16 May 1827
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Newspaper
Adams Sentinel
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1827
Page
1
A mixed mailbag of late 18th to early 19th century items includes ship arrivals from Havre, parliamentary references to Mr Cannings, and British American diplomacy notes. Reports touch on Irish distress and the Dublin dagger trade, Greek campaigns in the Morea, Rome weather contrasts, and a harrowing shipwreck narrative from the Philadelphia to Princes.
A mangled excerpt describes captives forced to endure torture and near execution. Gregory appears as a sole survivor able to speak, while eight companions flee with aid across forests toward white settlements. The tale mentions long travels, 800 miles, and lingering sympathies for the victims and their families.
The brig Lawson, Captain John Lombard from Battinoré to New Orleans, rescued a crew member after he clung to wreckage for 70 hours with tarpaulin as waves lashed the stern. Lemuel Doughty recovered after humane treatment and careful care for the survivor.
A report cites intense correspondence from Canada where memorials oppose the naturalization law. Excerpts claim many signatures from a county and a letter to Lt. Gov. Sir Peregrine Maitland endorses the protests in strong terms. The governor warns that opponents cannot complain if provisions are found lacking. Batt. Chron.
The Hon Alexander Smythe of apocalyptic memory advertises that he instructs young gentlemen in the science of Law at Wythe Courts House Virginia. Six months diligent study under the subscriber may qualify a student to obtain a license. A gentleman from Mississippi passed an examination in six months and a week. Gentlemen from the low-country and the South are urged to attend despite climate and sickness.
A distorted report alleges dishonesty among certain Parisay residents who act as contacts and pass through hands of MPT. They recount an incident where someone stole thirty units, leaving the body shocked and causing an immediate reaction.
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