01 Dec 1825
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Newspaper
The Watchman
Location
Danville, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1825
Page
1
A brief line states the newspaper is printed and published every Thursday by GlhwwitGk and DNV Banky, indicating regular production cadence and the responsible publishers.
The Watrcusas will be published once a week at two dollars per year, with one dollar payable at subscription and the other at six months. No subscriber will be discontinued until arrears are paid, and no subscription will be accepted for less than six months. Postage is the subscriber's responsibility.
The Pennsylvania Intelligencer announces plans to publish full senate debates and committee reports, plus sketches of general questions and key public documents. The paper seeks subscriptions for the session, promising expanded access to legislative proceedings and a complete history of the legislature if profit allows.
The Harrisburg Chronicle outlines its plan to provide a faithful abstractive record of Pennsylvania Legislature debates during the upcoming session. It proposes one year for 300 dollars and six months for 150 dollars, with discounts for multiple papers in a packet. It notes the large size of legislative reports prevents full detail, promising selective coverage of major issues such as internal improvements, canal and railway projects, judiciary changes, and new counties. The paper hints at governor election topics and possible interlocutory proceedings, aiming to publish in a refined format and provide timely summaries for readers and other editors.
The subscriber informs the public that he has commenced brewing in Danville near John Moore's tavern with beer of superior quality. Tavern keepers and others can be supplied by the barrel or half barrel on moderate terms. Distillers can procure malt on short notice. Country produce will be taken in payment at the highest price. He requests return of barrels and gaskets in possession. Fresh beer by the gallon is available at the brewery R Matchem. November 9, 1825.
A notice from Philadelphia advertises tickets in the Union Canal Lottery 19th Class to be drawn February 1. Sale by A. Y. Moone in Danville offers halves and quarters. The scheme is highly popular, with ticket prices likely to rise soon. October 26, 1825.
A dated act requires county treasurers to identify payers and delinquents among foreign merchandise retailers. The document lists retailers, includes names such as Richards, A Dowell, M’Curdy, Lane & Co, Sproul, Cadwallader, Bildy, Colt & Donaldson, Moe & Co, Yomoore, and Barton. It notes penalties and a December deadline to commence suits in the Commonwealth’s name for nonpayment.
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