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Domestic News November 14, 1812

Freeman's Chronicle

Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

What is this article about?

General Harrison arrived in town from Delaware on Thursday evening with military honors. Governor Meigs arrived from Marietta on Friday, saluted by artillery. Major Beason passed through recently to command at Delaware. Arms for Kentucky cavalry received Friday. Troops paraded and reviewed Saturday by Meigs and Harrison, appearing martial.

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Gen. Harrison arrived in town on Thursday evening from Delaware, and was received with the military honours due to his rank.

On Friday afternoon his excellency the Governor arrived here from Marietta, and was saluted by Capt. Cushing's company of Artillery.

Maj. Beason of the Virginia line, passed through here a few days ago, to take command of a battalion, now at Delaware.

Several hundred stand of arms for the Kentucky cavalry were received here on Friday.

All the troops at this place paraded on the public square yesterday, and were reviewed by his excellency Governor Meigs, accompanied by Gen. Harrison and his staff. Their appearance was truly martial, and evinced that the officers of the several corps have not been remiss in their attention to the proper discipline of their troops.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Arrival Departure

What keywords are associated?

Gen Harrison Arrival Governor Meigs Maj Beason Troop Review Military Honors Kentucky Cavalry Arms

What entities or persons were involved?

Gen. Harrison Governor Meigs Maj. Beason Capt. Cushing

Domestic News Details

Event Date

Thursday Evening, Friday Afternoon, A Few Days Ago, Yesterday

Key Persons

Gen. Harrison Governor Meigs Maj. Beason Capt. Cushing

Outcome

troops appeared martial and well-disciplined during review; no other outcomes mentioned.

Event Details

Gen. Harrison arrived in town from Delaware on Thursday evening and received military honors. Governor arrived from Marietta on Friday afternoon and was saluted by Capt. Cushing's artillery. Maj. Beason passed through a few days ago to command a battalion at Delaware. Several hundred stand of arms for Kentucky cavalry received on Friday. All troops paraded on public square yesterday and were reviewed by Governor Meigs, Gen. Harrison, and staff.

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