Grain receipts and sales in Milton and Lewisburg ledger
Christian Brobst reports grain dealings in Milton and Lewisburg from 1898 including rye deliveries to Catawisca landing at 72 cents per bushel, payments to Moses Teas and John Merrington, and total sales of 1800 bushels at 75 or 90 cents. He notes expenses, toll, and wastage details, defending against calumny with ledger figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Graham
John Montgomery
A. Gratiam
Milton
Christian Rropat
Moses
Christian Brobst
Notice of grain sales and local indebtedness praised
The document notes that copies of a town arena price list are at the Watchman office for public inspection. It extols Christian Broost for selling 1800 bushels of grain cash with no profit and generous trust, contrasting with pensioners and Paxton. It also observes rye prices rising after his sale, now at a dollar ten per bushel in Catawissa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bropst
Carawissa
Christian Broost
Col
Paxton
Christian Bropat
Catawissa
Paris and Barcelona theater shifts in the 1810s war
From Paris reports a despatch dated May 11 announces a severe check to the invading army. French and Spanish forces maneuver to compel Mina to fight near Vich or push him inside Barcelona as of May 15. Captain Candler brings London dates up to May 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Advocate
Europe
London
Candler
Cowes
Paris
Marshal Moncey
Duke de Angoulemé
Mina
French Offensive Advances in Spain Reported
The dispatch notes French forces under Mogl, Romagosa, and Berga movement toward Madrid with 2000 prisoners taken. Reports claim a French army of 35,000 within a day’s march of Waldid, martial law in Cadiz, and Cortes debates on secular clergy voting. Valencia and Rosas tensions rise as ships seized in retaliation. General Espinosa sent to relieve a Catalan city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina
Olot
Castlefollit
Campredon
Ripoll
Romagosa
Berga
Arragon
Panopea
Doane
Cadiz
Seville
Madrid
Salem
St Lucan
England
Valencia
Barnicoat
Wwldrid
Spain
Rome
Watazo
Catalonia
Marseiles
Rosas
Count de Abisbal
SOCC
Espinosa
Movement of French Forces Reported in Spain
Extracts from Madrid and Seville describe 5000 French bodies reaching Soria and Conte Abisbal directing disposable troops toward the line. The text cites Ballasteros Abisbal and Mordlo in planning a defensive position to blunt and support offensives as conditions require. It notes Madrid’s populace reacting to the king’s manifesto and displaced commerce. In Seville, reports say the French crossed Bidassoa over a month ago and have achieved less than expected, while Spain maintains resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soria
Abisbal
Msteemodura
Ballasteros
Mordlo
Madrid
Seville
Spain
Fragmentary Seville Report on Armament and Campaign Logistics
A damaged May dispatch from Seville discusses Corerator Re Wolven spreading ining the army under Morita with Major Bereton. It mentions London at Cadiz and a project to treat with the government about means to serve the peninsula war without cost, until arrival at Corunna and future expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seville
Morita
Bereton
London
Cadiz
Legion
France
Peninsula
Corunna
Il Wison
Disorder and violence as troops invade town in Peninsular War report
Letters from Boston describe French troops marching through a town, seizing arms, plundering homes, and provoking executions as religious and royal imagery fill the streets. A French division reportedly enters Madrid with little resistance, while war costs are estimated at 40,000 pounds sterling per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Peninsula
Spain and Mexico move toward alliance and independence
Extracts from La Vera Cruz discuss Spain sending commissioners to Mexico to acknowledge independence, seeking a close alliance and mutual support. The plan includes common defense, family ties across the Atlantic, and a united front against foreign enemies, signaling a cooperative future for the two powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Orleans
la Vera Cruz
Mexico
Spain
Cortes
South America
Ito
Atlantic
Banda
Notice to Creditors in Insolvent Debtor Case
Notice to creditors that Andrew Crousé Mount Pleasant has applied to the judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Columbia County for insolvent relief. A hearing is set for the first Monday of August at the courthouse in Cavile, where creditors may attend. July 9, 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judes
Court of Common Pleas
Coumbia County
Cavile
Andrew Crousé
Mount Pleasant
Notice to creditors of Jacob Abie estate in Columbia County
All creditors and others indebted to the estate of Jacob Abie deceased of Derry township Columbia County are required to call and settle accounts on the third and fourth Saturdays in July at the house of Peter Shultz in Madison Township. Administrators Peter Shultz and Jacob Able invite claims and legally attested accounts for settlement. Derey township June 25 1822
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Abie
Dee
Derry Township
Columbia County
Peter Shultz
Madison Township
Jacob
Watchman Subscribers Urged to Settle Arrears
The notice calls subscribers in arrears for one year or more to review their terms and promptly settle outstanding balances with the Watchman publication.
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Lewisburg
Catawissa Landing
Widrid
Sorrago Waz
Deen
Sait
Union
Fever
Quaratte
Ine
Mia Britton
Itr
Joseph Silvine
Staten Taland
Emeline
St Jago de Cuba
Adv
Shulze
Shultee
Democratic Party
Atlas
Rose
Mr Gregg
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