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Newspaper
Java Government Gazette
Location
Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Date
Jan 20, 1816
Page
3
The document outlines provisional funding by principal capitalists and proprietors across departments. It sets a legislative basis for levying and repaying sums, plus a Prefecture led by mayors and officials to form committees. It defines quotas, instalment schedules, drafts, and penalties for nonpayment.
In New York on August 5 a young woman allegedly stole about 2300 dollars from a wealthy New Jersey farmer and funded a lavish Bowery ball. The event drew 400 guests with gifts for male managers. Police intervened as attendees fled through windows in a chaotic exit.
A young woman and companions were seized with baskets of cakes and wine and taken to the watch-house. The next day inquiry showed she had spent nearly all her uncle’s money. Men shared her bounty and lost clothes and jewelry were kept at the police office. The attempted departure to Philadelphia was prevented.
In a July 25 1815 letter from North Carolina a gentleman describes a Charleston toast by the Democrats. The toast laments republican opponents and calls for the sword to exterminate every Federalist in the United States, denouncing such sentiments as treasonous.
New Bern North Carolina reports a violent NE gale that struck Sunday night into Monday morning. Winds toppled trees damaged buildings and flooded streets with tides up to 12 feet above high water. Wharves stores and ships were swept away or damaged causing immense property loss.
The storm left widespread ruin from streets near the water to farms inland. Cattle drowned, crops flooded, and vessels driven ashore with several sunk. A gunboat foundered while a family survived by taking shelter in a tree. Emigration from Scotland brings 561 settlers to Quebec aboard Atlas, Dorothy, and Baltic Merchant.
Boston reports official notice that a royal expedition will proceed from Martha to besiege Martha and Spain’s ports. Captain Parnall of the Dasher arrives Charlestown within days from Rio de la Hoche, bringing word that General Morilla with 18 000 Spanish troops advances on Carthagena.
Detroit dispatch up to the 27th notes a council with the Indians drawing a tenuous pledge to hear the United States plans. Chiefs reply that their great father has stirred a fire beyond the river. British reinforce Malden and defences rise as rumors spread of Brown's force and possible hostilities. If no treaty, war looms for frontier inhabitants.
Plans to build a new steam boat to sail between New York and Charleston with a 350 ton burthen. Capital required set at 100090 dollars, shares at 100 dollars each. Vessel to be completed in strong and attractive design.
The Steam Boat Fulton routed between New Haven and New York faced two heavy August gales yet sailed through the Sound safely with no damage. It completed the crossings in 66.40 and 66.45 minutes respectively, claiming steam boats are the safest sea vessels when built properly and given an 8 or 9 knot engine power.
A Philadelphia letter reports Joseph Bonaparte arriving in New York, then journeying to Washington via Baltimore. It notes his cautious posture, intends to seek retirement with dignity, and mentions Commodore Lewis escort and plans to stay near Mr Renshaw at the Mansion Hausg hotel. He travels with two loyal guards as a wandering monarch amid a stormy Atlantic season.
A Cayuga Indian named George was beaten near the creek after a dispute over a spear steel. Chief Young King struck by a scythe and his arm amputated, Rees bound over to court. The incident sparked council calls as Indian leaders lament potential fever and mortification.
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