Marble Columns Debut in Capitol Restoration Plan
A letter from Washington reports Latrobe’s proposal to use locally quarried marble for the Capitol’s exterior and interior columns. The blocks, 26 feet long and nearly 3 feet in diameter, would be floated to Capitol Hill. Two marble varieties, red and green cement, yield a vivid, jeweled polish and dramatic contrast.
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Washington
Batra Ain
Reading
Thomas Smith
James River
Virginia
Virginia—on the ‘Turnpike
Fredericktown
Potomac
Leesburgh
S. W. Mountain
Cotocktin Mountain
Maryland
Rengion
Loudon County
Latrobe
Capital Hill
U.S. Gax
Arrival of a new Captain General in Havana port
Editor reports from Havana dated July 6 about plans to close the port to foreign bottoms under a Ferdinand order. The old governor Apadova manages to persuade the new captain general that a combined force of 1690 men suffices to keep order, amid planters and merchants alarm over tighter control in the extensive colony.
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Havana
Orleans
Ferdinand
Apadova
Madrid
Regretted Move of Apadoca and Loss of the 44 Gun Ship
A Southampton letter reports Apadoca’s plan to assume Mexico’s vice royalty, hindered by the loss of a 44 gun frigate valued over a million dollars. The vessel contained valuables and some impressed Americans and was destroyed by fire on July 4, delaying departure amid Colombian cruiser threats.
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Apadoca
Hlavanah
Carracas
Vera Cruz
Mexco
Apodeca
Terra Firma
Mexico
Aurord
Congress Pushes Census Of Officers Including Birthplaces
A dated newspaper fragment discusses a congressional resolution demanding a detailed list of government officers, their names salaries and birthplaces. The text critiques the inquiry as overreaching and notes related dispatches about public inquiries and a Cadiz consulate incident.
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Congress
Ofice
J. Merass
Subscriptions to National Bank Likely Surplus by Two Million
Washington City reports a likely two million dollar surplus in subscriptions to the National Bank. The outlook suggests strong public support and ample funds beyond what is needed, signaling a favorable financial position for the institution.
Subscriptions Opened for Bank of the United States
The United States Bank subscription books closed in the city with about two million and a third subscribed. Washington, Richmond, Baltimore, Wilmington, Trenton, Philadelphia report large totals. Other cities including New York Boston Charleston Lexington and New Orleans expected to contribute heavily.
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United States
Bank of the United
New York
Boston
Charleston
Lexington
New Orleans
Wiich
United States’. Bank
Bank of the United States
York Gazette
Cartha genian Privateers Threaten Amelia Island Depot
The report warns that Cartha genian privateers may seize Amelia Island to use as a port for their operations. They plan to leverage easy sailing from the port and Fernandina fortifications to control access and threaten Spanish holdings in the West Indies.
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Amelia Island
Bahama
Fernandina
Spain
United Provinces
Sao. Repub
Connecticut Finances Under State Budget Report
The Connecticut government estimates its current year funds at $110000 with the state's account against the United States totaling $150272. A sensational note claims a preserved female body found in a Kentucky saltpetre cave may be Lot's Wife, reported by a Boston paper.
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Napole
Alba
Connecticut
United States
Kentucky
Lot
Boston Paper
Sunken Island Slips Into West Canada Creek Near Herkimer
About five acres of land slipped from a hill east of Herkimer into West Canada Creek near its confluence with the Mohawk river. The incident was reported from Utica in the Patriot.
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Herkimer
Canada Creek
Utica
Patriot
Care for the Tooth-Ache with Nut Gall Remedy
The text describes a home remedy using a nut gall placed into a tooth cavity for about half to an hour. After removal the tooth is covered with a white matter, then a fresh piece is applied. The process continues until no matter comes away, at which point the cure is claimed to be effected.
Death of Mrs. Maria Wingate at Her Father’s Home
Maria Wingate died on Wednesday in her 47th year at the residence of her father Major Thorne in 8.C. Mes. She was the wife of Mr. Thomas Wingate of this city.
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Major Thorne
Maria Wingate
Thomas Wingate
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Chatte
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Lower Canada
Castle of St. Louis
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Renigeard
George Hennessy
Washington Street
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Sylva
Austin Woolfolk
Augusta
Baltimore
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Hannock County
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Thomas Lundy
Racigh Kuyister
Luzusl G
James Wood
Lumvns County
Congress of
Mond Academy
Ares Oless
Jadisetlinies Ately
de Boa . Tal Et Caer
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Broad Street
Aupustay
Greun More CO
Tolowss
State Bank of North
Auigust
Jumbia County
Columbis
James Luke
Samuel Gefman
Eli G. Pnett
Loye
Henry
James Cary
Adin
James Key
Georgia
Congress of the United States
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Richmond
Harry
Jackson
Ogiethorpe County
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Young
Tennessee
A. Rhodes
Richmiond Joi
Negee
Sams
Richard Fagin
Henderson
Up County
Whem Ewig
Rhodes
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