War and Peace Notes from Warrington Whig Society
A Petersburg style note thanks a society for courtesy and signals praise for leadership. Reports from St Genevieve say Osage Indians attack near St Francis with orders given to Col Berd and Col Cole to mobilize militia. Spies report horse theft on Salt River and stock losses. A loan bill for eleven million dollars passes the House by 63 votes, with committee resolutions advancing. the House adjourns without concurrence on some items.
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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 acquitted as inquiry into charges continues
From Ricamont February 25 the Messenger reports the box of dispatches aboard the Constitution in city. An editor’s Washington note dated February 22 claims General Wilkinson is acquitted though mystery remains. The President has not confirmed the Coast sentence and condemns some remarks in Wilkinson’s defence as irrelevant to government.
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Ricamont
Constitution
Washington
Wilkinson
Enguirer
Troops Leave Cantonments for Baton Rouge
On Saturday December 29 about 600 U S troops from Cantonments near Washington marched into the city and embarked for Baton Rouge Wes Florida.
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United States
Washington
Baton Rouge
Wes
Florida
Natchez
House debates salt tax and war funding in 19th century session
Washington City reports the House adjourned after a close vote opposing the Wayland committee plan to levy an imported salt tax. The piece reflects bipartisan concerns over taxation during wartime, arguing that taxes are needed to fund loans and military costs while warning against undermining revenue from war measures.
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Washington City
House of Representatives
Committee of Wayland
Bain
Obscure Scent of Yesterday’s Decision Sparks Debate
Fragmentary remark suggests strong feelings about a recent decision with opponents stating they would welcome any adverse outcome. The snippet hints at public reaction and emotional stakes without identifying parties or location.
Presentments of Nassau Grand Jury on French Pirates In Nassau
The Grand Fury of Nassau reports French pirates infesting the neighborhood after West Indies surrender. They note these rovers reach U S ports for supplies while British ships are barred entry. They urge his Majesty's government to address a threat to the colony's safety and express loyalty to the king.
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Nassau
New Providence
West Indies
U. S. of America
U. S
Washington dispatches expected from Europe provide reassurance
The Chronicle notes daily updates from Washington and the British minister with recent European dispatches viewed as likely satisfactory, even before the Hornet arrives.
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Washington
Europe
The United States Faces a Crisis Over War and Tax Policy
The text argues that long-held U S neutrality and prosperity face foreign pressure and warns that war may be necessary. It criticizes opponents of new tax reforms, defends government resolve, and cites political leaders who fail to follow prudent guiding principles in times of danger.
Tax proposals justified by public safety and national salvation
The passage argues that taxation, though unpopular, is necessary to promptly ensure public safety. It claims that only a motive of serving the country justifies taxes and that opposition rests on prejudice, especially in the southern Union, while the enlightened public will accept them for national salvation.
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Sociét
Union
Death of Thomas J. H. Fendal at age 27
Funeral notice records the death of Thomas John Henry Fendal aged 27 on the 27th of last month. He is noted as son and child of Dott. H. M. Fendal of this place. Also a correction appears for Marswar's April sales misdescribing Miles' Lot as south side instead of north side of Broad Street.
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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
Proposals Sought for Court House Ceiling Restoration
The Inferior Court of Richmond County invites written proposals by April 6 for ceiling the entire upper story of the Court House and adding a suitable cornice. The Undertaker must supply all materials and complete the job in workmanlike manner, stating his lowest sum with no post proposal measuring. By order of the Court March 13.
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Richmond County
Court House
Bark Price Offer For TAN BARK Near Augusta Yard
Notice says McTyre and Hall will pay a liberal price for tan bark delivered at their yard near Augusta or at the bark source if distance from the yard is reasonable. Readiness to buy applies to bark possible to obtain on the premises.
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Augusta
M'‘Tyre & Hall
Tax Return Meetings for Capt. Donaldson and Capt. Ketchum Districts
Notice announces public meetings in Captain Donaldson's district No 1 on March 25 and April 8 and 29 at City-Hotel, and in Captain Ketchum's district No 4 on March 26 and April 4 and April 18 at Isaac Herberhs house to receive the tax return for the year 1817. The notice is signed H M Tyre, rec xt.
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H. M*tyre
T. x
Hypothetical Farm Wares Sale Enters Lexington District
Advertisement states a seasonal sale of goods at a Lexington district residence 18 miles below Columbia starting April 1 and ending July 76. Prices listed include 35 dollars cash or five dollars credit to January. conditions note mares boarded, corn supplied, and no liability for accidents or escapes with precautions in place.
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Lexington
Beautiful Sedge Chesnut Colt At Five Reigns High
In a vivid narrative the author extols a five year old chestnut horse, bred from Hole Buzzard and Castanira by Rockingham, praising Buzzard as a premier racehorse and detailing lineage, earnings, and notable performances across 1816 to 1842 including races at Washington and Charleston with comparisons to Diomede and Hephestion.
Advent of a Thoroughbred by William Taylor in March
A fragmentary notice by William Taylor describes a horse with rapid first hundred yards and strong pulls, noting trials against Hephestion, weights, and speed estimates. It mentions Camden trials, Charlhton and 30 yards in a mile, with pedigree notes of Godolphin Arabian line and a future advertisement showing Hephestion lineage.
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Mr. Singleton
Camden
Tania
Financier
William Taylor
Will Alexander stand at Heslin's farm for sale
Alexander a stallion at Mr James Heslin's farm near Washington Wilkes Georgia offered at twenty five dollars discounted price with two payments options for September or sixteen and a half dollars plus mare care and groom fee. He is by Yuord Grogge nets Alexand er son of Belin out of Sweet-briery dam with King Herod ancestry and Arab blood including Godolphin Arabian. He has won capital prizes in England and is described as a horse of great vigor and fine figure.
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James Heslin
Washington
Wilkes
Georgia
Alexander
Yuord Groggenet
Belin
King Herod
England
Archibald and Colt Stand at Wittetoe Springs
Archibald imported with the c above horfe will stand at this place on the same terms. He is by Walrut and from Javelin with crosses from Godolphin. Both horses stood four seasons in Virginia and are noted as superior foal getters. They are blood bays of strong build, with excellent pasture and fencing. Care will be taken to prevent accidents but no accountability for escapes. Wittetoe Springs Bedgefield District 8 Co March 13, 1832.
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Walrut
Javelin
Eclipse
Horfes
Virginia
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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
Hole Buzzard
Castranira
Rockingham
Tabitha
Trentham
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Castranica
Sir Archy
Buzzard
Buzzards
Dio
Nedes
Florizel
Diomede
Tam
Hephestion
Charles Richard
Selim
Fesson
Cattrell
Robins Lat
Hephestison
Gohanna
Allen Je Davise
Gallatin Aio Grafton
Rosicrucian
Peggy
Elis
Stis
Virginius
Ryle
Columbia
Hampton
Charleston
Post-Boy
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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