Letter from Schrzynecki to Gen Laf ayette in 1831
Translation of a Paris paper July 22 letter from Polish Commander Schrzynecki to General Lafayette describing efforts in Lithuania, a battle near Ostrolenka, and hope for constitutional governments. It includes praise for Lafayette and a request for aid from the American public for Poland. Also notes a July 1831 meeting in Paris organized by Fenimore Cooper to appeal to Americans for Polish relief and Lafayette’s responsive pledge.
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Lafayette
Olmulz
Lithuania
Ostrolenka
Poland
Europe
C. Scurzynecki
Rue Richelieu
J. Fenimore Cooper
General Lafayette
la Grange
la Graner
United States
France
Tammy
Rue St. Dominique
Fragmentary geographic note on latitudes and longitudes
The readable fragment describes a region roughly seventy degrees of latitude and one hundred degrees of longitude. It lists geographic extent in broad terms without specific place names or events.
France plans troops on Portugal frontier and Cadiz free port loss
A royal decree authorizes sending a large force to Portugal's frontiers and deprives Cadiz of its free port status. The move risks harming British merchants who had established ventures there, marking a serious economic setback.
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Portugal
Cadiz
Storm-Damaged New Orleans Port and City From August Tempest
The August storm wrecked New Orleans vessels, unroofed houses, and toppled trees. Shipping suffered major losses with many ships drifted ashore and unable to be discharged. In the city the flood inundated Esplanade and Burgundy streets. plantations along the river faced mixed cane and corn damage while crevasses and property losses mounted.
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Terra Aux Beoufs
Fatal duel ends deadly confrontation near St Louis
In St Louis on August 30 Major Biddle and Hon Spencer Pettis, long entangled by political disputes, dueled on an island opposite the city. Pettis challenged and Biddle, near sighted, was drawn into close combat at five feet. Both men were mortally wounded, Biddle in the abdomen and Pettis with a chest wound.
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Tragic duel aftermath and public mourning reported
The report details the deaths of Mr Pettis and Mrs Paddle after a duel on the grounds, with both sides said to have shown remarkable coolness. Pettis was buried in City Grave Yard after a large civic funeral. Major Biddle’s funeral was scheduled for 10 o clock today. The piece also cites Bell's London Weekly Messenger praising American reform while warning of internal opposition.
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Bell
London
Charliston Courier
Dreadful Accident at the Georgia Factory
A principal machinist Isaac Belnap at the Georgia Factory Smithfield is crushed by gearing after stepping onto a trap door while a boy oils gudgeons. Belnap, 27, dies after authorities disengage the wheel and a gory scene ends. He leaves a wife and child and is lauded as a valued worker. Also notes on roofing with sheet lead and Lafayette Poles relief efforts.
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Meeting Called Over American Address in Paris
A meeting has been called in the city in consequence of the reception of the address from the Americans in Paris. The message closes with Success to the cause. V. V. Spoe.
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V.V. ¥. Spoe
Election law note from Norwalk in 1831
Norwalk printed notice hints at changes in the election act requiring one election judge to deliver the poll book to the County Clerk within two days after election rather than four, as stated in the previous statute. The advisory emphasizes examining the late revision and its procedural duty.
George Sheffield Seeks County Treasurer Post in 1831
In Lyme on September 20, 1831 George Sheffield denies bribery rumors and states he will not sell or misuse the county treasurer office if elected. The Republican Standard also names Joel Crane of Florence as a candidate for County Commissioner.
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Lyme
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Fsq
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PUZZLING VOTER LETTERS CRITIQUE CANDIDATES
A reader attacks Mr Stances and Mr Stuvors in a public letter, debating qualifications, education, and political support. The note dismisses the value of classical schooling and questions the legitimacy of aristocratic backing while defending plain abilities for the Treasury and auditor roles.
Insurrection Suppressed in Virginia and Local Fire News
From Virginia reports the insurrection of the Negroes has been suppressed with fatalities, imprisonments, and dispersal. A Congregational meeting house in West Boylston Massachusetts was struck by lightning and burned. The Taunton Reporter notes full stock for the Boston to Taunton railroad line, and a gentleman who recently visited Madison in Georgia county.
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