Language standards and trade notices in early America
A discussion on English pronunciation standards contrasts Sheridan Kenrick and American usage, urging home practice over British fashion. The text then cites Dutch and French passport notices for vessels, a New York Canton cargo report, and a Georgia public reaction to a political piece, ending with a curious antique art question about Titian paintings and a fire in Antigua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siage
Great Britain
Sheridan
Kenrick
America
Perry
London
French West India Islands
New-Jersey
New-York
Connecticut
West-India Islands
France
DE LA Forrest
Harmony
Philadelphia
England
Julius Ozsar
Count de Belgioioso
J. J. Bauer
Canton
China
The Repenting Sinner Bar reprimand and a witty creditor
The text presents a moral reflection on repentance by M. de Barreux with lines begging mercy and censing judgment and a contrast with a witty creditor remark. It notes the speaker’s vow as a sacrifice and appeals to divine clemency. A short humor piece follows about a barefaced peer refusing to pay debt interest.
Naval Office Records Entries of Vessels Cleared and Entered
The Naval Office logged entries of brig Lucretia Whitney and other vessels entered at New London and New York docks, including Charming Poll, Sloop Friendship, and Delight. Cleared ships include Sloop Hawke, Dolphin, Marquis, Polly, Brig George, and Schooner Farmer on voyages to Martinico St Johns St Bartholomew and St Endatia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucretia
Whitney
St. Croix
Charming Poll
Burton
New-London
Friendship
Bradley
New-Yor
Delight
Ward, Co
Cathierine
Clark
Hawke
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New-Haven Gazette
Europe
New-York Dairy Apdovertiser
Childs
Georgia
Homely
Congress
Pensylvania
Antigua
Alexander Willock
West
Aéteon
Titian
Barreux
M. de