Debate Over Blockade Pressure and Privateers
A 1801 letter from Washington notes threats to US independence and a looming challenge from privateers off Delaware. Commodore Decatur is ordered to cruise south from Hampton Roads to curb privateering. The report also mentions Napoleonic-era press suppression and a fatal shooting near an ambush, with few clues to the assailant.
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Paul Hamilton
Washington
Savannah
Decatur
Hampton Roads
Augusta Weekly Dispatch Reflections on European Affairs
The column discusses England's health of royal daughters, Napoleon and Dul inea meddling with England, trade hints between France and England, Cadiz and Spain, and optimistic notes on Florida and Georgia manufacturing. It urges American seizure of favorable opportunities for free navigation from the Flotidas to the sea.
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England
Barber
Napoleon
Dulinea
Otherlands
Erskell
Ceace
France
Cadiz
Spain
Eorgia
Florida
U. States
Free Navigation on Scheldt Stirs Longstanding Conflicts
The excerpt laments prolonged wars in Europe sparked by navigation rights. It condemns kingly ambition, cites vetoes on Scheldt access, and pleads for peace while noting drought strife and crops suffering, ending with a plea to pray.
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Europe
French Republic
Billy Pit
St. John
Pope
Political factions clash over party loyalty and leadership
The writer rails at Republicans in harsh terms, urging caution and unity against Federalists and Apostate Whigs, while praising Georgia's old members like Troup and Cobb and questioning who should replace Smelt as their leader. The piece warns against inexperienced pilots and calls for a decisive Rand for, amid party infighting.
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John Adams
Scilla
Caribbis
Georgia
Troup
Birdh
Smelt
Cobb
Revelations influence on political leaders urged for reflection
The article quotes Revelation to urge readers to study the Seven Churches and their messages to bishops. It argues the text applies to modern elections and leaders, noting Romans left much to be understood and inviting Americans to fill in the gaps for themselves.
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Jesus Christ
Asia
John
Sardis
Method of repelling Mosquitoes by candlelight proposed
The writer advertises a luminous mosquito repellent noting a patent desire and describes placing lighted candles beside the sleeper to frighten mosquitoes. He mentions dangers of candles on waking and hints at experiments, referencing an Irish Angel Society and a dogged pursuit of sleep-friendly solutions.
Angel and Falley in a Noon Street Encounter
A fragmentary report notes Angel on his way home and a collision with Ken Nel and another person. The scene includes a shouted line about one of the Falley Angel and an abrupt interruption in the track.
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Angel
Announcement to sell Augusta Chronicle by long-serving editor
The Augusta Chronicle announces its editor seeks retirement after eighteen years in the Republic era. The paper, with broad circulation and federal and Georgia patronage, will be sold on reasonable terms and may include an Almanac. Notices will run in Savannah Charleston Raleigh and Virginia Argus papers. Mr Prigmore's Theatre in Savannah collapsed due to lack of funds.
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Augusta
Georgia
Republican
Savannah
City Gazette
Charleston
Raleigh Register
Virginia Argus
Aurora
Liberty Toasts at Horse Creek July Fourth Celebration 1810
Citizens of Horse Creek held a July 4 1810 barbecue at Mr Wades honoring liberty and departed heroes. Toaster list salutes presidents Washington Madison Jefferson Franklin and others while praising republican ideals and national rights.
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America
Horse Creek
W. Wade
Friends of Liberty
George Washington
United States
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
U. States
Coffor
Benjamin Franklin
Israel
Decatur
Wadworth
John Armstrong
France
William Pinkney
Spanish Americas
William Butler
Supreme Council of the Nation
Europe
James Jackson
Georgia
Forsyth Nominated as State Candidate for U.S. House
The announcement states Joan Forsyth, Esquire, is nominated to represent the state in the United States House of Representatives. The notice is dated June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Forsyth
Esquire
United States
City Council appoints health committee members
Doctors A Watkins, John A Casey, B F Harris, H M Fendall, and T I Wray are named by the City Council as the Committee of Health. Notice dated July 14, 1810 signed by N W Herbert, clerk.
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A. Watkins
John A. Casey
B. F. Harris
H. M., Fendall
T. I. Wray
Committee of Health
N. W. Herbert
C’k
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