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Newspaper
Georgetown Gazette
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1801
Page
4
A long poem calls Merry Mechanics to join in praise of their crafts and unions. It extols Taylor s Masons Smiths Schoemakers Cabinet makers Hatters Coachmakers Carders Spinners Weavers Printers Coopers Ship-builders and laborers to stay true to their trades, work hard, and defend the freedom of the press while celebrating honest labor.
The piece argues happiness comes from inner conscience rather than external objects or society. A religious, self approving heart is seen as defense against adversity, with the soul seeking heavenly help and remaining serene amid hardship.
The report details storm destruction across Havre Dunkirk Calais Lisle and surrounding towns with ruined homes unroofed mills blown down and fatalities. It also reports a Spanish plague outbreak in Cadiz Andalusia Seville Xeres Malaga and Seville with thousands dead and a forecasted total around 55 60 thousand in the region.
A Philadelphia letter notes the U S Senate defeated the first article of the French treaty by 12 to 16 and the second article by 13 to 15, discussing indemnity for pollutions and protection of vessels, with London correspondence stating satisfaction with the treaty and relations.
Washington January 14. James Jones of Georgia member of the U S House of Representatives died Monday in this city in his 62d year. His loss is great to his family and country. His influence and reform in republican principles were marked by affability and friendship. Congress wore crape for a month and both houses attended his funeral today.
The subscribers to the Dancing Assembles are asked to call Mr. Jacob Myers or Mr. Maurice Simansy and pay their subscription money promptly. January 10.
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