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Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
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British warships Earl of Moira and Gloucester anchor opposite Ogdensburgh without attacking, while Major General Van Rensselaer oversees defensive preparations including a battery, breastwork, incoming artillery, and troop reinforcements under Lt. Col. Benedict.
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On Thursday last the British sloop of war, Earl of Moira, of sixteen guns, came to anchor opposite this village. The schooner which came down on the Saturday preceding, supposed to be the Prince Regent, proves to be the Gloucester of ten guns. They have manifested no disposition to attack us as yet, but remain probably with a view to secure the safe passage of their boats up and down the river: also to prevent the departure of the vessels from this port.
We are informed that major general Van Rensselaer intends staying some time in this village. He has been assiduously employed since his arrival, in preparing for our defence. A battery has been erected, which with a few guns commands the entrance of the harbor; also a breast work sufficient to cover a large body of men. In addition to which, there are on the way, and expected daily, several pieces of heavy artillery. We are constantly receiving reinforcements of troops, and supplies of arms and ammunition. The rapid improvement made by the troops in discipline, and their orderly deportment in general, reflect the highest honor on lieut. col. Benedict and his officers.
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Ogdensburgh, (U. C.)
Event Date
July 21
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no attack manifested by british ships; ongoing defensive preparations with reinforcements and artillery expected.
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British sloop Earl of Moira anchored opposite village on Thursday last; schooner Gloucester arrived Saturday preceding. Ships secure river passage and prevent vessel departures. Van Rensselaer prepares defenses: battery with guns at harbor entrance, breastwork for troops, incoming heavy artillery, constant troop reinforcements, arms, and ammunition. Troops improve under Benedict.