Federalist vs Republican ticket talk in Columbia County politics
The piece discusses possible candidates for sheriff in Columbia County, naming Thomas Bilis and Hezekiah Boone as unlikely contenders and Samuel Webb as a likely candidate, with Federalist Unity urged to back Webb. It urges Democrats to unite on a Republican ticket to oppose aristocratic Federalists, and notes potential congressional nominees in Union and Northumberland counties including Middlesworth Willets Albright Dewart and Abraham McKinney.
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Thomas Bilis
Hezekiah Boone
Catawissa
Columbia County
Samuel Webb
Ellis
Boone
Webb
Democracy of
Columbia Co
Sunbury Inquirer
Albright
Dewart
State Senate
Northumberland
Union Counties
Abraham M’kinney
Northumberland County
Hudey Bellas Declines Run for Congress in Sunbury
Hudey Bellas, a radical lawyer from Sunbury, will not seek a congressional seat in the upcoming election. The decision ends months of speculation about his candidacy.
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Hudey Bellas
Alwyer
Sunbury
Congress
James Carson as Potential Three Congressman Candidate
The text notes James Carson, Esq. Hies tera, prosecuting attorney for Columbia county, is viewed as a possible third congressman for the district if elected. It compares him to an Irishman offering to marry a rich physician’s three daughters for a salary, suggesting he could accept a daily wage of twenty four dollars to fulfill the duties.
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James Carson
Hiestera
Columbia County
Public election call for congressional candidates in Sunbury region
The Sunbury Inquirer notes early election interest across the state. It highlights the Allegheny county Democratic ticket and urges public discussion of candidates' qualifications and principles. The piece introduces E G Bradford of Sunbury as a candidate praised for honesty and ability.
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Sunbury
E.G Bradford Esq
Bradford
A Zealous Republican Candidate Praised by Citizens
A public endorsement lauds a highly regarded democratic republican figure as strictly honest and upright. The speaker notes there is no certainty on Bradford’s candidacy, but many people in the district wish him to run if he consents.
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Bradford
Toasts at Harrisburg Fourth of July Draw sharp rebuke
Among the July 4 toasts in Harrisburg a state administration is criticized as a long black mark and the speaker admits it forbids praise. The remark conveys strong disapproval and a candid judgment on the administration.
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Harrisburg
Fragmented political musings and relief efforts cited
A collection of political quips and letters references Harrisburg governance seating practices. It notes Hibernian Society relief efforts in Baltimore and New York citizens seeking famine relief for Ireland. The Guerriere crew presents a ceremonial sword to Commodore Macdonough with an appreciative address.
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Hibernian Society of
Baltimore
Ireland
New York
United States
Munificence of Thomas Tracey to Bible Society
The Alexandria resident Thomas Tracey by will leaves 500 dollars to the Bible Society of the District of Columbia and bequeaths a residuary estate potentially worth about 20,000 dollars. If the legatee dies without heirs the estates revert to the society, reflecting his strong Christian charitable motive.
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Thomas Tracey
Alexandria
Bible Society of
District of Columbia
Alex. Gaz
Treaty of Ghent arbitration ends with amicable decision
Gen Porter and Hon Barclay with treaty commissioners met in the village for four days and settled the article under arbitration. About 3,000 islands have been surveyed and adjudicated, many of great value, signaling potential clearance of smugglers and renewal by industrious farmers of northern and western lands.
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Ghent
Peter B. Porter
Anthony Barclay
Norfolk June 24 Capt Chamberlaine States That A
Norfolk dispatch reports Captain Chamberlaine states that a..
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Norfolk
Chamberlaine
French Fleet Arrives Near Samana Amiderto Dominican Tensions
A report from Samana mentions a French fleet of six to seven frigates arriving in the bay. Officers reportedly landed and a treaty with President Boyer was under negotiation. The nature of the accord was unclear, with speculation of territory cession on Saint-Domingue. Authorities initially ordered the fleet away until Boyer’s intentions could be confirmed, then allowed landing again.
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Sances
Samano
Boyer
St. Domingo
Capt
Insurrection Plot Foiled In Charleston Slavery Era
Letters from Charleston claim an intended Black insurrection was planned there but discovered about three days before planned date. About twenty Black people were arrested, including three governor Bennett servants who allegedly would be freed from punishment by the plot. The eldest would lead and wed the governor’s sixteen year old daughter if whites’ rule fell. The plot’s motive linked to an unguarded judge remark about a Black execution.
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Charleston
Bennett
New Naval Ship House Built at Boston Yard
The Boston navy yard debuts a vast ship house to shelter a new line of battleships. The structure rises about 80 feet, spans seven eighths of an acre, and contains over 4500 timber pieces with expansive workshops on both wings. The roof will need over a million shingles.
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Boston
Navy Yard
Expedition on the Nile Unearths Great Bahir El Abi Ad
An American writes from Malta dated April 16 1822 describing an expedition with Ismael Pacha to the upper Nile. He claims the campaign yielded the first civilized map on the Great Bahir el Abi ad and possibly the Niger, promising his journal will be published in England and may reach America. He hopes the achievement brings honor to his country.
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Upper Nile
Boston
Malta
Ismael Pacha
Africa
England
America
Bahir el Abiad
Nile
Niger
Woman Fatally Shot During Snake Incident Near Beaver Meadows
Mrs Trumphoar of Lausanne township Northampton county near Beaver Meadows was shot in an accident while her children found a rattlesnake. She fetched a rifle to kill the snake but before it could be shot the reptile moved and she was struck by the weapon.
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Billlesbarre
Trumphoar
Lausanne Township
Northampton County
Beaver Meadows
Crumphear
Misfortune and a Fatal Wound in a Tragic Incident
A woman wounded herself with a weapon during a struggle and died within three hours after predicting her brother would die in a similar accident years later. The same report notes James Peacock named postmaster at an unnamed location, replacing the deceased Mrs. Rose Wright.
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James Peacock
The
Harrisburg Republican
Rose Wright
The Rev. Levi Parsons Dead in Egypt 1822
The Connecticut Mirror notes the death of the Rev. Levi Parsons, linked with the Palestine Mission alongside Rev. Pliny Fisk, who died in Alexandria, Egypt on February 10, 1822. The elegy praises his piety, compares his grave to sacred biblical fields, and imagines the saints welcoming him in heavenly realms.
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Connecticut Mirror
Levi Parsons
Pliny Fisk
Palestine Mission
Alexandria
Egypt
Isaac Bear Seeks Candidacy for Columbia County Electors
Isaac Bear informs the free and independent electors of Columbia County that he proposes running as a candidate for a unspecified office. The notice urges electors to consider his bid.
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Columbia County
Ala
Election ode from Hemlock township in 1822
A brief notice from Hemlock township dated July 11, 1822, questioning a sheriff candidate’s worthiness and asserting he will not give citizens grounds to regret his election. The fragment references the general election in October and urges voters to consider the candidate’s deeds.
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Hemlock Township
Ylat Manufactory Thanks Public for Favours
A dealer expresses liveliest gratitude for public support in his profession and pledges to merit continued favours. He signs with respect and promises constant study to uphold the approval shown.
Fine Hats Offered At Moderate Prices For Quick Supply
The dealer promises a wide range of hats to suit every taste and budget and asserts his workmanship can match that of any factory. Prices will be moderate and ready supply is guaranteed to satisfy demanding customers.
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