State of Europe and Haiti's liberty rally in 1820
Kean Charlton reports on European monarchs forming leagues to defend existing orders and the reliance on standing armies. The piece notes Spain Portugal and Naples as examples, discusses the dangers of army loyalty, and praises Haitian leaders urging unity, liberty, and the republic. It ends with a proclamation from St Marc calling for independence and equality.
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Europe
Spain
Naples
Germany
Baron de Stendahl
Portugal
Ely Af Arene
St. Petersburg
Constantinople
Cromwell
James the 2Nd
Lewis
Maaples
The
Holy Alliance
Haitians Rally for Liberty Against Christophe Rule
Voices in Artibonite and the North urge citizens and soldiers to reject General Christophe as he clashed with the Republic. They praise St Marks for joining the national cause and demand a government that protects rights and church benefits while ending tyranny.
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St. Marks
Republic
Christophe
Ita
New York Knickerbocker Wins Fast Boat Race
From the New York Gasette. The great Boat Race was decided on Saturday around two, drawing a massive crowd from Corlaer’s Hook to the Battery. The New York beat the American Star by about twenty yards after a three mile course in roughly twelve minutes, amid cheering at the Battery and a celebratory hotel reception.
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Corlaer’s Hook
Williams
New York
Governor’s Island
Knickerbocker
de Chew
Gousse
John Parmeton
Fulton Hotel
Fulton-street
Mitchell
Knickerbocker Club
Pinphee
Chambers
Babtis
Invincible
Bocker
Banking and shipping names appear in New York notices
Fragmentary text lists individuals connected to New York and Staten Island. Names include Cornelius Camimeyer Abraham Braid Ted Van Pelt Simonson and John Parmetor with roles tied to navigation and American Star towed by Jas Gildersleeve. Another line mentions Daniel M'Mullen William Chambers Isaac Cole Cornelius Cole.
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New York
Cornelius Camimeyer
Abraham Braisted
van Pelt
Simonson
Statenteland
Milledgeville Opines on State Bank Resolutions
From Milledgeville dated November 26, a correspondent discusses Mr Upton's bank resolutions and their dangers. The writer opposes State Banks in favor of a National Bank with branches, warning the resolutions could prompt strict bank investigations and threaten national unity. The proposed committee and annual reports are debated, with expectation of House action Monday.
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Upson
Acota
Glascock
General Assembly
Public Lands and Indian Treaty Purchases Revealed
A Treasury document to the Senate details lands sold and paid for under Indian treaties through Sept 1819. It cites 45,098,690 dollars in sale value, 22,229,180 dollars paid, 22,000,657 due, and 72,805,092 acres surveyed with 18,601,930 sold. Military bounty land totals reach 12,315,360 acres.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
House
United States
Dividend declared by American Insurance Company of New York
The American Insurance Company of New York states it declared a dividend of fifteen percent for the last six months. The firm began business five years and six months ago and has already distributed a profit of 129 percent, with a large surplus capital on hand.
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American Insurance Company
Nw York
Rats in Bank Defalcation Reaches Twelve Thousand Dollars
The Connecticut Mirror reports that the defalcation of Arthur W. Magill has grown beyond earlier estimates. The shortage now totals about 60,000 dollars with extra missing sums in the vault. It is noted that two individuals have long habitually withdrawn large sums, with interest accruing to far more than nominal amounts.
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Arthur W.magill
Connecticut Mirror
The King Can Do No Wrong Mocked in London Meeting
A National Gazette excerpt reports a London meeting where Mr Pearson attacked Royalty and quotes a speaker declaring that the King can do no wrong. The piece questions royal exemption and cites executions of Charles I and James II as rebukes to the claim.
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Great Britain
London
Pearson
Charles
James
Death of Peter Laborde at Edgefield Court-House
Mr Peter Laborde native of France died at his residence in Edgefield District Tuesday night in the 52nd year of age. He resided there for many years as an honest upright citizen and was well regarded.
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Bia
Peter Laborde
France
Edgefield Court-House
Port of Augusta Arrivals and Freight Firms Listed
Steam Boat Sam under Captain Talmage arrived from Savannah with six days’ freight including dry goods iron salt and various shipments. Numerous firms and individuals are named as receivers and associated parties in Augusta including Hutchinson Malone W Bostwick A Spencer Laughlin Meigs Tracy Hardin DanforthMatri Bostwick and many others.
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Sam. Howard
Talmage
Savannsh
Graemre Iron & Salt
A. Hutchinson
Malone
W Bostwick, & Co
A. Spencer
D. C
Mw’ Laughlin &c
R & B Lang
Meigs & Tracy
H Hutchinson
Hardin & Co
Jacob Danforth
Henry Matper
Brewster and Prescott
J. W. Bridges
Stone
Col & H.bly
Griewold
Gilbert
Slaughter
Inglis. & Co
Cleland
Sibley & Co
Truesdell
R Woodruff
G Sebeck
J H Mann
AL Huntington
Rathbone & Andrews
EW Gregory
Bidwell & Co Farrington & Ap
Key
Oliphant
Hines
Pratt & Metcalfe
Sturges
Tardy & Son
Clemm
Brunson
Sims
Williams
J. Campbell
Sunday Evening Lecture Series Resumes in Chapel
The Sunday Evening Lecture in the Chapel of the Academy has resumed and will continue throughout the winter season with free seating. The notice is dated November 30.
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Rts
Academy
J. N
Fragmentary 19th Century Property and Tax Notices
The fragment lists taxes for 1818 1819 and 1820 with five cents and costs due as sheriff's fees. It names multiple land tracts measured in acres on streams and waterways near Fort Creek Waters of Adam Jones Harrel and Big Greek with liens in favor of David Caderi Harrel and Isaac Downs. The text references seizures and executions involving several individuals and properties.
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Fort Creek
Adam Jones
Othen| der Harrel
Tion
David Caderi Harrel
A. Brenkly
Heeth
Æon Isaac Downs
Cody
Bearer
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Charlton
Londons Morning Chronicle
Pellen
Our Republic
St. Marco
Aftibonite
North
Ams
St. Marc
Comisiune
Berettes
Cahos
St. Raphael
la Grand Rivere
Valliere
Tree of Liberty
Tsay
National Palace
St Marc En Qct
Erantiated
Philadelphia Gazette
Liberty
Republic of Hayti
Artibonite
Sean Pixnne Boren, Passipant Or
Watt
New York Gasette
Augusta
Public Lands
National Gazette
Port of Augusta
Houghton
J. M. Clarke & Co
Mirket
Philadelphia
Noy
Pratt & Mugg
Rine Bartey
Jersey
A. Bugg
Min
Seal AsBy
Ton ‘Gibson
Renee
Long Creek
Taylorsenr
Alexander
Edmond
Susan Wiperty
Sus
A. Rogers
Bia County
Okee Creek
Johnson
Francis T
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