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Domestic News
July 26, 1814
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
British squadron under Commodore Hardy captured Eastport on July 11, 1812, after the fort's officer surrendered without resistance from inhabitants; 70 men and U.S. property taken, private property spared. Reported in Portland on July 21.
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PORTLAND, JULY 21.
EASTPORT TAKEN.
In an arrival from Machias on Tuesday last we have the capture of Eastport confirmed, as follows:
On Monday 11th inst. a British squadron under Com. Hardy, consisting of 2 ships, 4 brigs and schooners made their appearance off Eastport standing in under a press of sail with a fresh breeze, and in half an hour came too off' the town and sent in a flag with a demand to the officer of the fort to surrender—the reply is said to have been given "that the fort should be defended against any force whatever" -that the British gave ten minutes for a reconsideration of that determination; the officer in the mean time ascertaining that the inhabitants were not disposed to contend against the British forces, ordered his flag struck, and his men, said to be about 70, with the U. S. property were taken—private property (very naturally) in this case, was untouched.
We are informed that 30 sail of vessels of which the above squadron was part, sailed from Halifax a short time since, the remainder passed to the westward after parting with them.
EASTPORT TAKEN.
In an arrival from Machias on Tuesday last we have the capture of Eastport confirmed, as follows:
On Monday 11th inst. a British squadron under Com. Hardy, consisting of 2 ships, 4 brigs and schooners made their appearance off Eastport standing in under a press of sail with a fresh breeze, and in half an hour came too off' the town and sent in a flag with a demand to the officer of the fort to surrender—the reply is said to have been given "that the fort should be defended against any force whatever" -that the British gave ten minutes for a reconsideration of that determination; the officer in the mean time ascertaining that the inhabitants were not disposed to contend against the British forces, ordered his flag struck, and his men, said to be about 70, with the U. S. property were taken—private property (very naturally) in this case, was untouched.
We are informed that 30 sail of vessels of which the above squadron was part, sailed from Halifax a short time since, the remainder passed to the westward after parting with them.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Eastport Capture
British Squadron
Com Hardy
Fort Surrender
War Of 1812
What entities or persons were involved?
Com. Hardy
Where did it happen?
Eastport
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Eastport
Event Date
Monday 11th Inst.
Key Persons
Com. Hardy
Outcome
fort surrendered without fight; about 70 men and u.s. property taken by british; private property untouched.
Event Details
British squadron under Com. Hardy (2 ships, 4 brigs and schooners) appeared off Eastport, demanded surrender from fort officer who initially refused but struck flag after 10 minutes upon learning inhabitants would not resist.