Congress Sets May Adjournment and Local News
Congress agreed to adjourn on the Sth of May. John Lechler, offered $600 for his capture, was seized in Cambria County at his sister’s and jailed, then moved to Lancaster. Connecticut Republican gains shown with about fifty House majority. many towns elected Republicans for first time, signaling party unity. Wat, adv.
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Congress
John Lechler
Cambria County
Lancaster
Connecticut
House of Representatives
Wat
Hiester
Northampton County
Federalists Reelect Massachusetts Governor with Reduced Majority
In Massachusetts the Federalists have succeeded in reelecting the current governor with a reduced majority. General Eustis, a congressman from the state, was the Republican candidate for governor.
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Massachusetts
Eustis
Congress
Quiet Bordeaux dispatch from St Salvador reports calm
The Bordeaux despatch from St Salvador says all was tranquil when she left on February 16. The Brazilian government was led by native Brazilians with one long respected European official among them.
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Bordeaux
St. Salvador
Congress Passes Navy Public Buildings and Missions Bills
In the House the appropriation bills for the navy the public buildings and the South American missions were passed. The relief bills for B. H. Rand and for certain distillers in the sixth Pennsylvania collection district were ordered engrossed for a third reading.
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House of
Navy
B. H. Rand
Pennsylvania
Ingersoll Reappointed U S Attorney for Eastern District of Pa
The article notes the reappointment of Charles J. Ingersoll esq as attorney for the United States in the eastern district of Pennsylvania. It also mentions navy subscription efforts for a monument to Commodore Decatur and reports from Ghent treaty commissioners ending their fifth article duties with separate reports sent to both governments.
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Charles J. Ingersoll Esq
United States
Pennsylvania
Navy
Decatur
Ghent
Washington
N.Y. Com
Report on Vaccination Act Repeal Proposal
The House committee reviewing the 1813 vaccination act recommends repeal. They conclude local authorities, aided by professionals, are better suited to manage the vaccination program than agents chosen by Congress.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Congress
Duel at Port Mahon Ends in Fatal Shot on Worthington
An extracts from a letter in New Brunswick dated April 11 describes a February 14 duel at Port Mahon between midshipmen Worthington and Guillead aboard the U S schooner Nonsuch. Worthington was killed by a first shot. Guillead escaped unharmed amid a prior mis understanding involving midshipman Perveyance.
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New Brunswick
U. S
Nonsuch
Port Mahon
Worthington
Guilleard
Mide
Perveyance
U. States
Constrtution
Failing British Governance Evident in Ireland Measures
The article argues that the British cabinet and the Lords Liverpool and Castlereagh show diminished moral influence amid Irish disturbances. It notes the rushed suppression measures and the ministry's fears, suggesting weakened control over the empire.
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Ireland
Liverpool
Castlereagh
Decile Creature Proposes Ruling by Force with Public Virtue
A fragment argues that a ruler with an army can govern a country by force, but true success relies on virtue and strong capacity to manage public affairs through reason and fair argument.
The Policy of Spain and Hiester's Money Dealings
A critical brief questions Spain's imperial pretensions to American lands arguing conquest is impossible. It then attacks Governor Hiester over six percent loans, alleging obstruction of reform, cabinet influence, and partisan handling of petitions while condemning executive overreach and moves toward monarchical rule.
State finance debate on high interest loans and refinancing
The text critiques Hiester borrowing $100,000 at six percent and predicts a $810,000 repayment after ten years plus interest. It notes potential refinancing by the legislature for loans from December 1826 and March 1821 at lower rates. It suggests appointing someone other than the governor to negotiate funds due to self interest in the money market.
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Jos. Hiester
Gilleland
Hester
Joseph Hiester
Hiester
Findlay
Ces
President nominates Hugh Davis for Western District of Pennsylvania
Washington reports the president nominated Hugh Davis as marshal of the Western District of Pennsylvania and the Senate has confirmed the appointment. Davis was recommended by Pennsylvania Republicans.
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Washington
Senate
Hugh Davis
Pennsylvania
Davis
Pennsylva
Opposition to Trish Nomination Reported in Senate Rejections
Captain Bowler, who left Palermo on February 18, reports that a friar and three others were shot nearby on March 1 after being convicted of conspiring against the government. The main opposition to Mr Trish’s nomination was recently rejected by the Senate.
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Trish
Senate
Bowler
Palermo
Calamitous Fire Claims Maine Family and Rescuer
In Limington Maine on the 23d a house and its contents burned destroying Mrs Richardson's home. Mr Richardson and a six year old son perished while the wife and six other children escaped. Jacob S Libby a young man trying to save property was buried by falling timber and later died.
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Limington
Maine
Richardson
Jacob S Libby
Treatment of Debtors in Ceylon
Debtors in Ceylon face harsh penalties. They are stripped and guarded as stones are placed on their backs until debts are paid or extinguished. Threats of self harm are used to force payment, and in some cases the debtor is blamed for a creditor’s death and may lose life.
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Ceylon
Taig Island
Improved mill wheel operates at Walnut street foot
Improved mill wheel on a new plan is now in operation at the foot of Walnut street Corber's Hook by the current. It obviates backwater, offers about 50 percent advantage over common wheels, and in strong currents should prove valuable.
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Walnut-street
Corber’s Hook
Curious Anecdotes of Newton and Burnet
A historical snippet notes Newton sometimes dined late while meditating, once causing Dr Snakely to eat the bones in despair and Newton quipping he had dined after all. It also recalls Judge Burnet’s pamphlet against the ministry and a bishop’s rebuke about his motive.
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Isaac Newton
Dr. Snakely
Newton
Notice of missing wife and rewards in 1899 Catawissa
Ch M Boone of Catawissa township warns the public not to trust Rebecca Boone wife of the subscriber who eloped with George Kerr a shoemaker. He claims Kerr aided in robbing his home and offers six dollars reward for Kerr's apprehension. Boone identifies Kerr as a married man with two children and notes their flight path near Moorsburg to Lewisburg. Location and date given April 19 1899.
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Rebecca Boone
George Kerr
Publc
Rebecca
Moorsburg
Lewisburg
John Rissell
Stout
M. Boone
Catawissa Township
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