Greek naval expedition and Greek resistance discussed
A historical letter from Napoli di Romania outlines Greek naval plans and Turkish moves in the Aegean. It describes steam vessels led by Hastings and Cochrane, the Missolonghi situation, and Greek defenses around Samos and Corfu, with references to Kotz...
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Dr. Hows
Boston Daily Advertiser
Fort Vallé
Samos
Napoli di Romania
Napol
Io the
Mores
Attica
Scio
Ipsara
Mitsoipalee
Dardanel- Jeés
Tur- Kigh
Napoli
Cochrane
Hastings
Petra Sareeik
England
Missotongot
Athena
Morea
Topas Pacha
Asia Minor
Constantinople
Bu’ Simpse
Athens
Kotuckis Pacha
Aupost
Greek campaign ends 1826 stronger than begun
The writer reports Greek forces at Acropolis have gained entry with courage and confidence. Ottoman resources in Egypt shrink as Ibrahim Pacha’s army wanes and funding dries up. Letters from Alexandria signal trouble and limited reinforcements, suggesting Greece closes 1826 on a stronger note than it started.
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Gourah
Acropolis
Morea
Pacha
Eegypt
Ibrahim Pacha
Mores
Alexandria
Ali Mehemet
Greece
Waters v Gardner distress case shocks with child abuse tale
Baltimore County court in March term 1827 heard an action for excessive distress. Gardner ordered a bailiff to seize household goods including a slept infant’s cradle and a bed. Waters resisted. The jury awarded damages of 200 dollars. The narrative also recounts a horrific later account of a young black girl's confession to killing Jemima and another girl amid evidence of brutal treatment.
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Baltimore County Court
Archer
Hanson
Benj
Waters
Francis Gardner
Gardner
Tovy
Gardier
Dublin Evening Post comments on Catholic Emancipation Bill
The Dublin Evening Post notes a heated debate in the British House of Commons over the Catholic Emancipation Bill. It suggests a Peel and Canning split if the question had been aired, Ca nning leadership is implied and ministerial resignations are seen as favorable to liberal principles.
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Dublin Evening Post
House of Commons
Peel
Canning
Courier
Caxxixa
Wesxissus
Horrible Depravity Unfolds At Baltimore Spring
In Baltimore County about 23 miles from Baltimore, two children, a three year old and a younger sibling Jemima, were found dead in a spring near a homestead. The water was shallow and the spring cover boards left a narrow opening. Investigators consider the death suspicious, noting possible accident or foul play by a person unnamed.
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Baltimore
Baltimore County
Jemima
Fire sets home in Dartmouth Massachusetts in arson attack
A Dartmouth Massachusetts house was burned Friday night by incendiaries in apparent revenge against a man named Dingly and Briggs's associates. Din gly and his wife were away at Taunton for a criminal case. Beeden perished in the blaze as attackers fastened doors and windows and ignited surrounding shavings. Two others escaped. The victim’s tones were found among the wreckage.
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Boston
Providence Journal
New Bedford
Dartmouth
Mase
Dingly
Taunton
Briggs
Beeden
Earthquake and ship explosion alarm Lancaster region
Tremor struck Lancaster area yesterday afternoon prompting panic as houses and a castle tower swayed. A Lancaster bound ship the Commerce carrying gunpowder exploded near Peel Castle, destroying the vessel and causing widespread damage along the coast.
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Lancaster
Hiss
Terpuram
Bar- Kerreress
Carlate
Bolton
Poulton
Ulverston
Haddock
Peed Castle
Lancashire
Peel Castle
Barrow
Pacific voyage master notes record for iceberg spectacle
Capt Cracker, veteran Pacific master, remarked that he has crossed the Atlantic and seen many icebergs during a single voyage. Passengers were extremely grateful for the grandeur of a spectacle none had witnessed before.
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Cracker
Inventions and Patents in Paper Cutting Tools
A report notes Captain John McCusorich and Mr. Saugant claim success in producing cutting machines for paper and rags used in paper making. It mentions tempering of a Cur-Tying Knife by Mr. Barr and asserts English origins and high demand for carrying knives, with imports meeting market needs.
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Jobn M'Cusoric
Andy
Col
Barr
Joan Saugant
England
President's billiard table misrepresented in Congress letter
A Kentucky editor sought clarity on the President’s billiard table item in the presidential mansion. Gen Van Rensselaer writes Judge Clarke that the public bill committee found furniture purchases authorized by prior Congress funds, that the President had no hand in the matter, and that the billiard table inventory was later deemed erroneous.
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United States
Congress
Kentucky
Tenter
Judge Clarke
Gens van Rensselaer
Rank
Kefios
House of Representatives
BP. Ass
T Deness
Iris
Sergvanty S van Rlensselear
J. Cian
Training Drill Sparks Volunteer Offer for Greek Independence
In Northampton Lehigh County on Monday Captain Miller urged his company to volunteer for Greek independence. He and 35 men agreed to march as soon as they are called.
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Borourh
Northampton
Lehigh County
Miller
Poisoning of Nine Horses Shocks Gleartland Ohio
In Gleartland Ohio nine valuable horses from the same line were poisoned. Four died as veterinarians examined stomach contents showing toxic substances. Authorities seek the cause and culprits behind the apparent poisoning to prevent further harm.
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Gleartland
Ohio
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