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Newspaper
The Watchman
Location
Danville, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1822
Page
3
The record notes testimony supported by more than a thousand persons who witnessed the scene for nearly two hours. The duration of the haunting at Rotenstein remains undetermined and only time can tell how long the ghost will stay.
A Danville item calls for in arrears wheat and grain gifts from subscribers. It reprints Jewitt’s captivity narrative discussing Nootkan views of divinity, their lore, and a lunar eclipse observed January 1815. The Missouri seat moved to Jefferson City. Louisiana moves Louisiana’s capital from New Orleans to Baton Rouge.
The two houses shall meet on the designated day and hour to elect by joint vote a suitable person to fill the office of auditor general for the ensuing year. The nomination and election shall follow the same method as the state treasurer as prescribed by law.
A committee reports on vesting in the legislature the power to elect the auditor general. Section 3 notes changes to the act of March 30, 1811, altering the mode of appointing the auditor general and related provisions.
Governor appoints John B. Trevor to prothonotary in Payette after removal of John St Clair. The passage suggests political maneuvering by Trevor to influence the office and reflects on Hiesterite agitprop and Democratic policies. It critiques earlier promises to alleviate people's distress and calls for repealing prior laws.
A Philadelphia meeting discussed the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal project with citizens showing renewed attention to the matter. The report notes local interest appears to have grown recently and outlines concerns and potential impacts for the city.
A committee estimates object cost at about 122000 dollars with 18000 more sought. They propose a total 900000 dinars, expect 54000 dollars interest and 14000 for repairs annually. Income cites 40000 tons shipped yearly and future profitability when Susquehanna and canal links open.
The president ratified and confirmed the peace and amity treaty between the United States and the Dey and Regency of Algiers concluded December 23, 1816 at Algiers by William Shaler and Isaac Chauncy for the U.S. and the Dey of Algiers. Robert Coleman of Lancaster presented $200 to the Philadelphia Orphan Asylum managers.
The Frederick arrived from Havre and Paris papers up to January 4 report strengthened talk of a Russia Turkey war. St Petersburg and Vienna dates hint at growing hostilities with Persia and Turkey. Havre notes Europe powers’ state may affect commerce and price outlook amid looming conflict.
A December report says Turks, enraged by poor victories, killed 250 Greeks the day before and planned new massacres. Christians faced constant fear as fighting worsened.
Belfast reports Limerick and Clare counties returning to calm as the late commission’s measures and pardons for prisoners hint at a lasting peace. Clergy press obedience to law though peasant firearms remain a risk. An illumination in Dublin is noted. A Prussian apothecary proposes terror spread by phosphorised uniforms for Turkish forces, seeking exclusive phosphorus supplies as reward.
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