Death of Napoleon Bonaparte
From the London Examiner dated July 8, the piece mourns the death of Napoleon Bonaparte in distant captivity. It recalls his stature, court life, charm, and intellect, noting his military genius, refined tastes, and influential court, while acknowledging the loneliness and confinement of his final years.
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London Examiner
Napoleon Bonaparte
Naroceon Boxarants
Atlantic Ocean
Bonaparte
Napoleon
Josphine
Europe
Paris
Elba
Hobhouse
Kiba
Gar Mar
Wewnsr
Athens
Germany
Luis
Muller
Switzerland
Mec
Benevento
Postral Life
Fredrick
Frederick admired for genius and disinterested goodness
A speaker praises Frederick describing his firmness and vigor in tone, likening it to Voltarian influence, and noting his attractive manner. The narrator calls the day remarkable and says Frederick's character and talent have won their admiration.
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Frederick
Did Bonaparte Die By Poison or Natural Disease
A Philadelphia Aurora correspondent questions the official report on Napoleon Bonaparte’s death arguing the physician’s signature omission is telling. The piece weighs poisoning versus natural disease, notes Saint Helena’s sealed chamber after death, and invites medical debate in Charlestown City Gazette.
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Bonaparte
Castlereagh
Philadelphia
Aurora
St. Helena
Charl City
Gaz
Case of Analogy and Napoleon Poison Puzzle
An 18th century Philadelphia note relates M D Autrichy a St Domingo engineer who drank arsenic to avert torture but survived. autopsy shows a diseased stomach while other organs are sound. It links to Napoleon poisoning speculation and ends with a Morbid anatomy observer questioning hereditary claims. An English anecdote follows of two friends Harcourt and Billings facing a duel prompted by a mistress, resolved through truth and restored friendship.
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M. D’autrichy
St. Domingo
M. D.autrichy
D’autrichy
Philadelphia
Cape Francois
Paul Busti
D’aubrichy
Napoleon
M. ©’Autrichy
Duane
Quincy
National Gazette
Paul
Russia
Ney
Murat
Carracciol
India
Edmund Burke
Chen Sing
Candy
Omnium Gatherium
England
Harcourt
Mr. Billings
Lord Harcourt
10Th Regiment of Light Dragoons
Billings
Watering Place
Hartcom
Chere Amie
Gellow
Hyana
Samson
Dolila
Harcourt’s Regimental Trial Ends In Duel Wounding
The narrative describes Harcourt returning to London for regiment duties and facing cold reception. A false tale circulates about a playhouse incident. A duel is fought between Harcourt and his friend Billings who is mortally wounded, with little hope of relief.
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Weymouth
Brighton
London
Harcourt
Metropolis
Mr. Billings
Jackson’s Farewell Address to U.S. Army Officers in Baton Rouge
A Baton Rouge notice dated August 17 1821 conveys a formal farewell to General Andrew Jackson from officers of the Division of the South. The letter praises his discipline and leadership, pledges brotherhood, and offers thanks for his service and future happiness. Signatories include Talbot Chambers and multiple captains, lieutenants, and staff of the U.S. Army.
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Louisiana Advertiser
Jackson
United States
Citzens
Talbot Chambers
U. S. Infantry
I. Whartenby
D. Richardson
U.S
D. Randall
T J. Ayer
U.S. Infantry
G. Loomis
B. F. Harney
L. Isett
Liqui
C. Prince
G.C. Spencer
W. Y. Dobbs
John Jones
E. Davis
Jasper Strong
Andrew Jackson
U.S. Army
South
Gale devastates New England coast and ships ashore
Reports from New York and New Jersey detail widespread wind damage from a late gale. Trees, fences and outbuildings fall. six vessels driven ashore at South Beach. church spires topple in Middletown. New London wharves suffer damage and a schooner runs aground. Further notes on a detached Port-au-Prince trade report appear in transit.
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Huntington
LFE
South Beach
Salem
Montholly
N. J
Springfield
Mass
Boston
al S
Middletown
Conn
Weathersfield
New London
Fisher’s Island
N. Haven
Editor of the Georgia Advertiser Responds to Libel Claims
A August letter from the Georgia Advertiser editor critiques the Chesterfieldian encounter and condemns alleged falsehoods. The writer defends J. E. Kean against libel charges, notes court rulings, and hints at forthcoming replies from the Chronicle editor and Mr. Hobby. An outline of civil and political synopses related to Tippoo Saheb’s biography is also mentioned.
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Georgia Advertiser
Chesterfieldian Rencontre
Presbyterian Church
Gorm
J. E. Kean
Toto
Judicature
Illuminati
Chronicle
Charlton
Port au Prince Trade and Cherokee Incursion Report
July 1821 dispatch notes nine thousand barrels flour and other produce shipped from Port au Prince without protection. Cruisers seized two barges carrying desperadoes aiming to capture an American schooner bound for Philadelphia. Arkansas intelligence reports Cherokee raid into Osage country, a Frenchman killed, several white casualties, Major Bradford sending an interpreter to confirm facts.
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Port Au Prince
the &H
Philadelphia
Arkansas
Union Mizesionary
Walter Webber
Osage
Gypand River
Bout
Bradford
Yellow fever fears and health updates from Pensacola
Reports from New Orleans claim fever spread, but Pensacola authorities insist no malignant or infectious fever cases have occurred locally. The Porpoise carried yellow fever to Barancas with no new cases among crews and health measures aim to prevent introduction. Descriptive lists of seized or held negroes are referenced for owners to claim.
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Pensacola
New Orleans
Barancas
Haevana
Board of Health
Awbucke
Jackson
Miller
Bay of Tampa
Fort Bitchell
Walton
West Florida
Memorial Urges Bank Branch in This City
The memorial to the President and Directors of the Bank of the United States urging a local branch has circulated among citizens and gained subscriptions from businessmen and capitalists in both Spanish and American populations. It has been transmitted to Philadelphia with expectations of realizing its promised outcomes.
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Bank of the
U. States
Bank of the United States
Philadelphia
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Gchronugilie
Kean & Charltom
Borllgn
New York
Port-au-Prince
Port 4 Prince
Wm. J. Hobby
Tippo
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