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Newspaper

Alton Spectator

Location

Alton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1837

Page

3

Local Elections and Florida Indian Hostilities Report

The article notes a local election result in Monroe County with Dr. James Ba Moons winning by a large majority and mentions celebrations by local temperance groups. It also reports ongoing Florida Indian disturbances with attacks on Fort Kang and Port Armstrong, criticizing calls for restraint while urging punitive action.

John D Whitesideus-Sen Kindibop St. Cleir Moptoe Jase Ba Moons Monroe County Florida Fort Kang Port Armstrong Jackson

Devastating Flood Strikes City Amid Violent Storms

A raging flood from a sudden thunderstorm devastated the city last night. Homes and streets were inundated with water up to five feet, causing loss of life and widespread property damage. Also noted were collapsed bridges, ruined stores in Marsh Market, and several drownings including a woman and children in Meadows and nearby lanes.

Jouss Palla Appold Jan William Miller Pratt Street Dora Wong Harrison Street

Authenticated Florida dispatch details troop movements

Savannah paper reports from Captain D Lagnel of the Ordnance Corps that an express from Tampa arrived at Gareys Ferry last Friday. It notes Micanopy Jumper and others left Tampa before the 14th due to fear of measles mistook as smallpox, with various letters explaining their reasons for departure.

Ringgold Moumba Thakos M.caisopy W. WhatMicanopyOaiAin Newnansville Jesop D’ Lagnel Tampa Midnapy Dade Fon King Fort Hardlee Samafsee Phiuonytysanses Picolata St. Augustine Savannah Florida D.lagnel Ordnance Corps Garey's Berry Pamps Ismal Pox Abraham Aloy

Notifies Land Warrant Holders of Revolutionary War Grants

The Treasury Department announces notices to holders of land warrants granted by the United States for military services in the Revolutionary War. The June 15 1837 notice directs attention to the warrants issued to officers and soldiers of the war and outlines requisite actions.

United States

Unclear historical records detail public lads witbeet tay state and exam notes

Fragmented OCR shows a sequence of names and places with a focus on a July or June meeting and exam proceedings. The text lists numerous individuals and offices, including Mason, Parker, Lewis, Joyes, and Poindexter, along with scattered institutional terms, suggesting a formal board or committee session with examinations and agenda items.

Wishins on Glope Missionary Letter from Singapore

Report from Singapore dated January 19 182S notes a letter from Consul Mr Brelatier describing American Board missionaries. It records a resolution to fit up the former Mieday school room to lodge ill sailors with medical aid under Mr Bates and Mr Travelli's committee.

Department of State Brelatier Singapore Travelli Sincapore Pear Missionaries of American Board of Commissions For Foreign Missions Mieday School Afr. Bateser

Fragmented 19th Century Navy and War Office Dispatches

A garbled OCR record reports on appointments and retirements in the Army and Navy, including Major William P. Piercy’s discharge, remarks from a General and adjutant, and scattered notes on officers, ships, and finances. It references the Tampa Bay area, Washington in the Navy Department, and various military and mercantile details with numerous unreadable fragments.

Tampa Bay William P. Piercy Regiment of Creek Volunteers Washington Piercy Crecké Afajor Jgsap S. Churchh Ei Artand Army

Appointment Notices for U S Diplomatic Posts

The United States announces appointments including Jom M Reap of Philadelphia as attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and Juan Maria Castanos as consul for the port of Sa Bis Mexico. William Bi' Gitthard named consul for the port of Matepy North California Mexico.

Jom M. Reap Philadelphia Hn Auomey United Stites Peninsylvania Joax Maria Castanos United States Bis Meftco William Bi’ Gitthard C¢nsul Matepy California Mexico

Rome Cay Ahaad Ape Ony Judd

Fragmentary OCR text mentions names Rome Cay Ahaad Ape Ony Judd without clear context or events.

Rome

Currency Doubts Circus Currency Value and Political Echoes

The piece mocks Democratic currency theory and value with cents and dollars quoted oddly. It notes Kendall’s purchase of something, hints at political maneuvering and bank presses, and recounts assorted snippets from various papers and satirical scenes.

Also Mentioned on This Page

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