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Newspaper
The Watchman
Location
Danville, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1822
Page
3
From the Easton Centinel the governor declines to sign the bill dividing districts per the late census. The blue light auditor general reports a roster of delinquent officers and unsettled accounts since the current constitution, accusing Hiester’s cabinet chief of malign intent.
A Lancaster tale reports two brutal murders on the night of the first, Mary Lechler and Sarah Haag killed after a intruder broke in. The suspected killer is the husband of Mrs. Lechler, with rewards offered by the governor and local officials for his capture.
From Captain Skinner aboard the Swan we learn the fort at St Juan d’Una was still held by royalists. Signals of surrender were frequent and an order for capitulation was expected as preparations continued.
The piece notes tensions as Don Augustin de Tourbide is a potential emperor, refugees move to Spain, and Robert Crittenden arrives in Arkansas to assess danger. It reports Cherokee Osage wars, prisoner losses, and U S military readiness including 200 horsemen and 800 infantry plus 400 army men, amid disputes over peace terms and Cherokee sovereignty in the Arkansas region.
The article describes Drs Patterson and Henderson visiting Yutsk to assess scripture distribution among the Karaim Jews. They note the Karaim's open mindedness and use of their own language Partar at home and in the synagogue. The rabbi shows a copy of the Bible and the community appears receptive though uncertain about the Messiah.
The note discusses the Hebrew law text and its interpretation. It outlines how scholars analyze original language, grammar, and statutory intent. The summary highlights key phrases, cross references, and historical context to clarify statutory meaning.
Extract from a February 12 letter noting that disputes in the Levant persist and expect spring hostilities. It cites Smyrna Constantinople and Salemique dated January 11 to 16 with trade steady. A Turkish consul in Marseilles reports Greeks in the Morea forming a liberal constitution with a president senate and representatives modeled after the United States.
A compilation listing acts and amendments approved by the legislature, including repeals in Philadelphia, supplements to debt recovery and fee acts, permissions for Trinity church Pittsburgh, and various borough incorporations and road projects. It records reliefs for veterans, guardianship, and the Orphans Society, plus appointments of constables and governance changes across multiple counties.
Supplement to acts for removal of obstructions and relief of individuals in multiple counties. Includes road reviews, county line alterations, burial grounds funding, church incorporations, constable elections, and turnpike contracts across Franklin, Huntingdon, Centre, Crawford, Venango, York, Dauphin, Lancaster, Montgomery, Wayne, Westmoreland, and Northampton counties. To be continued.
A militia notice announces an election for Major of the second battalion of the 48th regiment at Washington on Saturday April 27 to fill the vacancy left by Major Samuel Yorks. It urges support for Mr. William Kitchen of Jersytown, asserting his fitness and credit to the residents.
Flax and wool will be received in payment for newspapers at this office. Wood or grain at market prices will be received from subscribers near Aly ton at Montgomery Sweney's still house in Milton for payment of the Watchman. Subscribers who wish to pay in produce should send it as soon as convenient.
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