Published Advt and Mexican News Update in Weekly Sheet
Advertisement rates and policy notes for a weekly paper printed in Bradford Street with a brief itemized tariff. The issue reports on Santa Anna’s imprisonment in Peru, generals Bassadre and Canali moved to Chapultepec, and Mexican editors debating U S annexation. The Picayune notes sparse coverage of Santa Anna’s trial and a delayed grand jury timeline.
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Mexico
Leopol O'Denhell
Vera Cruz
Santa Anos
Perue
Newahy
Campeschy
Bassadre
Canali
Santa Anna
Chapalteper
Texas
United States
National
Badasiy
el Siglo
Wight
Prepa
Iwan
New Orleans Picayune
Destruction of the Gaspee sparks colonial letters and clash
The Gaspee incident near Narragansett Bay in March 1772 provoked a sequence of letters between Rhode Island officials and British authorities. Deputy Governor Sessinge questioned the commander’s authority and the governor pressed for proper warrants, while Admiral Montagu defended royal officers and warned colonial defiance.
Disputed actions of Newport schooner near Brenton's Point
A colonial dispute unfolds as a deputy governor reports complaints that a Newport Rhode Island schooner disrupted local trade by detaining small boats. The letter demands the officer show his commission and instructions, asserting authority within the colony. A brig on a separate voyage carried papers from the customs house, while a sloop escaped and no inquiry was begun into the authors of a prior outrage on a royal vessel.
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Narragansett Day
Darius Sessinge
Providence
Joseph _ Wanton
Newport
Provinexce
Sia
Narragansett Bay
Thomas Greene
Kid
Tam
Darius Sessions
Tigmous Reid
Liberty
Reid
Ifo
Packwood
Ham
Ottene
Long Wharf
Goat Island
Berty
Gaspre
Rhode Island
Jon
W. Dunningston
Rhode
Teland
J. Wanton
Doston
Dunddingston
Lisa
Admiralty
Rhodesland
Jom
J. Montagu
Custom House
Synnn
Hosters
Tom
Brenton’s Point
America
Miniere
Duddingston
Gouvernor letter amid Montagu dispute noted in Assembly
The May 1772 Assembly records describe Governor Montagu’s correspondence with Admiral Montagu over colonial orders and a pledge to transmit the letters to the Secretary of State. The session includes a resolution requesting copies of the Admiral’s letter and related narration to be presented at the next Assembly.
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Admiral Montagu
General Assembly
A Cure Trick At Pratt Street Confectionary
A young man asked for a large cake to be charged to Mr B- after claiming a party he had attended that evening. The baker, trusting Mr B- as reliable, gave the cake but the bill went unpaid when it turned out no party occurred. The Baltimore Clipper reports the incident as a con artist trick.
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Warstivo Lasp
Joseph Leavett
Beverly
Horticultural Room
Boston
Haverly
Leaveu
Pratt Street
Baltimore
Leyrder
Deliv
Leander
Delia
Cathrine
Anler
Wasen for Trees and Odd Messes in New England
Masoned advice on tree care promotes ash and potash wash for young trees to deter insects and moss. A New England tale reports a rogue hat frying scam with three cents, while a cryptic recipe blends buttermilk, ice, molasses, and Indian tea for a stiff baking mix.
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Maine
New England
Newmarket
N. H
Lovers Plan Reconciliation Amid Family Rift in Bower
Leander pledges to mediate between Delia and her father to end the fifteen year feud over Delia’s marriage to Alfred. Delia wrestles with duty and desire while Leander confesses concern over Alfred’s alcohol habits and vows to seek harmony through a meeting at the Bower aided by Delia’s confidante Catherine.
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Leander
Delia
Cupid
Fido
Col. C
Marrilla
Alfred
Fop
Lay
New York
Co. C
Craeas
Lucifer
New York City
Cathrine
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Che Prenex
W. H. G. Bayley
Bradford Street
Beevier
Wytil Furbirl
Kfvo Pipers
The
Providence Journal
WM A. Ataples
Gov
Tlere
Motagu
Guv
Wasion
Ruppelian
Ieee
Mary B. Tucker
Keg
Bower
Pendée
Morrilia
Leshder
Ashoumey
Del
van Dorf
Cathrina
Little Brook
Noley
Fishies
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