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Newspaper
Georgetown Gazette
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1801
Page
2
A fragmentary poem laments ambition as a tyrant oppressing freedom and nature. It contrasts night and day scenes with a warrior's helm and robin songs, condemning power as the cause of oppression while urging care for the weak and the people’s rights. The speaker warns of law and force ruling over Providence and liberty.
An archaic excerpt describes a duel between two descendants of African parents. The combatants Dinah and Chloe fought with improvised weapons until a reverend figure intervened, calming the scene and halting the clash over an affair of honor. Washington Federals noted the incident.
A native schoolmaster and about four boys from his school near Wallajahbad were involved in an event by a branch of the Palliar river a few days ago. Details remain unclear but reference to unfortunate circumstances is noted.
In a sudden flood after heavy rains a large body of water breached an embankment and swept away a schoolmaster, two pupils, and one pupil died minutes after contact with the bank. The surviving boy told the tale to his parents as the master, grieving, leapt into the flood. The schoolmaster’s wife then drowned herself in a well.
A letter from St Croix dated April 14 outlines how American mercantile houses and local planters maintained provisioning and credit for slaves despite war disruptions and US-French tensions. It notes Danish policy support and the impact of crop failures on payments, with continued deliveries by firms like Pino Honics and Rabtare Rica.
American and resident merchants urge the governor to permit exporting sugar to cover debts owed, arguing the island’s survival hinges on US provisions and imports. They warn refusal would hurt creditors and risk broader economic ruin for the colony and its lenders.
The governor replies to officers about the 14th infantry provisions, stating willingness to accede and provide satisfactory proofs of imports. Commandant F. B. Liex signs the headquarter message from St. Croix dated April 1801 to Wm. Athton and others.
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