Freindly dispatch discusses western navigation and policy
The letter notes concern over maintaining free navigation of the Mississippi for western inhabitants and hints Spain favors open intercourse to obtain supplies. It cites a true copy by Colonel George Nicholas and references the death of John Breckenridge, former U.S. attorney general, at his Lexington estate.
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United States
Spain
George Nicholas
Frankfort Palladium
John Breckenridge
The
Lexington
Mississippi Territory Governor Cowles Mead Speech Fragment
Nachez December 23 excerpts from Cowles Mead acting Governor speech praise for education diffusion and territorial growth. He urges public schools, unity, and patriotism, notes militia support and defense of rights, and hints at tense relations with nearby neighbors.
Fortified stance on Florida seizure by force
The speaker argues that Florida should be seized by force as United States territory owned by the nation. He notes the General Government’s views matter, and critiques Spanish actions as justifying hostilities, urging immediate action.
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Floridas
United States
Proclamation by Mississippi Territory Governor on Territorials
Cowles Mead declares a crackdown against a disintegration plot aiming to sever parts of the region from the United States. He urges civil and military officers to detain agents, bring them before tribunals, and take oaths within fifteen days or have commissions revoked.
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United States
Missisippi
European tensions and American frontier warnings at Aurora
A late European dispatch notes English and Prussian setbacks while a tense frontier moment looms in the United States. Reports from Augusta cite Burr’s diplomacy with Spain, Wilkinson's critical position near New Orleans, and Chocktaw war talk affecting militia officials and frontier farms near Major Woolbridge.
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Europe
Col. Burr
New-Orleans
Wilkinson
New York
England
Lisbon
United States Line
Woolbridge Aurora
Horse racing and local notices from South Carolina
On Wednesday Col Hampton's Merchant defeated Capt Singleton's Sarori vsy for 500 dollars. Omar won the 300 dollar purse with Col Hampton's Columbia. Red Bird beat Little Witch and Gourd.Seed for 200 dollars. MARRIED at Hopewell mills Jeremia n Flixtine to Jane M Minn Leslie. DEATHS in Columbia county Mer Jones Asa Savage and Mrs Nancy Ray. Mrs Tollofs dies near the city. Cotton prices 16 to 16 1/2 cents.
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Hampton
Merchant
Capt. Singleton
Sar
Ori Vsy
Col. Hampton
Omar
Mr. Taylor
Columbia
Mr. Higtower
Red Bird
Little Witch
Richardson
Singleton
Gourd
Redbird
Hopewell Mills
Barnwell
South Carolina
Swer
Jeremian Flixtine
Jane M'Minn Leslie
Columbia County
Mer. Jones
Asa Savage
Nancy Ray
Joseph Ray
Tollofs
Rodham ‘Tollofs
Broad Street Store Lists Sale of Various Articles
Mrs Newton advertises at her Broad Street shop above the Chronicle Office that she offers a range of articles for sale at the most reasonable terms to customers and the public.
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Broad Street
Chronicle
Wilk
Proclamation and Notice in Georgia 1806 Land Lottery Draw
Governor Jared Irwin issues orders for the 1806 land lotteryDraws by Creek Nation land grant act. Justices of inferior courts to collect applicants names, pay twelve and a half cents per draw, and transmit lists within three months. Also a separate proclamation offers a fifty dollar reward for the capture of a fugitive named Dice in Richmond County. Officers ordered to aid pursuit and ensure the offender stands trial.
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Henry Dearborn
United States
Washington
A&t
Aiawa
Executive Department
Georgia
Jared Irwin
Ernor
Cipie
Nathaniel
Richmond
Rigbert Erwin
Futug
Dourfailley
United States of America
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Thomas Powski
Nachez
Cowles Mead
Mississippi
Egypt
Union
Housé of Representatives
Army
U. States
Pers
Lewis Barre & Co
Augusta
William Muncrie
Seld
Thomas Muncrief
Ada
Lincoln
Re &c
Sporting Intelligence
Mrs. Newton
Mr. Waterman
Jamaica
E. Low
Savannah River
Joencarr
Thomas Sorsbee
Jarfd. Irwin
Hor. Marsary
Gov. Ee
Hor. Nakbuy
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