Smiths and Lovell Voyage Report on Plantings in Rio de Janeiro
Captain Lovell notes departure with two companions from Rio de Janeiro on Tristar de Cunha in January. After five days at sea he returned to the Island. Lambert cleared about acres of land and planted seeds including Coffee Tree and Sugar Cane supplied by the American minister at Rio de Janeiro. The crops showed promising growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovell
Jonathan Limbert
Rio de Janeiro
Tristar de Cunha Ifands
Lambert
Avere
Remarkable Memoir Claims Volatile Alkali Fights Apoplexy
M Sage cites two cases from Paris on using volatile alkali as an immediate remedy for severe apoplexy. He describes a 2 year old keeper who recovered after mouth administration and nasal dosing, then walked to his chamber within an hour. A second case shows rapid restoration of senses after vomiting and alkali dosing at table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Sage
National Institute At
Paris
Fatal Fever Strikes Crew of Grand Turk Arriving in Providence
The brig Grand Turk from Havanna docked in Providence after 17 days at sea. The mate Thomas Allen of Warwick died of a malignant fever soon after departure, George Cozens of this town fell ill and died on the 13th, Captain Cozens died, William Leonard assumed command despite limited navigation knowledge, and Richard Dillo also fell ill two days before arrival with a probable lasting illness. The voyage westward was made during a notably sickly period in Havanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Grand Turk
Leonad
Cozens Maser
Havanna
Thomas Allen
Warwick
George Cozens
Richard Dillo
Longevity Remark From German Journal on a 186 Year Old Patriarch
A German journal notes a man near Polosk on Livonia’s frontier who served with Gustavus Adolphus. He was 86 at the 1709 battle of Pultaway, married at 93 and had children. His 185 descendants live in a ten house village, and he remains healthy at 186.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polosk
Livonia
Gustavus Adolphus
Sweden
Pultaway
Tilcock
Phi
Harvest Prospects Bright Despite Delays and Pests
Morristown reports a bountiful harvest with unusually productive wheat and rye and promising oats and grass yields. Indian corn faces delays from zin scarcity but is expected to recover with better supplies. officials noted a brig voyage to Washington with officials detained briefly but released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morristown
Providence
Liverpool Merchant Reports Slump in Cotton Prices and News
Extract from a Liverpool merchant letter dated June 2 notes continuous declines in the cotton market with uplands quoted at low price and Brazil cottons falling. It also mentions peace rumors between Russia and the Porte, potential French adjustments, and ill health of the King. It cites admiralty court actions over blockades and pending dispatches on the Little Belt incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Charleston
New York
New Orleans
Brazil
Russia
Porte
France
Berlin
Milan
Little Belt
Capt. Bingham
War rumors from Quebec and Paris hints at imperial preparations
A Montreal dated letter of July 12 1813 reports four regiments including cavalry arriving at Quebec with heavy ordnance to deter potential actions linked to Mr Foster and Mr Easter. Paris letters to Boston claim American independence pleases the Emperor and outline colonial trade changes with duties, permits, and high profits for export.
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Quebec
England
Niagara
Easter
Letter from Captain Coffin on Paulina privateer clash
An 1811 letter from Captain Wm. P. Coffin to New York owners describes the Paulina’s encounter with a larger privateer near Eastwear, the ship’s defense with four guns and twelve men, a close pursuit, exchange of fire, and the privateer withdrawal after Coffin’s crew inflicted damage with iron ballast and limited ammunition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. P. Coffin
Paulina
New-York
Eastwewr
Norway
Creldie
Siege reports and movements circulate from Lisbon
New York dispatch notes Captain Hart arrived from Lisbon and reports that siege actions at Badajoz and Cadiz were at issue, with British troops retreating and French forces marching toward Soult near Seville. but all details remain unconfirmed.
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New-York
Hart
Lisbon
Badajoz
Cadiz
Soult
Seville
Letter extracts report European overreach and troop movements
An 18th century letter from Havenna dated July 27 notes a Spanish voyage from London and a Ruffian manifesto arriving in town. A later note says no new events. A Gottenburg May 10 dispatch reports a courier from St. Petersburg with Austria and Prussia offering 300000 troops if Russia withdraws from Poland frontiers.
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London
France
Gottenburg
Teia
Stockholm
St. Petersburg
Austria
Prusfia
Rusefia
Poland
C.d
Court of Enquiry into Commodore Rodgers Conduct
Government orders a court of enquiry to investigate Commodore Rodgers conduct in the Little Belt strait. The court will convene in New York amid military reports of naval activity and ongoing European battles with noted French and British engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodgers
Strait of the Little Belt
New York
U. S
Red and White Wine from Swiss Indiana Territory Sale
Public notice that good Red and White Wine from the Swiss settlement of Indiana territory will be offered at Capt. Weisiger's tavern in Frankfort on July 1st or 2nd at moderate prices. Judges find it superior to Bordeaux claret, part of 2409 gallons made last year, warranted pure wholesome and invigorating, free from pernicious foreign spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Territory
Weisiger
Frankfort
Warren Superior Court Returns Day Set for August 26
The Return Day for Warren Superior Court is scheduled for Monday the 26th of August. Runners, jurors, and spectators are advised to prepare for the event at the court house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Superior Court
Don Cayetano Perez on Tight Rope in Augusta Tonight
Don Cayetano Perez presents a novelty tight rope performance with a giant wooden shoe act and balancing feats including a child on his neck and a boy tied to each foot. Donna Margaretta Perez performs, with Mr Rowson as clown. Admittance 50 cents, doors at half past seven, curtain at eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowson
Donna Margaretta Perez
Don Cayetano Perez
Somerset
Notice to debtors of M Coy and Lark firm
Those indebted to the firm of M Coy and Lark, expired March 234, are urged to call on L M Coy to pay notes and accounts by the 22d instant. If they fail to respond, notes and accounts will be placed with Ware and Bar ton for collection. Lewis Mcoy for the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M*coy & Lark
L. M‘coy
Ware & Bar
Ton
Lewis M
Tutzlesi Fernanda, Vaxwtors
Debt collection notice for Lewis M Coy and Lark partners
All gentlemen indebted to Lewis M Coy or to the firm before or at the start of M Coy and Lark are informed their accounts will be placed with proper collectors. Lewis M Coy at. August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis M‘coy
M*coy
Lark
Lewis M*coy
The Subscriber Announces Jewelry Store Reopening
The subscriber thanks Augusta citizens for past patronage and announces new help. He offers gold and silver watches, earrings, pins, rings, spoons, and fancy items plus clocks at reduced prices for prompt payment. Jewelry made or repaired with warrants. old silver bought. Isaac Anthor. August 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Isaac Anthor
Citizens of Augusta Seek Establishment of Free Library
A meeting of Augusta residents desiring a community library is requested at Mr Buffin’s Tavern this evening at half past eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Local Merchant Announces Continued Service at Washington Street
An early notice states the proprietor will continue business at the Washington Street stand, inviting friends and the public to place orders which will be received and executed faithfully and promptly as of August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington’treet
Aromatic Tooth Paste Promoted and Sold at Market House
An advertisement extols an aromatic tooth paste claiming it cures and prevents scurvy, preserves gums, and freshens breath. It notes a box price of 50 cents and a dozen price for resale, and mentions a Medical Store near the Market House in Augusta run by J. Howard. The piece also lists a broad array of goods available for cash, including hats, textiles, shawls, lace, and gloves, with many color options.
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Augutta
Notice to Collectors on Tax Executions After October
Notice to collectors that executions will proceed for the year 1811 excepted, against those in arrears, to be pursued immediately after the first of October next.
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I. Ted
Ial
ORT
M. Vior Gartenel
Tench
M. Lescallier
Alonzo
Pelar
Washington
Uty
Plymouth
the Chronicle
Montreal
Ant Intelligent
Merchiant
Portugal
Spain
Boston
United States
Havenna
America
Boston Patriot
President
Decatur
N. York Gazette
Duke of Dalmatia
Beresford
Albuhera
Prince of Easling
Maffena
Almeida
Doncha Margaretta Perez
Don Cayetano
General Washington
Angutt
Wilson
Isaac $. ‘Tuttle
Wm. P. Fernanda
Isaac S.tuttle
India
Imperial
Geo. R. Clayton
Treasury
Treasury Office Milledge
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