Land Office Provisions for Ohio and Indiana Lands Resurfaced
An act establishes land offices for disposal of United States lands between the military tract and the Connecticut reserve and on the Ohio River between Cincinnati and Vincennes. It authorizes registers and receivers, sets sale terms, and reserves sections for Delaware tribe, with sales by proclamation and private sale for unsold parcels, plus lead mine protections and a preemption for George Ash to claim 140 acres on the Ohio.
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U. States
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Jay
Unite States Military Tract
Connecticut Reserve
United States
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Vincennes
Ohio
Kentucky
Delaware
Register of the Land Office
Ohios
Kentucky River
Indiana Territory
Congress
George Ashthall
Protests Fill House and Senate Over March Approval
National figures Nath Macon and Smith headlined protests as the House of Representatives and Senate met. The session concluded with approval in March amid public demonstrations and debate on the measure.
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Nath. Macon
House of
Notable English Monarchy Critique and American Strife
The passage outlines a critical view of the English crown and its ministers, detailing the education and actions of George III, the influence of the Whigs, and alleged betrayals of American rights. It cites Pitt, Chatham, and Amherst, argues for colonial resistance, and predicts harsher British policies unless justice is granted to the United States.
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George Guelph
Hater
Norwich
Earl of
Bute
Robert Filmer
Laud
Sacheverel
George
Joseph
Queker
Duchy of Cornwall
England
Pitt
Britain
Atlantic
Quebec
Moro
Lord Chatham
House of Brunswick
Lord Amherst
United States
St. James
Veronia of Newcastle Arrives At Plymouth With War News
The Veronia of Newcastle under Henry Pymaster arrives at Plymouth from Memel after leaving March 28. Reports say nearly 20,000 Prussian troops were unable to join the army due to arm shortages. British ships gave up stock to aid allied forces. The Evening Trumpeter criticizes new ministers for America policy. An embargo order is issued to seize ships and vessels linked to the Ottoman Porte.
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England
Fox
America
U. States
Great Britain
Chc Ee
Expositox
Britain
Plymouth
Newcastle
Henry Pymaster
Memel
Timder
Shatter
Statiman
Customs
Grand Feignor
Admiralty
Ortgnan Porte
Citizens Meeting at Capitol Over Chesapeake Outrage
A large gathering of Richmond residents including neighbors from Manchester and surrounding areas met at the Capitol on Saturday evening at 4 o'clock. They discussed the late British squadron’s outrage on Chesapeake and resolved to take action.
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Richmond
Manchester
Chesapeake
Richmond Citizens Condemn Chesapeake Leopard Attack
A Richmond gathering denounces the Leopard attack on the U S Chesapeake as lawless and barbarous, blaming British government policy. The resolve calls for united action, urging redress, publicized outrage, and coordinated sentiment with Norfolk and state officials.
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Leopard
United States
Chesapeake
Berkely
Halifax
Commodore Douglas
Admiral Berkely
Ivall
Latura Fondae
London
Citieens
Richmond
Norfolk
Dmana Hood
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