Russia. August 9 Creek War – The Treaty of Fort Jackson is signed, ending the Creek War. Swedish–Norwegian War (1814) – Battle of Langnes ends in a Norwegian victory. August 12 – In England, the last hanging under the Black Act is carried out, of William Potter for cutting down an orchard (although the judge petitions for reprieve). August 13 – The Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1814 is signed in London, returning most possessions of the Dutch Empire acquired by the United Kingdom since 1803 to the Netherlands, although Britain retains the Cape of Good Hope and the South American settlements of Demerara, Essequibo and Berbice (later consolidated as British Guiana). In addition, the British cede the island of Banca off the island of Sumatra, in exchange for the settlement of Cochin, India. August 13 – September 6 – War of 1812 – Engagements on Lake Huron result in British victory. August 14 Swedish–Norwegian War (1814) – The Battle of Kjølberg Bridge ends in Swedish victory. Swedish–Norwegian War (1814) – The Convention of Moss is signed, ending the Swedish–Norwegian War. August 24 – War of 1812 – Burning of Washington: British troops, after defeating American forces at the Battle of Bladensburg, occupy Washington, D.C., setting numerous buildings on fire, including the Capitol and Presidential Mansion. August 26 – Chilean War of Independence – Battle of Las Tres Acequias ends in victory for the forces of Jose Miguel Carrera. August 31 – War of 1812 – Battle of Caulk's Field: American militia defeats British landing. September 1 – War of 1812 – Sinking of HMS Avon by the USS Wasp. September 2 – War of 1812 – Raid on Alexandria ends in a British victory. September 3 – War of 1812 – Battle of Hampden ends in a British victory. September 11 – War of 1812 – Battle of Lake Champlain: An American squadron under Thomas Macdonough defeats the British squadron, ultimately forcing the invading army to retreat back into Canada. September 12 – War of 1812 – Battle of North Point: An American detachment halts the British land advance to Baltimore. September 13 – War of 1812: The British bombard Fort McHenry at Baltimore. The British failure at the Battle of Baltimore is a turning point in the war, and the American defense of the fort inspires Francis Scott Key to compose the poem (later set to music as) The Star-Spangled