Death anniversary salute and naval actions near Calcutta
In Calcutta on Sunday February 23, a ceremonial homage to the deceased Washington was observed with sixteen minute guns fired from American ships on the river. Reports from Pegue mention two or three French privateers sighting ships near Cape Negrais and Prepere. The Hooghly moved south of the Andamans to avoid them. one privateer named the Dasher is commanded by an Irishman O Flaherty. The French frigate La Venus, 36 guns, has been captured by the British frigate Fifguard of equal force.
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Calcutta
Wasshington
United States
Pegue
Cape Negrais
Prepere
Hooghly
Andamans
Dasher
O'Flaherty
la Venus
Anajesty
Fifguard
General Abercromby Overcame Firefight in Egypt
London reports General Abercromby survived a severe fire in Egypt after sending his aid-de-camps away. He faced a French light-horseman, was dismounted, but disarmed the foe. Sir Ralph and Sir Sidney Smith aided him, with the sword given to Sir Sidney and the brave officer resting only under the open sky for a week.
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Abercromby
Egypt
Ralph
Sidney Smith
Sidney
Melancholy Montville Tragedy Hints at Fortunes Told
A young woman named Patty Shoals attempted suicide by cutting her throat at Montville on Wednesday. The act followed a fortune teller’s prediction that deeply unsettled her. There is some prospect of recovery, though the cause appears linked to the impostor’s foretelling.
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Montville
Patty Shoals
Ancient Fort and Brass Tools Found in Pompey Hills
In Pompey New York a hilltop fort with four acre walls four feet high yielded brass kettle axe chisels and a ploughshare when timber was cleared in spring 1800. Human bones suggest ancient inhabitants practiced fortification and metal work near a coal vein near Newburgh with coal tested in New York proving comparable to imported coal.
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Pompey
Hudson
Newburgh
New-York
Hudson’s River
New York
Silver and lead mine found at Freeport district
A mine of silver and lead has been discovered at Freeport in the main district, promising substantial wealth to the proprietors. Workmen are already engaged in preparing the metal.
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Freeport
Main
Elegant amusements amuse Lind say’s Gardens crowd
Norfolk reports a lively July 7 event at Lindsay's Gardens with bets on sack races and odd prizes. A purse of twenty dollars went to the winner who wore spectacles fastened by a needle nose brace, causing visible blood. A Frenchman won a later hat contest, noted for his grimaces, while a staffer held a horse collar for display.
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Lindsay
Receipt in Bond Fraud Noted at Georgetown Trial
The Georgetown report describes a receipt copied in bar of an English bond suit. The folded paper obscured part of the text. The guilty party was committed to Newgate to await trial at the next session. The receipt shows a payment of 365 pounds covering principal and half-year interest dated 14 November 1791.
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Bar
England
Newgate
I. H
Pyea News
An Anecdote of General Washington at Roxbury Camp
An officer at General Washington’s Roxbury Camp uttered a profane oath, offended a gentleman from the southern colonies, and felt public rebuke from Washington’s silent, dignified gaze. The account was told to the writer by an officer present.
Ancient Roman Lotteries Across Emblematic Saturnalia
The piece describes Roman lottery origins from Saturnalia to Augustus and Nero, noting ticket distributions, prize variety, and schemes. It cites examples such as small value prizes, wealth outcomes, and the unusual rewards like slaves, vessels, or other items, reflecting historical practices.
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Augustus
Helj
Lottery at Marli Highlights Opulence in Royal Marriage
A fragment describes a grand Marli lottery held for the marriage of Mademoiselle de Nantes to M. le Duc. It notes Louis XIV in 1685 surpassing Roman emperors in fortune and compares the draw to a vivid picture of wealth, with jewelry described as exquisite and perfect in craft.
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Louis XIV
Marli
Mademoiselle de Nantes
M. Je Duc
Port of Georgetown Schooner Centurion Enters
The schooner Centurion under captain Speticer from Martinique is entered at the Port of Georgetown indicating a listed arrival and port record.
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Georgetown
Centurion
Speticer
Martinique
Fragmented Goods List From Ocean Trade Ledger
A dated inventory fragment lists numerous imports and commodities including rum, brandy, gin, Madeira wine, Malaga, cherries, molasses, sugars, coffee, almonds, raisins, prunes, barley, oil, limes, candles, spices, tea and other staples. Prices shown for HYSON TEA 7s 6d per pound, 3 lb bulk rate 7s, with multiple arcaic spellings and item names.
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West
India
Malaga
Consignment of Dry Goods and Millinery From New York
Crosby and Murray report on the sloop Endeavor from New York with a large assortment: superfine flour, crackers, beef, porter, boots and shoes, hats, fabrics, linens, shawls, ribbons, silks, writing paper, games, and crockery. Includes consignment items and millinery, to be sold cash or short credit, or in exchange for produce, July 1.
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Endeavor
Eldridge
New-York
ORTY
Newark
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London
Norwich
Fuld
Norfolk
S.C
Ang
Murray
Lea
Marseilles West
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