Crisis of prosperity and independence across Europe and Americas
The piece discusses hardship in the homeland while praising economic progress and national resilience. It notes U S policy in support of independence, reports on Mobile, and mentions Spanish American provinces like Venezuela and St. Lucia, with details on political shifts, military movements, and trade prospects in the region. The text also covers religious and political tensions abroad and the mood of creoles towards independence.
Letters from Mobile and a Dreadful Caravan Loss
Readable lines report dispatches from Mobile dated February 6 with updates on Spanish positions near a fort and American forces nearby. Also cited are a Western caravan disaster in the Syrian Desert near the Karteron mountains where 650 people perished under shifting sands, with 800 travelers spared by the guard.
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Congress
Taft
Baltimore
Saysma
Syria
Karteron
Fez
Ehzin
London
Fragmentary South American Gazette Item From January
An unclear page fragment from a South American Gazette dated January 2 begins mid sentence with references to contr Harmony and Cartaccés. The legible portion suggests a formal notice or decree but lacks complete context or identifiable names.
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South-America
Bali
Federal Gazette
Confiscated Estate Sale Planned at Milledgeville
The State-House in Milledgeville will auction a Glynn County tract on the 24th November 1811. The 250 acre peninsula between the St Simons line and the lighthouse, half prime cotton land, was confiscated as the property of Christian Reary Myrhesler, a British majesty who served in St Augustine in 1782. Cash or bank notes repayable to the state are required, per comptroller general designations. Commissions: Hines Holt, Wm Robertson, John M'Kinnon.
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Ong
Cuenca
St. Fees
Quito
Cora
Maracaybo
Ferdinand
Venzuela
Porto Rico
Oniess
Mieranda
St. Leon
Marayets
Slmutt
U. States
Tropics
St. Leon de Caraccas
Guayna
P¢Ople
Caraceas
St. Fee
Buenos Ayres
Mexico
St. Simons
Glynn
Wm. Page
Esgr’s
Christian Reary Myrhesler
St. Augustine
Florida
Georgia
Hines Holt
Wm. Robertson
John M‘kinnon
Obituary Notice of Mrs Ann Goodwin
The obituary records the death of Mrs Ann Goodwin widow of Chamberlain Goodwin formerly of Battersea Rise Surrey England after eight days of acute illness. It notes her age as eighty six and praises her talents friendship and affection as a companion and parent. The letter describes her as an ornament to her sex and a loss to friends and world.
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Mitcham
Surrey
England
Ann Goodwin
Election for Ensign in the 120th District Georgia Militia
An election for Ensign in the 120th District Company of the 16th Regiment Georgia Militia will be held at the Indian Queen in this city on Monday April 8. Vice Gilbert Shearer promoted. Ralph Ketchum, Captain commanding.
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16Th Regiment
Georgia
Gilbert Shearer
Ralph Ketchum
Proclamation issued in Georgia seeks fugitive slave Jess
Governor David B. Mitchell offers a reward for the capture of Jess a enslaved man accused of raping Nancy Wells wife of Isaac Wells in Jones County. Jess is described as five feet ten inches yellow complexioned with teeth missing and once lived in Columbia and Warren counties. He is at large after leaving the state and authorities aim to bring him to exemplary justice.
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Georgia
David B. Mitchell
Joces
Nancy Wells
Isaac W
Jess
James’Malone
Columbia
Warren
Proclamation Offering Reward for the Escape of Jess the Slave
A proclamation offers a hundred dollars to anyone capturing and returning the slave Jess to a safe jail in Georgia. It commands civil and military officers to assist in apprehending him, dated March 19 in Milledgeville during 1831, with publication requested by several newspapers three times.
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Jess
Stateshouse
Milledgeville
U. States of America
Hor, Marbury
Savannah Republican
Augusta Chronicle
Washington Monitor
Georgia Express
An English Teacher Wanted in Town
Classified notice seeking an English teacher. Position requires teaching experience and relevant credentials. Salary and hours to be discussed with applicants. Apply to the school office by the stated deadline.
City Hotel changes hands under Lewis McCoy ownership
Samuel Lark sells remaining interest in City Hotel property to Lewis McCoy. Public notice promises continued improvements and entertainment for guests, with plans for further enhancements. Creditors and debtors are asked to settle accounts promptly. March 29.
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Haveng
Samuel Lark
Imported Horses Advertised for Sale in Washington Georgia
The notice promotes Sour-Krou t and Alexander imported horses at reduced seasons in Washington and Milledgeville, with payment terms and care details. It lists lineage, racing fame, and breeders like Highflyer and Eclipse line, plus locations in Washington, Milledgeville, and Porttrough. Also notes guardians seeking court permission to sell land in Wilkinson and Oglethorpe counties for orphans.
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England
W. Smalley
James Puringtone
Milville
Alexander
Lord Grosvenor
Eclipse
Sweet
Brier
Prand
Herod
Jim
Calanders
Milledgeville Paper
Wahington
Milledgeville
Portcrough
Jordan
Sour-Kroout the Great Racehorse of England
The article recounts Sour-Kroout's illustrious sire lines and dam, noting celebrated ancestry including Jewel mare and Second 3 granddam. It catalogues major victories across New Market Ascot and Dorchester, detailing matches against Sir Wy, Afton’s Vinegar, Sall Williams, Chambooe, and Bramble, with forfeit engagements and four mile heats. It concludes with Southrant and his fire winning five thousand guineas share.
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Herod
Rachel
Blank
Regalon
Dule
Grafton
England
Squirrel
Sophia
Blink
Lord Legh Oeenna
Hanger
Aresbian
Sour
Kir Beeen
Calande Sporting Magazine
Ben Rannars
Sir Wy
Afton
Svat Ascot
Heath
Javelin
Fendal
Sall Williams
Borford
Bramble
New Market
Spor.Krout
Southrant
Fire
Estate Executors Seek Dimission in May Court
Georgia and Green County WV chancery notice states Samuel Hart executor applicants seek removal from the estate of Rebecca Bride. Samuel Hart and William Daniel Wisie petition to discharge duties as executors. Court termed for the fifth Monday in May to determine if letters testamentary should be granted or revoked. Garriton signs the order on a date in May.
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Georgia
Green County
Tohn Hart
Samuel Hart
Andreaw MA
William Daniel Wisie
Faid
Garriton
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Colon
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Lincoln County
Burke
Aid County
John Daniel
Sarah Pettygrovey
Waddell Allen
James Beal
Herb
Beal
Lewis Harris
Nath
Jesse Howard
City Hotel
Lewis McOy
Philadelphia
Fraser & Campbell
Prime Greene Coffee
Malatto
Sally
Stout
Maie
Elbert County
William Micon
Cath. Garrett
Wm. C. Lawrence
John Woolfolk
Sour Krout
Washington
Sour-Krout
Highflyer
Sporting Dictionary
Escape
Sir Peter Teazle
Diamond
Sir Pepper
Skylark
Rockingham
Skyscraper
Interior Court of
Columbia County
Columbia Court House
Wilkinson
Edewnd
Henry Williams
Inferior Court
Oglethorpe County
Moses Penn
Edmond’ Penn
Frances Penn
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