Distress from Storm and Fraud Sweep Early New York
The province suffered widespread hunger as winter laid heavy. A Stanford, Connecticut captain was lost with crew and cargo amid drifted wreckage. Lloyds, Harmer burned Miami town, and a French officer recounted brutal savagery. Swindlers in the United States counterfeit indentures, swapping sums to defraud merchants and farmers, with rewards offered for the offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Keeley
Stanford
Connectticut
Lloyd's
Miami
United States
Charles Fong
An Extract from a Gentleman’s Letter on Frontier War Losses
A Muskingum correspondent to Norwich details a 1790 frontier engagement. Troops about 1490 militiamen and 300 regulars march from Adiami to the great Miami village, finding it deserted and stores buried, then clash with Kentucky militia and regulars led by Col. Hardie. Heavy fighting, many casualties, systematic retreat, and a brutal scene as Indians pursue the survivors. Ensign Asthioin and Colonel Armstrong are mentioned among those who escape.
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Adiami
Miami
Indiana
Kentucky
Hardie
Fadiane
Braskling
Iain Armstrong
Wills
Coronel Hardin
Wyle
Tringham
Middle Fir
Fragmentary battle reminiscence on frontier clash
A garbled excerpt recalls a frontier fight where American and Indian forces clashed, bayonets and tomahawks used, and casualties left on the field. The speaker laments the confusion and asks what the western press understands about the encounter.
Widow of the Grasdinac Times Hi Court Suitor Tale
Fragmentary historical text discusses a widow's claim and her influence at St James's court. It references Mary of Modengo and the lineage of James I, noting disputes over her income since the Revolution and the politics of royal favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James's
Humay
Mary of
Modengo
Jamea I
Bidjulhee
Coronne’s Villas Defray Parentes Of Counter Revolution
The article discusses Corsican insurrection prompts attributed to Genoy agents seeking to exploit unrest and influence the French crisis. Town measures await Paul’s authority while British naval actions and local Guildhall proceedings reflect political tension. Alderman Wilkes gains support as public vote and office allocations are discussed among City officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caronne
Ce Bapentes
Genoy
Werself
Paoil
Merchant scammer extorts by false job offer
Yesterday James Bullock faced the Lord Mayor at Guildhall charged by John Piper with obtaining money by deception. He advertised for a clerk in a city mercantile house then at a London coffee-house, extorting half a crown from applicants. He admitted no employer, said he acted under distress, and was committed to Poultry Compter for further examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mterday
James Bullock
Rigte von
Quildhally
John Piper
Prices of Stocks and Bonds in Bank and India Markets
Prices listed for various stocks and bonds including Bank Stock at 186 per share, Apa at 179 4, Conf at 100-5 3 per cent, and India Black at 1643. Also noted are securities like Navy Bonds, Exchequer, and other government issues with limited readable figures. Names and exact securities are partially garbled but the overall market quotes reflect a volatile financial page.
Dublin Wednesday Foury and the Exchequer Official
An 18th century notice reports Alexander Hamilton as a court figure succeeding Joseph Hewitt in the Court of Chancery. It notes abundant mackerel off the northwest coast, with crowds buying at three halfpence, and regrets only a few boats serving the poor. Rain shifted to spring verdure, with woodland and agricultural updates, including cider exports and fur trade remarks amidst broader commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Hamilton
Carridefergut
Biron Ha‘gian
Exchequer
Joseph Hewitt
Court of Chancery
Ireland
Santee
Hoftohold New “England
Notice of Windmill on Cape Roman Shore
The Pitotage Commissioners of the Port-Char leton in South Carolina warn that nine windmills were recently erected on Cape Roman Point. They say the structures resemble a light house from a distance and may mislead approaching ships toward the coal wharf. Mariners are advised not to approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beara & Wiley W
Royal Proclamation Calling Seamen and Landmen to Service
A royal proclamation declares that able seamen and landmen aged 20 to 25 may voluntarily enlist in the Royal Navy by a stated date to receive bounty payments. It outlines qualifications, certification by ship officers, and penalties for attempting to evade service, with wages and punishments specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apd
Mivy Council
Sundera
Spore
Court summons in Westmeath case from January incident
A summary of a 19th century Irish inquiry details William Fagan of Loughagar Westmeath reporting a night attack on his home at Stemec Moor. Shots fired, furniture searched, and a warrant issued for those involved. The Lord Lieutenant pursues charges with a possible twenty-five pound fine and enforceable penalties upon conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Goo Olama Lion
Westmorland
William Fagan
Loughagar
Westpeath
Farmar
Stemec
Pagam
Walian Kagan
Wiliam Faga
Fred
Wiliam Figins Howe
William Eagan
Witsara
William Pagan
Petar
Peron
Mondh Malone Avia
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New-York
Norwich
Nonay
St. Jago
Adey
H.C
Mery
Wilkes Addrediea
Stig
Goulles
Aldermamaid Cerlain
Fition
Tandy Hall
Wilkes
Min’ Ceffary
Cuwmrey
Macanty
Glyn
India
Navy
Cuantestown
Cagrion
Maxtneas
JON
Cod
London
Bakekeoe
Mark Gratic Giovsr
Riel
Houlield
de Baker
Drogheda
Lord Lieutenant
Gineral and
Biecopor
Gcovernr
Loie
Westmope
Pere Fone
Dabla
Hie
Bachllehéy Fommand
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