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Newspaper

Georgetown American

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1840

Page

3

Disputed US Consulrow At St Johns Amid Ship Tensions

Reports from Porto Rico note friction between Governor General and US Consul Bradford over preventing two cuincamen bearing the American flag from sailing though they were believed to be Spanish property. Indignation followed and a passport threat loomed if matters remained unresolved. US ships Macedonia and Levant were expected at St Johns from St Thomas.

Porto Rico Schr Araly Green St. Johns P.it Journal of Commerce U. States United States Macedonia Levant St. Thomas

Turbulent engagements across Spain and India reported

The Gazette notes a February 18 Cortez meeting in Madrid while Catalonia saw fighting between Calvo's division and Brujo’s forces. Brujo’s withdrawal left 43 dead, Cristinos 6 dead and about 30 wounded. In India the British stormed Khelat on November 13 killing Mehrab Kliga and capturing hundreds of prisoners, with sirdars also killed or taken.

Spain Cortez Madrid Catalonia Calbo Brujo Cristinos India Khelat Mehrab Kliga

Strange Court Tale From Teondon Gazette

From the Teondon Court Grazette a strange court story about Queen Caroline's protege and the feared Book. Public whispers described parts and descriptions of Me Galobeers issued by an important figure, with court matters the subject of conversation.

Teondon Court Caroline Ani Clemer Prin of Wales

Print of Delicate Investigation Copy Traced to Royal Controversy

A called Delicate Investigation leads to prints of a secret book, with copies fetching high sums before publication. The narrative centers on William Austin claimed as the Princess of Wales's son, contested by royal executors and public exposure of evidence from the dying Queen. The piece questions royal paternity and the handling of the case, noting Lushington’s statements and family pressure to reveal truth.

Canning Princess of Wales Billy” Austin Tongland Italy England Eubér Lushington Mingland Court of Chancery William Austin Mely Billy Austin George the Austin

Public notices and overseas political snippets from 1838 era

The page runs through diverse items including royal finances under George IV, Castlereagh's stance on Queen Caroline’s income, Dover mob action against abolition lecturer Mr Neal, and Mississippi Senate actions on specie payments. It also covers British monetary policy, naval expenses, treasury deficits, and Constantinople dispatches signaling possible great power coercion.

Quadruple Alliance Aims to Protect Ottoman Empire

London dispatch notes a quadruple alliance of Russia England Austria and Prussia to guarantee Ottoman integrity. Mehemet Ali opposes the move and orders levy en masse as tensions rise. A salt crisis sparks a Liverpool hoard as fears of duty boosts prices.

London China America Canton NDON Constantinople Loust England Russia Mehemet Ali Austria Prussia Ottoman Empire Porte Alexandria Mehemet Ali Saul Liverpool Upper Dawson Street Liverpool Mail

Cotton Receipts Light with No Price Change

Remarks note that cotton receipts remain light and there is no change to prices. The brief indicates weaker demand and steady market tone without price movement.

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