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Domestic News
December 23, 1814
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
In Plattsburg on December 9, discharged state militia leave without pay after three months' service, begging for help to reach homes, amid sarcastic criticism of the war and administration.
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PLATTSBURG, December 9.
"UNCLE SAM'S PAY"—AGAIN.
The detached militia of this State, who have been stationed at this post for these three months past, are principally discharged, and are to leave this place to day. For the encouragement of the citizens of this State to unite in defence of "Free Trade and Sailors' Rights,"—and, when called for, to turn out "to a man," and march to subdue the Canadas, we have to inform them that the aforesaid militia are not permitted to leave this, and get to their homes as they can; without (as they inform us) a cent of their pay, or even so much as the offer of a solitary Treasury Note, some of them the distance of 200 miles. Yesterday a number of them were about our streets begging for assistance, declaring that it was by the benevolence of the people, only, they had hopes of being enabled soon to reach their homes.
Who will not "unite" in this righteous war, and support the just and wise administration who declared it?—Union! UNION!
"UNCLE SAM'S PAY"—AGAIN.
The detached militia of this State, who have been stationed at this post for these three months past, are principally discharged, and are to leave this place to day. For the encouragement of the citizens of this State to unite in defence of "Free Trade and Sailors' Rights,"—and, when called for, to turn out "to a man," and march to subdue the Canadas, we have to inform them that the aforesaid militia are not permitted to leave this, and get to their homes as they can; without (as they inform us) a cent of their pay, or even so much as the offer of a solitary Treasury Note, some of them the distance of 200 miles. Yesterday a number of them were about our streets begging for assistance, declaring that it was by the benevolence of the people, only, they had hopes of being enabled soon to reach their homes.
Who will not "unite" in this righteous war, and support the just and wise administration who declared it?—Union! UNION!
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Militia Discharge
Unpaid Soldiers
Plattsburg
War Support
Administration Criticism
Where did it happen?
Plattsburg
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Plattsburg
Event Date
December 9
Outcome
militia discharged without pay, begging for assistance to reach homes up to 200 miles away.
Event Details
Detached militia stationed at Plattsburg for three months are principally discharged and leaving today without any pay or Treasury Notes, relying on benevolence of people for assistance.