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Domestic News
January 1, 1823
The Massachusetts Spy
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
Captain Porter, newly appointed to lead a congressional expedition against piracy in the West Indies, quickly purchased eight small vessels in Baltimore and sent them to Norfolk under Lt. Newell, then sought a steam vessel northward while orders were issued to enlist men.
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Expedition against the Pirates.
Capt. Porter, who has recently been appointed to command the expedition just authorized by Congress for the suppression of Piracy in the West-India seas,—has acted with great promptitude and energy. He left Washington and went to Baltimore on Thursday evening of last week, and almost before it was known in that city that he had arrived, he made a purchase of a whole squadron of eight small vessels, which he sent off to Norfolk, under Lt. Newell. He immediately proceeded North in search of a suitable steam-vessel. Orders have been received on this station, to enlist men to proceed under Capt. Porter to the West-Indies.
Capt. Porter, who has recently been appointed to command the expedition just authorized by Congress for the suppression of Piracy in the West-India seas,—has acted with great promptitude and energy. He left Washington and went to Baltimore on Thursday evening of last week, and almost before it was known in that city that he had arrived, he made a purchase of a whole squadron of eight small vessels, which he sent off to Norfolk, under Lt. Newell. He immediately proceeded North in search of a suitable steam-vessel. Orders have been received on this station, to enlist men to proceed under Capt. Porter to the West-Indies.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Appointment
What keywords are associated?
Pirate Expedition
Capt Porter
West Indies
Naval Squadron
Enlistment
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Porter
Lt. Newell
Where did it happen?
Baltimore
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Baltimore
Event Date
Thursday Evening Of Last Week
Key Persons
Capt. Porter
Lt. Newell
Event Details
Capt. Porter appointed to command expedition against piracy in West-India seas, authorized by Congress; left Washington for Baltimore, purchased eight small vessels sent to Norfolk under Lt. Newell, proceeded north for steam-vessel; orders to enlist men for the expedition.