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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1821
Page
6
Published by Keane Charlton, Thursday Evening. A poetic reply to Adieu in the Chronicle, recounting a heart torn by parting. The speaker laments a cold farewell, pleads for pardon, and imagines future happiness while acknowledging deep personal affection. Personal sentiment fills the verse with resigned sorrow.
A fervent poem extols Columbia's wild seas and high hills while urging readiness against invasion. It appeals to national pride, valor, and liberty, imagining a victorious defense by Columbia's sons and the triumph of freedom over foreign foes. The piece closes with hope for peace and enduring honor.
A historical note describes rendering muslin and other fabrics water resistant by melting wax into one ounce of white wax with one quart spirits of turpentine then dipping the cloth and drying. The process claims to keep pores open and avoid cloth damage during cotting.
A Bavarian journal and Brockhaus’ Journal publish critiques of American progress. They cite American figures like Livingston, Rush, Fulton, Barton, Wistar as evidence of native achievement, contrasting with Edinburgh Review’s skeptical questions about American sciences, arts, and politics.
An effective horse grub remedy from Craven County North Carolina. Mix half a pint of linseed oil with half a pint of molasses in a pint of warm water and administer promptly for a complete cure if given in time.
A simple home remedy advises applying a small amount of clean hogs lard to the end of the finger and rubbing it into the eye for three or four days to remove the film effectively.
The ill fated vessel Carlebury sailed from St Johns to Falmouth with timber. A brutal Atlantic gale left sixteen aboard. two survived after thirteen days adrift. They were rescued by the brig Helen captained by Campbell and brought to Liverpool for care.
A reader summary from a July 1820 letter by an Isle of Man mate aboard the Thaddeus details the Hawaiian revolution after Tamahamaha’s death, noting idols toppled and altars burned, with missionaries settling in and gaining native respect. The King Tamoree and Queen Atoor express gratitude to American Christians and pledge to teach and honor their faith.
Ibrahim, son of Soliman, escapes to Koufa and seeks shelter under a house portico. The host learns of the sought man’s crime and vows retaliation, yet cannot violate asylum. In despair the host offers money and bids Ibrahim depart, saying he must flee at once.
London reports detail King George the Fourth visiting the Italian Opera where he received rapturous applause and the band played God Save the King. Dukes Wellington and Montrose attended with the Marchioness of Hertford nearby as a scandalous comment on British morality is noted.
A partial OCR fragment describes royal politeness and a messenger exchange involving a royal duke. The text shows a back turned gesture and a question of whether courtesy was observed, with garbled phrases about messages and royal ears.
Citizens of Orleans, led by city officials, unanimously invite General Jackson to receive a formal address. The ceremony reflects gratitude for past service and vows unity with the nation while praising Jackson for leadership in perilous times.
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