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Columbus Sentinel in Columbus, Georgia

22 Jun 1837

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Columbus Sentinel

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Columbus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1837

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2

Mississippi Hoax and Law's Great Speculation Tale

A lengthy recounting of John Law and the Mississippi scheme, detailing Law’s rise in France, the Royal Bank, and the vast but fraudulent venture that swept France into feverish speculation. It notes profits, misuses, social upheaval, and the eventual collapse with edicts reducing stock values, plus Law’s demise in Venice.

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Nose bitten off in holiday kiss trial at Middlesex

In a Middlesex adjourned sessions case, Thomas Saverland alleged he kissed Caroline Newton after her sister teased a kiss. A scuffle ensued, the sister bit off Saverland’s nose. The defendant was acquitted. the chairman stated a woman may bite off a man’s nose if kissed against her will. Other anecdotes followed.

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Doctor and Poet Quarrel Settled by Bard’s Reply

A doctor and a poet quarreled and an indifferent person was asked to settle the dispute. The reply warned both to penance for their crimes and urged the bard to study the doctor and read his rhymes.

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