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Newspaper
Georgetown Gazette
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1801
Page
2
A narrative poem set in Hertfordshire recounts Ned a simple minded boy beloved by Old Sarah. After her death Ned mourns at the grave and abducts her corpse to his humble home, tending the body by firelight until death finally rebinds him to peace.
In Kingston Jamaica on November 13 1800 Lord Balcarres reports a Spanish fleet ready to sail from La Isla de La Cruz to strike Honduran settlements. General orders from Head-Quarters Sept 10 1800 praise gallant forces and urge immediate defence and vigilance to defend the Bay against possible attack.
The document chronicles Toussaint Louverture ordering Roumme transported to the village of Don don under escort to avoid intrigue at Cape-Francois. It contrasts British responses to French plans and critiques the French government’s conduct in negotiations, condemning any breach of English commitments and noting debates over armistice terms and Tuscany.
In Boston on December 23 the rumor says Mr Grout has obtained a patent for exclusive telegraph rights in the country and plans experiments with signals on Fort Independence and Fort Hill. He envisions a telegraphic line from Boston to Martha’s Vineyard to speed news if natural obstacles can be overcome.
The New York press notes important correspondence on peace overtures with France. It highlights the private opinions of Otto and Hammond and promises to publish officially authenticated articles, deferring the private sentiments to a future edition.
Excerpt from Swansea letter dated November 6 1800 reports Capt Wile's ship from Philadelphia to Amsterdam driven ashore after mistaking land and weather. Customs seized cargo then released claims. also notes the death of Peter Z. berckles, minister plenipotentiary from the United Netherlands to the United States, aged 75. Body buried at Capt John Burnet's family vault. The Alexandria item mentions New York Gazette and blah.
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