Pickering branded a treasonous foe of the American state
A provocative critique targets Timothy Pickering, calling him a traitor to the United States and a dangerous prime mover of opposition to the government. The piece condemns his mind, temper, and actions, arguing he undermines national unity and endangers constitutional order.
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United’States
U. States
Vehent
Mr. Walsh
Finnothy Pickering
Hichfel
Lexington
Sheridan
Warren Hastings
Canada
New-England
Ivesy
Pickering
Jong
Senate
Fane & Egtyfiem
Eae Cravin
Sofar
Tim
Arnold
United States
Timothy Pickering
Buileng
Homer
Aimez
Flogging Local Militia Sparks Commons Debate
Sir Francis Burdett read a letter from a Liverpool tradesman detailing the flogging of Taylor, a Local Militia private, after a court martial. The song he wrote allegedly inspired the charge, and Colonel Karl ordered Taylor's arrest. Taylor was sentenced to fifty lashes on the parade, with the remainder remitted by Colonel Earl. The letter defends Colonel Earl as humane and notes many at the court martial wished to acquit.
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Mary
Francis Burdett
Liverpool
Baronet
Taylor
Perefel
Karl
Halberts
Earl
Tayloft
Society of Light and Beat Owners
Eerie account of Hindu funeral rites in Zedestan visit
The writer describes a ritual burning of a deceased man by the Hoogly river with detailed steps, including immersion of the widow and cremation setup. The narrative notes skepticism from readers and presents the scene as witnessed, with emphasis on the customs observed.
Congress duty in a peaceful republic
The Alexandria Herald argues Congress should preserve peace over war and disorder. It contrasts American prosperity with European despotism, urging restraint, adherence to justice, and steady domestic growth amid calls for national action.
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Congress
Flogging controversy in parliament over military punishment
The debate centers on a court martial and flogging practices. Sir Robert Taylor defends humane treatment while critics call flogging abhorrent and incompatible with British liberty. Parliament seeks minutes of the court martial for further inquiry.
Woman’s public self immolation ends in ashes
A distraught woman tied reeds around a pile and set it alight while her husband lay dead. She faced the flames with inflexible fortitude and a vow to heaven, as relatives extinguished the remains and the scene dissolved into uproar and mourning.
Frigate Constitution Sailing Toward France amid British Vessels
Reports from Annapolis describe the frigate Constitution leaving for France with Mr Bantow and others aboard, while two British frigates rode at anchor in the Roads. Captain Hull hailed the Atalanta, which answered Civilly and played the President's March. The Aurora analyzes U.S. Britain relations, noting Mr Foster's exchanges with Secretary Monroe.
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Hull
Atalanta
Columbia
Great Britain
Foster
Monroe
Baltimore” Whig
Fragmentary OCR Letter Frays Diplomatic Tensions
Readable fragments describe strained intercourt discussions and possible misunderstandings between governments. The text hints at amicable aims yet implies strategic or deceptive conduct affecting relations and expectations of both sides.
Importation of India gods and vessel actions near Montreal
Reports allege attempts to import Indian idols into Canada from the U S with seized goods at Montreal. The ship Spartan under Captain Bicon, arriving from London, was boarded July 13 at latitude 43 30 and longitude 45 by a Vreech frigate. They claimed capturing several American and British vessels, including the brig Two Brothers, and a privateer, while fog aided Spartan in escape.
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India
Canada
U. States
Montreal
Bicon
London
Vreech Frigae
Burtewentya
B.tsey
Boston
Two Brothers
Lisbon
Guernsey
St. John’s
Fchr
France
Montevideo
Mer
Libel case in Philadelphia seeks damages over 1864 editor clash
On Saturday a libel suit filed by J. Smith against Wm. Dwane editor of the Aurora proceeded before Judge Yates. The case, stating the plaintiff as steward of a Losaro retto, occupied the court into Tuesday evening. On Wednesday the jury awarded $800 to the plaintiff, with Meffis Hopkinson and Binney for the defendant.
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Philadelphia
Yates
J. Smith
Wm. Dwane
the Aurora
Meffis
Hopkinson
Binney
Meffis Rafh
Destructive freshet floods Poultney river area
A Vermont freshet on Monday swept away mills bridges and houses in Poultney river towns. Property valued near 100000 dollars vanished as cattle grain and grass fields were washed away. An extensive woolen cloth factory and other assets were lost. some lives feared. Poultney Castleton and Middleton report damage.
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Vermont
New-York Gazette
Poultney River
Poultney
Castleton
Middleton
Norfolk letter reports Coote appointed Governor of Canadas
A July 27 letter to Norfolk states General Sir Erye Coote, famed for Egypt, has become Governor of the Canadas and Commander in Chief of forces in British America. It notes his departure from England with five thousand troops, bringing the regulars on the continent to twenty three thousand, excluding Native Canadians.
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Norfolk
New-York
Erye Coote
Egypt
Canalas
America
England
Court Martial to Try Wilkinson at Fredericktown Maryland
A general Court Martial will convene at Fredericktown Maryland on September 2 with General Gansevoort presiding and Walter Jones as judge advocate for the trial of Brigadier General Wilkinson. A U S boat sent up the Wa bath with salt for the Delaware Miami and Potawatomi tribes returned, failing to deliver the main mission item as the Prophet's town detained the vessel for two days while councils were held.
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Fredericktown
Marylard
Briz
Gansevoort
Walter Jones
Wilkinson
Watchmar
U. States
Thas
Anes Alver
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