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Domestic News November 2, 1814

Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger

Norfolk, Virginia

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Reports from various newspapers detail military developments on the Niagara frontier: General Izard assumes command, U.S. troops cross into Canada, unite with General Brown's forces, and advance towards enemy positions; British fleet activity and reinforcements noted.

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From the Geneva Gazette, of October 19.

Major General Izard being now the senior officer in the army of the Niagara, the command of course devolves on him.

From the Canandaigua Repository, of Oct. 18.

FROM THE WEST.

No recent events on the Niagara. Gen. Izard has crossed into Canada, from Black Rock. It was reported that a British reinforcement of about 2000 men, was approaching Fort George, via Burlington.

About 450 U States troops passed through this village last Thursday, on their way to the Niagara frontier.

From the Canandaigua Messenger, Oct. 18.

In the course of the last week, the armies of Gens. Brown and Izard formed a junction at Black Rock, on the opposite side of the Niagara, and on Friday last, marched down the river to meet the enemy, who it is believed, has taken shelter in his strong holds.

From the Herkimer American of Oct. 20.

Nothing has taken place on the lines since our last of importance. On Thursday week the British fleet came out as far as the Ducks, fired near 200 guns, and returned to Kingston. It is conjectured that instead of an attack, upon the Harbor at present, an attempt will be made to succour Gen. Drummond and cut off Generals Izard and Brown. We understand that Gen. Izard's army had crossed into Canada, and that the two armies united, had marched in the direction of Chippewa. It is also said that the enemy have evacuated Queenston and retired to Burlington heights. Gen. Izard by rank, is commander in chief of our troops.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military

What keywords are associated?

Niagara Frontier Gen Izard Gen Brown Troop Movements British Reinforcement Fleet Activity

What entities or persons were involved?

Major General Izard Gens. Brown Gen. Drummond

Where did it happen?

Niagara

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Niagara

Event Date

October 18 20

Key Persons

Major General Izard Gens. Brown Gen. Drummond

Outcome

u.s. armies crossed into canada and marched towards chippewa; enemy evacuated queenston to burlington heights; british reinforcement of 2000 men approaching fort george; british fleet fired near 200 guns near the ducks.

Event Details

Major General Izard assumes command as senior officer. U.S. troops under Izard and Brown junction at Black Rock, cross Niagara into Canada, and march down the river towards enemy strongholds. About 450 U.S. troops passed through Canandaigua to Niagara. British fleet activity from Kingston; conjectured attempt to succor Drummond and cut off U.S. generals.

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