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Newspaper Articles from the Year 1815
Links to the newspaperarticles beneath the introduction!Introduction
My intention in creating this section is to provide a particular perspective of the tumultuous events, related to the Napoleonic Era -- a "contemporary" perspective, if you will.In this section you will find articles that appeared in the papers of the time, and shortly thereafter. Because I only speak and read English, the articles are, unfortunately, limited to transcriptions taken from only British and American papers.
Keep in mind that what you are reading here is not necessarily accurate or factual information, due to a variety of factors, not least of which would be a comparatively primitive degree of communications capabilities and, as is the case with even present-day reporting, one often finds much propaganda and individual agenda coloring the reports. However, I feel that this material has value in that it, at least, is a record that comes directly from the people who lived at that time, replete with the cultural elements, political motivations, and the overall perspective of the various individuals and countries involved in the events of that time.
Unlike our present capabilities to access current news, through nightly news on the television or on the Internet, where you can access papers around the world at any moment and get news that has just occurred, remember that in the early 1800s, European news took 1-2 months to make it to America, therefore, if you are looking for news on a specific event, check the papers that are dated a few months after the event actually took place.
Historians have the advantage of retrospect and access to a much larger amount of information from various sources, all at once. This, in itself, creates a perspective that differs from the one you will find in these pages. I find that the articles from these early papers retain a certain vitality of "being in the moment" during this very volatile period in history that is understandably lacking in a perspective written 200 years later. I enjoy this eye-witness aspect, and hope that you will, too.
Notes:
1. Occasionally, you will come across "?" or "***" in the text. "?" indicates a place where the paper was so worn that I could no longer read the print. "***" indicates that an actual portion of the article was torn away. These do not occur too often, but I want you to understand what they mean.
2. In the links called "Breaking News" I have highlighted key words or phrases, hopefully, to make it easier for the reader to browse through these sections and catch the parts that are of most interest to them, that is, if you are not interested in reading these sections in their entirety.
3. I have preserved most of the old-fashioned spellings of various words, for the sake of authenticity. For example: "Humour" instead of "Humor." You will find several examples of these types of "our" instead of "or" words. You may also come across typos that were in the original papers, especially concerning names of individuals or places that I lacked the knowledge to correct. In this respect, we can consider the transcripts even more authentic :-)
I will continue to transcribe more articles for this site, so make sure to check back periodically for new material.
Enjoy!
Beryl
For questions and comments about the articles you find on this page,
contact the co-host of The Napoleon Bonaparte Internet Guide: Beryl
Bernardi. For other questions, you can always email me: Paul HilferinkNewspapers:
The Truth Relative to the Burning of Moscow
Rural Repository -- August 11, 1796
- Article "Letter from Napoleon to Executive Directory"
Columbian Centinel -- Boston, August 18, 1802
New York Evening Post -- Monday, May 14, 1804
- Article "Letter from Moreau to Bonaparte"
THE BALANCE -- September 1804
THE EVENING FIRE-SIDE; Or WEEKLY INTELLIGENCE -- Philadelphia, Sunday, August 17, 1805
In the Civil, Natural, Moral, Literary and Religious Worlds. Calculated Particularly for the Perusal of the Young, and those of Retired Habits of Life. Published Independently of any Interested Party Attachment, and with
Special Reference to the Principles of Truth and Purity.INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE -- Boston, February 15, 1808
Columbian Centinel -- Boston, Wednesday, May 16, 1810
- Article "Mariage of Napoleon and Marie-Louise"
PORTLAND GAZETTE, AND MAINE ADVERTISER -- September 3, 1810
THE REPERTORY & GENERAL ADVERTISER -- Boston, Tuesday, January 7, 1812
CONNECTICUT COURANT --1812
National Intelligencer -- Washington City, Thursday, August 6, 1812
- Article " Vulcano eruption at the island of St. Vincent"
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER -- Boston, Friday, March 5, 1813
- Article "War in Russia"
- Breaking News
THE LONDON GAZETTE -- May 25, 1813
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM & COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER I -- Boston, Tuesday, July 13, 1813
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER -- Boston, Friday, October 8, 1813
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER -- Boston, Friday, December 10, 1813
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER -- Boston, Friday, December 31, 1813
Columbian Centinel -- Boston, MA. Wednesday Morning, June 8, 1814
- Article "Fall of Npoleon"
Essex Register -- Salem, MA. Wednesday, June 22, 1814
- Article "Inquiry of the origin of Bourbon Family"
- Breaking News
The Weekly Messenger -- Boston, Friday, July 1, 1814
The Weekly Messenger -- Boston, Friday, October 14, 1814
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM & COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER II -- Boston, Tuesday, March 21, 1815
New York Herald -- April 12, 1815
- Article "Napoleon lands in France"
Newbury Herald -- Tuesday, May 2, 1815
- Article "Napoleon returns to Paris"
NEW YORK HERALD -- Wednesday, June 7, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER -- Baltimore, Saturday, June 17, 1815 -- Baltimore, Saturday, June 17, 1815
HAMBURGH MAIL -- Hamburg, Thirsday, June 22, 1815
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT -- Monday, July 10, 1815
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM & COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER -- Boston, Tuesday, August 8, 1815
DEDHAM GAZETTE -- Dedham, MA., Friday, August 18, 1815
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER -- Washington, Thursday, October 5, 1815
THE YANKEE -- Boston, Friday, October 13, 1815
DEDHAM GAZETTE -- November 10, 1815
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL -- Boston, Saturday, November 11, 1815
THE YANKEE -- Boston, Friday, February 9, 1816
The Weekly Messenger -- Boston, Thursday, August 15, 1816
Rhode Island Advertiser -- Tuesday, September 25, 1821
- Article "Eyewitness of Napoleon's funeral"
MINERVA -- New York, Saturday, June 1, 1822
THE ALBION British, Colonial, and Foreign Weekly Gazette -- New York, Saturday, February 22, 1823
THE ALBION British, Colonial, and Foreign Weekly Gazette -- New York, Saturday, February 4, 1826
he Saturday Evening Gazette and Ladies' Toilet -- Saturday Evening, March 21, 1829
- Article "Louis Bonaparte's defence of his brother"
New York Spectator -- July 15, 1831
ATKINSON'S CASKET Or Gems of Literature, Wit and Sentiment -- Philadelphia, June, 1832
New York Commercial Advertiser -- November 6, 1834
- Article "Son Ney in duel"
New York commercial advertiser -- November 10, 1834
- Article "Misc. News"
New York Commercial Advertiser -- September 7, 1835
- Article "Attempt upon the King's Life by an Infernal Machine and death of Marshal Mortier"
THE MIRROR Literature, Amusement, and Instruction -- Saturday, September 12, 1840
The Pennsylvania Reporter -- January 15, 1841
- Article "The funeral of Napoleon 1840"
Boston Cultivator -- November 16, 1850
BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER -- Boston, Wednesday Morning, July 2, 1879
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