Troubled Regency Era and Indian Intrigues Mentioned
A fragmented chronicle describes brutal massacres of women under a tyrant in a Caribbean setting, travel dangers without a passport, and a critique of governance. It also covers English political distress, retrenchment calls, and election results, plus a Louisiana letter on the Caddo chief’s mysterious mercantile mission and its potential impact on travelers and regional relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Nacarrocuss
St. Antonio
Ferdinand
Arroyo Houde
New Chemical Instrument Promises Grand Demonstrations
London Times reports on a new instrument, the Sin-he grand blowpipe, using a condensed oxygene hydrogene mixture. Dr Lawke of Cambridge notes connections to Beautes and Strongtites, with demonstrations including platinum fusion, palladium glow, and a burning diamond. Sam, Stirry Institution, London, December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawke
Cambridge
Surry
Sam
E. J. Murray
Frontier Tensions Prompt Militia Action in New Jersey
Alarm rises in Camden and Wayne counties as raids by neighboring Indians provoke measures. General Floyd, leading a militia brigade, has been directed by the executive to adopt necessary defensive steps along the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Wayne Counties
Floyd
Blockade of Cuba and British vessels report
The British schooner Friendship arrived after ten days from St Jago de Cuba with news of Cuba under strict stockade by a squadron of twelve to thirteen ships. Commodore Taylor vowed to maintain the blockade and warned he would not be captured by Spanish vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship
Willey
St Jazo de Cuba
Patriot
Commodore Taylor
Cuba
United States
Charleston City
Discovery claimed on Junius letters author
London dispatch reports a new work claiming to prove Sir Philip Francis wrote the Junius letters. If proven, the long disputed inquiry will end, quelling a heated literary debate that has stirred the period’s intellectual world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunius
Junius
Philip Francis
London
Beal Notice Regrets Wife Tabitha Left Home
William B. Beal states Tabitha S Beal has left his home and refuses to be responsible for any contracts she may make. He demands no one trade with or credit her on his account and declares he will not be liable for her actions. April 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magia
Regim
Petion
Lucifer
Europe
Great Britain
Cape
Evien
Christophe
England
Commons
Bank of England
Tabitha S. Beal
William B. Beal
Duel Fought After Insult Ends In Fatal Fire
A man challenged by an older rival to a duel after a disputed regitima cy, an insult with charges of cowardice and theft led to a firing. The younger man shot and killed his asser ted foe without hesitation.
Poems on Friendship and Love from Moore
Excerpted verse reflecting on changing moods and enduring friendship. The speaker rejects sudden heartbreak while celebrating shared moments, urging a toast to happiness, truth, and enduring affection that sustains through life’s weariness. The poem dwells on love, friendship, and the hope of consoling companionship.
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ST. Evremond
Upper Ward
Thomas H. Penn
Miles Beach
Middle Ward
H. Nesbitt
Peter Menard
Jonas Brown
Lower Wamp
Thomas Handley
John Liverman
Georgia Journal
The
London Times
New Chemical Instrument
Dill
Adelaide
Trinidad
Barbadoes
Plymouth
France
New Orleans
N. E
Stainback Wilson
Douglass
Walker
Samuel C. Douglass
Samuel C. Douglass, George M. Walker
James Beal
Moore
Yasi
Ming
J.D. Weathers
Jamaica
James” Braser
Pure Holland Cis
Mess
Olmstex
Acroett & Co
Audt
Rs. Savon
Richmond Pcademy
Academy
Isaac Herbert
Ladies’ Academy
Mount of Health
Sandwich
Caleb Stone Belknap
J. Finlater
NEW Books
Rogers
PIA
Change Company i
General Assembly of the of Georgia
Augusta
Bill
James B
Lafitte
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