War news and society notes from Warrington and St Genevieve
A Warrington Whig Society note thanks a recipient for courtesy and bids farewell in peace and war. Reports reach Governor Smith that Osage Indians attacked St Francis settlement. orders are issued to Col Berd and Col Cole to mobilize militia. Spies count horse thefts on Salt River and stock losses. A loan bill of eleven million dollars passes the House with 63 votes. House adjourns after committee resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tisyintesett
JA. Wilkinson
St. Lewis
L.T
Ftoward
St. Genevieve
St. Francis
Osage
Diansy
Express
Col. Berd
Cape Girardeau
Col. Cole
Dith&s
Salt River
House of Representatives
House
Committee of Ways and Mens
Wilkinson acquittal clouded by unresolved mystery
Washington dated editor reports General Wilkinson is acquitted of charges though the President has not confirmed the court sentence. The President disputes the court’s range of argument and censures the General for remarks in his defense as irrelevant to the government. The note notes lack of final confirmation and lingering questions.
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Wilkinson
Enguirer
Troops Moved From Washington Cantonments to Baton Rouge
On Saturday December 29, six hundred U S troops formerly at the Washington cantonments in this territory marched into the city and embarked for Baton Rouge Wes Florida Natchez Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Baton Rouge
Wes
Florida
Natchez
House Refuses Salt Tax Plan Amid War Finance Debate
Washington City reports the House of Representatives adjourned after a 3 vote rejection of the Wayland committee's tax on imported salt. The piece laments the divide in Congress over taxation tied to wartime financing and urges adopting an alternative revenue plan to support the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
House of Representatives
Committee of Wayland
Bain
Local Debate Sparks Mixed Reactions to Yesterday's Decision
Readers react to a contentious ruling with strong opinions on both sides. Several letters argue the decision harms certain groups while others praise the move as necessary reform. Journalists note public sentiment remains divided as details unfold.
Presentments of Nassau Grand Jury on French Picaroons Infesting Ports
The Grand Fury of Nassau complains that French picaroons raid nearby after the West Indies surrender and access U S ports for supplies though British ships are barred. They urge immediate royal attention to protect the loyal colony’s safety and acknowledge the king’s paternal care.
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Nassau
New Providence
West Indies
U. S. of America
U. S
Washington dispatches signal steady progress in Europe
The Chronicle notes daily news from Washington and a British minister with recent European dispatches, suggesting developments will satisfy without awaiting the Hornet arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
United States faces crisis over taxes and neutrality
The article argues America must choose between war and submission as foreign powers press to involve the nation. It cites government efforts to maintain tranquility, urges support for new taxation despite opposition, and condemns politicians who resist essential measures for national preservation.
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United States
U. S
Europe
America
House of Representatives
Committee of Ways and Means
Tully
Public measures and taxes argued for national safety
The author defends taxes as necessary for public safety and government function, acknowledging unpopularity but asserting experience shows their propriety. He notes the southern Union's support and rejects prejudice as a barrier, urging enlightened citizens to sacrifice biases for the country’s salvation.
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Sociét
Union
Death of Thomas John Henry Fendal at age 27
Notice reports the death of Thomas John Henry Fendal aged 27, son of Dott. H. M. Fendal of this place. Errata correct a previous item referring to Miles’ Lot in Marswar's April sales to read South side of Broad Street instead of North side.
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Thomas John Henry Fendal
H. M. Fendal
Marswar
Miles
Broad Street
North Side
Return Day for Richmond Superior Court Set
On Monday the 23rd of this month is the return day for the Richmond Superior Court.
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Richmond Superior Court
Ceiling and cornice work for Richmond County Court House
The Inferior court of Richmond County invites written proposals to ceiling the entire upper story of the Court House and to supply a suitable cornice. The undertaker must provide all materials and perform quality work. Submit lowest sum for the job with no post bidding measurement. By order of the Court March 13.
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Richmond County
Court House
Bark Pricing Notice Near Augusta by Tyre and Hall
The subscriber offers a liberal price for tan bark delivered to the yard near Augusta or at the bark source on the premises, provided the distance from their yard is not too far.
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Augusta
M'‘Tyre & Hall
Notice to attend districts for 1817 tax return collection
In Capt. Donaldson’s district No 1 meetings are set for March 25 April 8 April 29 at City Hotel and Capt. Ketchum’s district No 4 at Isaac Herberhs residence on March 26 April 4 and April 18. Meetings aim to receive the tax return for the year 1817 as directed by H. M Tyre with recorder initials.
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H. M*tyre
T. x
Prospective HEPHESTION Wares Sale At Lexington District
Season runs April 1 to July 76 with pricing of thirty five dollars cash or five dollars credit to January first. A note of money expected within the season. One servant with three or more mares boarded gratis, corn supplied for mares, good pasturage gratis. No liability for accidents or escapes but precautions to prevent them.
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Lexington
Remarkable Story of Buzzard the Racing Star
In a vivid chronicle from Charleston and Columbia, 1841 1842, horseman recounts Buzzard born of Hole Buzzard and Castaranira with lines to Sir Archy and Hephestion. He details races on Washington and other courses, noting legs damaged by training, asserts Buzzard rivaled by Diomede era, and cites prices and progeny feats including Selim Cattrell and Robins.
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Hole Buzzard
Castranira
Rockingham
Tabitha
Trentham
Kingsland Bosphorus &c
Castranica
Sir Archy
Buzzard
Buzzards
Dio
Nedes
Florizel
Diomede
Tam
Hephestion
Charles Richard
England
Selim
Fesson
Cattrell
Robins Lat
Hephestison
Gohanna
Allen Je Davise
Gallatin Aio Grafton
Washington
Rosicrucian
Peggy
Elis
Virginia
Stis
Virginius
Ryle
Columbia
Hampton
Charleston
Post-Boy
Pedigree note on Hephestion and race trials by William Taylor
A dated report by William Taylor detailing horse racing trials and breeding notes. Mentions Hephestion and rival horses, times for miles and heats, private trials with weights, and a claim of Godolphin Arabian blood. Indicates upcoming advertisement showing lineage.
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Mr. Singleton
Camden
Tania
Financier
William Taylor
Alexander Will Stand This Lesson At Mr Heslin Farm
Will Alexander stands this lesson at Mr James Heslin's farm near Washington Wilkes Georgia for twenty dollars by September 20 with half payment due and a groom's fee per mare. The stallion, sired by Yuord Grogge net Alexander, traces to Belin and Sweet-briery, with King Herod among his Arab ancestry, noted for capital prizes in England and a fine figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Heslin
Washington
Wilkes
Georgia
Alexander
Yuord Groggenet
Belin
King Herod
England
Archibald and Wittetoe Springs stallions advertised for sale
Archibald and Wittetoe Springs are offered as imported stallions on identical terms. Both are blood bay horses with strong English turf credentials, four seasons in Virginia, noted foal getters, and bred from Walrut Javelin Eclipse and Godolphin crosses. They are healthy, spirited, four mile stock, kept on excellent pasture away from towns. March 13, 1832.
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Walrut
Javelin
Eclipse
Horfes
Virginia
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Moses Young
The
Warrington Whig Society
Ricamont
Constitution
Yeterday
Waynesborough
Burke County
Beaverdam Branch
Henry Gillstrap
Robert Atkinson
Sampson Jenkins
Aera Gillstrap
Fitzes Branch
Elizabeth Lasiter
Alexander Crozier
Thomas Crozier
John Bell
John Tredwell
Joseph Perry
James Legon
Clarke County
Henry Briggs
Archibald
Wittetoe Springs
Bedgefield District
Greesifhoron
Joseph Cotton
N. B. Galatin
Cambridge
Caroling
M’s Coy & Lark
Lewis M’coy
Agian
F. Ae
Jack
Donaldson
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