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Newspaper
Georgetown Gazette
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1801
Page
3
From Cadiz, reports state the epidemic plagues the city with men women and children dying daily in the streets. Burials halt and many perish from lack of food and restricted intercourse.
Intelligence from Nassau dated December 30 describes the schooner Liberty sunk by a Spanish galley after a 24 pound shot. Captain Bonamy and his crew were taken as prisoners of war. A harbour report on January 3 notes the revenue brig Amiral Duncan arriving. no engagement with an American brig known. The Flying Fifth, a schooner, was captured from town toward Cape Francois with suspects of the captain and prize escaping.
From Falmouth reports London papers warn of Buonaparte readying for renewed war. Archduke commands vast forces as he advances across Europe. Prussia seizes Cruxhaven while England vows swift reprisals to defend sea rights amid embargos. Russia, Sweden, and Denmark poised with ships bound for English ports.
A fragment notes English ships from Portsmouth returning to the Commodore after a cutter redirected the fleet bound for Lisbon, the Mediterranean, and Gibraltar.
Washington January 13 John Jay Esq declines acceptance of the office of Chief Justice of the United States.
Vessels reach Georgetown amid delays from contrary winds. The schooner Bor Huffey from Norfolk and the Tirzah from Kingston report 8 and 12 day passages respectively. The ship Nancy from Philadelphia remains at Kingston, judged by the Lowestoff for adjudication. Reports of a potential US Britain trade suspension stir Kingston merchants. The sloop President from New York arrives with horses after a 26 day voyage.
Expounding speaker warns Ad Readers of legal snares during difficult times. A sheep rests safely until a twisted bramble of law seizes its coat, illustrating how decrees and judgments may favor one side after a lengthy dispute.
A fragment lists vessels including Schooner Susiana Newbold Antigua Tirgah Clark Kingston J Cyiearep Our Brig Marcus Nichols Martinique Schooner Charming Nancy Glover Madeira with port and master indications.
The subscriber advertises wholesale sale at low prices including Apple Brandy Bourdeaux Brandy coffee calicoes muffin shawls neck handkerchiefs dimities camblet Romal handkerchiefs bread cloths caffimeres boots shoes and tableware. Also two yoke of well broke oxen and various goods listed with quantities. February 4.
A vintage inventory item lists a wide array of hardware, household goods, fabrics, and tools including axes, saws, hinges, pots, chests, irons, hardware, and sewing supplies. It notes consigned sugar and wine on the brig Columbia with quantities and cash price terms.
Public notice announces mortgages blank for personal and real property to be sold, with the Printing Office as the publisher.
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