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Newspaper
Georgetown Gazette
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1801
Page
4
An aged speaker describes a lone rose in a ruined garden as a symbol of endurance. A wild, mature landscape cloaks memories of forefathers and love, while patience persists though enchantment fades and night dreams depart. The verse dwells on loss, memory, and rustic beauty.
Norfolk reports detail the Boston bound ship Columbia under Captain Skillings, which sprang a severe leak in mid Atlantic. After discharging cargo and fighting the sea, the crew abandoned ship in an open boat with 15 aboard. They endured days of gales, hunger, and thirst before being taken aboard the brig Lydia near the Western Islands. Captain Dunn and crew offered aid, with the Seamen owner John E. cited for gratitude. The survivors later spoke with other vessels, including the ship Rebeeta and the Boron Packet, seeking return to America.
Doftors Marshall and Gilfillan dissolve by mutual agreement and urge all debts to be paid promptly. Francis Marshatt will carry on the business solo at the same location and has received a fresh stock of medicines including Hoopers Magnesia Manna Rhubarb Jalap Camphor Spirits of Turpentine Castor Oil Opium Rochelle Salts Bateman's Dr Godfrey's Cordial and other items offered on moderate cash or short credit terms.
Levi Salomon offers a wholesale sale on April 25 featuring jammy diverse items including sugars coffee pepper soap candles raisins tobacco hats textiles crackers crockery towels and various household and sewing goods plus tools and nautical items. Many lines are listed with quantities such as 6 dozen 12 dozen and 40 dozen alongside fabrics fabrics calicoes muslins and linens.
Francis Masshall acts as agent for the patentee in transferring or managing rights to Georgetown, detailing responsibilities and scope of authority regarding the patent. The notice outlines legal steps, dates, and parties involved in the assignment.
An advertisement touts a dark purple aromatic paste claimed to cure gum disease and strengthen teeth. It promises to arrest scurvy of the gums, prevent tooth loss, freshen breath, and whiten teeth with daily use. Sold by the sole American proprietor with instructions for application.
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