Flour at Bermuda was 20 dollars plenty--Beef 20 to 22 dollars—Pork scarce-Corn 2 dollars bush. Fresh provisions not to be had at any price.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs War Report Economic

What keywords are associated?

Bermuda Naval Forces American Prisoners Cockburn Threats Us Ports Bombardment Cochrane Command Bermuda Prices

What entities or persons were involved?

Ad. Cockburn Admiral Cochrane Admiral Warren

Where did it happen?

Bermuda

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Bermuda

Event Date

13th Inst.

Key Persons

Ad. Cockburn Admiral Cochrane Admiral Warren

Outcome

500 americans in distressed situation expected to be sent to england; from 10 to 14 ships of the line coming to join admiral cochrane; admiral warren to return to england; admiral cochrane to take command of bermuda and halifax stations.

Event Details

4 ships of the line, 3 frigates, and 2 sloops of war at Bermuda on 13th inst. Ad. Cockburn asserted Yankees would feel war with England in ensuing summer, with some U. States ports to be bombarded in spring. San Domingo expected about 20th inst., when Admiral Warren returns to England. Flour 20 dollars plenty, beef 20 to 22 dollars, pork scarce, corn 2 dollars bush, fresh provisions unavailable.