Cornwallis to Delay Return and Ireland Departure
London report states Marquis Cornwallis cannot return to England soon as expected. Lord Hardwicke, successor in Ireland, is presently indisposed and unlikely to depart for Dublin for two or three weeks. A Hamburg mail arrived overnight with important contents including a report of events in Russia linked to a financial move.
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London
Marquis Cornwallis
England
Lord Hardwicke
Ireland
Dublin
Ministry of Russia
Riot in High-street causes window and door damage
A crowd gathered on High-street yesterday evening, forming a riotous assembly that attacked houses, windows, and doors on multiple shops including a corn merchant and a baker. Militia and dragoons were dispatched as the mob dispersed, with officers restoring order overnight.
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Denok
Alfai
Granetboe
Gould
Earthquake Shocks Reported in Monrego Bay Area
In Monrego Bay on Sunday night two strong earthquakes were felt over a duration of about 41 seconds. Residents reported lasting tremors, the strongest since 1764, with no significant aftershocks observed.
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Monfego
Fire Destroys Norwich House. Child Perishes in Flames
On April 24 a blaze swept the house of Jackson Brows in Norwich Con ies. A nine year old girl perished in the flames while neighbors fought to rescue others. The cause remains under investigation and local authorities cordon the scene.
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Port
House of Jackson
Norwich
New York May 7 Trade Notice on Duties and Fraud Prevention
A May 7 notice to merchants discusses government actions and measures to deter fraud in imports. It outlines enforcement against false entries and attempts to evade duties, emphasizing compliance with value assessments and official duties.
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New-York
Philadelphia Report on Frigate Accident Saturday
The Philadelphia dispatch notes a frigate accident last Saturday with minimal damage. It states officials believe the vessel sustained only slight harm and stresses no major injuries.
France United States treaty case on vessel restorations
The article discusses a treaty provision regarding vessels not definitively condemned. It notes doubts about its meaning and cites a Spanish consul demanding counts of vessels, plus a case where Little captured a vessel under the belief it should be restored. If the interpretation holds, 70 or 80 ships may require payment by the United States. Time will tell.
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Washington
France
United States
Spain
Hery 1
U. States
Died Yesterday in Georgetown Evening Burial Reflections
The notice records the death of William Paisley, son of Robert Paisley, with a prophetic epitaph and mournful reminder to grieve less. It also mentions public notes on elder tree properties and cautions about remedies and uses tied to the plant.
Military strength estimates and a sheep farming initiative
The text lists comprehensive military figures for Denmark Norway Prussia Russia and a proposed Pennsylvania society The Shepherds Financial System to promote sheep breeding would fund a nine million dollar wool stock by taxing city subscriptions and boost American wool as a staple while challenging English imports and urging sale of woollen and cotton goods in the continent.
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Pennsylvania
The
Sheperas Finantiale
United States
Aitbe
Iisa
Caftoe Oil from New York Plant Boosts Domestic Castor Oil
Caftoe Oil produced in New York by J G Geb Claverack uses home grown castor beans. The earned oil is cold drawn and claimed equal to the best imported English oil. Proponents touts domestic resources and national manufacturing merit.
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New-York
J. G. Geb
Claverack
United States
Reward offered for two runaway enslaved men in Georgetown parish
A notice from Christ Church Parish May 13 offers five dollars reward for the capture and return of two enslaved men described as negro fellows. They are last seen on the Santee route and are sought by Captain S. Smith of the gaoler in Georgetown or the ruby fcriber in Christchurch parish. Books for sale at the Printing Office.
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Nassau
Weniger
Welton
Thomas Bradley
Ant
New- York
Itimore
United States Bank
Forbes
Santee
S. Smith
Georgetown
Christchurch
Robert Smith
Christ Church
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