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Newspaper
Halifax Gazette
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1753
Page
2
Governor Phips urges the General Court to arrange an early meeting with the Pensbrcott and Narridgwalk Indians to discuss gifts and friendship precautions. He notes French interference and the need to purchase presents for distribution to tribes this year to preserve peace, with further matters to be addressed at the next assembly.
Rome reports the Congregation of the Rites is examining the Process for Cardinal Bellarmin of the Society of Jesus with the aim of canonization. The Jesuit church exertions include public devotion as hopes rise for a decree confirming his sanctity. Also notes ancient debates on Jews and Cromwell era events with strong antijudaic sentiments.
Obituary notices mark the death in Boston of Richard Waterson Esquire a respected councilor and magistrate noted for law knowledge public service and loyalty to royal prerogatives balanced with regard for civil liberties. The Halifax and Boston items report ships and crew incidents along with a theft case and an upcoming auction of fine plate at John Rider’s house in Boston.
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