American privateers and naval notices across the Atlantic
Reports detail scattered naval actions and muttered engagements with ships under Spanish colors near Praya and St Jago. Massachusetts captain and Rhode Island lieutenant feature in American efforts, while a Cape Verde circular announces new duties on wine and salt exports. A Persian ambassador visits Paris as the Minerva Smyth is struck by lightning and Robert Fulton’s steamship set for launch at Henry Eckford’s yard. Letters from Liverpool arrive after a long delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Massachusetts
Mr. Child
Warren
R. L
Asche
Rhode Island
Havana
Africa
Praya
St. Jago
Rio Gembia
Robert Fulton
Henry Eckford
Liverpool
President's Visit and Farewell in Charleston
The city welcomed the President with a cordial, sincere reception. After brief ceremonies at Broad Street, he departed with an escort of war and city troops, crossed the ferry, and left for Parker's Ferry toward Beau Siessis. Parallel notes report a balloon accident in the city and a tragic death in Westport from drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Street
Thomas Pinckney
Gaines
Kunhadt
Payne
Ratledze
Charleston Bridge
Rutledge
Rome
Henry Middleton
Parker’s Ferry
Tince
Beau# Siessis
Alexander
Valente
Charleston
Burns and Moore and the Edinburgh Review Controversy
A compilation of excerpts discussing Burns and Moore praising Irish music, a note on the Bank of England and a 1758 Newgate counterfeiting execution, then a flat denial of rumors that The Edinburgh Review's proprietor would withdraw. The piece commends The Edinburgh Review for its rising circulation and its role in promoting free inquiry and knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Moore
Port
Sir John Stevenson
Ireland
Warne
Bank of England
Gentleman's Magazine
Richard William Vaughan
Newgate
More Loose Legislation in Kentucky and Atlantic News
Chronicles political clashes over punishment laws and federal authority in Kentucky as the General Assembly and earlier session rulings clash over nullifying penalties. Concurrently ships Amity, Manhattan and Euphrates return from Liverpool with London stock actions and Florida cession stir, while discussions in Parliament and Jackson's conduct draw attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S. Mercantile Advertiser
Amity
Manhattan
Euphrates
Liverpool
Mercantile Advertiser
London
Lloyd’s
U.S
Floridas
Regar
Letter on Monroe in Savannah and Bank Directors Named
A gentleman’s note to a friend says Mr. Monroe will likely enter Savannah Saturday afternoon. London papers fault Jackson’s reception in New York while The Times notes the Jackson race remains between him and the United States. Savannah directors of the Bank of the State of Georgia are elected with J. P. Hesar as president. Also price reports for country produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Monroe
Savannah
Liverpool
London
Jackson
New York
London Times
Congress
United States
Great Britain
Bank of the State of Georgia
Wruux Tarton
Jomx
Taxxen Janes M'Hesar
Josrim Bacon
J. P. Hesar
Baxtaxis Howany
W.T. Winans
G. W. Duwzon
M. Heaseat Willax B. Brisoce, Esq
John G. Cowling
Genom
Capesso Sf
Genser
Aucans
John C. Holcombe
Flewellin & Dickinson
Re &c
Augune
Thorp
Whitaker Street
Gryan Street
Bush’s
Northrop's
Court-Houx
Bryan
Hardwick
John I Jenkins
H.shuman
Carpenter
C.F Triebner
John Wisenbaker
Sdmr
Elmerson
Mery
Betwalf
Lucinda
Atti
Sloop activity and notices from Savannah port era
A long mixed page itemizes ship movements and cargoes around May 1819 including sloops from Romly-marsh, St Augustine, and New York with cotton hides and orange juice, plus a brig and a schooner presence. It notes a lost umbrella with T B Gordon's name and a reward for Hector the enslaved boy suspected of being off with late sales. Also public notices urge debt payments, property sales, pew rentals, and road-commission meetings in Savannah with multiple local business and mercantile ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Noy
St Augustine
Regulator
Sovannah
Semmes
Wiecing
Sts Mary's
Bolina
Sylvester
New-York
St Mary
Suthult
Tueway
Hector
Levett
W. Craig
Also Mentioned on This Page
Youk
Cape-de- Verd Islands
Paris
England
Diana
Minerva Smyth
Westport
Peleg Tripp
Perdition
Edinburgh Review
Jeffrey
Mec
The
Scotsman
Kentucky
United States’ Bank
General Court
the Republican
Ship News
Port OF
Stoddard
Teikaway
Darien
Cottanto J . Bulloch
Athees
Orozimbo
Boston
Delight
Cooper
T. B Gordon
Hunter's Wharf
Charles Cotton
Newark Cider, &c
Newark
Georgia Candlesy Soap
Ke. &c
I Muir
Butloch’s
Superior Port
R.& J. Habersham
Vindicia Hibernica
May
Temple
Hume
M. Cary Llewellen
Vale of
Brown Ward
Chippewa Square
D Williford
George Gordon
John Tanner
Stephen Denmark
Denmark
Robert Burton
James S Bulloch
FH Wetma
Richard F Willams
Wilson Fuller
William Gibbons
John Lathrop
Robert Scott
Ben Sheftall
R. S. Gibson
Henry Harbeck
Selene
Newcoubiabar
Ion Toom
Joseph
Pelot
Savannah Marine and Fire Insurance Office
R. Wayne
Sec’ry
New Presbyterian Church
Ulver Sturges
John FE. Roberts
Commissioners of Public Roads
Chatham County
Court House
N. Turnbull
David Lewis
S. Clarke
St Mary's
John Levett
Jane
Christina Levett
Exchange
John S. Achard
Milanery
Graarp
Drayton-street
West Side
W. B
Tom
James Frierson
Joves
H. Amvcall
Savarnnah
Bex
Abner Joarden
Georgia
Elijah Baker
Lee Lang County of Liberty
Sarah Wilson
William Wilson
James James Wilson
Sar Keone Soren
Rncan
Baker, Cease
Mortrow
Telfur
M. Herbert
Walcote
Bolton
M. Herpert
Auet
Pierpoint
Philadelphia
Wilford & Baker
Jos
Daughany
Matthew Jones
Tatr Country
John Jones
Francis Jones
Sunbury
John Molich
Co. W
Charles Fisher
Joba
G. L. Cope
Jampier
Dean
Jacob
Bristol
Grace
Sally
Hosea
Cook
Ned
Sam
George
Ishmeal
Jenny
Ceney
la Tolle
Toney
Aesience
Little Tom
Mon Duffy
Tetee
Edward Shearman
James Johnston
John H Morel
Marshal c. A
Frederick Tything
Ward
St Saglean Et
Congress-street
Wi Gibbons
AM. Stone
C. Mt
C.a
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