A Quarterly Journal Devoted to 1812 Bicentennial Commemorative Events [2012 2015] VOL 4, NO. 1 State of , January 1, 2015 FREE The Signing of the Treaty of Ghent, Belgium To End The 2012 - 2015 By Christmas Eve, weary negotiators agreed on the order and syntax of 3,000 words in eleven articles This is the final Issue of the ‘Bicentennial Informer” When approved by their respective governments all hostilities would end and “all territory, places and possessions whatsoever, taken by either party from the other during the war” would be restored as they were before the war. In short, no one won a thing. Impressment, a major cause of the war, was not even mentioned [this, and the following information, was copied from: www.pbs.org/wned/war-of-1812/essays/ We would like to take the treaty-ghent]. time to Thank all

James Madison had an opportunity to end the War of 1812 almost as soon as it began. The British had repealed the Orders in Council – rules that curbed American trade with Europe – and thus NY Daughters one of Madison’s major reasons for war was now moot. If the British had foregone the right to impress American sailors, Madison could well have gone back to Congress with the suggestion that hostilities cease immediately. However, the British considered impressment their right by for attending the many custom, and believed it essential to their naval might. And so took his country to events commemorating the war.

In January 1814 Madison agreed to peace talks in the neutral city of Ghent in Belgium, and sent 200th Anniversary off a curious collection of intellectuals and politicians to run the negotiations. John Quincy Adams, serious, disciplined and devout, was the chief negotiator. Son of a president and the U.S. minister of the War of 1812 in Russia, he was often unhappy with one of his colleagues at Ghent, the card-playing War Hawk, Henry Clay. Both men were strong negotiators, We will miss sharing supported by an effective committee: Albert Gallatin, these Bicentennial secretary of the treasury; James A. Bayard, a Commemorative Years moderate Federalist; and Jonathan Russell, the with each of you. chargé d’affaires for Madison in Paris. The Americans, whose communications with Washington took at least six weeks, were for the most part on their own. The British team enjoyed a closer connection with London, since Ghent was just a few days away. But Photo Credit: wikimedia.org this proximity allowed the British chief negotiators a false sense of advantage: Foreign Secretary Sackett's Harbour / Movie "...... We will not conquer Canada Lord Castlereagh and Secretary for War and the Colonies, Lord Bathurst, chose not to attend day- this year" to-day talks, but sent a less-skilled team: the admiralty lawyer, Williams Adams; the impressments expert and admiral, Lord Gambier; and the Undersecretary for War and the Colonies, Henry Goulburn. Thus proximity served the Americans better. The historian Donald E. Graves states Chapter-by-chapter, available that “what the Americans lost on the battlefield, they made up for at the negotiating table.” online. This book was written by Patrick Wilder. Check it out by Adams and his team had one goal – restore things to the way they were before the war, the status visiting: quo ante bellum. The British negotiators were more ambitious; they wanted uti possidetis, that http:// each side could keep what it had won during the war. But the preeminent goal on both sides was sackettsharbour.com/ an end to the fighting. Britain had spent ten million pounds fighting the Americans. The United ?page_id=33 States was nearly bankrupt.

By Christmas Eve, 1814 the weary negotiators had agreed on the order and syntax of 3000 words in eleven articles. When approved by their respective governments all hostilities would end and “all territory, places and possessions whatsoever, taken by either party from the other during the war” would be restored as they were before the war. In short, no one won a thing. Impressment, a major cause of the war, was not even mentioned. A Ballad In Honor Of Betsy Doyle 2015 EVENT A War of 1812 Heroine

Bicentennial Commemorative Twas during the war of 1812 WAR OF 1812 Betsy Doyle picked up the iron tongs A heroine came to the fore And carried cannon shot, OUT OF STATE At , action she took Heated long in a fireplace And became part of its lore. Until it was red hot.

January 2015 A simple soldier’s wife living at the Fort All day long the cannon they did rage, New Orleans Her husband a cannoneer, Between the opposing Forts, But when he became a British prisoner And Betsy carried red hot shot A Fight To End His job she commandeered. From below to the upper floor. The War of 1812 A tremendous battle did ensue 01.06.15 General Pakenham’s Final Supper The men who saw her were amazed Between Forts Niagara and George For she never faltered there 01.07.15 Jordon Noble Memorial Service With cannon balls flying over the water And when the battle finally reached an end 01.07.15 A Call to Arms Re-enactment North of Niagara gorge. Her bravery had proved so rare…

01.08.15 Wreath Laying Ceremony Author of the ballad is Niagara County Deputy Historian, Ron Cary 01.09.15 Battle Re-enactments

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Bicentennial Commemorative Photo credit: http://1812now.blogspot.com/2012/11/november-21-1812-betsy-doyle-returns.html WAR OF 1812 HISTORY: War of 1812

Battle of New Orleans

The Battle of New Orleans was the last major battle of the War of 1812. The fight took place on January 8, 1815 when 7,500 British soldiers marched against 4,500 U.S. troops led by General Andrew Jackson.

Jackson defeated the British in just 30 minutes, halting their plans to attack New Orleans and establishing himself as a national military hero.

The Treaty of Ghent, which ended the war, had been News of the treaty took almost two months to cross the Atlantic, and British forces were not signed two weeks before the informed of the end of hostilities in time to end their drive against the mouth of the Mississippi battle, but the news had not River. On January 8, 1815, a large attacked New Orleans and was decimated by an yet crossed the Atlantic inferior American force under General Andrew Jackson in the most spectacular U.S. victory of the war. The American public heard of the Battle of New Orleans and the Treaty of Ghent at The Battle summary above was taken from: www.history.com/topics/battle-of- approximately the same time, fostering a greater sentiment of self-confidence and shared identity new-orleans throughout the young republic [www.history.com/topics/treaty-of-ghent]. News of the peace reached New York City on February 11, 1815. Photo credit: www.blog.nyhistory.org/ peace-christmas-eve-ending-war-1812/. page 2 From Your Bicentennial Chairman When State of New York Society President, Jan Johnpier, first asked me to Chair this committee, I was not aware how much I would enjoy writing the ‘Bicentennial Informer’ during the War of 1812 Commemorative Years (2012-2015). In fact, with a busy schedule, I wondered how I would find time to write four (4) copies annually. I may have even mentioned to her that it would be difficult. However, she saw something I did not, and now I realize what a privilege it has been to oversee this special committee, and all of New York State’s commemorative activities in various areas across the State. As many know, New York was a main theatre for action in the War of 1812, and many raids occurred along Lake . Our NY Daughters of 1812 discovered there was certainly plenty of activities to keep her busy these last three years, and numerous experts who helped enlighten the public as to the actual events of the war. We were there, listening!

I am so grateful to President Johnpier for seeing this unique opportunity, and entrusting me to the task of managing it during this once-in-a-lifetime event, the “200th Anniversary of the War of 1812”. I could not have known all the adventures I would encounter with other U.S. Daughters of 1812, particularly those in New York who were finding, planning, and attending the very same events as myself. I appreciate each Daughter’s assistance in locating the activities in her area, as well as helping me fill each quarterly issue. It was equally enjoyable meeting men and women in various New York State communities who have spent a great deal of their time studying the War of 1812. We were proud to present Spirit of 1812 Awards to many deserving individuals who are keeping the War of 1812 history alive. I would also like to thank President Johnpier for the time she spent proofing each copy of the ‘Bicentennial Informer’ before it was published. It has been an excellent tracking tool for all of the New York State Commemorative events which our Society became involved with. The next page (s) provides a full account of the activities our Daughters participated in during the Bicentennial of the War of 1812.

Ladies, thank you for making these times some of the most treasured and cherished moments of my life. I will carry the memories with me forever.

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2011 - Preparations for Bicentennial Commemorative Years (2012 - 2015)

2012 - APRIL 1, 2013 ISSUE JANUARY 1, 2012 ISSUE Commemoration Flames Through Lewiston’ Bring History Alive! NYC Blockhouse Commemoration Events: (, Oswego War of 1812 Symposium, Events: (NYC Blockhouse Commemoration, May 29th Sackets Ogensburg War of 1812 Symposium) Harbor’s Second Battle and day long events, Melancthon Taylor Woolsey’s Journals (provided by Dr. Gary ReEnactment, Oswego War of 1812, Battles at Stoney Creek and Gibson, Sackets Harbor) Beaver Dam, Cross Border Observance/Battle of York, War of Did You Know: (Battle of Lundy’s Lane) 1812 Songs & Stories, War of 1812 Weather Influence, Battle of Fort George, Re-Dedication Ceremony at Sackets Harbor, War APRIL 1, 2012 ISSUE of 1812 Rememberance - Cheektowaga) Oswego County’s War of 1812 Symposium Battle of York, April 27, 2013 Events: (OpSail 2012, Cable Carry, Sackets Harbor Battlefield Timeline: (Raid on , Raid of Black Rock, Battle of Annual events for 2012) Cranberry Creek/Goose Creek) Prison to Pad Thai War of 1812 Heritage Talks, Ogdensburg Bicentennial Banner - Lt Col John Mills, Albany Republican Quiz Fun and Fun Facts Artillery Murray’s Raid, Plattsburgh JULY 1, 2012 ISSUE JULY 1, 2013 ISSUE The Great Cable Carry State of New York Society President Visits Cable Carry Events: ( - Weeklong Commemoration, War Monuments of 1812 Weekend - Sackets Harbor including Civil War of 1812 Events: (War of 1812 Presentation, Wellesley Island Two Week with Prof. Alan Taylor and Living History Weekend, Buffalo 2012, Celebration, Bicentennial Celebration, Battle of Sodus Battle of Heights, Old Fort Niagara Annual events Point, Summer in Buffalo/Niagara 2013 events, Battle of for 2012, Friends of Fort Ontario, French and Indian War Plattsburgh & 2013 Schedule of Events, Summer in Sackets Encampment Harbor 2013) Commemorative Coin, Battle of Queenston Timeline: (Raid on Fort Schlosser, Black Rock, Battle of Cranberry Education Pieces (Henry Eckford, Henry Clay, John Henry) Creek/Goose Creek in Plattsburgh, U.S. Fleet vs. British Fleet, Memorial Day: (Oswego, Hounsfield and Buffalo) Hamilton and USS Scourge, USS Julia and USS Prowler) Tuscarora Heroes Monument Bicentennial Remembrance Dinner, Sackets Harbor Historical Tale of Two Dockyards: The Naval Bases at Sackets Harbor and Society invites all NYS 1812 Daughters. Kingston in the War of 1812 with Dr. John Grodzinkski Wreath Laying Ceremony, Following Re-Dedication of Centennial Monument, Sackets Harbor OCTOBER 1, 2012 ISSUE Scenes / Highlights (Burning of Lewiston, Battle of Queenston Niagara Frontier Chapter Hosts Luncheon, Guest of Honor: Rear Heights, Tuscarora Heroes Monument, Battle of York Admiral, Robin L. Graf Commemoration, Commemoration of the War of 1812 Events: (Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, Navy Week, Russell, Blockhouse in NYC, War of 1812 in the North Country - John Saratoga, Buffalo, American Garrison Weekend, Betsy Doyle Day Wells Platt House Historical Association & Artillery Salute, Flames Across Niagara Bonfire, Tuscarora Spirit of 1812 awarded to Lee Simonson, Volunteer Director at Heroes Monument, Historic Lewiston, Old Fort Niagara) Lewiston Two New York City Streets Name for War of 1812 Heroes Archeology and the Second Battle of Sackets Harbor: Why the Flagship Niagara Deserves Its Due with Matthew Kirk Humanites Series Author, David Fitz-Enz 1812 Commemorative Stickers available in Western NY OCTOBER 1, 2013 ISSUE USS Constitution Forever Stamps Tuscarora Heroes Monument New York State Museum - New War of 1812 Interactive Website Events: (Unveiling Tuscarora’s Heroes Monument, Central NY Highlights, Summer of 2012 (Grave Marking, Bicentennial Veterans Parade & Expo, Burning of Buffalo Commemoration, Commemorative, Boots & Slippers on the Ground, Shipwrecks, 200th Anniversary Commemoration, , Lois McClure, Civil War of 1812) Battle of Plattsburgh, War of 1812 Candelight Tour at Lancaster, What to look for in 2013 Old Fort Niagara Encampment, Reenactment and Encampment at Cape Vincent, War of 1812 Weekend at Sackets Harbor) 2013 - Did You Know? (James Madison, Tecumseh, Burning of York) JANUARY 1, 2013 ISSUE 1812 Bicentennial Marker Dedication, Lakeside Cemetery Sackets Battle of Ogdensburg Harbor Events: (Battle of Ogdensburg - Fort De La Presentation, Black Spirit of 1812 Award, Dr. Timothy Abel Rock NY, Cross Border Observance, Oswego War of 1812 Canal Boat Replica Stops in Lockport (Lois McClure) Symposium, Re-Dedication of the Centennial Monument and Education, Unsung War of 1812 Heroes, Sackets Harbor Poem Out of State Event - Battle of New Orleans) TIMELINE: (St. Lawrence Campaign, Erie, Battle of Fort George Quiz Fun (War of 1812 history) and Burning of Newark, Capture of Fort Niagara, Francis Scott New York State Museum, Library and Archives, historic artifacts Key, USS Constitution, Oliver H. Perry “We have met the enemy 1813 events (, Battle of Ogdensburg, Siege and they are ours”) at Fort Meigs, Second Battle of Sackets Harbor, Raid on Black Rock, Battle of Fort Stephenson, Battle of St. Michaels, Capture of Fort Niagara, ) Video, Battle of Big Sandy (Onondaga Chapter) Pike’s Cantonment ReEnactment Flames Through Lewiston (continued on next page)

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(continued from previous page) 2014- JULY 1, 2014 ISSUE JANUARY 1, 2014 ISSUE The Great Cable Carry Tuscarora Heroes Monument Events: (War of 1812 Weekend at Sackets Harbor, Fort Niagara, Events: (Black Rock NY Little Known Facts) Battle of Plattsburgh, Mount Independence at Orwell VT, Tuscarora Heroes Monument Unveiled (Postage Stamps) Youngstown Village Walking Tour - Town of Porter Historical Don Whitney Presents Battle of Big Sandy Society, Battle of Boquet Bicentennial at Willsboro, hosted by 1812 Daughters Sit on Planning Board, Cable Carry SSWGBSNY (1812 men’s group) 1812 Daughters Attend Lecture in Youngstown West Point Grave Marking Ceremony, Gen. , Post Timeline: (Battle of French Creek, Capture of Fort Niagara, Cemetery Burning of Lewiston, - Fort Schlosser, Burning of Second Battle of Sackets Harbor 200th Anniversary Buffalo & Blackrock, U.S. Repeals Embargo Act, Attack on Fort Commemorative, Postal Envelope & Stamp Issue Ontario, Battle of Sandy Creek, plus corresponding 2014 Star Spangled Banner commemorative events) Raise It Up, Washington DC Historic Facts & Letters (Presenting The Star Spangled Banner, Madison Presents Trade Agreement To Congress, Letter of Lt. OCTOBER 1, 2014 ISSUE Donald Fraser, Address of Gen. McClure, Letter of Maj. Gen. A. The Battle of Plattsburgh, 200th Anniversary “Clash of Armies” Hall) Events: (Buffalo History Museum - Battle of Fort Erie, Civil War Did You Know (Burning of White House fact) Ball at Batavia, Monument Dedication at Sackets Harbor held Education: Burning of Buffalo August 3rd. Pultneyville Plaque Re-Dedication, Battle of Plattsburgh) APRIL 1, 2014 ISSUE Interesting Facts, War of 1812 James Madison Birthday Dinner Photo Highlights: (Friends at Fort McHenry in Baltimore Events: (Oswego Symposium, Cape Vincent Bicentennial War of 1812, Fort McHenry Commemorative Stamp, Star Celebration, Ogdensburg Heritage Talks, War of 1812 Walking Spangled Banner) Tour and Lecture - Friends of Fort Ontario in Oswego, Cable Carry, Signing of Treaty of Ghent, Belgium December 24, 1813 Cape Vincent War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebration, War of 1812 Commemorative Poem To New York Daughters, U.S.D. of 1812 Bicentennial and Jane Austin Weekend, Play “The Great Rope” Past Commemorative Events: (Noted Historian Discusses Maj. at Oswego) Robert Carr by Richard Palmer, Central Park Conservancy Facts: War of 1812 (war lasted 32 months) Celebrates 1812 Fortifications, War of 1812 Commemoration Youngstown Marker Installation Honors 1812 Heroine, Betsy Carry in Boonville, War of 1812 Fort Niagara in Youngstown Doyle Out of State Event: Battle of New Orleans Timeline: (Embargo Act, Attack on Fort Ontario, Battle of Sandy Creek, Raid of Champlain Village, plus Oswego’s War of 1812 2015 - Symposium and 2014 Cable Carry event) JANUARY 1, 2015 - (THIS ISSUE!)

Interesting facts about the War of 1812: For release in 2015: The final stamp in the U.S. War of Jackson’s Army, who fought the Battle of New Orleans, were a Motley Crew 1812 series will consisting of militiamen from Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi and commemorate the 1815 , as well as Pirates, slaves, former slaves, Haitians, hispanics, and other men; none of whom wanted to fight. They were also outnumbered by Battle of New Orleans. It is the British 2 to 1. Yet, Jackson led this Army to victory. expected to be issued in New Orleans around the Jan. 8th Casualties: 300 British were killed (including the commander), 1,250 anniversary date. wounded and 500 captured while fewer than 15 Americans were killed. Taken from www.facts.randomhistory.com and www.history.com websites.

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