Death of the Honorable Nathaniel Bowditch in Salem
The obituary notes the death of Nathaniel Bowditch born March 26 1773 in Salem Massachusetts a self taught scholar who mastered Newtons Principia and learned French and German to access broader science He navigated East Indian voyages and published Moores Navigator under his name after improving it He also mapped Salem harbor and supported the Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company later serving as its actuary Bowditch influenced American science navigation and education through his writings and leadership.
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Bowditch Remembered as Eminent American Scientist and Leader
The article honors Dr Bowditch as a global scientific figure whose work and translations earned praise from British journals and European societies. It highlights his roles with the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Royal Society, praising his integrity energy and plain manner. It laments his death and the loss to science and private virtue.
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Missionaries and funds amid 19th century religious distress
The document analyzes how the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions sends missionaries while funds lag. It notes seven months of receipts averaging about 21,500 dollars, efforts to reduce debt, and delays in sending new missions due to finances. It mentions Indian missions, Dutch policy in the Archipelago, and dire effects including dismission of schools in Ceylon and loss of thousands of students.
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Proportion of Women Bereft of Husbands Diminished
The text notes a decrease in the share of women left without husbands, indicating improved marital stability or social change reducing widowed statuses. It reflects a trend in the period toward fewer widows relative to married women.
Brothers seeks sisters from Sligo to Quebec
A brother inquires for his sisters Ann Galany and Rose Galany who left Sligo Ireland for Quebec about four years ago aiming for the United States. They had no acquaintances in the country. The brother, Thomas Gazaway, describes himself as a worthy man awaiting news.
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Separated Sisters Search Ends With Public Appeal
A young man of sixteen seeking reunion with sisters after hardships aboard a schooner bound for Havre de Grace, Maryland, appeals through editors for letters guiding his family reunion. Letters should reach him at Havre de Grace care of Rosert Gats Esq.
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Duelling Settlement in Early Congress Recalled
The Journals of the Old Congress recount a 1777 dispute between Gunning Bedford and John Sergeant. Bedford is summoned to answer for conduct, then pardoned after apologizing to the house and to Sergeant, ending the case. The note contrasts past brevity with modern duel delays.
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Voyage of Bonite Sloop Completes Circumnavigation
The Bonite under M Auguste Valiant returned to Best after twenty one months at sea. It visited Cadiz Rio Janeiro Mount Video Patagonia Terra del Fuego Valparaiso and several Chilean ports then proceeded to Sanswich Islands Philippine Islands China Cochin China Singapore Prince of Wales Island Ganges Pondicherry and Isle of Oo. Of 151 crew none died and only a few cases of scurvy near the voyage end.
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Exploring Expedition Costs and Plans Revealed
The Navy Secretary reports to Congress on the South Sea Exploring Expedition. Costs to March first total 703570 dollars, plus 886071 for two and a half years, totaling 1589641 dollars. One frigate and store vessels to be dispensed with to cut expenses. The force includes 84 officers with salaries from 1500 to 2500 dollars. the Chaplain will serve as historian.
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