Massacre and defence debate in Libesia colony
Fragmentary 1835 dispatches recount a massacre of 17 settlers by natives near Port Cresson, the warlike stance of Libesian authorities, relief efforts by Caldwell and Millsburg, and warnings against arming colonies. Includes reflections on colonial defense and protests against military prep.
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Africa
Siestén
Attica
Alleng
Ingland
William I. Weaver
Edina
Bert Cresson
Sacenedina
Caldwell
New-Georgia
Millsburg
Lucia
Pawling
Iverpool
Leeward
Hankinson
Jone
Fiveteen
Ruth
Taylor
Bassa
Pinney
Tom
Hankisson
Rawling
Joe
Jane
Timbuctoo
Fernandez
Port Cresson Company
Extraordinary and Fatal Deed at River Clash
The Cincinnati Evening Post reports a Navy lieutenant involved in a river quarrel with three Arkansans, two of whom are brothers. After a challenger insisted on combat and a trusty second joined, they landed, fired, and the lieutenant was struck by his foe's ball, leading to a fatal confrontation.
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Ohio
Kentucky
Autchison
L. Cone
Ridgefield
Hutchison
Cone
Hutchivs
Adams
Joan Quincy Abas
Prence
Jackson
Congress
Rhode Island
Burs
Newport
R. L
Harsford_Consention
Royal Arch Maronry
Tree
Sprague
Burgess
Burges
Senate
Providence
House
Federpliat
U. S. Gaza
National Intelligencer
Apane
Givita
Pearce
Whig Party
Boston ‘Pranscript
Everett
Philip
Commonwealth
Daniel"Webster
Delaware
Lakes
Daniel—Webster
Tommtry
Massachusetts
Dariust Waaster
Jefferson
Adama
Daniel Weoerer
Manton
Murrel
Tennessee
State
Nashville
Werare
Greensboro
Whoolly
Erie
Brasitos de San Jago
Boca del Rio
Abispa
Sophia
Custom House
Oyester
Oceano
Hamburg
Buca del Rio
Spartiena
Teilfare
New York
Matonoras
Henry
al Bueachica
Banita
Bocachica
Cleveland “Whig
Lake Erie
Commodore Perry
Detroit
Cleveland
Daniel Webster
Bera
Sir John Colbourne
John
Kincaid
Deel
Cincinnati Evening Post
Arkansas
Silk culture spreads in Eastern States gains notice
An early 19th century report notes silk cultivation attracting interest in Connecticut and parts of Massachusetts and the Carolinas and Georgia. It mentions improved machinery, optimism about export value, mulberry plants and seed imports, and a cautioned view on Chinese seed practices. A public meeting ends with a speaker proposing a quieter hand-clap method.
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Union
Fes
He. N.S. Journal of Commerce
Wat
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Carolinas
Georgia
New England
Canton
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Hitina
Dean Sig
Harris
Port Cresson
Byipethy
Thesadams Sentinel and General Advertiser
Libesia
Randolphiana
John Randolph
Roanoke
Monroe
Sity
Missouri
Rufus King
Potomac
Old Virginia
Jamaica
AhTir
Juilding Circulating Library
Cullir Ortis
HK. T. Herald
Publiebi
John Quincy Adams
General Harrison
Mr. Webster
West
Middle States
Boston Daily
Henry Clay
Webster
Clay
Nat, Gaz
Ananaee
al ‘Ocean
Pennay
Davigu
Wapersn
Pennsylvania
Antimasone
Harriton
Jackenn
Oxay
Matt
Winerne
Bi Brook
South Deerfield
Mass
E. Hoyt
Mr. Everett
Ake
Dasaprut Hoaatcave
Metamoras
Amer
Mae Sted Ma
New Orleans
Carrolton
Mississippi
Waz
Drouding
Esse I
England
Louisville Journal
Springfield
John S
Emily
Liverpool Mercury
Antigua
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