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Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
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Report from Sackett's Harbour dated Aug. 12 details U.S. naval blockade of British ships in Kingston by Commodore Chauncey, destruction of the former British ship Prince Regent, and the secure defense of Sackett's Harbour under Col. Mitchell.
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We have received the following intelligence by a gentleman who arrived last evening in the stage from Sackett's Harbour. In a letter dated the 12th inst from an officer on board the Superior, it is stated that the British fleet are still divided, four of their ships of war having sought refuge under the guns of Niagara, whilst the larger vessels are closely blockaded in the port of Kingston, by the gallant Chauncey, who with five of his ships is cruising off the Royal Ducks. One of the British ships formerly the prince Regent was cut off by part of our squadron when attempting to reach Niagara. Finding it impossible to escape they ran her ashore, abandoned and blew her up.
Sackett's Harbour is perfectly safe, being under the command of that excellent and vigilant officer Col. Mitchell. Defended by such choice troops and the heroes of Oswego, there is no apprehension of an attack. The troops are in high health, and excellent spirits.
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Sackett's Harbour
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12th Inst
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british ship formerly the prince regent run ashore, abandoned and blew up; sackett's harbour perfectly safe with troops in high health and excellent spirits
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British fleet divided with four ships under guns of Niagara and larger vessels blockaded in Kingston by Chauncey with five ships cruising off Royal Ducks; one British ship cut off by U.S. squadron, run ashore, abandoned and blown up; Sackett's Harbour defended by Col. Mitchell and troops including heroes of Oswego, no apprehension of attack