Act Remitting Duties for John Redman Coxe and Prize Money Granted
The act relieves John Redman Coxe from duties on imports for a philosophical apparatus and mineral specimens used for chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania upon proper proof. It also authorizes prize money of 25,000 dollars to Captain James Bidde and crew of the Sloop of War Hornet for capturing the British sloop Penguin, funded from unappropriated Treasury funds.
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John Redman Coxe
House of Representatives
United States of America
Cong
United Staes
University of Pensylvannia
Senate
Huse
United States
America
Congress
James Bidde
Jefferson Declines Directorship of Public Works Board
Letter from Thomas Jefferson, dated Monticello February 19 1816 and March 6, notes his gratitude for being named a director of the new Board of Public Works but states his inability to serve due to age and home commitments. He expresses hope for the board's success and continued country progress. Governor Nicholas receives the letter with formal respect.
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Monticento
General Assembly
Board of Public Works
de Fferson
H. E
Nicholas
Misrepresentation corrected on Sunda Strait encounter
A Calcutta Times correction clarifies an 1815 incident between the US Ship Peacock under Capt. Warrington and the British brig Nautilus in the Sunda Straits. The account describes a debated peace claim, exchanges of fire near Anjivr, and subsequent restraint awaiting authentic proof of truce.
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Pwice
Peacock
Warrystin
Eal Navrinus
Calcutta Times
Lewis Warrington
Secretary of the Navy
U. S
Straits of
Sunda
Anjier
Foster
Amu
Brg
E' Inaster
Anjivr
Oe Lam
Mission to Carthagena Selected to Demand Release
Baltimore March 4. Christopher Hughes Esq. has been chosen as a special regent to Carthagena to press for the release of detained citizens. He will sail in the frigate Macdollian under Captain Warrington in about two weeks. The choice draws critique for being from Democratic ranks. The mission aims to secure the prisoners from Royalist control.
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Baltimore
Carthagena
Christopher Hughes Je. Esq
Ghent
Macdollian
Warrington
Hughes
A Curious Man Evsely Vauty Seeks Cure in America
A curious man named Evsely Vauty, famed for experiments in Medivteine, plans a trip to America to pursue a new cure. In 1806 he allegedly went to Constantinople to inoculate himself with plague and smallpox, claiming successful results. He reportedly drank venom from a small dog as part of his trials and now aims to study the Fellow Fever.
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Evsely Vauty
America
Constantinople
Wally
United States
Post Office Caution on a Castle-upon-Vyne Heist
A clerk at the Post Office in New Castle upon Vyne discovered a designed interception device inside the mail slot. Two wires hung over the edge to trap letters, catching not only the test letter but others too. The incident prompted an office-wide investigation and a warning to be vigilant after hours.
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New-Castle-upon-Vyne
Liverpool
Bold Slave Uprising Plot Trial Report in Fredericksburg
In Fredericksburg March 9 the Commonwealth pursues Bowley and others in a sensational case. George Bowley of Spotsylvania faces charges of inciting an insurrection among enslaved people by promising freedom and sending emissaries to recruit more adherents. Readers learn of vigilante rhetoric at religious meetings and plans to move the cause through networks in Fredericksburg and beyond.
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George Bowley
Spotsylvania
Boxley
Fredericksburg
Richmond
The Boxley Conspiracy Trial Report From Virginia Court
The article recounts the conspiracy led by Boxley involving enslaved people and white supporters. It details arrests, transportation, and the defense offered, noting several conspirators sentenced to execution while others await trials in multiple counties. Boxley himself faces a May trial after being remanded from a lower court.
Augusta Council Election Notice Apr 8 in City Wards
Notice for the Annual Election of Augusta Council members on Monday April 8. Districts 1 2 and 3 vote at Mims Tavern City Hotel Globe Tavern under district overseers. Polls open 9 am to 2 pm voters must be free white citizens within city limits with lease or ownership. Walter Leigh Intendant.
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Council of
Augusta
City Hotel
John Moore
James S. Walker
L.C. Cantelou, Esqrs
Centre
Globe ‘Tavern
John Campb
Gilvert Longstreet
John’ Carmichael
E Qrse
D. . Walter Leigh
United States
Lottierein
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H Clay
John Gaillard
Shy
James Wi Adison
House of Represen
United Safer
H .Lay
Senate Pro Tempire
Arproden
Madion
Ricum Mono
Vis
Commonwealth Vs. Bowley. & Others
Cale
Tusday
Gabriel
Carter L. Stevenson
Commonwealth
John Minor
John W. Green
Robert Stanard
Louisa
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