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Newspaper
Georgetown American
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1840
Page
3
A fragment from the Gobe. November's polls piece reports Gen Harrison’s admission that he authorized a committee to send past political documents to voters, stating he would not make further pledges or reveal present views. The piece questions if voters will accept such evasive candor.
The Picayune notes the Mississippi at New Orleans at the season’s high stage with a 14 inch daily rise over six days. A crevasse three acres wide and four feet deep openings near West Baton Rouge raises flood fears while upstream reports show mail disruptions and flood damage as far as Columbus.
Laughable tale on a shipwreck along Terra Firma recounts the eccentric old salt water captains from Commodore Trunnion to later days. The veteran, veteran of two wars, ends his days ashore after years of service and hardship, with humorous episodes of sea life and seafaring misadventure.
Report details a dramatic accident where an anchor trap caused a carriage to tumble from a cart and precipice, killing three horses and injuring several, with the vessel Guerriere battered in the aftermath. Obituaries note deaths of Robert Atkinson and Joan Joseph, with consolation on heavenly immortality.
The report lists vessels including the 16th Schr Rice Plant from Charleston to Georgetown, Sloop Sam l Martin from Patch to do, McNair's Boat Cheraw Cotton to B King, Brig Nancy Jane Rowe bound for New York, Schr Edward Parsons from Wiscasset, Sloop Samuel Marin from Patch, and Steamer Swan Tarbox each noted as departed or bound for various destinations.
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