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Newspaper
Georgetown Gazette
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1801
Page
4
A fragmentary historical verse by Thomas Paine titled Feast of the Sons of the Pilgrims celebrates liberty and citizenship. It invokes Pilgrim era vows, casts slavery as defeated, and calls on patriots to defend freedom under a sacred symbolic rock and divine guardianship.
Constantinople reports massive reinforcements to the grand vizier’s army but widespread desertion upon arrival. A Janissary corps of 6090 men was routed by rebels in Romelia, losing cannons and most of its field pieces. Intercepted letters show plotted beatings and rebel networks in the capital and court, with the vice governor of Anople strangled and leaders besieged at Demolica. Paffawan halted operations, extracting large surrenders in Crajoys as towns evacuated.
Dispatches from Petersburgh via private channels claim the Emperor endorses restoring Venice as a republic. Francis II reportedly with Prussia absolves the empire from allegiance in the current war weakening Austrian influence in Germany.
A Royal William voyage at Spithead reports the royal standard falling overboard after a salute. The flag later surfaces, found entwined around the anchor during unrigging, prompting reflections on luck and maritime superstition.
Weather reports note heavy rains swelling streams to unprecedented levels across the region. Bridges mills and homes wash away forcing families to flee their properties and seek refuge. one drowning reported at New Hartford while local leaders mobilize aid for the affected.
A letter from a young British artillery officer describes campaigns in 1800 from Acre to Jerusalem. He details marching through Samaria and Galilee, passing Sodom, and camping on the Mount of Olives before Bethlehem. He notes mosques and temples, pilgrims, and the sacred sites around Jerusalem and the birthplace of Christ.
A traveler notes a chapel the size of Dundée, praising cheap wine oranges figs and abundant goods. He describes money as very freely used, mentions a chef carved from Lebanon wood at two shillings, contrasting with Britain where it would cost two guineas.
The advertisement lists a wholesale sale of assorted items at reduced prices including pepper, soap, candles, raisins, tobacco, calico superfine broadcloths, cambrics, durants, handkerchiefs, muffins, tablecloths, humhums, shoes, silk handkerchiefs, knives, shoe taps, shoe tips, Spanish Segars, and buc. The list presents quantities in boxes, kegs, dozens, or groses typical of the period.
The subscriber in Darlington district South Carolina offers a reward of up to 100 dollars for Ben and up to 60 dollars for each of two other men named Petex and Sawner. They are described as tall very dark and active with distinct facial features. The search area is Cheraw to Georgetown within the state.
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