100 Mile Horse Match Draws Boston Interest
The Spirit of the Times reports a 100 mile trotting match from Cambridge to Waltham and back, 470 lb horse Demon, driven by Mr. Dewen, finishing with ease amid 400 spectators. The account notes stalling, weather, and bets, with follow up on a proposed rematch and curious wagers.
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Cre Huvdred
Thrée Nation
Boston
Green Hills
New Jiampshire
Hich
Mr. R. Demon
Gekling Pitt
Murdock
Gambridge
Waltham
Dewen
Cambridge
Waltham and Beck
Stampshire
Sone
Demon
Ian Demon
Filo
James
Rip Van Winkle at Dublin Theatre Sparks National Enthusiasm
Hackett reports on a Dublin Theatre performance of Rip Van Winkle whose first night drew wild acclaim from pit to gallery. Washington is invoked by a character, provoking cheers, tears, and an audible sense of Irish pride as the crowd roars through multiple rounds of applause.
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Hindon
Mac Doni
Tharre
Hackett
Dublin
Rip van Winkle
Safale
Washington
Rip
George Washington
Reyes
Ireland
Advertisements Not Sent to By Forty Lac PLM
Fragmentary notice from Ghonge Town South Carolina indicates advertisements not sent by the deadline of Thursday and requiring a layover for the proceedings. Local authorities and terms unclear due to legibility.
Congress Debates Bankrupt Bill Split by Special Committees
Senate reports a bill merging voluntary and common principle ideas. Discussion continues as it moves from the Committee of the Whole. Inland news notes rising rivers, slow rice harvest, and a drowning incident of a boy named Jim belonging to William Lester while bathing near the EIGHT channel.
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Congressional
Senate
Jim
William Lester
Assis Aite
Tornado Hit Sumter District Causes Widespread Damage
Mount Clio correspondent Sam Frict reports a severe west wind storm on Thursday the fourth inst striking corn and cotton fields. Trees were uprooted and neighbors fled the area as damage spread, with details still unfolding.
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Sumter
Mount Clio
Samfrict
Citizens debate on Bank opposition and democracy in Marion
The Cringens address Marion District residents asserting democratic and republican values while denying claims of seeking to destroy the Bank. They defend equal political rights, oppose aristocracy, and criticize consolidation by a few, urging public stance.
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Marion
Banka
Free Public Barbecue Invitation for July Fourth
A local notice invites all citizens to a free public barbecue on the 4th of July. The organizers emphasize open discussion on political issues and urge participation to hear and judge for themselves. Names listed include W Rowell Thomas Evans W Wy Harllee Asa Godbold Cade Godbold and many others.
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W. Rowell
Thomas’ Evans
W. Wy. Harllee
A. L. Scarborough
Asa Godbold
Cade Godbold
Henrys Berry
W. W. Durant
Bs Moody
W. J. Kellen
Elly Godbold
Thos. Collins
Jo. C. Bethea
Thos Harllee
R. Harllee
A. le Grege
L. A. Gambell
C. F. White
R. Wilkenson
Jas
A. Jolley
J.C. Legett
Rob. Askins
Jas. Tart
G. J. Evans
Henry Gasque
F. Dibsen
Bo M. Bostick
D. R. Gregg
Jas. R. Bethéa
JH. Pearce
Elly Gasque
Jesse Ford
B.C. Bethea
J. Haselden
W. Adams
Enos J. Tart
Jno
Rice Planting Losses Reported in Wake of Floods
A fragmentary report from a long ago notice discusses the damage to rice planters in the district after heavy rains. It notes uncertainty over losses and the need for a swift recovery as river conditions improve, with speculation about measures to protect crops. </s>
Florida correspondent reports Fort King incidents and Indian camp
From St. Augustine dated June news recounts Col Riley pursuing an Indian in Pine Woods then surprised an Indian camp with two warriors and four children. Two warriors killed, others captured, one escapes due to sentinel fatigue. Report mentions Captain Miea and a Daval inhabitant and notes Col Harney in connection with Foden actions.
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Florida
St. Augustine
Black Creek
Forta King
Col. Riley
King
Mi Ea
Weithierr
Terra
Daval
Ehela Soger
Gol. Harney
Foden
Indian tensions rise as scouts press on in Florida
Report from the Courier notes rumors of a plan to send a party to pursue Tadians with constant scouting. It cautions that successful Indian fighting requires unremitting activity and vigilance, while a passenger from St Augustine claims Col Gretn’s party in Middle Florida killed three warriors and a white man, and captured several prisoners.
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Stephen
Francis
St. Augustine
Col. Gretn
Forida
Destructive fire devastates Leppers cotton factory district
A blaze at Lepper's cotton pickery on Pacanie Street in the second municipality destroyed five houses and the yard, with only Mr. Loorais' dwelling spared. The fire spread rapidly due to high winds, damaging a block of tenements and several other structures. one boy was tragically killed. A second storm near Natchez caused further plantation damage and injuries, including a man with a dislocated shoulder near Washington.
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New Orleans
Lepper
Pacanies
Pacanier
Robin
Rate
Arnmnention
Constance
Loomis Pickery
Bec
Natchez
Woohington
Mirdis
Harrison letter confirms unchanged political stance amid campaign
Washington dispatch reports Gen. Harrison denying linkage to a Cincinnati committee and asserting independence from party dictation. The June 6 1820 extract includes his claim to provide requested information directly to letter writers, not through political intermediaries.
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Washington
Kentucky
Harrison
Oseph L.welliams
Hamilton County
Major Gynng
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Tennessee
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Niles
Jackson
Bult
Gx. Harrisen
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