Extraordinary Spain vs Parish trial before Judge Yeates
The King of Spain sued David Parish in an unusual Philadelphia case over duties on a licensed trade linked to alleged permission from the Spanish crown. The jury failed to reach a verdict after a lengthy trial in April 1812, with protests from plaintiff’s counsel about court procedures and the judge’s written answers.
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Aegte
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Justice Yeates
Spailaiming
David Parish
Parish
United States
Ame
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Lancaster
Tories
Philadelphia
Hancaster
Tilgham
Spain
Ferdinand ‘Vil
Ferdinand VII
Ferdinad VII
Joseph Napoleon
Baygunes
Nepaleon
Ferdinand Vik
Chries IV
Lasghy
United States of America
Slibpany
Pahlen
Russia
Brazils
M. Pederson
Sweeden
M. Ds. Douzy
France
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Untitled Chronicle Item Notes Awaited Congress Reply
A Chronicle item notes readers await Congress for a final determination on war. It states confirmation is essential and that no decisive action will occur until the executive receives the ultimate answer by the vessel. It mentions preparation for the worst during the interim.
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Congress
Executive
Florida Policy Crisis Seen Tying to Georgia Interests
The piece analyzes Florida’s ambiguous status under a shifting policy, debating whether Spain or the United States will prevail. It warns that renewed war with England could position Georgia militarily, with Florida’s fate tied to British advances and possible cession to Britain. It notes reports of Governor Mitchell and US influence as crucial to Florida’s future.
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Florida
Washington
Augustine
United States
Cory
Canever
Ion
Mer Union
Spain
Alata
France
England
Georgia
Bermuda
Prussia
Ferdinand
Great Britain
St. Augustine
Mississippi
Mitchell
St. Mary’s
U. States
U.S
Letter on embargo timing and war options from Congress member
The writer notes no envoy to Britain and discusses letters of marque or war. He sees Congress likely to decide on war or reprisal within sixty days of the embargo start. Ship news from Havana reports increased export duties. a frigate searches Amelia Island. Zephyr from La Rochelle brings latest France update. Hornet awaiting despatches. Ligrente dedication postponed to Sunday.
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Congress
Augusta
Court of
St. James
Olcott
la Rochelle
Hornet
Died Infant Golphin of Barnwell District
The Augusta Herald reports the death of Tiomens Golphin aged fifty in Barnwell district South Carolina. Described as a brave soldier of the revolution, he joined the fight at a young age and showed intrepidity in independence battles. He was loved by a charitable family, hospitable to the poor, humane as a master, and esteemed for his sound understanding and good manners.
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Barnwell
Wily Kelly Fugitive Seen Near Barnwell Jail
A notice from Barnwell County Sheriff Francis Trutti describes Cornelius Price alias Wily Kelly a beardless pale man about 5 feet 6 inches tall with a limp and scar. He fled from Georgia and may head toward Augusta or Big Pee Dee river. A $50 reward is offered for his capture. Price claimed a horse and imminent travel from Balloch County, Georgia.
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Barnwell
Wily Kelly
Cornelius Price
James Grven
Sorle
Georgia
Augusta
Big Pee Dee River
Francis Trutti
Sheriot Barnwell
N. B. Price
James Block
Balloch County
Lost Morocco pocket Book Note of hand by Wm Avhly
A red Morocco pocket Book with a note of hand drawn by William Avhly for a small sum, and a knife, lost between Mr Ballards gin house and the New Presbyterian meeting house. Reward offered for return to this office. May 15.
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Wm. Avhly
Bible by Thomas Scott editions offered in large type
Advertisement notes sale of Reverend Dr. Thomas Scott's Family Bible in five volumes printed by W Woodward's Presses. The offer highlights a second edition in beautiful large type and mentions a price for the first edition sold.
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Fant
W. Woodward
Thomas Scott
Printing by Subscription for The Very Gopious Marginal References
A Philadelphia publisher announces a subscription edition of The Very Gopious Marginal References with Butterworths Concordance and Dr Scotts Map and Tables. Rev Thomas Scott aims to print page by page as before, offering a cheaper octavo edition with notes but tighter types that hinder readability. The plan includes a new fairly priced edition with an improved format and advantages noted by theological gentlemen readers.
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Thomas Scott
Aston Sanford
Buckly
Lock Hospital
Privace Chrestians
New Concordance and Dictionary to the Holy Scripture Published
Announcement of Rev John Butterworth s Concordance and Dictionary to the Holy Scripture a comprehensive reference to locate any word or passage with definitions of Gospel doctrines and types showing rich pricing and subscription details for five volumes including maps and chronological tables bound options and early release dates for Volumes 1 and 2.
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John Butterworth
Scope
Maups
Notice to claim property of jail inmate Harry in Angutta
A notice in Scriven County jail asks the owner of a man named Harry to come forward and prove ownership. The description points to J Sims as the claimed owner and requests removal if ownership is proven. The message is dated May but the year is illegible.
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Brough
Scriven County
Ghintiant
Harry
J. Sims
Angutta
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