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Newspaper
Georgetown Gazette
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1799
Page
3
A fragmentary excerpt discusses achieving true independence and intimate global connection. It envisions God guiding U S policy toward tranquility and respect from nations while Congress deliberates with caution and vigor.
Reports state the ship America, captured by the French at Hamburgh, was retaken by the Constitution and brought to quarantine. A French armament sparked a sailor’s injury aboard the Fair American. Officials confirm envoys are to travel to Paris by November first and a fully empowered minister will meet them on arrival. Copyright details reflect ongoing negotiations with France and U S authority.
Philadelphia reports Britain presses Denmark still neutral while Barbary powers renew war plans. Sweden risks joining conflict aiding Russia to reach maritime ports, potentially endangering Poland. In Pennsylvania, the district court in Norristown opens leading to Fries and co defendants facing treason charges.
Knoxville readers learn of the apprehension and death of Micaijah, announced with relief as a historic event. The notice provides limited details and emphasizes the solemnity of the loss and the community’s response to the news.
Report from the Red Banks details the murder of Mr Love by Micai jah Harp and Wiley Stegall’s kin while at Moses Stegall’s home. Harp confessed to 37 murders, including Jot tie whore. Thunderstorm shocks travelers near Cumberland Mountain. Mr Moses Fisk injured and umbrella blamed for attracting lightning.
A report from Petersburg dated October 25 states that Matthew Lyon editor of the Veridiie Gazette and Judah P. Spooner printer at Fairhaven, with Anthony Haswell, have been indicted for sedition before the Circuit Court for the District of Vermont.
Richmond reports a European brief noting the British have landed in Holland and captured the Dutch fleet. Maffena defeats the Archduke with ten thousand prisoners. Vienna Gazette says French gain in Italy except Novi where 1300 prisoners and wounded are claimed.
Charleston notes the runaway vessel from Cadiz was taken to Cork. The Dublin paper reports the lord lieutenant found Ireland tranquil during his tour and praised the discipline of the garrisons. A death notice for Thomas Broom of Camden eulogizes his probity and philanthropy.
An 1799 dispatch reports three French vessels and captains Renault seizing ships near De Los with American aid to Goree. The same issue records the death of Mrs. Louisa Williamson at twenty six, described as a loss to the theatre and public esteem for her professional talents and private virtue.
The New York Gazette notes envoys to France are to sail on November in the frigate United States now at Newport ready to receive them.
Extract from a Philadelphia letter dated OA 13 reports the President has suspended the Palio departure for allied commissioners to France. The author notes European high authority advised the combined powers would deny neutrals and deem any nonaligned nation an enemy, leaving the nation with a choice between declaration of war.
Wholesale price list with items and ranges like pine boards per thousand, beeswax per pound, tar per barrel, rice per cwt, tobacco per cwt and various figures in dollars and shillings. Includes prices for corn, flour, cotton, deer skins, pitch, peas, staves, tar, tallow, and other commodities.
Fragmentary advertisement noting fabrics and clothing items offered by a dealer. Mentions superfine cloths, camblets, hats, gloves, and calicoes with dates and locations obscured by OCR.
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