China's Budget and Population Figures Detailed in Report
The document outlines a vast Chinese budget with 20 provinces and 185 capitals, noting annual taxes and duties at thirteen and a quarter million pounds. It lists civil and military costs, river maintenance, ministerial entertainments, and a station revenue of thirty million, plus a Canton trade duty of about a million. It compares England’s revenue to China’s, and gives civil and military employment figures and a massive army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire of
China
Yellow River
Canton
England
Board reports year statistics on printed material
The report states 21,606 pupils, 685000 books and tracts printed last year totaling 45,202,406 pages. Since establishment the board has printed 233,155,081 pages in total.
Sailors Debate Dances and Laughing Yarns of Sailor Life
A humorous compilation from the papers of Sir Joseph Yorke blends sailor dance figures with sea lore and witticisms. It features figures La Pantaloon La Ete La Poule and La Trents as fanciful navigational dances. Other sections present tall sailor tales and quips about grog, scorching heat, and Franklin versus Gerard in Ben Franklin era banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Yorke
Putnam Turns Duel Challenge Into Onion Keg Joke
During an 18th century clash, a British Major challenged General Putnam to a pistol duel. Putnam proposed a test using two powder kegs with slow matches, the Major failing as his match burned down. Laughter and crowds forced the Major to retreat, realizing he faced onion-keg trickery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Mutnam
Nat
Atnam
P’utmam
Davyerk or Female Soriety Opinion Piece
A humorous sketch laments the distraction of pretty girls and the cold weather stirring strong feelings. The narrator notes being dazzled and energized, with playful commentary on social behavior and flirtation.
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Davyerk
Lister
Market report on commodities and prices
Cotton shows no sales under 9 cts with some lots at 10.4 cts. Corn has little activity with last sales 6.24 cts and cargoes unlikely above 5.6 cts. Timber last sold at 1 ct and rice sees 6000 bushels rough at 7.7 cts with no clean lots in market.
William V. Brown obituary from Black Liver residence
Mr William V Brown died at his residence on Black Liver near Brown's ferry on the 6th instant in the 48th year of his age. He was a resident of the local community and his death is noted in the obituary section of the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Paihers
New England
Adaimses
Daniel Webster
Edward Everett
Justice Story
Sprague
America
Plymouth
Mass
Court House
England
John Carver
Monoz
Spain
Slontgreau
Vaud
Munoz
Foreign Legion of Spain
Gardes du Corps
Frankfort
Montgrean
Black Liver
Brown’s Ferry
William
V. Brown
Port of Georgetown Maritime News Entry
ARLIVED. Jan 12 Sloop C yanderventer Vander venter Charlesion to E Waterman and K King. Steamer Anson Lubbock nine hours from Charlesion spoke British barque Iamilion Dundee London bound Charleston. Passengers Allston Gadsden Hart W M Lee Lindsay Master Shaw and four on deck. Steamer Elwan Sassard Charleston Merchandize to Biving Dickerson Rupert and others. Experenced a heavy sea on the passage. Passengers Thomas Tuperty and one on deck. Steamer Swan McKenzie Cheraw to E Waterman. Lacoste Flat 200 bales cotton to Henning Co Sparks Boat 275 bales cotton to B King and E Waterman. Coker Boat 350 bales cotton to B King E Waterman. Owens Boat 350 bales cotton to B King and KE Waterman. DEPARTED Steamer Anson Lubbock for Charleston Sloop Samuel Martin Martin for do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Yatderventer
Vanderventer
Charlesion
E. Waterman
K. Kifig
Anson
Lubbock
Jnst
Main Shoals
Iamilion
Dundee
London
Clarieston
B. Allston
Gadsden
Hart
W. M. Lee
Lindsay
A. Shaw
Elwan
Sassard
Charleston
B.iving
Dickerson
Rupert
Thomas
Tuperty
Swan, McKenzie, Cheraw
Henning & Co
Sparks
B. King
Ig. Waterman
Coker
Air
B. King and
Waterman
Samuel Martin
Martin
All Saints Academy Reopens Second Term Details
The All Saints Academy under Principal C M Crouch resumes exercises for male and female departments on Monday February 1. Tuition is $1000 per term for under 12 and $2000 per term for older pupils. Additional fees apply for Latin Greek French music drawing and painting and board at varying monthly rates. Books and stationery extra. Boarding requires bedding and furniture. Admissions through Trustees. No term deduction for absences except for board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All-Saints Academy
C. M. Crouch
R. F. W. Allston
Tilos
P. Alston
John D.magill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boston Journal
American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions
Tilleem Printing
Weeney
Teh Fem
Jonathan Slick
Tom
Harry
Jack
Sartor’s
American Congress
Dr. Franklin
France
Court
Port of
Georgetown
Arlived
North Carolina
Benjamin King
W. F. Dailyman
Remin
Paris
Toke
John M. le Rebour
Jola
W. Coachman
Z. Cogdell
E. Cogdell
G. C
W. J. Munro
Jas. C. Linerioux
Wm. G. Dubose
Jas. M
G. D
5. C
R. Lathers
Colwell & Lathers
Benj King
R. Frisbie
Fo Kent
Blyth’s Point
A. W. Dozier, Esq
W. C. Munnerlyn
F. W. Munnerlyn
E. B. Rothmahler
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