Destructive storm hits towns along the harbor
Reports from Wet End Ravensworth and the Maryland shore tell of extensive damage from a severe wind and rain storm. Captain Marbury and others suffer losses, horses killed, fences destroyed, and multiple injuries while ships strike shores near Dublin and George's Bank amid harrowing accounts from the Belisarzus affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitts
Mr. Marsteller
Mr .Taylor
Way
Ravensworth
S. W
Maryland
Marbury
Washington City
Weather Log Reports Sudden Water Causes and Naval Updates
July 6 to July 8 1811 reports list fifteen deaths from drinking cold water near pumps and about forty lion fatalities in five days. It also relays dispatches from Cadiz Seville and Lisbon on naval actions and British forces, plus editorials on Bingham’s letter about the Little Belt incident and reactions from Halifax observers.
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Spain
Heth
Pala8
Cadigy
de Freren
Cadiz
Eldrides
Ceres
Seville
Portugal
Childs
Lisbon
Halifax
Commodore Rodgers
President
Bingham
Portland
Thia
War talk fades as Foster Monroe talks signal possible peace
A Washington arrival reports that informed peers expected war with Great Britain before Mr. Foster but now anticipate an amicable settlement after lengthy talks with Mr. Monroe. The Federal Republican notes negotiations paused for new ministerial instructions while the Baltimore American questions Foster’s claimed unlimited powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foster
Great Britain
Mr. Foster
Mr. Monroe
Freeman
Baltimore American
Capture of the Golden Fleece reported by New York letters
Letters from New York say the ship Golden Fleece commanded by Silliman, sailing from this port bound for Bordeaux with a cargo of rice, cotton, and beeswax, was captured by the British and sent into Cork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York
Silliman
Bordeaux
Cork
Charleston
City Gazette
Heatwave Devastates Harvests and Tragic Accidents Reported
Pattapeurata notes three days of extreme heat with drought threatening crops and livestock. Reported tragedies include a youth suicide, a Kensington man’s self harm, a drowning by a Black woman, and an artilleryman losing an arm in a salute. Thousands nearly suffocated from the daytime heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattapeurata
Droge
Kensington
Debates On War Costs And Bank Practices Cited
Morning Port reports British Commons debate with figures on Baltic ship seizures 240 ships and 23 million pounds spent in Portugal coins freight. It notes Bank of England reforms since 1797 and the need to pay in paper during the war.
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London Gazette
House of Commons
Baltic
Portugal
Bank of England
London
Deaths from Bold Water in Elizabethtown New Jersey
From Elizabethtown New Jersey a report notes during three days of excessive diot ending last Sunday at least six people died in town and vicinity from drinking bold water. Lisbon imported large quantities of grain and flour in April 1821 including 248000 bushels Wheat 25000 Rye 123000 Barley 150000 Indian Corn 205000 oats 646000 bushels 7000 tierces Rice 3000 barrels Bread 8067740 Flour 1661 rocks do 660 bbls Corn Flour 432 do Rye do were imported.
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Elizabethtown
N. J
N. York
Lisbon
Preventatives for Hydro Phobia and Bible Breeches
A 16th century note cites elecampane root as a remedy against hydrophobia with reported animal and human use. It also recalls a 1567 English Bible translation and cites Genesis 3 7 about fig leaves making breeches, linked to a claim for women wearing trousers.
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Engerd
Errata and Notices From a Historic City Ledger
A fragmented notice set records errata in a 19th century paper, correcting a piece signing and a toast misprint. It also notes a court return day of Columbia Superior Court and marks a death on a voyage from the city to Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Thomas N. Vaughn
U. States
Ar Nye
Columbia Superior Court
Notice of Attorney Authorized for Absence
During my absence from Augusta Arenard H Wipe Esq THomas H Pann Co and Mr James S Wauker are severally authorized to stand in for me as attorneys in fact Joseph Hutchinson July 26.
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Augusta
Arenard H. Wipe
Thomas H. Pann, & Co
James S. Wauker
Joseph Hutchinson
Notice to descendants of Frederickx Briacas of Pedee
W Ellison at Edgefield Court House South Carolina invites any children of Frederickx Briacas and his first wife or their issue to contact him. He mentions possible relation to a Mr. Cade who settled in upper Georgia and notes Briggs later married another woman, leaving children and property. July 26 1811 Edgefield C H.
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New-York
Ireland
Washington
West
Londonderry
Belisarzus
Halifax
Fowe
Cuttom House
Cottom-House
Frederickx Briacas
Pedee
South-Carolina
North-Carolina
Georgia
Edgefield Court House
South Carolina
Cade
Frederick Briggs Marr
W. Ellison
Edgefield C. H
Plan for English Language Grammar as Basis for Foreign Study
A letter argues that teaching English grammar first provides a foundation for learning Latin and other languages. It asserts that understanding one’s own language clarifies rules and improves expression, taste, and judgment, making foreign study more effective and less laborious.
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Bronbay
Frank College
Georgia
United States
Jearner
M.voltaire
Itrading
Desirable Gentlemens Ready Made Clothing Sale
An advertisement notes IS offers a wide assortment of ready made garments including cloth coats coats and coats with variety and superior materials. Items described as fashionable and appealing to buyers, offered at a small advance for cash only. Also references a separate work on philosophy and scripture by Samuel Duto, urging reader attention.
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James S. Walker
Marseilles
Janay
SaMura Duto
Far Goods Listing Multilevel Auction Notice
Fy the Subscribers report a diverse catalog of items including 100 casks of bojitoy roo and 24 copper sills. Additional entries cover linseed oil 190 barrels, prime sugar, green coffee, nails, window glass, and rail of various quantities from Harper Rogers and Co telegraph.
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C. Fs
Rhode
Harper, Rogers, & Co
Sheriff Sale Notice of Richmond County Auction
On the first Tuesday in August next at the Market House in Augusta between the usual hours, will be sold by order of the Inferior Court of Richmond County. 17 head of cattle attached as the property of Abiahy Richerdian at the instance of Dungeons Matthewfoly and fold ea8 petithabley property. Conditions stated. BR Donaldson, s. xc.
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Haxras Bie
Inferior Court of
Richmond
Abiaty Richerdian
Matthewfoly
Petithabley
Donaldson
S. xc
Fall Season High Beer Invented Horsey
A fragmented OCR item references fall season and mentions a high beer invention or creation linked to a person or place named Horsey. Details are sparse but indicate a local novelty or pub history note.
Whip Stallion Season Offered at Columbia Stable
A notice announces Whip will stand the fall season at a Columbia county stable on the main road from Augurth to Wethington. Mares leased for twenty dollars per season with fifteen dollars due within the season and one dollar to the groom at service. Season runs August first to October fifteenth. Pedigree and performances refer to former advertisements.
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Columbia
Augurth
Wethington
For Sale Lease of 1600 Acre Rocky Creek Land in Wilkes
Advertises a 1600 acre tract near Rocky Creek below Washington Wilkes County with 400+ cleared acres in good order for cultivation. Describes fertility clean water and healthy society, option to pay over 1 2 3 4 or 5 years with partial payment. Seller out of state about three months and offers cattle hogs and fodder to purchasers. details via Captain Martin Tarrott near 3-4 miles below Andrew Shepherd, June 21.
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Rocky Creek
Washington
Wilkes County
Piberne
MaArtien Tarrott
Andrew Shepherd
Patent Agency Notice for Isaac Herpert Agent
On May 3, Isaac Herpert appears as agent for the patentee in a standard patent related notice. The filing designates Herpert as the representative responsible for correspondence and prosecution actions.
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Isaac Herpert
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