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Newspaper
Georgetown Gazette
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1801
Page
2
A reflective monologue on endurance through scorn and misfortune. The speaker recalls a life of separation from friends and lovers, enduring slander and pity while losing status and wealth. Grim memories are recounted, ending with a plea for compassion from a former confidant.
Two sailors argued over the wisdom of King Solomon aboard a vessel at Woolwich. One mocked the other and the king, claiming times have changed. The exchange ended with the claim that Solomon would not know a modern slang term.
The remonstrance claims natural order is violated by social bias privileging feet over the head in education. It condemns favored patrons from the rich and fashionable and notes foot inspectors are paid while youth labor is crowded into mills, indicating widespread injustice.
A petitioner laments child education neglect facing social bias and class barriers. He cites parents unable to fund both head and foot education, calls for equal schooling opportunities, and urges restored status and access to education for all children.
London Gazette Extraordinary reports the surrender of the forts and town of Alexandria to British forces in September 1801. It notes capitulation and embarkation of garrisons to France within days, praising officers Cradock and Moore and detailing troop actions around Pompey’s Pillar and the western harbor.
The report describes enemy columns near a regiment led by Col Spencer, charges ordered and executed, and a siege at the castle of Marabout with naval support under Captain Cochrane. Major-General Coote advances on Alexandrian defenses, the French retreat, and intense efforts by Wythe and Kelly detachments. Meantime Lord Keith commends bravery and discipline. Lindenhal receives acknowledgment for active service with Turks.
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