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Alexandria Gazette, Commercial And Political
Alexandria, Virginia
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Ogdensburgh, NY, was bombarded for three hours by batteries in Prescott, Canada, on October 2, with 20-30 cannonballs landing but no lives lost or damage to Mr. Parish's house. The attack followed a failed U.S. attempt to seize Canadian boats. Local garrison of 500 men under Brig. Gen. Jacob Brown.
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"We had very hot work here on the afternoon of yesterday. This village was bombarded for near three hours from the batteries at Prescott, a small village opposite to this; between 20 and 30 12 and 9 pound balls were picked up in our gardens and streets. A cannon struck the ground within 5 and 6 yards of Mr. Parish's house, which has, however, again escaped unhurt, nor have any lives been lost. The firing was brought on by our attempts to attack a parcel of Canadian boats, in which we did not succeed. They are now laying at Prescott, from whence 8 or 10 balls have again been thrown into the village about an hour ago.
Our garrison consists of about 500 men, including capt. Forsyth's rifle company, from North Carolina—the whole are commanded by Brigadier Gen. Jacob Brown, from Jefferson County."
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Ogdensburgh On The St. Lawrence
Event Date
Afternoon Of Yesterday (2d Of October)
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no lives lost; mr. parish's house escaped unhurt; attempt to attack canadian boats unsuccessful; additional 8 or 10 balls thrown into village on 3d of october
Event Details
Village bombarded for near three hours from batteries at Prescott with between 20 and 30 12 and 9 pound balls; a cannon struck ground within 5 and 6 yards of Mr. Parish's house; firing brought on by unsuccessful attempts to attack Canadian boats now laying at Prescott; garrison of about 500 men including Capt. Forsyth's rifle company from North Carolina commanded by Brigadier Gen. Jacob Brown from Jefferson County