Yorktown Surrender and Washington Passions in 1781
The narrative recounts the Yorktown siege and surrender, highlighting Col Tarleton’s humiliation, Washington’s emotional burden as his stepson dies, and the dramatic return of Cornwallis to signal victory. It notes the camp fever and pestilence, the fleet’s fires, and Washington’s later words adopting two orphans as his own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolinas
Laurens
Tarieton
Virginia
Gloucester
Tarleton
Yorktown
Baron de Viomenil
Washington
Cambridge
Cornwallis
Eltham
Clark
Dr. Craik
Craik
Ayl
Cory Welkin
Aington Wade
America
Woman urged to self rely in daily tasks
The document advises a woman not to sit idly or summon servants for routine duties. It insists she should refrain from ringing bells every few minutes and should not fear waiting on herself or handling chores such as sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Star
Boston
Betiuses
eGead
Cotton market report from Columbus Georgia November 1840
The Columbus Georgia morning issue reports receipts to November 14 totaling 1,087 bales and shipments around 4,934 bales. Prices show a slight improvement since the last notice with brisk sales yesterday from 8 to 8.14 cents.
Presidential Electors 1840 Results by State for Harrison
From the table the states and elector counts favor Harrison with Tennessee Kentucky and Pennsylvania among others providing many votes. The popular vote totals show Harrison leading in several states while Van Buren trails in others. The summary notes the overall state-by-state result and the implied national outcome.
Triumph of Harrison and Van Buren Victory Across States
A pro-Harrison and pro-Van Buren tally declares Harrison the likely President with 2241 electoral votes and Van Buren set to gain about 60 in pending state tallies. The piece lauds the people’s revolt against perceived misrule, calls for national thanksgiving, and cites support from Virginia and Pennsylvania while criticizing election fraud and urging reform. It reflects a 1840 era tone praising the Whigs and denouncing the outgoing administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. van Buren
Gen
Harrison
North Bend
National Intelligencer
Virginia
Old Dominion
Martin van Buren
van Buren
Pennsylvania
Greg. Harrison
West
Hmnap Association
Tippecanoe
Alabama goes for Harrison in stage stage report
A late night dispatch declares Alabama likely voted for Harrison with heavy local returns still coming in from eighteen counties. The editorial notes zeal of supporters, praises sacrifices for truth, and anticipates final statewide results aligning with the national outcome despite not securing the state tally.
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Alabama
van Buren
Cogmies
Tuscaloosa
Lowndes
Autuga
Bible
Greene
Conecuh
Manon
Jefferson
Russell. Coosa
Butler , Morgan
Marengo - Lawrence
Barbour Talledega
Mobile
Talapoosa
Dallas
Chawlets
Washington
Harrison
Barrn De Freyns Concert Captivates New York Audiences
The New York Evening Post lauds Barrn De Freyn as a superior pianist in a November 7 concert at the City Hotel. A Charleston Courier excerpt from January 18, 1340 praises De Fleur and his debut at St Andrew's Hall, noting strong public support, refined taste, and charity-backed initiatives attributed to him in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Post
Barrn de Freyn
Totel
New-York
Charleston
Saron de Fleur
St. Andrew’s Hall
de Fleur
France
Baron de Flerr
Georgia Senate Committees and Early Bills Report
Georgia Senate reports committees on privileges and elections enrollment petitions and engrossing journals with members Williamson Gordon Floyd Echols Dawson Cone Witers Walthour Morris Jones and more. It lists first time bills by Jones Kimzy and others on elections banking education and jurisdiction, with actions in Milledgeville and New Orleans political notes.
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Senate
Williamson
Gordon
Floyd
Echols
Dawson
Messrs
Cone
Witers
Walthour
Morris
Jones
Guess
Christain
Smith
Byyan
Chastain
Strickland
Ware
Cover
Vincent
Goddard
McConnell
Mays
Cameron
Kimzy
Tucrspar
Dir. Williamson
State of
Georgia
Mr. Miller
Georgia Railroad and Banking Company
Mr. Guest
Highwassoe Railroad Company
Red Clay
Office of
Geological Surveyor- Wednes
Williams
Talbot
Francis Lawrence
Talbot County
New Orleans
Colummn
Canal
Esplanade Street
Domestic economy urged to curb cotton reliance in India push
The Baltimore American Farmer introducing English E I Company’s push for cotton culture in India urges readers to adopt domestic economy. It cites prudence for enslaved landowners to grow corn and pork locally, notes Mississippi planters beginning to supply provisions, and reports Wheeling outbreak sickness with notable figures among the affected.
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Baltimore American Farmer
E. I. Company
India
Mississippi
Cole's Creek
T. H. Esq
Devon
Send Daughters to College Now for Health and Prosperity
The Georgia Female College urges families to enroll daughters by the first of January noting early attendance aids progress. It extols Macon as a healthy site with ample exercise and water. It appeals for funds and subscribers to sustain the institution amid hard times, urging retrenchment and continued education. It also mentions a Jewish marriage ceremony report and resolutions from the Franklin Literary Society following Rev. Samuel K Hodges’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadows
Appling
Early
Trwin
Hall
Habersham
Walton
Gwinnett
Stroud
University of Georgia
Secretary of State
Toombs
Central Bank of Georgia
Messrs
Stiles
Murphey
DeKalb
Osborn and
Chappell
Flournoy
Washington
General Assembly
State of Georgia
Charles J. McDonald
Sub-Treasury
Treasury
Georgia
Independent Treasury
Southern Christian
Georgia Female College
Iris
Macon
College Hill
Church of Od
F. Pirres
F. L. Society
R. M. College
Samuel K Hodges
Samuel K. Hodges
Columbus
Franklin Literary Society
Georgia Conference
Church of Christ
Franklin
Southern Christian Advocate
Columbus Enquirer
Georgia Argus
Candidates Named for Tax Collector and Tax Returns
Authorized notices name T A Broaxson for Muscogee County Tax Collector and others for Tax Returns or Receiver roles. Dates range from November to January with references to Harris County and Muscogee in a voter group notice. The fragmentary text lists multiple candidates including Arruer, Inc. Coor En, and Jas CoureR with differing locales such as Randall's Creek and Muscogee.
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T. A. Broaxson
Muscogee County
Inc. Coor- En
Randall’s Creek
Jas Courer
Muscogee
Fortunatus Wenn, Esq
Harris
Fion
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the Enquirer
Irrise
Hales
Tennessee
Kentucky
Louisiana
Marylane
New Jersey
Maine
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Indiana
Tennsylvania
Ohio
New York
Delaware
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
WM. H. Harrison
John Tyler
Republic
McDosxaup
Todays Enquirer
Ad Girari
Phil
North America
GEOR
Blackshear
Thomas
Warthen
Washington County
U.S
Baldwin
Henry
Paulding
Recorder
Chronicle
Ith
Party
Atlantic
Chatham
Baron de Freur
Lyceum
Episcopal Church
Baron de Fleur
Lee
Camden Ove Ee
Trewin
Pulaski Cpevedeece
Coweta
Wilkinson
Bibboat Chatham
Warren
Jasper
Monroe
Fayette
Said
Scriven
Wilkes
Cass
Clarke
Cobb
Effingham
Forsyth
Newton
Lumpkin
Gwinmett
McInteshas
Taliaferro
Habersham Ae
Elbert
Burke
Cherokee
Green
Chattooga
Lincoln
Rabun
Oete Morgan
Walker
Oxlethorpe - Franklin
Sored Paulding
Columbia
Dooly
Murray
Decatur
Campbell
Glynn
Harrison Majority
Georgia Legislature
Turnspar
Martin
Barely
Shaw
Crawford
Richmond
Johnston
Troup
Colum
Congress
Congress of the
United States
Milledgeville
East
Messrs. Beecher & Brown
Judge Law
Savannah
Messrs. Flournoy
Jenkins
Augusta
Berrien
B. ¥. Hill
Augusta Chronicle
Mexico
Havana
Vera Cruz
California
Conquest
Texas
St. Anna's
Yucatar
Yucatan
Anayas
Tabasco
Mildonado
Macuspana
Don Justo St. Ana
Tacatalpa
Chiltepec
Ansy
N. O. Butiten
Wheeling Times
Zion
J.T. Reese
H. F. Joxrs
Cece. M. Staxvy
The
Museo- Tohnsos
Redougald & Watson, “Attorney At Law
Coluralins, Ga
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