Proclamation by Zebulon Pike on the War of 1812...
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February 09, 1813
THE WAR, New York, Feb. 9, 1813 This is an interesting and somewhat short-lived newspaper which came into existence for the expressed purpose of reporting news from the War of 1812. When the war ended so did this newspaper.
The front page is entirely taken up with a report headed: "The Committee to whom was referred so much of the Pesident's Message ...as relates to our Foreign Affairs...", with much on relations with England and the War of 1812. This report carries over to take all of page 2 as well.
A pg. 3 item notes: "A rumor is current in this city...that gen. Winchester has been defeated at the Miami Rapids where himself & a thousand men were killed or taken prisoners..." and another item notes: "...58 persons, mostly British soldiers, deserters from Prescott, reported themselves to capt. Forsyth...they state the British force at Prescott to consist of about 800, mostly militia. A number of deserters have lately crossed lake Erie on the ice, from Canada, & arived at Buffalo. They state that Upper Canada is ravaged by sickness & famine..." with more. There are several other news tidbits regarding the War of 1812 on page 3 as well.
The back page has much bood information as well, with over a column on: 'Naval and Marine Memoranda", plus "Extracts of a letter from an officer on board the Prisoner Ship, Barbadoes" and a report datelined from Norfolk, and an article headed: "Eastern Frontier" from the hqts. at Eastport (see photos), plus a great document which is signed in type: Z.M. Pike from West Lake Champlain, which includes: "The state of hostility which exists between the kingdom of Great Britain & the United States makes it necessary that the intercourse which may take place between this country and the adjacent province of Canada should be regulated...no person should be permitted to pass into or out of Canada without his permission...whosoever shall relieve the enemy with money, victuals or ammunition, or shall knowingly harbor or protect an enemy shall suffer DEATH or such other punishment...whosoever shall be convicted fo holding correspondence with, or giving intelligence to the enemy...shall suffer DEATH..." with a bit more. Other items as well.
Complete in 4 pages measuring about about 10 by 12 inches. Never bound or trimmed, some rubbing at folds and mild foxing throughout. Generally in nice condition.
The front page is entirely taken up with a report headed: "The Committee to whom was referred so much of the Pesident's Message ...as relates to our Foreign Affairs...", with much on relations with England and the War of 1812. This report carries over to take all of page 2 as well.
A pg. 3 item notes: "A rumor is current in this city...that gen. Winchester has been defeated at the Miami Rapids where himself & a thousand men were killed or taken prisoners..." and another item notes: "...58 persons, mostly British soldiers, deserters from Prescott, reported themselves to capt. Forsyth...they state the British force at Prescott to consist of about 800, mostly militia. A number of deserters have lately crossed lake Erie on the ice, from Canada, & arived at Buffalo. They state that Upper Canada is ravaged by sickness & famine..." with more. There are several other news tidbits regarding the War of 1812 on page 3 as well.
The back page has much bood information as well, with over a column on: 'Naval and Marine Memoranda", plus "Extracts of a letter from an officer on board the Prisoner Ship, Barbadoes" and a report datelined from Norfolk, and an article headed: "Eastern Frontier" from the hqts. at Eastport (see photos), plus a great document which is signed in type: Z.M. Pike from West Lake Champlain, which includes: "The state of hostility which exists between the kingdom of Great Britain & the United States makes it necessary that the intercourse which may take place between this country and the adjacent province of Canada should be regulated...no person should be permitted to pass into or out of Canada without his permission...whosoever shall relieve the enemy with money, victuals or ammunition, or shall knowingly harbor or protect an enemy shall suffer DEATH or such other punishment...whosoever shall be convicted fo holding correspondence with, or giving intelligence to the enemy...shall suffer DEATH..." with a bit more. Other items as well.
Complete in 4 pages measuring about about 10 by 12 inches. Never bound or trimmed, some rubbing at folds and mild foxing throughout. Generally in nice condition.
Category: War of 1812
