Indian Council At Piqua Seeks Peace With Whites
A long letter from Indian Agent John Johnson describes a council at Piqua Ohio where Shawnee Wyandot Seneca and Miami chiefs pled peace with whites. They pledge to curb whiskey trade educate children and honor Greenville treaty while inviting Quakers and U S officials to support their transition toward peaceful relations.
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Lewiss
Shawanee
Stony Creek
John Johnson
Miami County
Piqua Town
Uniteds
Greenville
United States
Levil
Federal City
Shawanee Speaker Addresses Peace Pipe and Prophet Critique
The Buack Horr of the Shawanee speaks bowing to peace and harmony, noting the fort Wayne council fire, the pipe of peace, and gratitude for past assurances. He accuses the Prophet of dangerous aims, denies influence by him, and affirms certainty in the integrity of prior land purchases and treaties.
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Buack
Horr
Ation
Fort Wayne
Perces
Greenville
Kim
Mutkingum
United States
Tecumseh Threats and Governor Harrison Move At Vincennes
Reported Western prints say Tecumseh and the Prophet led 700 to 800 Shawnee and Miami followers toward Vincennes to strike. Gov Harrison refused beacon for their approach, then prepared to disperse the force with Col Boyd’s regiment and militia. The plan details a cautious campaign and frontier posts to deter further incursions.
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Vincennes
Harrison
Tecumseh
Tecuwseh
United States
Harrifor
Col. Boyd
Bennington Cannon and Stark in Revolutionary Retrospect
A Vermont Republican account from Detroit dated May 26 1811 recalls General Stark and a cannon inscribed St John Stark taken at Bennington August 16 1777. The writer links this relic to memories of the Battle of Bennington and warns of frontier dangers while praising Stark’s role in the war.
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Judge Witherell
Detroit
Gen. Stark
John Stark
Bennington
Wallomfack
Wave
Porter
Dilwell
Campbell
Maxwell
Dider
Stark
Arrival of a Dublin Vessel with London Dates
A Bath letter dated September 13 reports the Sa salt Morgan from Dublin after 40 days bringing London dates to August 14. Captain M. says an express reached London the day before his sailing announcing the King of England had died, and another vessel sailing from Dublin four days later confirmed the news.
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England
Bath
Sa Salt
Morgan
Dublin
London
A Liberal Offer A Coach Maker
A shop owner offers partnership in a coach making business with a Blacksmith’s shop and three fires. No funds required as everything will be furnished. For details apply at the Chronicle Office. October 4.
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Chronicle
For Sale of Bagging Rum and Cordials by Barrett and Sims
Item list includes 150 pieces Kentucky Hemp Bagging 620 lbs rope 500 lbs twine four hogsheads Jamaica Rum 16 cafes Claret Wine four cafes Cordials bags Green Coffee. Barrett and Sims announce sale dated October 4.
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Barrett & Sims
Washington Monument Lottery Promises Grand Prizes
A historic notice invites purchases for the Washington Monument Lottery with capital prizes including 600 and 400 dollars in tickets, plus a 2,000 cash option. It notes prizes paid within sixty days after drawing and urges support from Union gentlemen to fund a monument. Also advertised is the Susquehanna Canal Lottery with wheel prizes up to 20,000 and a ninth day drawing value. Tickets sold at ten dollars, rising soon.
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America
C. Ge
Boarding School for Young Ladies Reopens Monday
The boarding and day school of Mrs Spuyter's for young ladies will reopen on Monday the 14th inst. Readable text notes reopening and location.
Coroner’s Office Candidate CArgig Eqs Seeks October Election
A candidate named CArgig Eqs announces intent to run for the Coroner’s Office in the upcoming October election. The notice signals formal candidacy and campaign aims within the local political process.
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Coroners Office
Candidate SENEWA T By Seeks Senate Seat in County Race
A candidate from this county announces candidacy for the Senate, seeking election on October 4. The statement emphasizes regional representation and campaign aims in the upcoming race.
Richmond Academy Opens For Pupils On Monday
Parents are informed that Richmond Academy will reopen to receive pupils on Monday the 7th. The Board of Trustees has provided necessary instructors and aims at moral and literary improvement. Young ladies will be under Mr. D fait supervision the first English teacher. Tickets of admission from the faculty. Thos Barrett. October 4.
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Harrison
Louisville
Vincennes
Richmond Academy
D. Fait
Thos
Barrett
The 'The & from' Mr America Newbury and the York
The fragmentary OCR item references names and places including Newbury York and Mr America. Details are unreadable but suggest a historical note or caption about persons and locations with unclear context.
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Liberty Ball
Piqua
Mingei County
Ohio
Ilinois
Muller
Lofya
Joan Starx, Esq
Atlantic
Kaits
Durore
J. H. Daveiss
Lexington
Richmond Enquirer
Fort Stoppart
Orleans ‘Territory
Perdido
Mobile
New York
Amboy
N. J
Philadelphia Gazette
The
Vermont Republican
General Stark
Washingto Monument Lottery
Aire
Jame Walker
Broad-Sireet
Senwat By
Otober
McYfamuel Barnett
Phinizy & Barnett
M‘kinne, Barnett & Co
Barna &'J. P. M‘kinnesavannah
Occober
Inferior Court
Burke County
George Allbritton
Amos Allbritton
Verity Farmer
Bartt
Barbade
Newbury
York
Lettington
King’s
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