Diamond shapes and a voyage to Rio de Janeiro noted
Captain Lovell records a January voyage with two companions from Rio de Janeiro on Tristar de Cunha. Following a five day return, Mr Lambert cleared about acres of land and planted seeds including coffee and sugar cane seeds supplied by the American minister at Rio de Janeiro. The crops show promise as they grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovell
Jonathan Limbert
Rio de Janeiro
Tristar de Cunha Ifands
Lambert
Avere
Volatile alkali treated apoplexy in 19th century case recalls Paris institute
The account by M Sage describes two apoplexy cases treated with volatile alkali. In the first, a young keeper recovered within an hour after alkali doses and nostril application, then walked 300 paces home. In the second, a man at table vomited, then regained senses and walked in two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Sage
National Institute At
Paris
Illness and deaths aboard brig Grand Turk from Havana voyage
Providence reports the brig Grand Turk arriving after 17 days from Havanna. The mate Thomas Allen died of a malignant fever, George Cozens of this town fell ill and died, captain William Leonard took command despite limited navigation knowledge, and crew member Richard Dillo was severely affected. The Havana voyage was marked by a fever outbreak.
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Providence
Grand Turk
Leonad
Cozens Maser
Havanna
Thomas Allen
Warwick
George Cozens
Richard Dillo
Longevity Remark From German Journal of Immortality
An elderly Rufsian near Polosk on Livonia’s frontier, who served with Gustavus Adolphus, fought at Pultaway in 1709 aged 86. He married at 93 and had children. His family totals 185, living in a village of ten houses. Now 186 and in good health.
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Polosk
Livonia
Gustavus Adolphus
Sweden
Pultaway
Tilcock
Phi
Harvest Prospects Bright Despite Early Setbacks
From Morristown New Jersey July 16 the Harvest notes abundant prospects for wheat rye oats and grass with promising yields. Indian corn is hampered by drought yet expected to recover with prompt rains. M Lescallier secretary to the French consul general and M Vior Gartenel arrived aboard the brig Alonzo in Plymouth en route to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morristown
Providence
M. Vior Gartenel
Tench
M. Lescallier
Alonzo
Pelar
Washington
Uty
Plymouth
Cotton Market Decline Noted In Liverpool Letter
A Liverpool merchant’s letter dated 2 June reports further declines in the cotton market with sales nearly impracticable at high prices. Upland and Brazil cottons fall, while New Orleans quotes slip. News of peace between Russia and the Porte circulates, and American verse condemned under blockade orders. The King’s illness deepens and details on the Little Belt incident are awaited.
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Liverpool
Charleston
New York
New Orleans
Brazil
Russia
Porte
France
Berlin
Milan
Little Belt
Capt. Bingham
British Military Movements and US Trade Notes in Montreal Letter
A Montreal letter dated July 12 1813 reports four regiments including two cavalry arriving at Quebec from England with heavy ordnance, hinting at preparations relating to Mr Foster and Mr Easter negotiations. It also notes a Paris letter claiming US duties will fall and the Emperor's favorable stance toward the United States with trade terms, sequestration rules, and export conditions for colonial goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
England
Niagara
Easter
Paris
Boston
United States
London
Capture of the Paulina by a Danish privateer in 1811
Letter from Captain Wm. P. Coffin to New York owners details a 1811 encounter near Norway with the Paulina manned by 12 sailors and four guns. Coffin fought the privateer for an hour, expending powder and using the vessel's iron ballast as weaponry, forcing the foe to retreat with performance praised by his crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. P. Coffin
Paulina
New-York
Eastwewr
Norway
Creldie
Rumors From Lisbon On Iberian Sieges
A New York report dated July 25 notes Capt Hart arrived after sailing from Lisbon on July 19 and mentions claims of Badajoz siege relief, British retreat to Lisbon amid shortages, Cadiz siege raised, and French units moving toward Soult near Seville. The letters from Lisbon echo similar information, but all remains unconfirmed.
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New-York
Hart
Lisbon
Badajoz
Cadiz
Soult
Seville
Letter Fragments Note Spanish News and European Movements
Extracts from letters dated Havenna and Gottenburg reveal a Spanish arrival from London and a Ruffian manifesto in France. Reports claim Austria and Prussia have mobilized 300,000 troops to threaten Russia if Poland troops are not withdrawn from frontiers.
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London
France
Gottenburg
Teia
Stockholm
St. Petersburg
Austria
Prusfia
Rusefia
Poland
C.d
Court of Enquiry Ordered Over Rodgers Strait Conduct
Government orders a court of enquiry to probe Commodore Rodgers conduct in the Little Belt strait. The court will convene in New York. Reports note ships preparing salt and crates cargoes in apparent support of the inquiry. Also cited are naval movements and recent Franco British engagements in Portugal and Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodgers
Strait of the Little Belt
New York
U. S
Liverpool
America
Boston Patriot
Red and White Swiss Wine to be Sold at Frankfort
The public is informed that red and white wine from the Swiss settlement of Indiana territory will be sold at Captain Weisiger's tavern in Frankfort on July 1 or 2 at moderate prices. Judges deem it superior to Bordeaux claret and part of 2409 gallons produced last year. the wine is described as pure wholesome and invigorating, free from harmful spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Territory
Weisiger
Frankfort
Return Day of Warren Superior Court Held Monday
The notice states that Monday, the 26th of August, is the return day for Warren Superior Court. It indicates the court session begin and related proceedings to be held on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Superior Court
Don Cayetano Perez on Tight Rope At Augusta
A historic advertises Don Cayetano Perez performing on a tight rope with feats including a child and two men tied to him, a drunken man act, and a Somerset disguise. Donna Margaretta Perez and Mr Rowson also appear as clown. Doors open 7:30, show at eight with 50 cent admission, half price for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowson
Donna Margaretta Perez
Don Cayetano Perez
Somerset
Notice to debtors of M Coy and Lark partners
Creditors of the firm of M Coy and Lark, which expired on the 23rd of March, are asked to call on L McCoy and settle their notes and accounts by the 22d of the month. If not paid, their notes and accounts will be placed with Ware and Bar ton for collection. Lewis McCoy for the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M*coy & Lark
L. M‘coy
Ware & Bar
Ton
Lewis M
Tutzlesi Fernanda, Vaxwtors
Financiers to Lewis M Coy and Lark Seek Accounts
All those gentlemen indebted to Lewis M Coy or to M Coy and Lark before or at the start of the partnership will find their accounts placed with proper collectors. Lewis M Coy at . August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis M‘coy
M*coy
Lark
Lewis M*coy
Isaac Anthor Jewelry Ad Promises Bargains in Augusta
The subscriber thanks Augusta citizens for patronage and announces assisted by skilled workmen. On hand are elegant watches rings earrings spoons and clocks among other items offered at reduced prices for prompt payment. Jewelry repair and watch service with warranty noted. Cash paid for old silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Isaac Anthor
Meeting of Augusta Citizens to Establish a Library
A call goes out for residents of Augusta to attend a meeting at Buffin's Tavern this evening at half past eight to discuss establishing a free library. The notice invites interested citizens to participate in organizing the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Notice of continued business at Washington Street
A notice states that the proprietor will continue business at his Washington Street location, inviting friends and the public to place orders which will be received and executed with fidelity and dispatch as of August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington’treet
August Buyer's Guide Ad Dena crifice Tooth Paste and General Goods
An 18th century advertisement touts aromatic toothpaste with claims of curing scurvy and preserving gums, offered 50 cents per box at a Medical Store near the Market House, Augutta, along with a vast list of fabric, fashion, and household goods for cash only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augutta
Notice to Collectors on Tax Executions for 1811 arrears
Notice to collectors that executions will take place immediately after the tenth of October for those in arrears on the year 1811 tax.
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Montreal
Ant Intelligent
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Portugal
Spain
Havenna
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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