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Newspaper
Java Government Gazette
Location
Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Date
Dec 12, 1812
Page
3
A reflective piece notes clashes over church authority and political speech. It cites contentious sermons and pamphlets defending the war, while acknowledging persistent bigotry and calls for universal access to reading for every child, as urged by the monarch.
A garbled inventory lists passengers and cargo from multiple vessels including the Aurora and Venus. Names such as D. Macdone, J. Schultz, Mrs Schulz, and H. H. Smith appear alongside ships, routes, dates, and cargo notes framed in a colonial or wartime maritime register style.
Incidental ship movements show the brig Hope under Modger bound for Bombay with cargo sugar and another vessel named Aare listed with Leamont to Grisiee in operation 9.
The article recounts the escape of General More from creditors and a Dublin trial led by Judge Gard Norbury. It notes a writ against a debtor, a mistaken arrest, and features verses mocking the Serjeant at mace and the Irish bar. It reflects social satire linked to legal proceedings and a sailor-like anecdote about a nose and a sneeze.
Reports describe a blaze on the Harriett extra ship near Chaundpaul Gaaut. Prompt action by Navy and town crews prevented spread, the vessel cut loose to sink near the stern, with cargo potentially salvaged though much damaged.
Civil appointments listed in Calcutta Gazette including Troger 7 1313 and several officers in the Judicial and Office of the Accountant General. A serious accident to Mr France Ballie and a fatal fall of Sir Robinson noted along with Marquis Wellesley incident.
An OCR fragment presents garbled verse lines with names such as Miss Molly Weinitle Grizzie and Livy Bolly amid a rural grove setting. The text appears as a mangled ballad or song segment with repeated phrases about lovers and tragedy, lacking coherent narrative or clear event.
The report describes a dramatic harbor scene with spectators as a vessel incident occurred near the Harriett, plus a Salt Petre cargo explosion wreckage. It notes several ships arriving or expected, including the Motesa under Captain Crauford and Goio-aeres from Madras, with delays anticipated for other vessels. The Orphan Society appoints Doctor Jann Yusng as Secretary following a vacancy.
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