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Domestic News
October 6, 1812
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
On Sunday evening, the 13th instant, Newport was alarmed by reports of English frigates approaching the harbor, prompting citizens, militia from Middletown and Portsmouth, and the U.S. flotilla to mobilize, but no invasion occurred.
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On Sunday evening, 13th inst. the town of Newport was alarmed by a report that a squadron of English frigates were in the offing, standing into the harbour No sooner had the drum beat the alarm, than the whole body of citizens. without distinction of party rushed to arms, and in a very short time nearly a thousand men were rallied and prepared to resist to the last extremity any invasion that might be attempted.
The citizens of Middletown and Portsmouth turned out to a man, with an alacrity that reflects the highest honor upon them, and instantly marched to the assistance of their friends and neighbors in Newport.— The U. S. flotilla were Stationed in the most advantageous manner to co-operate with the forts and batteries; but the night passed tranquilly away, and no enemy appeared.
Bost. Chron.
The citizens of Middletown and Portsmouth turned out to a man, with an alacrity that reflects the highest honor upon them, and instantly marched to the assistance of their friends and neighbors in Newport.— The U. S. flotilla were Stationed in the most advantageous manner to co-operate with the forts and batteries; but the night passed tranquilly away, and no enemy appeared.
Bost. Chron.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Newport Alarm
English Frigates
Citizen Mobilization
Middletown
Portsmouth
U S Flotilla
Where did it happen?
Newport
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Newport
Event Date
Sunday Evening, 13th Inst.
Outcome
no enemy appeared
Event Details
Town of Newport alarmed by report of English frigates approaching harbor; citizens rushed to arms, nearly a thousand men rallied; citizens of Middletown and Portsmouth marched to assist; U.S. flotilla stationed to cooperate with forts and batteries; night passed tranquilly.