Florida War Dispatches Report Hard March And Indian Raids
The Miami expedition reports a long, difficult march through marshy Wacassassa and Suwannee country toward end of March. Gen Taylor authorizes inspection of the Wacassassa by 4th Infantry, while scouts endure mud and saltwater camps. Indian raids near St Marks and New Smyrna yield plunder and captured muskets as garrisons attempt to counterattack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frorma
Gulf of Mexico
Suwamnee
Taylor
Art
Jones
Washington
Wacassassa
Suwannee
St Marks
Loomis
ST. Augustine
River Santafee
New Smyrna
Mickler
Hewlett’s Mills
Dotoka
Tudians Feared to Be Moving South Amid Horse Disappearances
Report notes that twelve to fifteen Tudians may have joined the retreat with horses, while woodsmen observe no foot trails and infer only a portion of the group has gone off, proceeding south.
Amistad affair spurs British pressure for clemency
In London dispatches dated December 23 1839 Britain urges the United States to free the Amistad captives. Viscount Palmerston orders intercession while Madrid is pressed to enforce anti slave trade laws against Ruiz and Montez. Officials also note upcoming Coburg marriage in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Amistad
Madrid
Cuba
Spain
Ruiz
Marriace
Brighton Gazette
Orfice
Main Society
New Lonedon
United States of America
Viscount Palmerston
Iajesty
Washington
L- 3
St Sroad
Ituiz
Montez
Sanson
Vestal Arrives Halifax with Troop Movements Reported
The Vestal reaches Halifax with intelligence of troops and ammunition from the Provinces. The New Brunswick Courier notes orders countermanded for the 20th Regiment sailing to India. It also reports barracks at Woodstock to house a large military force, with work to begin immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Maesty
Vestal
Halifax
New Brunswick
20Th Regiment
Silcers
India
Iellas
Wood- Stock
Docs of War and Cuba hounds stir Florida politics
The Globe notes a misapprehension over use of Cuba hounds in Florida and questions concessions by Poinsett and Wise. It argues muzzling does not affect value as hounds are to be ceded to Cuba, while criticizing department explanations and Philadelphia sentiment amid Florida interests.
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Cuba
Florida
Aylor
Wise
Carolina
Philadelphia
Stephila
Havana arrival and Cuban official on voyage to New York
The steamship Almendares arrived from Havana in sixty hours carrying Gen. Espelata, former Governor General of Cuba, who plans to proceed to Spain via New York. A Havana price current notes cargo sales, molasses prices, and British debt figures, while a 1819 execution tale from Bas Rhin illustrates circumstantial evidence in a death penalty debate.
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Havana
Almenderes
Es de. Soto
Almendares
Espelata
Cubas
City Hotel
N. York
Spain
Delaware
4N Bas Rhin
Munster
Bectin
Colmar
Remarks on Cotton Markets and Local Notices
The week saw small receipts with goods abundant and prices fair. Marriages announced include James Gening to Emma Cuttino with Rev. Keith officiating and Dr. Alger of Charleston to Miss Martha Cuttino. A death notice records William Moody of this town passing in his 55th year after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hh Thi Lown
Jane
P T. Keith
James Genning
Emma
Edward G. Thomas
Mr. Forster
O. Algererts
Charleston
Martha
Peter Cuttin Cuttino Esq
Wee
William Moody
Port of Georgetown Cleared Vessels and Destinations
The brig Nancy Jane with cargo cleared for Schr Atlantic commanded by Shepherd. The steamer Charleston cleared for Ceylon under Gilkey. Bartheuy was listed for further assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Jane
Row
Schr
Atlantic
Shepherd
Ceylon
Gilkey
Charleston
Bartheuy
Spring Goods Sale At NHE By Farrow And Son
NHE subscribers inform customers of a spring supply received via Sloop Samuel Martin and Steamer Charleston. The assortment covers prints, linens, muslins, checks, cambrics, pants fabrics, silks, books, stationery, hats, hardware, groceries, cigars, wines, rums, and boots and shoes. Purchases offered to punctual buyers on usual terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NHE
Samuel Martin
Charleston
Marseilles
Westings
Georgia
Websters and Dilworths
Simmons and Kings
Low Priced Molasses Sugar and Raisins Offer
Just received and offered for sale are hogsheads of superior New Orleans molasses and Orleans sugar at low quotes with 20 boxes fresh bunch raisins at 2 dollars per box. Includes miscellaneous articles at similar cuts. Emanuel, March 6, 28.
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Hogsheads Superior N. O
Superior Orleans
Emanuel
Sheriff's Sale in Georgetown April Auction of Verner Land and Cumbie Farm
Before the courthouse in Georgetown on the first two days of April the property of Benjamin T. Verner and the plantation of Aaron Cumbie are to be sold. Verner’s interest in the house lot is listed under plan numbers 250 and 251 and is sold for Mrs. Sarah Sessions. Cumbie’s two hundred acre tract is sold to satisfy John R. Whitman and others. Cash payment required. SAM U B KIRTON S GD.
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Court House
Georgetown
Benjamin T. Verner
B. T. Verney
Sarah Sessions
Aaron’ Cumbie
Aaron Cumbie
John R. Whitman
Samub Kirton
S. GD
For Sale List Items Include Sugar Coffee Molasses and More
A long sale notice listing goods for sale including AINT CROIX Porto Rico New Orleans Sugar in hogsheads and barrels loaf sugar in tierces and boxes bags Rio coffee Cuba and N O molasses in adds tierces Abbot London porter in quarts and pints Liverpool coarse salt in sacks Superior flour and hayans fo pcasts bagginales. FW CHEESBOROUGH.
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Aint Croix
Porto Rico
New By Orleans
Rio
Cuba
N. O
Tierces Abbots
London
Liverpool
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cereopoly
Jacksonville
W. Fox
W. Paton, Esq
C. Glasgow
From
the Globe
Great Britain
Martn Bh News
Port of
D. McNair
B. Kin
A. Spark
Piety
B. King
E. Waterman
Williamson
Robin’s
New York
Conway
W. A. D. Bryan
Joseph’ Vaught
John D. Bellame
G. Gowen
H. D
Samroperty
MT Sod
Keith
Grocerie’s
Santa Cruiz
New Orleans
Java
St Jago
West India
Malaga
Jamaica
N. Es
Lee
Thompsons
Thompson
S. Farrow & Son
FW. Cheesborough
Dramatic Amateur Society OF
Masonic
Erdo
Teaselden
Sec. & Treas
Mareh
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