Opposition to extending the press restraint law
A speaker argues against renewing the press restraint act, noting peace with France and a recent convention. He highlights public opinion and constitutional concerns, says past administrations did well without the law, and contends continued restrictions are misaligned with American sentiment and likely ineffective. The motion to extend the law is deemed ill timed and unnecessary.
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Thatia Kat Pa
Farias
Eden Optdeal
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Attack by Espiritu Santo Natives Ends in Shipboard Avenge
Captain Nichol of the Walker and crew sustain severe injuries after an unprovoked assault by inhabitants of Espiritu Santo in the New Hebrides. After initial clashes, natives attack a whale boat. several men die. Nichol leads a second expedition for water, but is wounded by an arrow as the ship departs, and three Europeans perish.
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New Xyork
Nichol
Espirito: Santo
New Hebrides
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Port Jackson
Walker
Espirito Santo
Maminute
Nichols