The Year 1815

The public record

The first sixty entries for the year, matters of state first.

• 4 February 1815, The Reed Line: Ottmar Wendl of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Star of the Wardens for keeping the lanterns lit through the fog. Report.
• 6 March 1815, The Reed Line: The Spring Action at the Eel Cut. The 2nd Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Report.
• 11 April 1815, The Ministry Quarter: Ulrik Momann is appointed Minister of Finance. Report.
• 21 April 1815, The Ministry Quarter: Fedor Valhardt is appointed Minister of War. Report.
• 19 June 1815, Victory Square: The 4th Victory Day parade ends at Victory Square in heat. The War Ministry estimates the crowd at 33,000. The year's casualty roll is read. Report.
• 4 August 1815, The Reed Line: The Summer Action at the Ninth Kilometre. The 2nd Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Report.
• 14 December 1815, The Ministry Quarter: Tomas Krustlast is appointed Minister of the Interior. Report.
• 1 January 1815, Tarnmoor: Tarnmoor marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Market Street. Report.
• 2 January 1815, Weinau: The harvest at Weinau is reported good. Grain is 4 pfen the measure. Report.
• 3 January 1815, Tarnmoor: The bells of Tarnmoor church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
• 6 January 1815, Weinfeld: The Ostra rises 50 centimetres above its mark at Weinfeld. Cellars in Church Street are flooded. Report.
• 8 January 1815, Dammberg: A cart overturns in School Street, Dammberg. The driver, a man of Sudholt, is taken to hospital. Report.
• 11 January 1815, Vellhausen: The sawmill at Vellhausen burns through the night. 6 men are out of work. Report.
• 12 January 1815, Eisenheim: The winter fair opens at Eisenheim. 800 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.
• 14 January 1815, Grauholt: The Ostra rises 20 centimetres above its mark at Grauholt. Cellars in Short Square are flooded. Report.
• 15 January 1815, Marschau: The bells of Marschau church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
• 17 January 1815, Lindenmar: The harvest at Lindenmar is reported average. Grain is 8 pfen the measure. Report.
• 18 January 1815, Sudfurt: The coldest night in 30 years is recorded at Sudfurt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
• 20 January 1815, Sanding: A fire in Reed Lane at Sanding destroys 7 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost. Report.
• 22 January 1815, Weinwick: The winter fair opens at Weinwick. 500 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.
• 25 January 1815, Weinfeld: The weaving shed at Weinfeld burns through the night. 28 men are out of work. Report.
• 26 January 1815, Sandfeld: The winter fair opens at Sandfeld. 700 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.
• 5 February 1815, Weinwick: The winter fair opens at Weinwick. 800 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.
• 6 February 1815, Wasserdorf: The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Wasserdorf. Cellars in Ferry Lane are flooded. Report.
• 7 February 1815, Dammsee: The foundry at Dammsee burns through the night. 15 men are out of work. Report.
• 8 February 1815, Sandfeld: The harvest at Sandfeld is reported average. Grain is 8 pfen the measure. Report.
• 8 February 1815, Salzhafen: A fire in Old Gate Square at Salzhafen destroys 6 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost. Report.
• 15 February 1815, Grautal: A fire in Lime Walk at Grautal destroys 8 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost. Report.
• 16 February 1815, Salzhafen: Salzhafen marks the 200th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Old Gate Square. Report.
• 20 February 1815, Berging: The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Berging. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
• 27 February 1815, Salzhafen: The bells of Salzhafen church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
• 2 March 1815, Reedtal: A new bridge is opened at Reedtal by the Minister of the Interior. It has 3 arches. Report.
• 3 March 1815, Dammsee: The spring fair opens at Dammsee. 700 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.
• 8 March 1815, Weinwick: A fire in Long Walk at Weinwick destroys 4 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost. Report.
• 9 March 1815, Grautal: The Ostra rises 60 centimetres above its mark at Grautal. Cellars in Orchard Gate are flooded. Report.
• 16 March 1815, Brennholt: The Ostra rises 80 centimetres above its mark at Brennholt. Cellars in Long Street are flooded. Report.
• 17 March 1815, Berging: A cart overturns in Salt Way, Berging. The driver, a man of Tarnmund, is taken to hospital. Report.
• 25 March 1815, Lindenmar: The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Lindenmar. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
• 30 March 1815, Oberbach: A storm strips roofs in Oberbach and fells the old lime in Bridge Street. Report.
• 3 April 1815, Wasserdorf: The bells of Wasserdorf church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
• 3 April 1815, Norrwick: Norrwick marks the 500th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Orchard Street. Report.
• 9 April 1815, Berging: A fire in Salt Way at Berging destroys 4 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost. Report.
• 10 April 1815, Dammberg: A new bridge is opened at Dammberg by the Minister of the Interior. It has 5 arches. Report.
• 15 April 1815, Reedtal: A fire in Salt Street at Reedtal destroys 5 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost. Report.
• 17 April 1815, Oberbach: A fire in Well Row at Oberbach destroys 6 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost. Report.
• 20 April 1815, Weinfeld: The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Weinfeld. Cellars in Mill Street are flooded. Report.
• 23 April 1815, Oberholt: A new bridge is opened at Oberholt by the Minister of the Interior. It has 2 arches. Report.
• 23 April 1815, Grautal: The harvest at Grautal is reported average. Grain is 6 pfen the measure. Report.
• 24 April 1815, Dammberg: Dammberg marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Cooper Walk. Report.
• 24 April 1815, Hollhausen: A fire in Low Row at Hollhausen destroys 5 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost. Report.
• 25 April 1815, Eisenheim: The Ostra rises 50 centimetres above its mark at Eisenheim. Cellars in Ostra Square are flooded. Report.
• 29 April 1815, Wasserdorf: A cart overturns in Salt Street, Wasserdorf. The driver, a man of Dammberg, is taken to hospital. Report.
• 30 April 1815, Marschau: The harvest at Marschau is reported good. Grain is 2 pfen the measure. Report.
• 30 April 1815, Berging: A storm strips roofs in Berging and fells the old lime in Market Walk. Report.
• 7 May 1815, Brennholt: A storm strips roofs in Brennholt and fells the old lime in Old Gate Walk. Report.
• 14 May 1815, Dammberg: The harvest at Dammberg is reported average. Grain is 5 pfen the measure. Report.
• 17 May 1815, Grautal: A storm strips roofs in Grautal and fells the old lime in Iron Way. Report.
• 22 May 1815, Sandfeld: A new bridge is opened at Sandfeld by the Minister of the Interior. It has 3 arches. Report.
• 27 May 1815, Marschau: A new bridge is opened at Marschau by the Minister of the Interior. It has 6 arches. Report.
• 5 June 1815, Sandfeld: The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Sandfeld. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.