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Domestic News
August 27, 1798
The Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
The United States accepts cession of Castle-Island to establish it as a federal garrison, with convicts to be confined in local jails. Federal officers are instructed not to enlist men who recently wore French cockades, possibly referring to individuals at the castle.
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The United States has, we learn, accepted the cession of Castle-Island; which is immediately to be made a federal garrison. The convicts are not excepted;—and the Governor will confine them in the several jails.
The Federal Officers have it in charge not to enlist any men into the service of the United States, who within a certain period of time, have had the audacity to mount a French cockade.—A few worthless animals at the castle, are said to have been guilty of this crime.—We do not understand whether of the garrison, or convicts. If the latter, the badge was appropriate to their party-coloured clothes, and characters.
The Federal Officers have it in charge not to enlist any men into the service of the United States, who within a certain period of time, have had the audacity to mount a French cockade.—A few worthless animals at the castle, are said to have been guilty of this crime.—We do not understand whether of the garrison, or convicts. If the latter, the badge was appropriate to their party-coloured clothes, and characters.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Military
What keywords are associated?
Castle Island Cession
Federal Garrison
French Cockade
Enlistment Policy
Where did it happen?
Castle Island
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Castle Island
Event Details
The United States accepts cession of Castle-Island to make it a federal garrison, with convicts to be confined in jails by the Governor. Federal officers are charged not to enlist men who recently wore French cockades, with a few at the castle accused of this.