Literary Intelligence and imperial education notes
The Washington pamphlet ready for release is praised by several readers as a work of elegant style. The New York Citizen reports Russia’s emperor suppressing the Elizabethan seminary for young women and favoring domestic education. The Chesapeake frigate, under Captain Gordons, sails for the Mediterranean with Commodore Barron to assume command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pamfayy
Ens
Pring
New York
Russia
Imperial Seminary
Elizabeth
St. Leyty
Frances
National Intelligencer
United States
Chesaneake
Gordons
James Barron
Oes
Mediterranean
Jbid
British flotilla report reaches Boston via Mediterranean voyage
Captain Atkins arrived in Boston from Taragona on the 16th and was detained on April 2 by a British frigate. He claimed the English under Sir Sidney Smith and Admiral Louis had captured Alexandria and then moved toward the Dardanelles, with the Constitution sighting Tunis news two days before sailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkins
Boston
Taragona
Algiers
United States
Consitution
Tunis
Sidney Smith
Louis
Alexandria
Dardanellés
Petersourg Intelligencers
Cure for consumption by currants reported in England
A medical notice from England credits Mr F S Stewart of Billerby Essex with restoring health to a near fatal consumption patient by eating three or four pints daily of ripe currants both white and red. He says others have recovered similarly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
F. S. Stewart
Billerbcy
Essex
Captain Smith Reports Rain of Fire Near New York
Captain Smith arrives from Londonderry and reports a heavy shower of rain at Sandy Hook with small fire in the downpour. The strange weather event is noted as unusual by witnesses in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
New York
Londonderry
Sandy Hook
London Letter Reports on a Mad Dog and Curious Remedies
A correspondent recounts a ten year old mad dog incident in which dogs bit by the animal died or became mad. Remedies included lime and vinegar mixtures given internally and externally, with dogs supposedly cured after ten days. The letter also notes a chancery suit dispute leading to a commemorative artist’s painting showing two suitors in contrasting dress.
Private Exhibition at Old Court House on Tuesday Evening
Mr Banks announces a private exhibition for families or private company at the Old Court-House on Tuesday night the 16th instant, with a variety of entertainments to be listed in the bills of the day.
British naval actions and political shifts reported from London
A June Augusta dispatch notes British fleet actions near Dardanelles and a Turkish fleet loss, improvements in French headquarters at Osterode, and allied arms support to Britain. It mentions Lord Sidmouth as treasury head, Cathcart to command contingents, Berthier's death, St Vincent's resignation, and talk of an embargo on American vessels amid treaty rejection.
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Charleston
London
Dardanelles
Osterode
Lord Sidmouth
Duke of Portland
Continent
Cathcart
Victor Berthier
Paris
St. Vincent
Gardner
the Times
England
Murder in Columbia County Shocks Community
A resident of Columbia County reports a fatal shooting on Wednesday evening. Thomas Critcher, described as a respectable citizen, was allegedly killed by Clement K. Harrison, a neighbor, after Harrison asked for water and received a fatal discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Critcher
Columbia County
Clement K. Harrison
Harrison
Critcher
Horrid Murder Reported in Baldwin County
Information states Mr. Peyton Smith was killed while at supper in his own home on Thursday night. No white persons were seen in the house. two armed white men were seen fleeing. Servants heard two gunshots and witnessed two men riding away. Further details are promised. In Saint Louis Louisiana a meeting of the Friends of Freedom praised John Randolph and John Rhea for their conduct and efforts in Congress. A copy of the resolutions will be sent to the named gentlemen and published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peyton Smith
Baldwin County
Society of Te Friends of Freedom
Saint Louis
Louisiana
Issac Darneuxe
Samuel Hammond
Jun’r. Sec’ry
John Randolph
House of Representatives
United States of America
John Rhea
Congress
Tennessee
Jury interference denial disputed in life and death case
A juror denies a note claimed to influence the Mayo murder trial jury, sworn June 11 3807 by John D Antignac. In London a publican dies suddenly at the Angel Inn bar and a messenger seeks aid from a friend in Gong Lane Smithfield. Mercury reports a price of 96 in this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayo
David Whittemore
J. Vasser
John D’antignac
Mr. Sawyer
Angel-Inn
Borough
Gong Lane
Smithfield
London
Letter from juror Shadrach Bogan defends Mayo trial
Shadrach Bogan asserts no note was handed to jurors during the Mayo life and death trial and questions a published copy. He traces the note to Asa Garrett and others, asks for the original document, and calls for public explanation and accountability.
Editor Defends Publicity of Note Cited by Citizens
The editor states he acted in duty by publicizing the note and places responsibility on one or two citizens of good character. He underscores pursuit of public information and accountability in the matter.
How to kill Flies and a Marriage Notice
How to kill flies by preparing a mixture of Arfaic and molasses in an earthen vessel then exposed in the home for days until flies die upon tasting. A marriage occurs at Padan Aram Burke county on Thursday the 28th last, William Maraury to Miss Mary Anne Aunstrono Mit. Divine service tomorrow at the new Court-Houses at the tolling of the bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Padan Aram
Burke County
M. L. Weems
William Maraury
Mary Anne Aunstrono Mit
Notice of Gone Note on Bonaparte Boat Sale
The subscriber bought the boat named Bonaparte from Wm Kerby for seventy nine dollars eighty seven and a half cents. An execution against the boat by Richmond county sheriff had been carried into effect, and this notice forwards the public from the said note. June 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kerby
Fale
Richmond County
PE Donaldson
Doctor Casey Opens Broad Street Practice in Augusta
Dr. Casey, now a permanent resident, offers medical services to Augusta and surrounding areas. He cites six years of practice in the upper country and extensive clinical experience, aiming to earn public confidence. His shop is on Broad Street next to Capt. Cormick's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aving
Augusta
Nayye
Broad Street
Cormick
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Mr. Banks
Tur Eorroa
Samuel M. Mayo
Asa Garrett
N. P. Beach
Beach
Knapen
James Courty
Mr. Beach
Shadrach Bogan
Irwin Veg
North
Papeete
Georgia
North Carolina
Board of Trusteee
Roth
Hope Hall
J. Meigs
University of Groxrora
Athens
B. Bignon & Sons
A. Simonnet
Redd and Cunningham
Charles A. Redd
Redd & Cunningham
Clarke County
Universal Gazette
Sune
John Shields
Columbia Court
House
Catharine Shields
David
Kinney
Samuel Wigfall
Casey
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