Naval gale and voyage narrative from the Grastux
A detailed dispatch from the U.S. schooner Grastux describes leaving Norfolk, weathering a northeast gale near Cape Henry, and being driven toward Block Island. The crew suffered losses of anchors and damage to sails and rigging while seven lives were reported lost. Captain John White is praised for his leadership and the crew for their discipline amid peril.
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Hampton Roads
Cape Henry
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Navy
John White
Boston
Adams and Jefferson described in familiar letters on public characters
A compilation of memory sketches on John Adams and Thomas Jefferson detailing appearance, demeanor, and character. Adams is portrayed as deliberate, moral, and patriotic with a pearly broadcloth suit and powdered hair, while Jefferson is described as tall, thoughtful, and reserved, with calm speech and restrained manner. The piece compares their tempers and public service amid late 18th century affairs and notes contemporary political debates and unrest in Europe and America.
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Adams
Jefferson
Mr. Adams
Washi
Europe
England
Tebella
Aintaressi
Deaf pupil at Caen Academy learns speech with aid of teacher
The article describes a young deaf pupil at the Abh Academy of Caen who, under instructor M. Janet, learns to articulate speech through vocal-mimic exercises. It notes his hollow voice and the effort to master sounds, including practice for the liquid L, with the mouth opened to guide tongue positions. A separate line mentions a Free Trade-Fireman alive and vigorously healthy who commanded a 120 ton schooner on the New York to Livd route.
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Caen
M. Janet
New York
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